Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,020
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Community Education
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
July 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Cass
Cass
Project Overview
Community Arts Access Project
Project Details
Summer Story Theater
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
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.
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

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,020
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,350
Direct expenses
$6,370
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. At least 25-30 students will be exposed to and learn about the elements of producing a play through participation in a comprehensive theater camp in July, 2014. 2) Students will develop the discipline, collaboration and communication skills required to successfully mount a full production. 3) At least 90% of surveyed audience members will rate this project as High or Very high in terms of value to betterment of children in the community.1) Track student enrollment numbers and curriculum implementation/impact. 2) Student Self-Assessment (pre and post project), Parent and staff assessment of the impact of the project on students. 3) A survey of the audience to assess their perceived value of this sort of program for kids in the community. We will also note comments regarding audience satisfaction during and following the show.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Hosted a successful youth arts activity with the majority of participants indicating an increased awareness and skill level. Participation met expectations.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Dayna Merten, David Wineburner, Jill McGowan, Erick Pingrey
Project Manager
First Name
Linda
Last Name
Arts
Organization Name
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Community Education
Street Address
PO Box 4000
City
Walker
State
MN
Zip Code
56484-4000
Phone
(218) 547-4216
Email
larts@wha.k12.mn.us
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
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