School Arts Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,350
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
May 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wadena
Wadena
Project Overview
School Arts Project Grant
Project Details
"Pages of Music" educational and performance residency with Rolf Erdahl and Carrie Vecchione
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Sue Johnson: retired music teacher and arts 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; Cathy Hartle: Retired Comunity Development Specialist and nonprofit consultant; Millie Engisch: Graphic artist, and nonprofit arts organization leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: retired community development professional and arts advocate; Kayleen Horsma: practicing visual artist and arts supporter; Michael Sander: Former professional theater critic and theater activist; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 yearsÆ experience in arts administration.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Sue Johnson: retired music teacher and arts 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; Cathy Hartle: Retired Comunity Development Specialist and nonprofit consultant; Millie Engisch: Graphic artist, and nonprofit arts organization leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: retired community development professional and arts advocate; Kayleen Horsma: practicing visual artist and arts supporter; Michael Sander: Former professional theater critic and theater activist; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 yearsÆ 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

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,350
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$3,350
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase each student's understanding of music and provide a unique up close and in depth learning experience with professional musicians. Provide greater understanding of music and musical instruments to supplement the current curriculum of Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School. Provide the community with high-quality live professional music at the evening concert. Feedback will be received from the artists, elementary teachers, students and the community. A survey will be provided for teachers, facilitators, and the community to complete after the residency. In addition, the audience will be invited to complete a brief survey at the evening performance. The artists and the teachers will also get verbal feedback from students in the classroom and audience members at the concert.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful arts education project. Majority of students showed an increase in artistic awareness, skill, and understanding.

Description of Funds
Project Manager
First Name
Louis
Last Name
Rutten
Organization Name
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School
Street Address
215 Colfax Ave SW
City
Wadena
State
MN
Zip Code
56482
Phone
(218) 632-2400
Email
lrutten@wdc2155.k12.mn.us
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
Email the Agency