Operating Support
ACHF Arts Access
Illusion will provide employment and stimulating creative opportunities for 50-75 talented, diverse Minnesota artists. Illusion will: • Maintain records of the number and demographics of artists that work with the theater in FY 2016, • Interview participating artists to get their feedback on their experience 2: At least 200 Minnesota youth in ten counties statewide will gain skills developing plays and performing through in-school, after-school and community programs. Maintain records of number of youth participating, Conduct surveys and interviews with youth and liaison adults , Maintain records of programs conducted and number of youth performances
Engaged 82 diverse artists, eleven of color (African, Asian, Indian, Native American); eight LGBT; emerging, experienced and new, plus longtime collaborators. Maintained record of number and demographics of the artists Illusion engaged during the grant year, and gathered feedback from participating artists during interviews about their experience at Illusion. 2: Engaged 203 youth from nine Minnesota counties in Illusion's peer education program for 24 performances; developed skills in teamwork, public speaking and more. Recorded number of youth participating and locations of program activities; conducted surveys with youth participants and adult liaisons; tracked number of youth performances.
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