Art Project
Art Project
Worthington International Festival
Cheri Buzzeo, theater, music, The Barn Theatre administration, Willmar Main St participant; Carisa Clarke: graphic design/web development, arts volunteer, board member DAC of Murray County; Lauren Carlson, poetry, film, COMPAS roster artist, Dept. of Public Transformation board; Lisa Hill: musician, Crow River Singers, attorney; Anna Johanssen: fiber artist, art teacher, Remick Gallery board, president of Windom Women's Investment group, treasurer of Cottonwood County Animal Rescue, officer of Cotton Quilters; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; David KelseyBassett: visual artist, musician, Hinterland Art Crawl board; Kristen Kuipers: musician, private lesson and K-12 classroom music instructor, theater, writing, volunteer with Jackson Center for the Arts; Brett Lehman: musician, social worker; Alison Nelson: art, music, and dance teacher, KMS Community Ed director, Kerkhoven Fire Department Auxiliary fundraiser; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Betsy Pardick, musician, actor, Dept. of Public Transformation committees; Michele Knife Sterner: theater (actor), SMSU Associate director for Access Opportunity Success program; Erica Volkir: performing arts, Pipestone Performing Arts Center board, Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB director; John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist.
Mary Kay Frisvold, music; Reggie Gorter, music, theater; Beth Habicht, music; Lisa Hill, music, SMAC board; Daryl Hrdlicka, theater, film; Alison Nelson, visual art, dance, SMAC board; Alan Stage, theater; John Voit, music, theater; Jessica Welu, writing; Tom Wirt, visual art.
ACHF Cultural Heritage
2: "Regional residents experience a change in knowledge, attitude, behavior or condition due to public art, arts festivals or arts events." 75% of Festival attendees will have a positive interaction with someone from a cultural tradition different from their own. 12: "MN Folk and traditional artists/arts' audiences are expanded." At least 4 of the performing artists will be folk and traditional artists of Minnesota. 5. "Regional artists connect to new audiences and/or build relationships that provide artistic growth." 90% of the artists will feel a sense of pride after performing at the Festival. To evaluate how well we have met our stated project outcomes a paper/pencil survey translated into English and Spanish will be handed out by volunteers during the Festival. Questions will include: number of participants who interacted with someone from a culture other than their own, the number of people who learned something new about another culture other than their own, and the number of people who felt they are more comfortable interacting with someone of a different culture from their experience at the Festival. Questions asked to artists will include whether they had a positive experience after performing at the Festival and also if performing at the Festival had a positive impact on their artistry. All of this feedback comes from artists, performers, volunteers, participants, sponsors, and the Festival committee. A goal for the 2020 Festival is to conduct qualitative research regarding the response of Festival participants through personal interviews.
The pandemic increased the interest that the community had in coming out to support the mission of the Festival. People were excited about being able to celebrate who they are. We witnessed a growth in participation from diverse community members who added leadership skills and talents. A canopy covered stage greatly enhanced the comfort of the performers we have contracted. We had an amazing sound technician that has been working with us for a number of years and his ability is a huge strength for us. We worked with various entities to provide a variety of activities for children, including a new partnership with Creative Healing Space. Our Festival provides families an opportunity to experience many cultures and the arts in one place without financial burden.
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