Partners in Arts Participation
Partners in Arts Participation
Avenues for Homeless Youth will create a variety of arts experiences for the youth living at its two shelters, empowering youth with a platform for self-expression.
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. Chair, 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. Officer at -Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Scott Artley: Executive artistic director at Patrick's Cabaret; Jennifer Lang: Violinist; music teacher at Saint Paul Conservatory of Music; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music; Bree Sieplinga: Associate director, Upstream Arts; Keetha Vue: Development associate, Karen Organization of MN
ACHF Arts Access
Arts programming will help youth build a positive sense of self, critical thinking skills, and meet their goal plans. Outcomes will be evaluated by documenting the events and the engagement of the participants. A year end event will be held to showcase the youths' work. 2: Participants will participate in workshops and events held will increase their knowledge of traditional and contemporary arts. Outcomes will be evaluated by tracking attendance and through listening sessions that gather information from participants on their increased awareness and knowledge.