Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Madhatters Community Theatre, Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wadena
Wadena
Project Overview
Community Arts Access Project
Project Details
Camp Madhatter 2013 Break A LegLe Sueur
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mary Schmidt: Arts educator and dancer; Terry Verkuilen: Visual artist and community arts leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mary Schmidt: Arts educator and dancer; Terry Verkuilen: Visual artist and community arts leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,100
Direct expenses
$10,100
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase skill level and experience of students with theatrical tools to perform on stage; creative drama, improvisation, dance, acting, vocal technique, diction, ensemble work and character development.Campers/Parents will be sent a written evaluation via email to assess their experience at camp and to assess if they feel they met their personal and group goals.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successfully facilitated a theatre arts learning activity with vast majority of participants indicating a positive impact. Participation goals were exceeded.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Don Hoffmann, Mim Maas, Rick Fisher, Heather Bruns, Kelly Youngbauer, Deb Fitzsimmons, Michelle Curtis, Sherry Linnes, Eric Bakkem, Dee Skogen, Lisa Holm, Dave Line
Project Manager
First Name
Donald
Last Name
Hoffmann
Organization Name
Madhatters Community Theatre, Inc.
Street Address
PO Box 127 215 Jefferson St S
City
Wadena
State
MN
Zip Code
56482
Phone
(218) 631-1192
Email
jdfitzsimmons@charter.net
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

PO Box 118 - 121 4th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Phone
Project Manager: Miranda Lape
Phone: 218-895-5660
Email the Agency