Community Arts

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

April 2015

End Date

September 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Carver

Project Overview

Community Arts

Project Details

Funding for the Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander, a self-guided arts tour featuring 32 artists and 20 working studios. The Art Wander will take place throughout western Carver County in September 2015.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Jill Anfang: Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Anthony Galloway: Actor, storyteller, West Metro Education Program; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Minnesota Public Radio Development Officer; Dameun Strange: Composer and performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Nancy Anderson: Administration; Bob Graf: Artistic; Hayley Johnson: Audience development, fundraising, administration; Pam Braunwarth: Artistic, organizational development, administration; Kristen Wesloh: Administration, community development; Rebecca Moran Cusick: Artistic, volunteerism, organizational development; Kristina Bloomquist: Administration; Paul Eastwold: Administration.

Conflict of Interest Contact

Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

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

$5,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$7,200

Direct expenses

$12,200

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We anticipate to have over 1000 guests visit the 30 artists' studios located throughout Carver County. We hope to have over 40% of guests experience the event for the first time and have all of our guests indicate their support for the arts in Carver County. We plan to take a participant count from each studio during the event, participant survey off of our drawing form, and a post event artist survey. We host a post event gathering for all of the artists to share their experiences from the event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This year's event was able to attract 700+ attendee and included 17 studios and 35 different artists. We were able to increase our sponsorship thus allowing us to use some of the additional funds to support marketing efforts for the event.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Jeff Lenzmeier, Pam Braunwarth, Jennifer Ionta, Clark Macktemus, Rhonda Tesch, Angela Nowak-Goloja, Nancy Anderson, Sarajo Wentling, Jon Schmidt

Project Manager

Jeff

Lenzmeier

Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander

420 Lake St E

Waconia

55387