These capstone projects synthesize an ACL student's educational experiences, professional goals, and intellectual focus during the program. They can be accessed through the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy.
Archive
2023
- Cultural Colonialism in the Twin Cities Jazz Scene, Ryan Garmoe
- Heterogeneity & Hierarchy: Collaborative, Cross-Departmental Work and the Dissemination of Power in American Art Museums, Taylor Gonda
- Creating Child-Friendly Cities: Engaging Families and Transforming Streets into Playful Environments, Su Ryeon Kang
- Nonprofit Crisis Toolkit, Abigail Kosberg
- Building the Future of Art Museums: Spotlighting Behind the Scenes Roles in Museums and Art Spaces in the Twin Cities, Laura Pilarski
- The Currency of Public Trust: Ways the Nonprofit Sector Builds Trust Among Constituents, Kristina Rodel Sorum
2022
- Not a Trick! Not an Imaginary Tale! The Secret Origin of Comic Book Payments, Henry Dykstal
- Exhibiting Racism: How Collections of Contentious Cultural Heritage Are (Not) Being Presented at Two Universities in the Midwest United States, Jennifer Hammer
- Community Arts Collective, Cari Hatcher
- Collectively Run by Artists: Red Eye Theater Expands Its Leadership to Broaden Its Reach and Diversify Its Programs, John Marks
- Twin Cities Latinx Leadership in the Arts: Personal Reflections and Recommendations for Leaders and Advocates in the Arts Sector, Christina Martinez
- Connecting with Students Through Arts and Culture: A Culturally Informed Weekly Teacher Planner Specific to Saint Paul Public Schools, Meaghan Shomion
2021
- A 10-Year Assessment of Equitable Geographic Inclusion in Minnesota's Legacy Amendment, Benjamin D. Alfaro
- Of, By, and For: Women of Color in the Arts and the Decolonial Journey, Kimberly David
- BIPOC Exclusion from Milwaukee's Professional Theatre Organizations: An Inquiry into Systemic Change, Amy Esposito
- Working at the Intersection of Faith, Art, and Justice: The Impact of Socially Engaged Art Practices on US Christian Churches and Their Communities, Sarah Miller
- Repair Joy: How Small Acts of Repairing and Creatively Repurposing Existing Objects Can Foster Social Connection and Lead to Meaningful Climate Change Solutions, Molly Sanford
2020
- Being Neighborly: How One Museum Looks Beyond Its Walls to Build Community, Brenda Butler
- Closing the Gap Between Education and Career: A Study of Arts Entrepreneurship Curricula, Anna M. Olson
- How Do Small Community-Based Arts Nonprofits in the Twin Cities Struggle or Flourish? Rosa Raarup and Lauren White
2019
- Finding Home: A Qualitative Study on Healing Homelessness through Expressive Arts Engagement, José Bueno
- Museums That Make Noise: Looking into the Future of the Schubert Club Museum, Viola D’Ambrosio
- The Minnesota Model: How Trust and Collaboration Rebuilt the Minnesota Orchestra, Clayton Jelinek
2018
- Museums/Matter: Between the Past & Future, Katie Covey
- An Exploration of Methods and Challenges in Building Younger Theater Audiences, Lucas Erickson
- Intersections Connect: Wearable Artists Working Collectively on the Local Level, DJ Gramann II
- MinneStory: Reflection and Exploration of Community, Melissa Wray
2017
- Artists of Color as Social Entrepreneurs Seeking New Support in Coworking Spaces, Teeko Yang
- Embracing Multidisciplinary Engagement: How Campus Museums in the US Can Bolster Their Relevancy in an Increasingly Competitive Academic Funding Climate, Kayla Martin
- Funding the Arts in the Rural: Is It Time to Pay Attention to Bias and Barriers? Heidi Jeub
- Arts Organizations and Their Impact on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Kristine Clarke
2016
- The Art of Making (It) Work: Artist-Centered Organizational Models in Small Professional Theater Companies, Emily Bridges Stecklein
- Strategic Digital Engagement: Developing a Digital Content Strategy for Your Staff and Organization, Lann Briel
- A Reflection on Board Training, Organizational Assessment, and Consulting for an Art Center, Elspeth Carlstrom
- Serving the Inanimate Constituency: Re-Centering Collections in the Work of Museums, Kristina Clark
- The Case to Engage Millennials in Classical Music, Alexander Legeros
2015
2014
- Engaging Elderly Theatre Patrons: Identifying Strategies that Are Good for Patrons and Good for the Theatres, Holly Radis-McCluskey
- Madness and the Muse: Understanding the Link Between Creativity in Today's Artists and Musicians, Hayley Johnson
- Millennials, Maria, and Mahler: Expanding Classical Music Audiences through Video Game Music, Avital Rabinowitz
2012
- VocalEssence: Succession Planning, Laura Krider
- Membership Segmentation and Audience Development of American Craft Council Stakeholders, Cyndi Kaye Meier