Operating Support
ACHF Arts Access
Approximately 8,000 low income, underserved children and youth will participate in the arts due to East Side Arts Council's free programming. Indicators include accessible art experiences for youth in schools, recreation centers and community projects. East Side Arts Council staff is trained in data collection and analyzation. Program reviews will be on-going and include participants, artists, and partners. 2: Approximately 4,000 adults and families from diverse cultures participate in the arts due to East Side Arts Council's free accessible programming. Attendance and participation at free performances that will take place at Phalen Lake, poetry readings, festival participation, and artist exhibits at our gallery reaching people of all ages. Every program will be evaluated in ongoing assessment.
ESAC’s out-of-school programs reached 10,000 at-risk, low-income youth by providing 1,360 classes in the arts at 35 accessible sites. Evaluation for arts experiences for youth included the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) tool, staff observation, data collection, and written evaluation by artists, participants, and staff. 2: Through ESAC, 6,500 adults went to concerts, gallery openings, poetry readings, and visited Phalen Poetry Park and the sculptures at Beacon Bluff. Staff observed attendance and participation at free performances and activities throughout the year, carrying out an ongoing assessment and getting input from participants.
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