Project Grant
Project Grant
Saint John's University will present Nobuntu, an all-female a capella ensemble from Zimbabwe, for a public performance and three days of residency/outreach prior.
Linda Brobeck: President CMAB, Vice Chair - Wright County Minnesota, visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC.; has served on a number of non-profit boards; Thomas Larum: singer/songwriter, awarded MN Percussion Association's Instructor in 2015; Marlissa Karpeh: A Liberian painting and drawing artist using her culture to bring a unique focus of her observations on American society; Sue Seeger: Professional metal sculpture for 20 years, working in Monticello, MN to head up the Monticello Arts Initiative; Karin Blythe: Program Manager for St. Cloud Refugee Services in St Cloud, MN, actively involved in multiple committees and local initiatives.
Linda Brobeck: President Central Minnesota Arts Board, Vice Chair Wright County Minnesota, visual artist, owner of Crow River North LLC, served on several non-profit boards; Thomas Larum: singer, songwriter, awarded Minnesota Percussion Association's Instructor in 2015; Marlissa Karpeh: Liberian, painting and drawing artist using her culture to bring a unique focus of her observations on American society; Sue Seeger: Professional metal sculpture for 20 years, head up the Monticello Arts Initiative; Karin Blythe: Program Manager for Saint Cloud Refugee Services, actively involved in multiple committees and local initiatives.
Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
Audiences will experience an exceptional world music performance and participate in outreach/residency activities that introduce participants to a different cultural genre. Survey audiences and residency participants. Gather feedback and evaluation from community partners. Track box office and participation data.
SJU presented Nobuntu, an all-female a cappella ensemble from Zimbabwe, for five residency activities and one public performance. More than 420 individuals living in central Minnesota participated in this project, which introduced local audiences to a specific style of music and rich cultural traditions from Zimbabwe. Methods included survey, residency evaluation and feedback and attendance numbers.
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