Arts Legacy Grant Category
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Roseau Public Schools
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2015
End Date
May 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Roseau
Project Overview
Arts Legacy Grant Category
Project Details
Four writers will inspire and teach writing to elementary and high school students.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Charles Erickson: librarian; Bruce Reeves: university professor, arts advocate; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician; Aliza Olson: textile artist; Deanna Swendseid: performing arts volunteer; Eryn Killough: visual artist; Connie Nelson: actress; Mary Ann Laxen: photographer; Barb Geer: actor; Jennifer Bakken-Brees: videographer; Kay Rosengren: visual artist.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Aliza Olson: textile artist; Eryn Killough: visual artist; Connie Nelson: actress; Mary Ann Laxen: photographer; Barb Geer: actor; Charles Erickson: librarian; Deanna Swendseid: theater artist; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,060
Direct expenses
$10,060
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts will increase through students at Roseau School having the opportunity to write with professional writers.Evaluation will occur through a participant questionnaire, personal observation of activities, follow up meeting with project planners, attendance numbers, and teacher evaluation.
Measurable Outcome(s)
95% of the students surveyed felt that they had learned more about writing and enjoyed the artist experience. 100% of teachers involved felt that their students learned more about writing and they did too!
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Stuart McFarlane, Justine Schumacher, Jerry Olson, Sandi Weiland, Vonda Danielson, Keith Markstrom
Project Manager
First Name
Elwyn
Last Name
Ruud
Organization Name
Roseau Public Schools
Street Address
509 3rd St NE
City
Roseau
State
MN
Zip Code
56751-1113
Phone
(218) 463-1471
Email
elwyn.ruud@gmail.com
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