Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lina F. Belar
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
May 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Otter Tail
Douglas
Becker
Project Overview
Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
Project Details
To research, write, publish and perform a poetry book, "Flyover Zone," hiring an editor and creating a marketing campaign.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Eric Abrahamson: Former stage manager at Historic Holmes Theatre, Board Member at Playhouse 412; Susan Kay: Retired Professor of American Studies, Retreat Coordinator at New York Mills Arts Retreat; Gregory DeGier: trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Jim Arvidson: Graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute, community service volunteer; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio, textile artist, owner of a quilting retreat center; Andrew Sletten: drummer, actor, organizer of community arts space and performance venue; Siobhan Bremer: Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Minnesota-Morris, regional equity actor, director, dancer; Jamie Beyer: marketing and graphic designer; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Erin Gunderson: Library branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Carolyn Aarsvold: former Lake Region Arts Council Board member, retired instrumental music teacher.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Cultural Heritage
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,750
Direct expenses
$4,750
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To complete 45 poems between June 1 and October 1, 2016 that explore the stories of the people, places and events of this area referred to as the 'flyover zone'. To prepare for a series of 4-6 poetry readings during the winter of 2016-2017 in Otter Tail and surrounding counties represented by Lake Region Arts Council by developing a comprehensive marketing plan to insure that all interested people have access to my work. 1. A review of my first collection of work by poet Sarah Sadie will establish my current skill level. She will also provide a review of my second collection in preparation for publication 2. A survey will be provided to attendees to assess their response to the presentations.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Project Manager
First Name
Lina
Last Name
Belar
Organization Name
Lina F. Belar
State
MN
Phone
(218) 346-6262
Email
lbelar@eot.com
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