Organizational Arts Grants

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,910
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
General Federation of Women's Clubs Zehlians AKA GFWC Zehlians
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Organizational Arts Grants

Project Details

Sponsor local artist, Jan Eriksen, to work with 5th graders at Challenger Elementary to complete their capstone projects to include writing and graffiti.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired visual art teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Kate Mulvey: performing artist, English second language teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Deb Alexander, arts advocate; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Rena Bouchard: media arts and makeup artist, advocate for Latino arts; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, Mara Hanel (218) 745-8886

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,910
Other Funds Leveraged
$191
Direct expenses
$2,101
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this project, school aged children will get learn and grow themselves and learn and grow with their peers while expanding their creative and artistic talents. They also get to share with friends and family in a public way. Evaluation will occur through a survey to the teachers as well as feedback from families attending the end of year walkthrough.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We created a survey to evaluate the value it brings to the teachers and had very positive results. They are grateful that this service can be provided to their students and the community! Students were excited to create and then share their books with the

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Shelby Sorvig, Sherrie Thompson, Cheryl Lee, AshleyClare Christenson
Project Manager
First Name
AshleyClare
Last Name
Christenson
Organization Name
General Federation of Women's Clubs Zehlians AKA GFWC Zehlians
Street Address
14253 Riverbend Trl
City
Thief River Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56701
Phone
(218) 681-3410
Email
ashleyclarechristenson@gmail.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