Arts Learning
Arts Learning
Culturally diverse artists/poets will collaborate with Audubon MN to work with students in five schools to create art and poetry installations that integrate learning about climate change, diverse biomes, habitat, and Minnesota bird migration through the arts.
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.
Annelise Eckelaert: Freelance artist, children's theater; Laura Helle: Executive director, Austin Area Commission for the Arts; Amanda Kaler: Development director, Minnesota Center for Book Arts; Jonell Pacyga: Adjunct professor of ESL, and ESL and world languages education coordinator, Univeristy of Northwestern; Kelly Pratt: Business and life coach for people in creative industries; Gregory Siems: Director, Vision 2020 in Austin; Ping Wang: Professor of English and creative writing; founder and director of Kinship of Rivers
ACHF Arts Education
Participants increase their knowledge and skills in visual arts and poetry inspired by the science of bird migration. This outcome is evaluated through quantitative and qualitative assessment: informal observation, pre and post-surveys, and the use of critical response/reflective protocol processes. 2: Through quality arts experiences and environmental resources, participants gain strategies for taking action on behalf of migrating birds. This outcome is evaluated through quantitative and qualitative assessment: informal observation, pre and post-surveys, and critical response/reflective protocol processes.
Students increased their knowledge about the science of bird migration and their knowledge and skills in visual arts and poetry during the residency. The evaluation consultant conducted on-site observations and interviews with elementary-aged students and artists during the residency. 2: Students increased their knowledge about action and strategies they could implement to positively impact migrating birds (e.g., reducing pollution). The evaluation consultant conducted on-site observations and interviews with elementary-aged students and artists during the residency.
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