Community Arts Access Project

2013 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 2013

End Date

June 2013

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Todd

Project Overview

Summer Lamp Camp 2013

Project Details

The Lamplighter Community Theatre will host a two week summer drama camp for children ages 8-18 from June 10 to 21, 2013 at Centennial Auditorium in Staples called Lamp Camp 2013. The second week of the camp will also offer a tech-track for students who wish to learn technical aspects of theater.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Kathryn Lohr: retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Ann Finch: community theatre producer, community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; 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 with over 20 years experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Kathryn Lohr: retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Fred Rogers: community theatre producer, community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; 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 with over 20 years experience in arts administration.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$4,700

Direct expenses

$9,700

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

At least 30 children ages 8-18 will increase their skills in theater, music, and dance/movement performance by participating in this project. At least 30 children ages 8-18 will be skilled in the auditioning process of theater. At least 6 children ages 8-18 will learn the basics of technical theater by participating in this project.Participants will be assessed on their theater skills at the beginning of the camp. This will be videotaped on the first day. Students will have their progress tracked throughout the two weeks via videography. The final showcase will also be taped. 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

Amy

Hunter

Lamplighter Community Theatre

29753 Todd Line Rd PO Box 234

Staples

56479-0234