Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2013
End Date
March 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Polk
Project Overview
Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details
Sponsor author Taylor Branch
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Charles Erickson: librarian, theater artist; Bruce Reeves: university professor, arts advocate, visual artist; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician, arts advocate; Aliza Olson: textile artist, college professor; Deanna Swendseid: performing arts volunteer; Eryn Killough: jewelry artist; Connie Nelson: theater artist; Barb Geer: theatrical director, actor, musician, textile artist; Kay Rosengren: retired visual art school teacher, visual artist, actor; Angie Peterson: librarian, arts advocate.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Charles Erickson: librarian, theater artist; Bruce Reeves: university professor, arts advocate, visual artist; Aliza Olson: textile artist, college professor; Deanna Swendseid: performing arts volunteer; Eryn Killough: jewelry artist; Connie Nelson: theater artist.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,000
Direct expenses
$16,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The quality and types of arts learning opportunities in the state, and the organizations or venues that offer them, increases. To have a person of Mr. Branch's stature present a significant speech on the actual date of Martin Luther King Day.Audience questionnaire, artist questionnaire, personal observation of activities, attendance numbers.
Measurable Outcome(s)
We invited current high school students for a presentation at the Crookston library. Mr. Branch spoke of the importance to be engaged, ask questions, and find answers within; to be a better citizen.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Brian Dingmann, Laurie Wilson, Ken Mendez, Chris Boike, Dawn Ganje, Kristi Jerde
Project Manager
First Name
Kenneth
Last Name
Mendez
Organization Name
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Street Address
2900 University Ave 127C Sargeant Center
City
Crookston
State
MN
Zip Code
56716
Phone
(218) 281-8329
Email
mende089@crk.umn.edu
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