Community Arts

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,005

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Czech Heritage Club

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

April 2014

End Date

December 2014

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Scott

Project Overview

Community Arts

Project Details

Funding for the fifth annual European Christmas Event featuring traditional folk dancers and singers, artisans and craft vendors and family friendly activities. The event will take place at the American Legion Park Ballroom in New Prague in December 2014.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Carolyn Phelps: General Management, Organizational Development, Community Service; Nancy Anderson: General Management; Julie Guidry: Disabilities Specialist, Education, Organizational Development; Bob Graf: Artistic; Julie Lamble: General Management; Pam Braunwarth: Artistic; Lindsay Zumbrunnen: General Management, Artistic; Kristen Wesloh: General Management, Community Service; Melissa Warhol: Artistic.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

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

$3,005

Other Funds Leveraged

$2,730

Direct expenses

$5,735

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

275+ people attended the event by 35-40 vendors and 3 demonstrators with handmade general or European traditional crafts. Surveys given show over 60% of both audience and participants' experience was enjoyable and met or exceeded their expectations.To track audience attendees, small buttons will be given to each individual entering the event. To evaluate our success, surveys will be available to the audience as they depart and also sent via email to vendors for feedback.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We show that our attendees totaled approximately 584 adults of which 107 were children; this is in addition to the approximate 135 crafters, entertainers and volunteers directly involved; 91 % of audience surveys indicated they were pleased with all the activities, food and layout of the day.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Jeff Topic, Annie Topic, Stan Chromy, Marian Topic, Janet Kes, Mary Topic, Vi Chromy

Project Manager

Deb

Ziskovsky

Czech Heritage Club

6075 50th St W á

Webster

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