Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations

As a result of this program, selected artists will meet people who are interested in their art form(s) and may purchase their art or commission an artwork. As a result of this program visitors will engage with artists by asking questions, seeing new work, learning about the artistic process and, at some locations, seeing and/or participating in demonstrations. Promotional efforts increase public awareness of area artists even among those who are unable to participate the weekend of the event. Surveys are provided to participating artists, asking for numbers of visitors and in what ways Art Leap is helpful, i.e. visitor comments, sales, etc. Visitors are asked if the event improved their understanding of the time artists invest in their work, the tools and materials they use and what inspires them. Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council members review the event and offer ways to improve the experience. The project director and committee visit sites and ask artists and visitors for feedback during the event.