Public Art

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,535
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint Cloud Technical High School
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2023
End Date
January 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Public Art

Project Details

Technical High School Public Art by Desi Murphy.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; 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; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network;

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; 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; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network;

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,535
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,511
Direct expenses
$10,046
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To increase public exposure to the arts by at least 200 youth within the first month after installation. If 200 or more youth (<18 yrs of age) have been exposed to the art within the first month of installation, then this public art project will be successful in connecting regional artists to a new audience. At least 100 individuals from the youth audience will have gained knowledge about the artist and various aspects of the installation and the creative process. If 100 or more youth (<18 yrs of age) have gained knowledge about the artist and various aspects of the installation and the creative process, then this public art project will be successful in changing knowledge among our youth audience. At least 100 youth audience members will understand that "Stepping Up" is about giving Tech students the tools/knowledge to succeed in the future. If 100 or more youth (<18 yrs of age) have gained understanding about the art concept, then this public art project will be successful in changing knowledge among our youth audience. At least 100 individuals that comprise the Tech student community will have developed a stronger sense of pride in our community after the installation. If 100 or more youth (<18 yrs of age) have developed a stronger sense of school pride, then this public art project will be successful in changing attitudes among our youth audience.; Desi Murphy will construct a large scale ceramic wall installation "Stepping Up" for the entrance of the Tech High School building. "Stepping Up" will strengthen school pride, dedication to academic excellence, and promote future success. A survey will be sent to the Technical High School students one month after installation is complete. The survey will ask students 1) Have you seen the new art above the gym? Yes/No 2) Have you gained knowledge about the artist, various aspects of the installation and the creative process' Yes/No 3) "Stepping Up" is about Tech giving students the tools/knowledge to succeed in the future. Do you see this message in the art? Yes/No 4) The artist wants to strengthen school pride through this artwork. Does this artwork give you a stronger sense of school pride? Yes/No 5) Are you less than 18 years old? Yes/No; A survey will be sent to Tech High School students to access knowledge of the art installation and it's impact on the students

Measurable Outcome(s)

A survey following an educational email w/ video about the public art piece. According to results, >100 youth gained knowledge about the artwork and developed a stronger sense of school pride. Therefore, we successfully changed our audience knowledge/atti

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Scott Andreasen: Tresurer, Al Dahlgren: Vice Chair, Zachary Dorholt: Clerk, Shannon Haws: Chair, Natalie Copeland, Monica Segura - Schwartz, Heather Weems
Project Manager
First Name
Jenny
Last Name
Furcht
Organization Name
Tech High School
Street Address
4200 33rd St S
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301
Phone
(320) 252-2231
Email
jennifer.furcht@isd742.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