Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$17,648
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha AKA CTUL
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2018
End Date
February 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details

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.

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. 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.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$17,648
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$17,648
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.50
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Maricela Flores, Henry Scott, Lucila Dominguez, Edisson Vera, Lloyd Brown, Enrique Barcenas, Marfa Malcom, Sylvia Martinez
Project Manager
First Name
Jilian
Last Name
Clearman
Organization Name
Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha AKA CTUL
Street Address
3715 Chicago Ave
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55407
Phone
(612) 332-0663
Email
jilian@ctul.net
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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