School Arts Project
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,050
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lowell Elementary School
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
May 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Crow Wing
Project Overview
School Arts Project
Project Details
Lowell Elementary will host Prairie Fire Theater for one week. Prairie Fire brings an original musical adaptation of a classic fairy tale, for our students to perform. Two directors from Prairie Fire audition and work with all fourth grade students to rehearse and perform for the community.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mary Schmidt: Arts educator and dancer; Terry Verkuilen: Visual artist and community arts leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mary Schmidt: Arts educator and dancer; Terry Verkuilen: Visual artist and community arts leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Education
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,050
Other Funds Leveraged
$650
Direct expenses
$2,700
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increase and deepen student understanding and proficiency in the theatre arts.Pre and post evaluation by students, teachers and resident artists.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Successful arts education project. Majority of students showed an increase in artistic awareness, skill, and understanding.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Tom Haglin, Chris Robinson, Reed Campbell, Bob Nystrom, Ruth Nelson, Sue Kern
Project Manager
First Name
Erin
Last Name
Karlgaard
Organization Name
Lowell Elementary School
Street Address
704 3rd Ave NE 215 Jefferson St S
City
Brainerd
State
MN
Zip Code
56401-2413
Phone
(218) 454-6550
Email
erin.karlgaard@isd181.org
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