Art Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Walnut Grove Family Festival
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2022
End Date
August 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Art Project

Project Details

Family Festival 2023

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Cheryl Avenel-Navara: education, Worthington Public Arts Commission chair, SW MN Opportunity council; Judy Beckman: vocal music, Big Stone Arts Council, Big Stone County Historical Society, Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce CEO; Maggie Fuller: visual art, writing; Anna Johannsen: fiber artist, art teacher, Remick Gallery board, president of Windom Women's Investment group, treasurer of Cottonwood County Animal Rescue, officer of Cotton Quilters; David KelseyBassett: visual artist, musician, Hinterland Art Crawl board; Shawn Kinsinger: theater director, actor, musician, Palace Theatre executive director, Green Earth Players vice president, Luverne Street Music board member, Luverne High School Theater artistic director; Erin Kline, visual art, music, writing, education, SMSU Diversity and Inclusion; Darlene Kotelnicki: theater, city council, library board; Jessica Mata: visual art, dance, Kerkhoven Arts Council; Kylie Rieke: ceramics, murals, music, theater, T-Bird Community Arts Board; Kristine Shelstad: visual arts, Madison Mercantile art gallery, Madison Arts Council, Lac qui Parle Players; VFW; Gillian Singler, MN West Community and Technical College chair of Humanities and English instructor, Creative Healing Space volunteer, writer, theater director; Erica Volkir: performing arts, Pipestone Performing Arts Center board, Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB director; Jessica Welu: writing, music, SW Regional Development Commission; Mark Wilmes: Tyler Arts Council board president, actor/director, musician, reporter;

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Beth Habicht, music; Candace Joens, music, theater; Maureen Keimig, theater; Shawn Kinsinger, theater, arts admin, SMAC board; Brett Lehman, music; Janet Olney, visual art, arts admin; Molly Rivera, visual art, arts admin; Mark Wilmes, theater, music, SMAC board

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,104
Direct expenses
$10,104
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The Family Festival, Wilder Museum, Wilder Pageant, Pageant community suppers, Plum Creek County Park, farmer's market, and Walnut Grove retail community collaborate throughout the year to make sure that each Laura Ingalls Wilder activity is complimenting the efforts of each group. The Family Festival provides opportunities for the low-income residents to see performances for free as well as providing an opportunity for local artists to share their talents with the community. Attendees of the Family Festival will be provided with a survey to complete about their experience at the Family Festival and provide additional comments. Also, the Family Festival coordinator meets and communicates directly with participating artists, demonstrators, and vendors to discuss their experience and participation. All volunteers involved with the Family Festival are also encouraged to share their observations, comments, and suggestions for change. The Family Festival Coordinator reviews the results of the survey as well as gathered observations, comments, and suggestions.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees of the Family Festival were able to participate in pioneer crafts, listen to music, learn about writing, and learn about the history of Walnut Grove and Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Family Festival was beneficial for the museum and provided additio

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Robert Boerboom, Jeff Farber, Rennae Krentz, Monica Otto, Ed Fornberg, Jesse James, Dustin Knakmuhs, Max Kicmal, Angie DeSmith, Lori Johnson, Maddie Frank, Lynn Swanson
Project Manager
First Name
Wendy
Last Name
Sjoblom
Organization Name
Walnut Grove Family Festival
Street Address
330 8th St
City
Walnut Grove
State
MN
Zip Code
56180
Email
wgfamilyfestival@gmail.com
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

509 W Main St, PO Box 55
Marshall, Minnesota 56258 

Phone
Phone Manager: Nicole DeBoer
(507) 537-1471
Email the Agency