Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Autism Society of Minnesota AKA AuSM
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Wright
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Wright
Project Overview
Partners in Arts Participation
Project Details
The Autism Society of Minnesota will collaborate with Stages Theatre Company on a theater arts education program for youth with autism spectrum disorders to learn targeted social skills.
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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthopist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Brianda Cediel: Co-founder and executive director of Hands Across America; Sharon Fischlowitz: Program coordinator, Institute for Advanced Study, University of Minnesota; Roberta Gray: Director of Saint Francis Music Center, Little Falls; Tyra Hughes: A marriage and family therapist, and ARMHS worker for adults with mental illnesses; Chrisanne Pieper: Senior program director, Rochester Community and Technical College; Kelly Pratt: Business and life coach for people in creative industries; Michael Schlemper: Fiction writer, poet and visual artist; William Venne: Chief development officer, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota; Dennis Whipple: Executive director, Great River Educational Arts Theatre
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

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$25,000
Administration costs
$3,600
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Autism Society of Minnesota will train Stages Theatre Company artists to craft theatrical experiences that are Autism Spectrum Disorders friendly through a specific Creating Accepting Sensory Theatre model. Evaluation by parents with the Autism Social Skills Profile (Bellini 2006). Assessment of a range of social skills for Autism Spectrum Disorders children including initiation skills, reciprocity, perspective taking and nonverbal communication. 2: We will provide an opportunity for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders communication and emotional challenges to learn social skills in a safe and fun environment. Evaluation by parents with the Autism Social Skills Profile (Bellini 2006). Assessment of a range of social skills for Autism Spectrum Disorders children including initiation skills, reciprocity, perspective taking and nonverbal communication.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Thirty-five students, age 8-17 were served over 6 sessions of CAST social skills theater class. Social skills growth was measured in all three groups. 2: 35 students, age 8-17 were served over 6 sessions of CAST social skills theater class. Social skills growth was measured in all three groups.

Description of Funds
Recipient Board Members
Laura Bishop, Lisa Collins, Katie Constable, Courtney Daniel, Karen Winter Dekker, Barry Gersick, Darrick Hills, Mimi Keating, David Klein, Lisa Beth Lentini, Elizabeth Lori, Dave Mahler, Tom Matchinsky, Kristin Parrish, Lynn Peterson, Tiffany Richter, Am
Project Manager
First Name
Ellen
Last Name
Wilson
Organization Name
Autism Society of Minnesota AKA AuSM
Street Address
2380 Wycliff St Ste 102
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55114
Phone
(651) 647-1083x 15
Email
ewilson@ausm.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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