Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,270
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Roseau Community Schools
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2016
End Date
May 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Roseau
Roseau
Project Overview
Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details
Fourth grade students and high school English students in Roseau Public Schools will be inspired and learn writing skills in a variety of ways from COMPAS writers in residency, Stephen Peters, Julia Klatt Singer, Frank Sentwali and Kyle Myhre.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Charles Erickson: librarian; Bruce Reeves: university professor, arts advocate; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician; Deanna Swendseid: performing arts volunteer; Eryn Killough: visual artist; Connie Nelson: actress; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer; Jennifer Bakken-Brees: videographer; Bill Kirkeby: Band Instructor; Evonne Broten: Non-profit Director; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater Director; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Charles Erickson: librarian; Bruce Reeves: university professor, arts advocate; Deanna Swendseid: performing arts volunteer; Connie Nelson: actress; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer; Bill Kirkeby: Band Instructor; Evonne Broten: Non-profit Director; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater Director; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, Mara Hanel (218) 745-9111
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,270
Other Funds Leveraged
$909
Direct expenses
$10,179
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases through 90% of students having a positive learning experience in the writing residencies. Evaluation will occur through a participant questionnaire, an artist questionnaire, and a follow-up meeting of project planners.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students had a chance to write with professional writers. Our principal's son was chosen for publication in COMPAS. He wrote about a very personal time. This was a life changing moment for that family. Many students commented that they were pushed out of their comfort zone. Students also state they liked listening to what other students had written. They liked going online to see other students' writings from their residency. One student commented, "He worked us hard, I liked that!"

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Sandi Weiland, Stuart McFarlane, Keith Markstrom, Todd Brandt, Vonda Danielson, Micky Hulst
Project Manager
First Name
Elwyn
Last Name
Ruud
Organization Name
Roseau Public Schools
Street Address
509 3rd St NE
City
Roseau
State
MN
Zip Code
56751-1113
Phone
(218) 463-1471
Email
elwyn.ruud@gmail.com
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
Location

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

Phone
Project Manager: Mara Hanel
218-745-8886
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