Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
July 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Clay
Clay
Project Overview
Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
Project Details
To sponsor student scholarships and purchase supplies for the four week summer arts programs.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board 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.
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; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; 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; Nancy Berns: former Lake Region Arts Council Board member, community theatre advocate, actor, costumer, vocalist.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$74,670
Direct expenses
$89,670
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To financially support, through scholarships, the registrations for students interested in the Arts that would not otherwise be able to attend courses. To continually promote the importance of the Arts and education throughout the year, and especially the summer though the College for Kids and Teens courses. To instill a lifelong appreciation for the Arts in all its various forms. To showcase the talent of the students of all ages though public shows and recognition of their work. After the sessions are complete we will administer an online survey to the parents/students. The survey will look at courses taken, learning outcomes achieved and opinions on the experiences they had during each course. During each public art showing at the end of each week the Director will also interact with the public that attends the shows - providing an opportunity for more feedback about the experience and the art.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Positive from both the survey and personal interactions. There was praise for the quality of the program, of the teaching and of the pieces they got to bring home at the end of the week. While talking to parents at the art shows many stated how the courses exceeded their expectations. The survey also had an open-ended question about recommendations for other possible courses they would like to see - we had some great recommendations for new/different courses in the Arts that we are looking into for next year.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Shireen
Last Name
Alemadi
Organization Name
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Street Address
1104 7th Ave S
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
(218) 477-2579
Email
cfk@mnstate.edu
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

133 Mill Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2574 

Phone
Project Manager: Timothy Wollenzien
218-739-5780