Community Arts
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Watertown-Mayer Community Education
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Carver
Project Overview
Community Arts
Project Details
Funding for a six- to eight-week Youth Summer Theater program featuring an original script and musical score. The program will take place at the Watertown-Mayer Performing Arts Center and will culminate with three public performances in July 2013.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Betsy Mowry: administration, education, volunteerism; Nancy Anderson: administration; Kay Augustine: education, youth programming, disabilities specialist; Scott Swanson: artistic, administration, finance; Emily Foxen: events, marketing, administration; Justine Pearson: artistic, administration, fundraising.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,348
Direct expenses
$10,348
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To provide a vehicle for youth to explore their creativity while studying all aspects of theater; to develop leadership, self-esteem, discipline and cooperation in the participants; to foster global consciousness and critical thinking in both participants and audience members; to contribute to the growth of cultural and art appreciation in our community.Feedback from participants and parents; verbal feedback from participants and artists.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Thirty-nine youth finishing grades 3-12 participated; participants explored their creativity through an original production; leadership skills were developed over 6 weeks; critical thinking was fostered through the subject of the play; 640 attendees.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Helen Waldock, Ed Chadwick, Tamie Kuntz, Joyce Peterson, Cara Sundquist, Rachel Bender, Lori Sieling
Project Manager
First Name
Helen
Last Name
Waldock
Organization Name
Watertown-Mayer Community Education
Street Address
313 Angel Ave NW
City
Watertown
State
MN
Zip Code
55388-9422
Phone
(952) 955-0285
Email
hwaldock@wm.k12.mn.us
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