Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$20,884
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2017
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview

Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details

Wilder Foundation and thirteen artistic collaborators will support service goals by engaging 275 low-income children, families, and elders, in tailored and extended dance, theater arts, and music experiences.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Reyne Branchaud-Linsk: Retired social worker; paper artist; Jessica Lourey: Mystery and fantasy writer, professor of creative writing and sociology, Saint Cloud Technical and Community College; Linda Melcher: Executive director, Arts on Superior; consultant to businesses and nonprofits; Laurie Pape Hadley: Business analyst, University of Minnesota, audio describer for theatres and arts organizations throughout Twin Cities; Tommearun Sar: Community engagement coordinator, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Sara Sternberger: Executive director, Free Arts Minnesota; Jane Zilch: Consultant and educator for non-profit organizations; board member of Theater Latte Da

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$20,884
Other Funds Leveraged
$4,116
Direct expenses
$25,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Youth, adult and family clients develop skills and leadership and find new strengths through art activities exploring personal stories, history and traditions. Survey tool assessing degree to which arts engagement leads/led to increased self-awareness, personal/leadership/skill development and cultural learning and affirmation. 2: Preschoolers and adults with physical or cognitive challenge demonstrate creative expression, self-confidence and self-efficacy through arts engagement. Observational survey tool completed by proxy to record preschoolers' and cognitively/physically-challenged elders' observed creative engagement and change in self-confidence or self-efficacy.

Measurable Outcome(s)

93% of (aggregated) completed surveys reported positive in specific survey areas. Survey tool with modified Likert scale (agree/strongly agree/disagree/strongly disagree) capturing self-reported change in key outcome areas. Staff survey supports participant results. 2: For those observed (preschoolers), virtually 100% scored high in domains assessed. Modified Observational Tool utilized by CDC teaching or administrative staff during three events/outings. Not able to implement tool fully with older adults.

Recipient Board Members
Ann Wynia, Kevin Early, Fred Harris, Gary Christensen, Alyssa Vang, Robyn Hansen, Eric Nicholson, Rahaul Koranne, Fayneese Miller, Patrick Donovan, Judy Kishel, Alex Cirillo
Project Manager
First Name
Jane
Last Name
Cunningham
Organization Name
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Street Address
451 Lexington Pkwy N
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 280-2000
Email
jane.cunningham@wilder.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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