Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Young Artists Initiative
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
August 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for the 2014 Summer Theater Experience, a six-week educational theater program directed toward east metro youth, culminating in five public performances of Cinderella at the Wellstone Center on St Paul's West Side.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Carol Sirrine: Artistic, Education, Youth Programming; Jun-Li Wang: Community Development, Community Education, Organizational Development; Kathleen Spehar: Artistic, General Management; Michael Hiatt: Education, General Management, Community Education; Diana Johnson: Education, General Management; Paul Verrette: Fundraising, Finance, Organizational Development; Betsy Gaasedelen: Artistic, Education; Kristen Marx: General Management.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
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
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$7,750
Direct expenses
$17,750
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This project will bring at least 30 young performing artists and at least 2 student designers/artistic team members to a complete theatrical production, and 90% of participants in the program report an increase in artistic awareness and achievement through their participation in this rigorous artistic experience. Finally, a minimum of 90% of families will articulate high levels of satisfaction with Young Artists Initiative's learning process with their children on our final family evaluation.Young Artists Initiative utilizes multiple methods of evaluation: we tally audiences for performances; survey our audience for post-performance and organizational feedback; interview adult artists regarding artistic support by the organization as well as artistic outcomes of the production; and we ask parent, families, and young performers for both qualitative and quantitative evaluative feedback and input — specifically addressing their learning during the project, as well as communication and artistic quality.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The project's goals of providing a complete theatrical experience for participating students and audiences was met in that 100% of our families and performers reported having a positive artistic and learning experience.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Benjamin Lacina, David Holewinski, Barbara Deming, Tia Vasquez, James McCormick, Timothy Moy, Laurie Mucciacciaro, Jan Krause
Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Deming
Organization Name
Young Artists Initiative
Street Address
463 Maria Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55106
Phone
(651) 222-5437
Email
info@youngartistsmn.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 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency