Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,400
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls AKA St. Francis Music Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2018
End Date
August 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Morrison
Morrison
Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

Percussion Ensemble.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Michael Sander: community theater activist, retired educator; Millie Engisch: visual artist, graphic designer, arts administrator; Sue Johnson: retired music educator, vocalist, community leader; Cathy Hartle: retired nonprofit professional, community development specialist; Dawn Espe: Community development professional, arts consumer, advocate; Allan Lynk: community theater enthusiast, arts consumer, advocate; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Brigid Fitzgerald: Community Arts Leader; Kim Bollig: Native American artist, community arts leader; Maxine Norman: retired educator, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 25 years' experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Michael Sander: community theater activist, retired educator; Millie Engisch: visual artist, graphic designer, arts administrator; Sue Johnson: retired music educator, vocalist, community leader; Cathy Hartle: retired nonprofit professional, community development specialist; Dawn Espe: Community development professional, arts consumer and advocate; Allan Lynk: community theater enthusiast, arts consumer and advocate; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Brigid Fitzgerald: Community Arts Leader; Kim Bollig: Native American artist, community arts leader; Maxine Norman: retired educator, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 25 years' experience in arts administration.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,400
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,300
Direct expenses
$2,700
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase awareness and skill level in the area of Percussion Ensemble for area teens and adults who are interested in an ensemble experience and are experienced in percussion. The ensemble will allow students to experience a team environment and grow social, time-management, and cooperation skills while encouraging them to grow as musicians and continue in their school bands. The percussion ensemble will be evaluated by number of members, participation, and performance skills that are developed. Track if participants continue in school band and other ensembles. Band directors and parents will be asked evaluation questions as to the effect of the ensemble on attitudes, skills learned, and performances.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful youth arts activity which resulted increased awareness and skill level by participants. In addition, feedback indicated a great appreciation for this event by participants.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Robyn
Last Name
Gray
Organization Name
Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls AKA Saint Francis Music Center
Street Address
116 8th Ave SE
City
Little Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56345-3539
Phone
(320) 632-0637
Email
rgray@fslf.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