Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Latvian Organization Association of Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2018
End Date
November 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

Latvia's Centennial Celebration Event

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Marisol Chiclana-Ayala: Artist, Board Chair El Arco Iris; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Colleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Vice President for Advancement; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Osman Mohamed Ali: Somali Museum of MN Founder and Executive Director; See More Perspective: Artist; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach St. Croix Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter, LLP Attorney; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Deanna StandingCloud: Tiwahe Foundation Program and Community Network Director; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade: Stage Technical Designer and Director.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Ahmed Anzald·a: Artistic, Audience Development, Marketing, Organizational Development; Angela Bernhardt: Fundraising, General Management, Administration, Community Service, Development; Courtney Kupsch: Youth Programming, Audience Development, Marketing, Fundraising; Dee Baskin: Community Education, Volunteerism, Audience Development, Marketing; Kate Tucker: General Administration, Fundraising, Education; Melissa Clark: Artistic, Community Education, Computer Systems, Web Design; Richie Yang: Artistic, Education, Community Education; Victoria Pyan: Artistic, Finance, Community Service, Development.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Cultural Heritage

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$4,600
Direct expenses
$14,600
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Our proposed outcome is that 350ű500 people attend the event on November 18, 2018 at the Landmark Center, 20% of whom have little or no familiarity with Latvian culture. We expect that audience surveys will show that 80% of participants grew in their understanding of Latvian history, music, dance, art, or culture. We plan to evaluate the event quantitatively by audience count. We'll gather qualitative evaluations through participant surveys and performer surveys following the event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 650 people from a variety of backgrounds attended the Latvian Centennial on November 18th, with over fifteen exhibits and seven performance groups over the course of three hours. Written audience surveys showed that 5% rated the event as “good”, and 95% “excellent” for overall satisfaction. The variety of performers enjoyed the opportunity to perform together and learn new repertoire.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes.
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Maija Zaeska, Ansis Viksnins, Visvaris Giga, Elga Pone, Indulis Valters, Baiba Olinger, Mara Pelecis, Larisa Ozols, Janis Dimants, Sarma Straumanis
Project Manager
First Name
Maija
Last Name
Zaeska
Organization Name
Latvian Organization Association of Minnesota
Street Address
3152 17th Ave S
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55407
Phone
(612) 722-4622
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 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency