Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lamplighter Community Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Todd
Todd
Project Overview
Community Arts Access Project
Project Details
The Lamplighter Community Theatre will host a two week summer drama camp for children ages 8-18 from June 9-20, 2014 at Centennial Auditorium in Staples called Lamp Camp 2014. The camp will include acting, dance, music and an art component in mosaics.
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
$5,000
Direct expenses
$10,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Youth ages 8-18 will increase their skills in theater, music and dance/movement performance by participating in this project.Participants will be assessed on their theater skills at the beginning of the camp. Students will be able to analyze and assess their own progress throughout the two weeks. They will also be asked to fill out a reflection assessment. These will be tabulated and shared with the artist/teachers and with the Lamplighter Community Theatre board.

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
Pam Collins, Jean Hayenga, Dawn Timbs, Judy Richter, Amy Hunter, Jim Vollegraaf, Kevin Olsen, Sandy Porter, Jenny Braun
Project Manager
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Hunter
Organization Name
Lamplighter Community Theatre
Street Address
29753 Todd Line Rd PO Box 234
City
Staples
State
MN
Zip Code
56479-0234
Phone
(218) 894-3681
Email
coffeenart@hotmail.com
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