Flexible Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Light in the Well
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2022
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Washington
Washington
Project Overview

Flexible Support

Project Details

Light in the Well -- A message of hope through music and creative storytelling

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Juxtaposition Arts; Ross Anderson: Praxis Photo Center; Gretchen Burau: American Museum of Asmat Art; Kathryn Mattson: arts supporter; Chavonn Williams Shen: Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop; Ronald Salazar: Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Anna Ostroushko, Artistic, General Administration, Volunteerism; Bill Mathis, Artistic, Program Development, Technical Production; Jeff Ambroz, Artistic, Fundraising, General Administration; Jimmy Longoria, Artistic, Program Development; Loriene Pearson, Artistic, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, General Management/ Administration/ Support; Pa Na Lor, Artistic, Education, Audience Development / Marketing;

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$15,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

A reduction in geographic, cultural and/or physical barriers to arts participation; A change in knowledge, attitude, behavior or condition due to public art, arts festivals or arts events; Artists expand and improve their work and the way in which they create it. Artists/arts groups are strengthened by connecting to their communities through the arts; Artists connect to new audiences, building relationships that provide artistic growth. Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Interviews/Conversations with board/staff/leaders ; Community dialogue (group conversations with a large group) ; Reviewing recorded information or documentation (such as finances, attendance records, work plans) ; Observation ; Surveying (paper or online) ; Other (please describe below)

Measurable Outcome(s)

The "Light in the Well" performance and "Day of Hope" event at the Landmark Center fostered arts access, reduced barriers, and shifted audience attitudes positively towards individuals with developmental disabilities. Evaluation through interviews, survey

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Project Manager
First Name
Yue
Last Name
Wu
Organization Name
Light in the Well
Street Address
22219 Jason Ave N
City
Forest Lake
State
MN
Zip Code
55025
Phone
(970) 980-4720
Email
lightinthewell@protonmail.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 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency