Artist Initiative

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Thomas B. Maakestad AKA Tom Maakestad
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview
Artist Initiative
Project Details
Maakestad will develop an innovative approach to landscape painting that blends traditional techniques with state of the art technology. The work will be exhibited in three Minnesota venues during the grant period.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthopist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Mitchell Bercier: Placebo Comix; Owner/editor-in-chief; Nicole Havekost: Adjunct Professor, Drawing; Jeffrey Hnilicka: Executive Director, Kulture Klub Collaborative; Multi-disciplinary; Sarah Johnson: Director, Groveland Gallery; Alonso Sierralta: Sculptor and educator; Joseph Sinness: Visual Artist
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600
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
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Target new audiences in the areas I will be painting. Significantly change aspects of my painting style and approach through experimentation. A panel of three project evaluators will participate in a directed discussion at the opening of my final exhibition. Experts in painting, photography and environment will brief visitors at this event on their initial expectations and final outcome. 2: With updated equipment I will be able to upgrade my social networking capabilities, website, and enable faster file storage at a higher capacity. During the grant year new computer and photography equipment will facilitate the presentation of this new body of work on my website and social media outlets. Greater storage capacity and faster processing will allow an upgrade of my business.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This project increased the visibility of my artwork in Minnesota. More people became aware of my work and the goals of this particular art project. 2: This project increased the overall effectiveness of my art business. More Minnesotans had better access to my artwork to understand the grant. Visibility of my work increased through information carried in various media and visits to venues.

Description of Funds
Project Manager
First Name
Thomas
Last Name
Maakestad
Organization Name
Thomas B. Maakestad AKA Tom Maakestad
State
MN
Phone
(651) 260-8021
Email
maak@winternet.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
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