Arts Legacy Residency Grant

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$2,500

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Tri-County Schools

Recipient Type

K-12 Education

Status

Completed

Start Date

March 2016

End Date

April 2016

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Kittson

Project Overview

Arts Legacy Residency Grant

Project Details

Sponsor a media arts and poetry residency with Mike Hazard in the Spring of 2016.

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

Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$2,500

Other Funds Leveraged

Direct expenses

$2,500

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate and learn in the arts increases through exposure of students to watercolor techniques and 85% of students have a positive experience. Evaluation will occur through a participant questionnaire, an artist questionnaire, personal observation of activities, a follow-up meeting with project planners, and attendance numbers.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students were surveyed and 100% of students felt the residency taught them more about writing plays. They also made comments about enjoying the activities. They also liked how well she related to them and said she had a great attitude! They wanted her to stay longer. Students had the opportunity to perform the plays they had written. The supervising teacher, Melissa Thompson, said this was the best residency ever!

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Doug Stokebrand, Janet Bock, Brian Quackenbush, Kay Wollenburg, Kirk Holtmeier, Derrick Damrow

Project Manager

Elwyn

Ruud

Tri-County Public Schools

303 Pembina Trl PO Box 178

Karlstad

56732