Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,170
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Ulen-Hitterdal Community Education
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2017
End Date
November 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Clay
Clay
Project Overview

Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage

Project Details

To sponsor the Continental Ballet for a three day residency and the performance of "Cinderella" working with the students and the public.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,170
Other Funds Leveraged
$550
Direct expenses
$6,720
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To expose Ulen-Hitterdal K-12 students to classical ballet through residency program, To enhance an appreciation and understanding of ballet to students and adults through Cinderella performance, To encourage area residents to attend a dance production, and offer at a low ticket price, To further understanding and appreciation of classical ballet production to elderly residents with health and/or mobility issues. 1. An evaluation form will be completed by all participating 7-12 grade students and attending staff relating what they learned through the residency program and how they judge the overall experience; specifically 80% or more will have positive comments on the program. Grade level will be noted on the evaluation forms. 2. An evaluation form will be distributed at the evening concert to all attendees with a request by person doing the introduction reminding everyone to please complete after the concert; specifically over 85% will express appreciation for the high quality of the performance, greater understanding of ballet, and the opportunity to experience an evening of classical ballet. Statistical analysis for student and public evaluations will be completed by a qualified statistician and reported back to the school. 3. Engagement by the students during the residency portion and by attending to dance piece, interaction with dancers during discussion time and number of questions asked. 4. Direct feedback and comments by the audience after evening show.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Student: 4 questions (89 surveys) 1. Scale 1-10 on enjoy presentation = average 6.12, 2. Enjoy educational aspects Y or N = 64% Yes, 36% No, 3. Ever attending a ballet production = 9% Yes, 91% No, 4. Greater appreciation of ballet = 79% Yes, 19% No, Eveni

Recipient Board Members
Barry Houglum, Carol Lockhart, Carrie Jirava, Jeanine Houglum, Kylie Anderson, Michelle Jirik, Robert Anderson, Ron Evans
Project Manager
First Name
Therese
Last Name
Vogel
Organization Name
Ulen-Hitterdal Community Education AKA Top Hat Theatre
Street Address
27 2nd St NW PO Box 389
City
Ulen
State
MN
Zip Code
56585
Phone
(218) 596-8853
Email
tvogel@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
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

133 Mill Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2574 

Phone
Project Manager: Timothy Wollenzien
218-739-5780