Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$48,006
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Hillcrest Elementary School AKA Hillcrest Community School
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Hillcrest Community School, an Artful Learning school, and COMPAS will deepen the Artful Learning model through artist residencies in grades pre-kindergarten to grade five to expand learners' engagement with authentic arts experiences.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Akosua Addo, Dr.: Associate professor of music, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Alison Good: Former commercial artist, educator and administrator; active community volunteer; Robert Gurrola: Attorney; digital media producer and music composer; music educator; Diana Joseph: Author; associate professor of English at Minnesota State University Mankato; Peter Spooner: Former curator, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth; Yang Yang: Visual artist; program assistant, Saint Paul Public Schools
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600
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
$48,006
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,334
Direct expenses
$53,340
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Throughout the 2015-16 school year, 460 PreK-5 students will access high-quality arts learning experiences adapted to their level of development with a minimum of three professional artists. Using interviews, surveys of participants, we will use rubrics appropriate for each grade level that relates to the creation, performance, and reflection process and experience with artists. 2: 378 hours of arts programming increases the quantity of opportunities. Students and teachers expand learning of new arts disciplines including Indonesian music and dance, wire sculpture, movement. We will track the number of arts programming hours for both teachers and students. We will also conduct pre- and post surveys of student learners and teachers to assess their growth of knowledge and exposure to new arts disciplines.

Measurable Outcome(s)

439 students accessed high-quality, developmentally adapted arts learning experiences: nineteen with one artist, 284 with three artists, and 136 with four artists. Artists completed an on-line survey created and administered by COMPAS providing numbers of participants, audience size, and overall comments. Teachers similarly responded with participant numbers, communications, professional development, age-appropriateness and connections to academics. Seven artists and three teachers completed the survey. Students reflected through journal entries and class discussions, teachers and parents provided feedback during conversations. 2: 242 hours of direct student contact with ten artists and ten hours of teacher planning time is an increase from prior year (fifteen hours deferred until FY 2017). Artists completed an on-line survey created and administered by COMPAS providing numbers of participants, audience size, and overall comments. Teachers similarly responded with participant numbers, communications, professional development, age-appropriateness and connections to academics. Seven artists and three teachers completed the survey. Students reflected through journal entries and class discussions, teachers and parents provided feedback during conversations.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Maureen Bartolotta, Dawn Steigauf, Nelly Korman, Jim Sorum, Ric Oliva, Tom Bennett, Dick Bergstrom
Project Manager
First Name
Calvin
Last Name
Keasling
Organization Name
Hillcrest Elementary School AKA Hillcrest Community School
Street Address
9301 Thomas Rd
City
Bloomington
State
MN
Zip Code
55431
Phone
(952) 681-5300
Email
ckeasling@isd271.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
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