Bois Forte Artist Profiles

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$714,000
Recipient
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
completed
Start Date
September 2020
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Koochiching
Koochiching
Project Overview

All Minnesotans are struggling as a result of the pandemic. But, COVID-19 is hitting Minnesota artists especially hard leaving them with very few venues in which to perform and/or display their work. KBFT's Bois Forte Artist Profiles will showcase artists in their area, significantly increasing exposure of their work which will hopefully increase their opportunity to earn income from the art and music they create.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 53
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$714,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
N/A
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will have have access to Minnesota art and music.
An increase in the number of local artists who have their work showcased through public broadcasting. There will be more locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced and distributed by public radio showcasing Minnesota artists.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair; Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair; Todd Brakke, Secretary; Doug Westerman, Treasurer; Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large; Penny Holcomb, At-Large; Matthew Brown, At-Large
Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Glaser
Organization Name
Ampers
Phone
651-587-5550
Email
jglaser@ampers.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555