School Arts Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,114
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Harrison Elementary School
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2016
End Date
April 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Crow Wing
Crow Wing
Project Overview

School Arts Project

Project Details

Astounding Play Opportunities for Amazing Third Graders

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Michael Sander: community theater activist, retired educator; Millie Engisch: visual artist, graphic designer, arts administrator; Sue Johnson: retired music educator, vocalist, community leader; Cathy Hartle: retired nonprofit professional, community development specialist; Dawn Espe: Community development professional, arts consumer and advocate; Allan Lynk: community theater enthusiast, arts consumer and advocate; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 25 years' experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Michael Sander: community theater activist, retired educator; Millie Engisch: visual artist, graphic designer, arts administrator; Sue Johnson: retired music educator, vocalist, community leader; Cathy Hartle: retired nonprofit professional, community development specialist; Dawn Espe: Community development professional, arts consumer and advocate; Allan Lynk: community theater enthusiast, arts consumer and advocate; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 25 years' experience in arts administration.

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 Education

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,114
Other Funds Leveraged
$400
Direct expenses
$2,514
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Outcomes for this grant are: To provide access to arts opportunities that students would be unable to finance on their own; To create a bridge between school curriculum and real-world artistic forms (art's exposure, connections, engagement, and career exploration; and To encourage appreciation of theater and studio arts. Evaluation will include pre- and post-trip surveys given to students and staff. Results will be compiled and shared with funders and district administration. English department staff will also meet to share and make curricular changes based on the learning from the experience and materials added. A narrative will be submitted from this meeting.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Becky
Last Name
Meyer
Organization Name
Harrison Elementary School
Street Address
1515 Oak St
City
Brainerd
State
MN
Zip Code
56401-3850
Phone
(218) 454-6512
Email
becky.meyer@isd181.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

PO Box 118 - 121 4th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Phone
Project Manager: Miranda Lape
Phone: 218-895-5660
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