Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$43,150
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Jenny Lind Elementary School
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2018
End Date
August 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Jenny Lind Elementary will expand our partnership with Children's Theatre Company for an eleven-session arts learning residency in 22 elementary classrooms, using storytelling and theater strategies to question, re-imagine, and perform stories.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; 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; Michael Carlson: Art teacher, art club advisor, and track and field coach at Foley High School; Anastasia Faunce: Program director, University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education and Professional Studies; editor, Open to Interpretation series.; Joelle Fernandez: Competitive dancer and teacher; Arts Board grantee; Molly Gamble: Artist; former arts event planner at Maryland Institute College of Art; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. Former Arts Board member, past executive director of the Minnesota Project; Lauren Hildebrand: Arts and education consultant; cofounder of Trollwood Performing Arts School

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

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$43,150
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,364
Direct expenses
$49,514
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants expand their theatre arts skills by creating, performing and responding to storytelling using their imagination, voice and body. Methods include analysis of an acting rubric aligned with national theatre arts standards, and evaluates participants' understanding and use of acting skills. We will administer a teacher survey that documents teachers' perception of student growth.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants expand their theatre arts skills by creating, performing and responding to storytelling using their imagination, voice and body. We analyzed an acting rubric aligned with national theatre arts standards. We evaluated participants' understanding and use of acting skills. We also administered a teacher survey documenting teachers' perception of student growth.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Nelson Hinz, Kimberly Caprini, Kim Ellison, Jenny Arneson, Siad Ali, KerryJo Felder, Ira Jourdain, Josh Pauly, Bob Walser, Janaan Ahmed
Project Manager
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
Toft
Organization Name
Jenny Lind Elementary School
Street Address
5025 Bryant Ave N
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55430
Phone
(612) 668-2020
Email
Melissa.Toft@mpls.k12.mn.us
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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