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Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,791
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Neighborhood House Association AKA Neighborhood House
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
February 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
Partners in Arts Participation
Project Details
Neighborhood House is increasing arts participation within Youth Work programs as a means of developing a positive cultural identity among its youth. This will occur through workshops, speakers, and attending specific performances.
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.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; 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
William Adams: Public policy consultant, community leader of Kaddatz Galleries creation; Gabrielle Bliss: Arts coordinator at Folwell School, Performing Arts Magnet; Ykatirina Cardenas: Performing artist, youth arts educator; Chrisanne Pieper: Senior program director, Rochester Community and Technical College; Toni Quirk: Vice president of development Phoenix Alternatives Inc (provides services to adults with developmental disabilities), White Bear Lake; Rickey Shiomi: Playwright, director, cofounder of Mu Performing Arts; Bree Sieplinga: Associate director, Upstream Arts; Kathleen Spehar: Executive director, The O'Shaughnessy
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600
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
$12,791
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$12,791
Administration costs
$1,463
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

90% of 100 low-income youth will attend at least one performing arts event. Staff will keep attendance logs. 2: 90% of 100 youth will receive transportation to at least one performing arts event. Staff will keep attendance logs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Sixty-nine low-income youth participated in the arts. 64% participated in one arts performance or workshop; 34% participated in more than one. Two methods were: 1) Tracked attendance to determine if 100 youth were reached. 2) A post survey was given to capture data from youth on: Level of enjoyment; Emotional connection; Interest in going again; Cultural representation, and; Learning about a new culture. Staff did not survey youth after every activity and a pre-survey was not administered. This made it difficult to determine if the experience helped change the attitudes/perceptions low-income youth have of the arts. 2: Sixty-nine low-income youth participated in the arts. 64% participated in one arts activity, and 34% participated in more than one arts activity. Two methods were: 1) Tracked attendance to determine if 100 youth were reached. 2) A post survey was given to capture data from youth on: Level of enjoyment; Emotional connection; Interest in going again; Cultural representation, and; Learning about a new culture. Staff did not survey youth after every activity and a pre-survey was not administered. This made it difficult to determine if the experience helped change the attitudes/perceptions low-income youth have of the arts.

Description of Funds
Recipient Board Members
Esther Adler, Ben Aeilts, Michael Campbell, Lena Christianson, Mike Clark, David Crist, Allen Debes, Jennifer Heddle, Mary Janisch, Steven Langlois, Leo Lopez, Michael Mader, David Martin, Char Mason, Chris Mezera, Smarajit Mitra, Joanne Mullen, Pati Jo Pofahl, David Potter, Garaad Sahal, Sarah Sanfilippo, Mark Sauerbrey, Bradley Schmeling, Sally Scoggin, Neal Thao, David Van Dyke, Stephanie Wolkin, Mike Zipko
Project Manager
First Name
Mary
Last Name
Geissler
Organization Name
The Neighborhood House Association AKA Neighborhood House
Street Address
179 Robie St E
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55107
Phone
(651) 789-2500
Email
mgeissler@neighb.org
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Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota State Arts Board

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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msab@arts.state.mn.us
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