Somali Exhibition
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$119,565
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Historical Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
Working with the Somali Museum of Minnesota, MNHS is developing an exhibit that will help Minnesotans understand this recent immigrant community. The exhibit will showcase cultural traditions and material culture of Somalia, cover the immigrant experience in the journey to Minnesota and will review the accomplishments and cultural adaptations Somali people have made since making Minnesota home.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (2) Programs
Appropriation Language
$5,525,000 the first year and $6,000,000 the second year are for programs and purposes related to the historical and cultural heritage of the state of Minnesota conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society.
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$119,565
Direct expenses
$119,565
Administration costs
$14,816
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.40
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased appreciation of the Minnesota History Center as a community resource, increased interest in Minnesota history and culture, increased likelihood of preserving your personal and community history, and increased perception of the History Center as a place for meaningful social interaction. A Net Promoter Score of greater than +65
Project Manager
First Name
MNHS
Last Name
Legacy
Organization Name
Minnesota Historical Society
Street Address
345 Kellogg Blvd. W
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
651-259-3105
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