Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Crow Wing
Crow Wing
Project Overview
Summer Music Concerts in Brainerd's Gregory Park
Project Details
We propose to present a series of twelve weekly music concerts in the renovated band shell in Brainerd's Gregory Park.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Kathryn Lohr: retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Ann Finch: community theatre producer, community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Jamie Robertson: Arts Administrator, arts advocate, community leader; Mary Scmidt: professional storyteller, college faculty and creative arts club advisor; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Kathryn Lohr: retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Fred Rogers: community theatre producer, community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Jamie Robertson: Arts Administrator, arts advocate, community leader; Mary Scmidt; professional storyteller, college faculty and creative arts club advisor; Mark Turner; Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,700
Direct expenses
$6,700
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Provide at least five different musical genres for the community to experience over 12 weeks in the summer of 2012. 2) Provide at least 12 local and regional musical artists with venue in which to perform to an appreciative audience composed of multiple generations. 3) Create a sense of community by providing a natural outdoor setting for over 1300 people to have multi-generational interaction share the experience of live music.1) We will track and document the kinds of music performed throughout the summer. 2) We will survey the performers to assess their level of satisfaction with the experience of performing in the renovated bandshell in Gregory Park. 3) We will count and document the number of audience members at each concert, and note the percentage from various age groups.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successfully produced a free series of concerts providing access to both the public and performing artists. Majority of participants indicated a positive impact and increased awareness of music genres.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Gary Jenkins, Tony, Carver, Lisa Holmquist, Lydia Peterson, Charles Osterkamp
Project Manager
First Name
DeAnn
Last Name
Barry
Organization Name
The Center
Street Address
803 Kingwood St
City
Brainerd
State
MN
Zip Code
56401
Phone
(218) 829-9345
Email
director@thebrainerdcenter.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

PO Box 118 - 121 4th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Phone
Project Manager: Miranda Lape
Phone: 218-895-5660
Email the Agency