Partners in Arts Participation
Partners in Arts Participation
Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha will collaborate with artist and organizer Aaron Johnson Ortiz to infuse visual and performance arts into campaigns for justice, providing opportunities for emerging community artists.
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
Immigrant and POC low-wage workers are exposed to and empowered by art that celebrates their ability to make positive change in their communities Attendance: 250 people sign in at a project event. Qualitative: surveys/interviews with 10% of participants to learn how the experience effected them. 2: Attendance: 250 people sign in at a project event. Qualitative: surveys/interviews with 10% of participants to learn how the experience effected them. Artist output: Quantity of work created by lead Artist and Emerging Artists in support of CTUL's campaigns. Possible other indicators: increases in campaign participation, increase in media coverage.
Immigrant and POC low-wage workers were exposed to and empowered by art that celebrates their ability to make positive change in their communities. 208 people signed in at the two performances and we estimate another 200 passers-by saw part of the performance that was part of the march. Funding was insufficient to conduct formal surveys/interviews. 2: CTUL's Construction Campaign was enriched by more arts content. The Las Posadas march and play generated significant media coverage for the campaign, helping to spread the word about the injustices construction workers are facing.
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