Technology/Equipment Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$878
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Josh Gorham
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2017
End Date
April 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview

Technology/Equipment Grant

Project Details

A computer for photo editing and a 24 and 50mm prime lens

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Moira Villiard: visual artist; Jeanne Doty: Retired Associate Professor of Music at University of Minnesota-Duluth, pianist; Amber Burns: choreographer, dancer, actor, middle school art teacher; Margaret Holmes: visual artist, poet, former Children's Theatre employee; Tammy Mattonen: visual artist, co-founder of Crescendo Youth Orchestra; Quentin Stille: student liaison, College Music Director at KUMD.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Tammy Mattonen: visual artist, co-founder of Crescendo Youth Orchestra; Quentin Stille: student liaison, College Music Director - KUMD; Moira Villiard: visual artist, student of arts and communication at University of Wisconsin-Superior; Margaret Holmes: visual artists, poet, former Children's Theatre employee.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Drew Digby (218) 722-0952

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$878
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,177
Direct expenses
$2,055
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The goal of this project is to allow the artist to produce photography prints that may be sold for profit or donated for charitable causes. Outcome 1: The artist will acquire a desktop computer equipped with photo editing software by June 2017. Outcome 2: The artist will purchase a Standard 24 and 50 mm lens to improve the technical capabilities of current equipment and capacity to produce quality photography prints by June 2017. Outcome 3: The artist will produce photography in print and electronic format for personal profit and also for the financial benefit of non-profit and charitable causes. At least one print will be displayed in a gallery or submitted to a photography competition by May 2018. Over twenty photographs will be created and posted in online mediums by May 2018. At least one piece will be made available and used by a non-profit organization or as an in kind donation. Outcome 1: Measure how many pieces of photography are distributed for viewing electronically and in print as a result of equipment purchase. Equipment is purchased and being used by June 2017. Outcome 2: Number of printed and electronic photos produced with new lenses. Also track specifically value of photography art sold and/or donated that was created with this lens purchase. Outcome 3: Track how many photos are featured in online and public galleries. Track total value of photographic art sold and/or donated.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1) I have produced two pieces of photography that are currently for sale in an art shop. They have been for sale at art fairs, and have received several positive comments. 2) I have produced well over 1,000 photos which I have had the opportunity to enhance due to access to better technology (photo editing, better lenses). 3) I have engaged in over 100 hours of personal study and practice in photography in the last year, thereby enhancing my skills. 4) I have provided photography for two community events and donated photos for social media, grant reporting, and general promotional material. 5) My photography has been used and featured on at least one website.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Josh
Last Name
Gorham
Organization Name
Josh Gorham
State
MN
Phone
(218) 830-0915
Email
jgorham44@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

424 West Superior Street, Suite 104
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
Project Manager: Rebecca Graves
218-722-0952
Email the Agency