Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Madhatters Community Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2012
End Date
August 2012
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wadena
Wadena
Project Overview
Camp Madhatter
Project Details
Support Camp Madhatter, a two week intensive music/drama/dance camp for young people, ages 8-19, this year introducing the work of Victor Hugo, also 4 evening workshops of adults.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Bill Hansen: arts advocate, college campus arts committee organizer; Kathryn Lohr: art historian, retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Lynn Houle-Bushinger: Initiative Foundation financial executive and arts advocate; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Ann Finch: community theatre producer, community leader; Bernie Nelsen: retired High School Counselor, active men's chorus member; Jamie Robertson: Arts Administrator, arts advocate, community leader; Mary Scmidt: professional storyteller, college faculty and creative arts club advisor; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff, arts administrator.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Bill Hansen: arts advocate, college campus arts committee organizer; Kathryn Lohr: art historian, retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Lynn Houle-Bushinger: Initiative Foundation financial executive and arts advocate; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Ann Finch: community theatre producer, community leader; Bernie Nelsen: retired High School Counselor, active men's chorus member; Jamie Robertson: Arts Administrator, arts advocate, community leader; Mary Scmidt: professional storyteller, college faculty and creative arts club advisor; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff, arts administrator.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$4,200
Direct expenses
$9,200
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To provide area youth with the opportunity to gain experience in theater to develop their theatrical skills, as well as their creativity, confidence, etc.Evaluations by campers and their parents.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Skill level and understanding of art discipline by participants increased significantly.

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
First Name
Deborah
Last Name
Fitzsimmons
Organization Name
Madhatters Community Theatre
Street Address
PO Box 127
City
Wadena
State
MN
Zip Code
56482-0127
Phone
(218) 632-7469
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: Mark Turner
Phone: 218-895-5660
Toll-free: 877-654-2166
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