Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,905
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Great River Arts Association AKA Great River Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
December 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Morrison
Morrison
Project Overview
Community Arts Access Project
Project Details
Great River Arts will present a well-rounded series of arts education programs from March to December 2014. With an estimated 80 sessions and 210 hours of artist contact, participants learn about drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, weaving, mosaics, photography, batiks, beading and more.
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
$4,905
Other Funds Leveraged
$11,900
Direct expenses
$16,805
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase awareness and understanding of the arts through hands on participation.We will track enrollment numbers by age for each class and tabulate final enrollment counts for the year. Short survey for class participants to complete at the conclusion of each class, which will assess the level of skill development they feel they achieve as a result of the class.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful youth arts activity which resulted in increased awareness and skill levels of participants. Participation met expectations.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Scott Wonderlich, Ron Bieganek, Shawn Flavin, Rachel Edgerton, Sheryl Johnson
Project Manager
First Name
Jill
Last Name
Moore
Organization Name
Great River Arts Association
Street Address
122 1st St SE PO Box 157
City
Little Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56345
Phone
(320) 632-0960
Email
jill@greatart.org
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