Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,540
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2017
End Date
August 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater will partner with Andersen United Community School to critcally examine from multiple perspectives European exploration and contact with indigenous communities and current resistance efforts in indigenous communities. Students will work with teaching artists to create their own performance using puppets, masks, and other art forms.

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. Chair, 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. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; 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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Maria Argueta: English language learner teacher, Crookston Public Schools; Susan Berdahl: Former associate director of community relations, St. David's Center; Melissa Cuff: Grant writer for Saint Paul College and the Friends of Saint Paul College Foundation; Amy Giddings: Music specialist, North Shore Community School, Duluth; Rebecca Katz Harwood: Dance instructor, University of Minnesota Duluth; Kathleen Ray: Published playwright and founder of Playing On Purpose Productions

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,540
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,838
Direct expenses
$18,378
Administration costs
$1,723
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Students are exposed to different experiences that build empathy and cross-cultural understanding. Outcome will be evaluated by measuring students understanding of the materials through discussions and development of arts projects relevant to the material. 2: Students learn to use art as a tool to unleash their creativity. Outcome will be evaluated by assessing workshop participation and final performance created by students based on the material.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students' engagement with theater performance and theater education will increase interest in the arts, academic achievement and community engagement. Outcomes will be evaluated through surveys, interviews and data collection to determine progress in key areas, e.g. mastery of knowledge, attendance, participation, self-assessment of personal growth. 2: Educators will learn to integrate theater into classroom design, lesson structure and curriculum delivery to strengthen the quality of instruction. Educators will be interviewed and surveyed to assess the impact of professional development, working with artists and networking with other teachers on the quality and effectiveness of instruction.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Shannon Forney, Karen Brown, Dan Newman, Claire Graupmann, Victoria Cox, Peter D?Ascoli, Alex Haecker, Kelly Prosen, Dan Herber, Katie Peacock, Ricardo Perez, Sandy Spieler, Laura Wilhelm, Corrie Zoll
Project Manager
First Name
Marcelline
Last Name
Berg
Organization Name
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
Street Address
1500 Lake St E
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55407
Phone
(612) 721-2535
Email
development@hobt.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
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