Flexible Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
We Win Institute, Inc
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2023
End Date
September 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Flexible Support

Project Details

Community Chakula

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

Felicia Perry, Artistic, Community Education, Audience Development / Marketing; Kat Purcell, Artistic, Program Development, Volunteerism; Kiki Light, Program Development, Education, Accessibility/Disability Access; Pam Colby, Artistic, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Technical Production; Racquel Banaszak, Artistic, Education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Raye Cordes, Artistic, Education, Program Development;

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,200
Direct expenses
$16,200
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Residents build connections to their own and others' cultural heritage through events and/or activities; MN folk and traditional artists/audiences are expanded; MN folk and traditional artists see an increase in demand for work. Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Reviewing recorded information or documentation (such as finances, attendance records, work plans) ; Observation

Measurable Outcome(s)

The Community Chakula supported children's love for reading using books by Black authors and illustrations, and community artists. Children worked with artists and authors to strengthen their understanding of Black culture and to strengthen their reading,

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Titalayo
Last Name
Bediako
Organization Name
We Win Institute, Inc.
Street Address
3424 Portland Ave S
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55407
Phone
(612) 721-2364
Email
titibediako@gmail.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