Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,980
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Kim Hruba AKA Red Shoes Writing Solutions
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2021
End Date
October 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Roseau
Lake of the Woods
Roseau
Lake of the Woods
Project Overview

Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details

A week-long generative writing retreat on Lake of the Woods with workshops focused on writing craft complemented by cultural, historical, and recreational programs highlighting Warroad-area artisans and craftsmen.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager; Janet Johnson: visual artist; Katya Zepeda: administrator, potter; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Charles Erickson: retired librarian, arts advocate; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, teacher; Kate Mulvey: artist, teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher; Paul Burnett, conductor; Deb Alexander, arts advocate.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager; Katya Zepeda: administrator, potter; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Charles Erickson: retired librarian, arts advocate; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, teacher; Kate Mulvey: artist, teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher; Paul Burnett, conductor..

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,980
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, Writers, Literary Artists, Local Craftsmen and Artisans, and the Warroad Community, will acquire a new appreciation for the literary arts, and the unique artistic, historic, and cultural offerings of the Warroad community. Evaluation will occur through written evaluations, interviews, and personal observations from retreat participants, teaching artisans, storytellers, audience members, vendors and venues who contributed goods or services to the retreat, and the retreat coordinator.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Evaluative feedback from surveys, interviews, and personal observations provided by retreat participants, the storytelling event audience, community partners, and artisans demonstrates a new appreciation for the literary arts and the unique artistic, historical and cultural offerings of the Warroad community. Participants demonstrated a deep and intense engagement in the premium retreat experience. Artisans, community partners, and the public audience developed new capacities to expand the arts.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Kim
Last Name
Hruba
Organization Name
Kim Hruba AKA Red Shoes Writing Solutions
State
MN
Phone
(218) 469-0204
Email
kim@redshoeswriting.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

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

Phone
Project Manager: Mara Hanel
218-745-8886
Email the Agency