Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Mahnomen
Otter Tail
Hubbard
Becker
Wadena
Mahnomen
Otter Tail
Hubbard
Becker
Wadena
Project Overview
Partners in Arts Participation
Project Details
Productions of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Carousel will be presented six times each in the Park Rapids area. Low income parents and children can attend together to have a meaningful family experience while developing an appreciation for the arts.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; 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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; 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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$5,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed. Partnerships are developed between social service organizations and arts organizations to better serve underserved communities. Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals. 2: To provide opportunities for 240 low income children and parents attend a community opera event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. A total of 298 low income children and parents (or guardians) attended one of the Northern Light Opera Company productions this summer. Low income individuals typically do not attend opera events because of the cost and perception that they would not be welcome at a community opera event. 2. The opera productions were advertised to families who receive services from Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership. A registration sheet with names and addresses provided the count for children and parents attending each production. 2: 1. This was a wonderful outcome for us. Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership and the Northern Light Opera Company developed a formal relationship for the first time by collaborating on ticket distribution. The Opera Company wanted to engage more low income community participants and Mahube-Otwa wanted to offer opportunities for participation in the arts to low income families. So this was a great way to collaborate for both organizations to accomplish their goals. 2. This outcome was evaluated by joint development of the grant application, joint planning on advertisements and distribution methods, and on-going communication throughout the process. We were successful in achieving this outcome for 298 low income children and parents. One father had participated in high school plays and indicated he would like to become involved with the Opera Company in the future. The opera productions were advertised to families who receive services from Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership. A registration sheet with names and addresses provided the count for children and parents attending each production.

Description of Funds
Recipient Board Members
Everett Kjelbertson, Dana Laine, Scott Wagnild, Nancy Bisek, Edward Dvorak, David Hillukka, Larry Knutson, Greg Larson, Mark Lunde, Karen Ahmann, Shannon Erickson, David Long, Don Carlson, David Evert, Roger Fromming, Ann Lindblom, Del Moen, Judy Peterson
Project Manager
First Name
Leah
Last Name
Pigatti
Organization Name
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Street Address
1125 W River Rd PO Box 747
City
Detroit Lakes
State
MN
Zip Code
56502
Phone
(218) 847-1385
Email
lpigatti@mahube.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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