School Arts Project Grant

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,540

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Freshwater Education District

Recipient Type

K-12 Education

Status

Completed

Start Date

October 2015

End Date

November 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Todd

Project Overview

School Arts Project Grant

Project Details

Film critique residency with John Scott and Heidi Jeub

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

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year

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

$3,540

Other Funds Leveraged

Direct expenses

$3,540

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

0.00

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Broaden and deepen understanding of film composition and techniques. Teach four classrooms per school; show 2-4 films in each class; provide opportunity for students to watch and critique films for the Saint Cloud Film Fest; and visit four schools within one school week. After the workshop, each student will have the opportunity to watch and critique films on their own time. This is not required, yet, it would provide us with enough information about their interest and understanding of the films. Using an online format, we will be able to track their school, and understanding of the films. After each class, we will ask the teachers for feedback to be mailed to us for the sessions.

Measurable Outcome(s)

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

Description of Funds

Project Manager

Jerry

Nesland

Freshwater Education District

1100 5th St NE

Staples

56479-3117

(218) 894-2439

jnesland@fed.k12.mn.us