Organizational Arts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,450
Recipient
Polk County Agricultural Fair Association AKA Polk County Fair
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Polk
Norman
Red Lake
Polk
Norman
Red Lake
Project Overview

Organizational Arts

Project Details

Polk Count Fair - the Fair is considering two iconic musical acts - The Woodpicks and Radio Stars. The Woodpicks present blue grass music while the Radio Stars present olde time country western selections.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts; Stephenie Anderson: textile artist; Wade Benson: actor; John Covlin: musician.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Stephenie Anderson: textile artist; John Covlin: musician.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,450
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,250
Direct expenses
$4,700
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program the Polk County Fair audience will enjoy the difference of two types of music - traditional country western and blue grass providing a greater awareness of each. Evaluation of the events will be conducted by the Polk County 4-H - an evaluation will be created and handed out during the performances. At the conclusion of the event the evaluations will be collected and reviewed.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Moore
Organization Name
Polk County Agricultural Fair Association AKA Polk County Fair
Street Address
200 Polk Ave SE
City
Fertile
State
MN
Zip Code
56540
Phone
(218) 945-6708
Email
Mdmoore@gvtel.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