Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,975
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Wirth Center for the Performing Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Sherburne
Stearns
Wright
Morrison
Hennepin
Anoka
Benton
Sherburne
Stearns
Wright
Morrison
Hennepin
Anoka
Project Overview
Project Grant
Project Details
Wirth Center's School of Rock
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Janice Courtney: Stearns County Arts Advisor/Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Fine Arts Series; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists, member of Artists of Minnesota, Community Education Art Class instructor; Charlene Sul: Human Service Administrator, Senior Partner at Sul and Associates LLC, Instructor at Saint Cloud State University, Art Director at Hands Across the World, Facilitator of the Quilt Circle at the American Indian Health Center; George Minerich: photographer, environmental professional.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Janice Courtney: Stearns County Arts Adviser/Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, Member of Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Member of Artists of Minnesota, Community Education Art Class instructor; Charlene Sul: Saint Cloud State University Instructor, Art Director for Hands Across the World, Facilitator of Quilt Circle at the American Indian Health Center in San Jose; George Minerich: photographer, environmental professional.
Conflict of Interest Contact
Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,975
Other Funds Leveraged
$16,275
Direct expenses
$24,250
Administration costs
$7,975
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) A minimum of 55 students, comprising 10 bands. 2) A return rate of at least 30% of students from the previous year. 3) Add specialized instructor for strings/horns. 4) A minimum of 2 students from previous year advancing to student instructor status. 5) Less than 5% dropout rate (students starting camp but dropping program before completion). 6) Final concert audience of at least 450. 7) Survey results all indicating good to excellent program. 1) Registration information. 2) Concert program listing bands and instructors. 3) Quantity of tickets for final concert. 4) Final survey. Many of the camp's outcomes cannot be measured quantitatively. Students have expressed a boost in confidence and self-esteem, therefore challenging themselves to higher personal goals. Parents state their student is more focused and have improved their grades after the camp. Students returning year after year is a testament to our success.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Enrollment in the program was 65. The goal was 55. 70% were return students. We added an instructor specifically to work with horns/strings. 2 previous students were student instructors this year. 1% dropout rate (one student). Final concert attendance was 704. Survey results were predominantly rated excellent, families raved and praised our School of Rock summer camp.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Erin Szabo, Matt Westlund, Anita Baugh, Paul Wirth
Project Manager
First Name
Christopher
Last Name
Goering
Organization Name
Wirth Center for the Performing Arts
Street Address
823 1st St S PO Box 162
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301
Phone
(320) 255-0318
Email
cgoering@wirthcenter.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
Email the Agency
Location

P.O. Box 458
220 4th Ave North 
Foley, MN 56329

Phone
Project Manager: Leslie LeCuyer
320-968-4290x 3