Arts Project Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Make a Scene Scenario Festival, LLC AKA Make a Scene
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2020
End Date
November 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Project Support

Project Details

Make A Scene 2020 Event and Artist Support Activities

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: 826 MSP Program Director; Craig Dunn: Arts Accessibility Consultant; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade Stage Technical Designer and Director; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Professional; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Tommy Sar: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Coordinator of Community Programs; Lue Vang: McKnight Foundation Accountant; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Christal Moose: Native Pride Productions Inc Manager; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Deanna StandingCloud: New Native Theatre; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter LLP Attorney; Robyn Cline: City of Savage Economic Development Commissioner

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Abby Frank Taylor: General Administration, Artistic, Organizational Development/Planning; Alneida Madrigal: Youth Programming, Organizational Development, General Administration; Emma Marlar: Artistic, Technical Production, Education; Hannah Smith: Community Service / Development, Equity (DEI) Specialist, Organizational Development; Keliyah Perkins: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Program Development; Loren Niemi: General Management / Administration, Artistic, Organizational Development / Planning.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$8,000
Direct expenses
$18,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Creation, Premiere and Documentation of 6+ original larps; 1+ created by the Scenario creator and 5+ created by emerging artists recruited through a public call for proposals, 50+ diverse participants at one three day summer festival in 2020, Surveys and evaluation reveal positive or improved outcomes in access, positive play experience, interest in the medium of larp, and the diversity of participating artists. Count and documentation of original works created and premiered; documentation to include scripts and photo/video documentation. Count of festival participation, to include both registrations and estimate of walk-on participation in any public events. Surveys of participant-artist and premier artists assessing diversity and experiences of access, community, positive play, change in interest in the medium of larp and likelihood of repeat attendance; premeier artists will be specifically surveyed for feedback on the effectiveness of outreach, artistic support, mentorship and overall experience as a premiered artist.

Measurable Outcome(s)

8 works commissioned, 7 completed, and 13 developed for print. 31 diverse artists (authors, illustrators. and book team) were engaged, 38% trans/nonbinary, 27% female, 27% male, 8% unstated gender; 70% white, 15% BIPOC,15 % unstated race/ethnicity A survey conducted demonstrates authors feel supported. Print distribution is on-track for fall 2021. Planning for a festival in fall 2021 has begun

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jon Cole, Tom Fendt, Katherine Shane
Project Manager
First Name
Katherine
Last Name
Shane
Organization Name
Make a Scene Scenario Festival
Street Address
7538 10th Ave S ?
City
Richfield
State
MN
Zip Code
55423
Phone
(612) 723-9233
Email
katherine.shane@gmail.com
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