General Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Mid West Music Fest
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Winona
Winona
Project Overview
General Operating Support
Project Details
Staffing and Salaries
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Kjel Alkire: performance artist; John Becker: Business Owner;Julie Fakler: education coordinator, Paradise Center; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Scott Anderson: musician; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: musician; Mary Ruth: dancer; Jon Swanson: curator; Joan Sween: author; Philip Taylor: artist; Sandy Thompson: arts administrator; Gary Tollers: musician; Tom Willis: potter
Conflict of Interest Contact
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$27,316
Direct expenses
$30,316
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The festival is located in more than ten venues in downtown Winona, and provides the opportunity for guests from toddlers to senior citizens to experience art. Additionally, with over 100 performers, Minnesota artists are present at every venue throughout the festival. We track attendance at all venues and have increased attendance each year. Through data collection we will track Minnesota performers, venue attendance, overall attendance, and to the extent possible attendee city and state. We are adding a database for help collecting this information.

Measurable Outcome(s)

All outlined positions were filled successfully during the festival. The staff were evaluated by the board, managing director and assistant director based upon performance. The actual positions and duties were also evaluated as part of planning for next year.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Trina Barrett, Sam Brown, Charlie Brown, Sean Burke, Jacob Grippen, Zach Krage, Jim Troulen, Doug Westerman
Project Manager
First Name
Parker
Last Name
Forsell
Organization Name
Mid West Music Fest
Street Address
168 3rd St E
City
Winona
State
MN
Zip Code
55987
Phone
(608) 498-0268
Email
parker.f@midwestmusicfest.org
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

2510 Superior Dr NW Ste B
Rochester, MN 55901-2262 

Phone
Project Manager: Anastasia Shartin
(507) 281-4848
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