Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Depot Preservation Alliance
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2017
End Date
February 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Cass
Cook
Crow Wing
Itasca
Lake of the Woods
Mahnomen
Pennington
Red Lake
Roseau
Beltrami
Cass
Cook
Crow Wing
Itasca
Lake of the Woods
Mahnomen
Pennington
Red Lake
Roseau
Project Overview

Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations

Project Details

Baudette Depot's 3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Gayle Highberg: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.

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 Access

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,860
Direct expenses
$8,860
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, the many in attendance from not only Lake of the Woods County but many from surrounding communities, will experience the art of Bluegrass music that is growing in popularity in our region. The Baudette Depot has the opportunity in events such as this to emphasize the importance of the performing arts and increasing access to them by bringing new talents (Porcupine Creek) as well as more experienced talent (The High 48's) that have been on the scene for many years. Methods we used last year produced the best results and we plan on using it again this year. We have 2 volunteers equipped with a clipboard and survey forms that involve a 1 on 1 interview: 1. If this is the 1st time attending an event at the depot. 2. How they heard about this event. 3. If Bluegrass music and the different instruments new to them. 4. Rate their overall experience of the event 1-5. 5. If they would like more info on upcoming events from the depot and region arts and events offered.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We achieved our outcome goals as set forth in our plan. Having this type of music/ art here in Baudette brought in many that had never experienced "Bluegrass" music and also having the members explain and give ideas & instructions regarding how their music is developed and brought out in their own artistic ways. The teaching tools were very well received as well. Our evaluations were done by volunteers going around to those in attendance, that way feedback was a sure and accurate, see attached.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Hal Bitzer, Eileen Olson, Jay Rudiger, Phyllis Paulson, Jen Norquist, John Tcshudy, George Granthum
Project Manager
First Name
Vincent
Last Name
Ojard
Organization Name
Depot Preservation Alliance
Street Address
PO Box 1238
City
Baudette
State
MN
Zip Code
56623
Phone
(218) 590-6407
Email
ojardvince@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 693
505 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601

Phone
Project Manager: Patrick Calder Carriere
(218) 751-5447
Email the Agency