Community Arts Access Project

2015 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 2014

End Date

September 2014

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Wadena

Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

Camp Madhatter 2014, More or Loesser

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher, community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer, 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, dancer; Terry Verkuilen: Visual artist, community arts leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff, over 20 yearsÆ experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$5,350

Direct expenses

$10,350

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Up to 40 children ages 8-18 will be introduced/gain experience with theatrical tools to perform on stage; creative drama, improvisation, dance, acting, vocal technique, diction, ensemble work and character development. The campers will learn about Frank Loesser, his legacy and his musicals. The campers will experiences working on a musical theatre piece.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. This evaluation will include rating (numerical scale and verbally) the artistic, organizational, professional and personal merits of camp. Campers will be interviewed by an objective 3rd. party evaluator at the beginning of camp and at the conclusion to assess their personal goals and experience.

Measurable Outcome(s)

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

Description of Funds

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

Donald

Hoffmann

Madhatters Community Theatre, Inc.

215 Jefferson St S PO Box 127

Wadena

56482

(218) 631-1192

hoffmann@rexmcdonaldstudio.com

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