Technology/Equipment Grant for Individual Artist

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$549
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Melinda Johnson
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
In Progress
Start Date
May 2015
End Date
December 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview

Technology/Equipment Grant for Individual Artist

Project Details

I need to replace a broken laptop computer. I would like to purchase a Apple Mac Book pro with Apple Care and printer. I am the sole designer of music packaging, flyers and advertisements for local bands The Keep Aways and WOLF BLOOD. I also Produce and assist in the editing of all our music. I am also acting Manager for both and need a computer to book shows, manage websites and social media, fulfill mail orders and keep up with correspondence. Without a computer I am unable to continue my work.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Ken Bloom: Director of Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, wood worker; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; John Gregor: photographer, art educator, community art advocate; Ann Russ: music performer, community song leader, choir director, workshop leader, past director and founder of North Shore Music Association; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Dana Mattice: Development and Communications Director of The Art Institute Duluth, Shannon Sweeney: stage manager for Duluth Playhouse and former production manager for the Minnesota Ballet; Moira Villiard: visual artist and student of arts and communication at University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; Moira Villiard: visual artist and student of arts and communication at University of Wisconsin-Superior; John Gregor: photographer, art educator, community art advocate; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Dana Mattice: Development and Communications Director of The Art Institute Duluth; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$549
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,301
Direct expenses
$1,850
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To improve the quality of my work in graphic design, progress with musical output and maintain a high standard in band management and booking. By replacing my broken computer I will be able to complete the following projects: The Keep Aways Vinyl Boxset: design, music editing/production and advertising. Wolf Blood's 2nd LP- design, music production, advertising and promotion. Booking a 2 week WOLF BLOOD Tour in June of 2015.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Melinda
Last Name
Johnson
Organization Name
Melinda Johnson
State
MN
Phone
(218) 491-4760
Email
mindymoney@hotmail.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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Location

424 West Superior Street, Suite 104
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
Project Manager: Rebecca Graves
218-722-0952
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