Project Grant
Project Grant
WACOSA will bring local artist, Dan Mondloch, to our facility two times a week for 10 weeks to work with approximately 12-15 adults with cognitive and physical disabilities in the medium of acrylics.
Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography
Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography
ACHF Arts Access
Outcome: WACOSA will accommodate barriers to the arts for 100% of class participants. Evaluation Plan: All class participants will be provided accommodations, as needed, to maximize inclusion in the arts. Outcome: 80% of class participants will express appreciation for the arts, following completion of the 10-week project. Evaluation: WACOSA staff will document course participation and observed improvements made by the participants, which include but are not limited to fine motor skill improvement and increased ability to regulate their emotions. Our target audience for this project include adults with disabilities with cognitive and physical disabilities. Some of those folks are non-verbal and use facial expressions to communicate their wants and needs. WACOSA staff will use anecdotal information from caregivers and family members about the participant's response to the experience to assist in gathering measurable data. ; Accommodate barriers to the arts for people with disabilities WACOSA staff will use the evaluation form to record accommodations, if any, that were provided to the class participants to allow them to join in the activities to their fullest potential. WACOSA staff will use the evaluation form to document anecdotal information through observations and class participation. At least 80% of class participants will express appreciation for the arts, following completion of the 10-week project. Photographs will record that 3 permanent pieces of art have been installed on the interior walls within the WACOSA South Program at 302 Sundial Drive in Waite Park. ; All class participants will be provided accommodations, as needed, to maximize inclusion in the arts.
100% of the participants enjoy the project and want to do more painting. There were a lot of smiles when answering ?yes? when asked if they were enjoying painting. Lots of smiles while painting. Verbalizing ?I like painting? ?this is fun? ?I would like to
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