Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,821
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Urban Arts Academy
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Operating Support
Project Details
General operating support
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies; Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Melissa Brechon: Faculty member, Masters of Library and Information, Saint Catherine University; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers; Janis Lane-Ewart: Long-time arts administrator; most recently as executive director of KFAI, Fresh Air Radio; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; William Miller: History professor at the College of Saint Scholastica; former MSAB board member; Gary Peterson: Managing Director, Anaya Dance Theatre; board chair, Southern Theater; independent consultant; Anat Shinar: Program manager, BodyCartography Project; instructor, Young Dance; Bonnie Stewart: Cofounder, SistersSojourn; Patricia Zurlo: Attorney specializing in services for artists, small businesses and nonprofits; former professional musician|Jeanne Zwart, Board member, Elysian Area Library; chair, Elysian Fourth of July Parade
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,821
Other Funds Leveraged
$407,217
Direct expenses
$420,038
Administration costs
$12,821
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.4
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Empower 400 children/youth per year to discover, appreciate, and nurture their artistic talents and identity in the context of family and community. Attendance and enrollment records will track student participation and retention rates. Student surveys (for older youth) and teacher observations (for younger children) will be used to track increased interest in the arts. 2: Expand opportunities for families of UAA students to engage in art education and help families overcome barriers to participation. Attendance records at each family event will be used to measure engagement. Surveys and interviews with parents and family members will be used to collect feedback about family events and assess the impact of the events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We served 366 students in our programs and added 100 students and their families during our Artican Event, Fall Fest, and Spring Festival. Attendance records. Pictures, videos and art work from all participants. Families' feedback with surveys and evaluations tools. Teachers' observations; outside evaluator who comes twice a year to evaluate the program. 2: We have a very diverse group of participants; all the neighborhoods cultures are represented. Hundreds of families were able to join us in the numerous events we offered this year. Attendance records, Surveys and interviews were conducted.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Judi Linder, Deb Paulsrud, Felecia Boone, Ann layne, Jennifer McCarthy, Ryan Davenport, Brad Froslee, Mark Besser, Jess Khan, Terry Pressley, Terrie Thompson, Tamar Ghidalia
Project Manager
First Name
Tamar
Last Name
Ghidalia
Organization Name
Urban Arts Academy
Street Address
3901 Chicago Ave S
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55407-2614
Phone
(612) 827-1641
Email
tghidalia@urbanartsacademy.org
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
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