Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,504
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Masonic Home
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2015
End Date
August 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

The Minnesota Masonic Home will work with COMPAS to provide its residents with opportunities to create and exhibit art, along with experiencing the art of others through related outings and art exhibitions.

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; 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; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Bradley Althoff: Managing producer, national classical music programs, American Public Media - Minnesota Public Radio; Richard Carlson: Theater and philosophy teacher, School for Environmental Studies, Apple Valley; Alberto Justiniano: Artistic director, Teatro del Pueblo; theater artist and filmmaker; Cydney Perkins: Arts volunteer in Rochester schools; Gretchen Pick: Artistic director, Young Dance. Adjunct faculty, University of Minnesota Department of Dance.; Daniel Stark: Associate Professor, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Joanne Toft: Private educational arts consultant

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
$11,504
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,651
Direct expenses
$13,155
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Residents of MMH will have the opportunity to create and experience art without perceived barriers related to physical ability or financial status. We will record attendance for each program offered, complete pre and post surveys of participants and gather anecdotal responses of participants and staff after programs.  2: Residents of MMH will have the opportunity to create and experience art without perceived barriers related to physical ability or financial status. We will record attendance for each program offered, complete pre and post surveys of participants and gather anecdotal responses of participants and staff after programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Approximately sixty residents from the Minnesota Masonic Home campus participated in arts learning classes in a variety of art mediums. Recording participation numbers shows the number of residents who attended the classes. When able participants completed evaluation forms, when residents were not able to complete the form themselves staff completed an evaluation form or gave oral evaluation of the class. All evaluations were positive in nature. Staff evaluations of the instructors reflected the great degree to which classes were modified to accommodate varies degrees of physical or cognitive disability. 2: Approximately 60 Residents from all areas of the campus participated in arts learning classes in a variety of art mediums. Recording participation numbers shows the number of residents who attended the classes. When able participants completed evaluation forms, when residents were not able to complete the form themselves staff completed an evaluation form or gave oral evaluation of the class. All evaluations were positive in nature. Staff evaluations of the instructors reflected the great degree to which classes were modified to accommodate varies degrees of physical or cognitive disability.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Kelly
Last Name
Maloney
Organization Name
Minnesota Masonic Home
Street Address
11501 Masonic Home Dr
City
Bloomington
State
MN
Zip Code
55437
Phone
(952) 948-7971
Email
kelly.maloney@mnmasonic.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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