Established Artist

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Sharon F. Mansur
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2017
End Date
November 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Olmsted
Winona
Olmsted
Winona
Project Overview

Established Artist

Project Details

Dreaming Under a Cedar Tree

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Kjel Alkire: art faculty at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; John Becker: art business owner; Hal Cropp: Executive Director of Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director of Northland Words; Julie Fakler: Director of Operations at Paradise Center for the Arts; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Lee Gundersheimer: theatre artist and director; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Scott Anderson: musician; Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; Susan Joyce: author; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: arts administrator; Carter Martin: theatre artist; Beth Nienow: literary artist; Kathleen Peterson: playwright; Jon Swanson: arts administrator.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848

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
$2,500
Other Funds Leveraged
$4,268
Direct expenses
$6,768
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Provide a free professional level art event in Winona, Minnesota over one month, including 4 dance performances. Include discussion and food sharing to invite audience participation and engagement and market to non-profits that serve diverse communities. 1) Photography and Videography documentation, 2) Data Collection (attendance, number of events), 3) Audience post-performance discussion notes.

Measurable Outcome(s)

I provided the proposed free art events and exceeded activities. I also met and exceeded audience engagement goals which also exceeded expectations. I successfully marketed to diverse communities and developed key relationships.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Sharon
Last Name
Mansur
Organization Name
Sharon F. Mansur
State
MN
Phone
(301) 254-6930
Email
sharonmansur@hotmail.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

2510 Superior Dr NW Ste B
Rochester, MN 55901-2262 

Phone
Project Manager: Anastasia Shartin
(507) 281-4848
Email the Agency