Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$22,350
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
FilmNorth
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
End Date
August 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
IFP MN will collaborate with six teaching artists, the Sundance Institute, and the Tribeca Film Institute to provide a series of film production classes and workshops for emerging artists from underrepresented communities.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Micahel Burgraff: Executive director, A Center for the Arts, Fergus Falls; Nathaniel Dickey: Associate Professor of Music; low brass, band; Kelli Foster Warder: Education manager, Hennepin Theatre Trust; Andrea Gates: Exhibits coordinator at Crossings at Carnegie; ceramist; Barry Kleider: Photographer, visual artist and teaching artist; Jessica Rau: Manager of individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; Anat Shinar: Director of outreach and dance instructor, Young Dance; independent project manager, Walker Art Center
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$22,350
Other Funds Leveraged
$9,118
Direct expenses
$31,468
Administration costs
$5,200
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Sixty people from under represented communities will increase their knowledge about the art and technology of filmmaking. Enrollment in six film production classes and three workshops; pre- and post-tests to measure knowledge; surveys to assess the quality of the experience. 2: Twenty people from under represented communities create films to tell their stories. Enrollment in six film production classes; Analyzing the themes and points of view presented in work created in classes and workshops; surveys to assess quality of the experience.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Seventy-five people from underrepresented communities increased their knowledge about the art and technology of filmmaking. Enrollment numbers in classes and workshops; surveys that indicated and increase in knowledge and a high level of quality; and pre and post-discussions with participants. 2: Twenty-five people from underrepresented communities create film to tell their stories. Enrollment in six Master Classes; surveys to assess the quality of the experience; analysis of the films created in the Master Classes.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jatin Setia, Aaron Young, Beth Bird, Mary Ahmann, Chris Barry, Ann Breitenfelt, Tim Grady, Deirdre Haj, Robin Hickman, Lisa Nebenzahl, Ken Rance, Kristin Schaack, Abby Stavig, Andrea Stein, Emily Stevens, Jeremy Wilker, Bethany Whitehead, Mark Wojahn
Project Manager
First Name
Andrew
Last Name
Peterson
Organization Name
IFP Minnesota
Street Address
550 Vandalia St Ste 120
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55114
Phone
(651) 644-1912
Email
apeterson@ifpmn.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
Email the Agency