Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
United Cerebral Palsy AKA UCP of Central Minnesota Arts + Connect
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2017
End Date
September 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Arts + Connect combines camps, events, and exhibits designed to foster self-expression, connections and creativity for individuals of all ages with disabilities; and, to raise awareness in Central Minnesota.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Janice Courtney: Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board, arts advocate, an arts administrator; Linda Brobeck: Visual artist, owner of Crow River North, LLC, served on many of non-profit boards; Al Hams: Founder of Al's Music, author, served on a number of Boards of Directors; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Community Education Art Class instructor; Ken Barry: Blues musician, photographer, Nuclear Engineer; George Minerich: Professional film, digital and nature photographer, local arts center and photography club volunteer; Mark Nelson: Public School Music Teacher, choral director, community theatre director, voice lessons instructor, American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Board Member; Buddy King: Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, Unit Director for the Roosevelt Boys and Girls Club in St Cloud.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Janice Courtney: Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board, arts advocate, an arts administrator; Linda Brobeck: Visual artist, owner of Crow River North, LLC, served on many of non-profit boards; Al Hams: Founder of Al's Music, author, served on a number of Boards of Directors; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Community Education Art Class instructor; Ken Barry: Blues musician, photographer, Nuclear Engineer; George Minerich: Professional film, digital and nature photographer, local arts center and photography club volunteer; Mark Nelson: Public School Music Teacher, choral director, community theatre director, voice lessons instructor, American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Board Member; Buddy King: Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, Unit Director for the Roosevelt Boys and Girls Club in St Cloud.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$11,531
Direct expenses
$18,531
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

48 people with disabilities will participate in an Arts Connect summer camp. Participant's work will be displayed in 4 community locations. United Cerebral Palsy is developing objectives, methods, and tools based on relevant evidence-based practices. Key outcomes include participation, improve communication, physical and emotional well-being, self-confidence, creativity, and social connections.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Jenna
Last Name
Berger
Organization Name
United Cerebral Palsy AKA UCP of Central Minnesota Arts + Connect
Street Address
4165 3rd St N Ste 110
City
Waite Park
State
MN
Zip Code
56387
Phone
(320) 253-0765
Email
infor@ucpcentrralmn.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