Art Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,050
Recipient
Southwest Minnesota State University AKA Southwest Minnesota State University LGBTQ+ Center
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2024
End Date
March 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Lyon
Lyon
Project Overview

Art Project

Project Details

2024 Drag Show

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; Ana Serrano: visual art, business; 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; Mark Wilmes: Tyler Arts Council board president, actor/director, musician, reporter.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Kathy Fransen, music; Tammy Grubbs, visual art, theater; Maureen Keimig, theater; Michele Leininger, writing libraries; Betsy Pardick, music; Kristine Shelstad, visual art, arts admin, SMAC board; Mark Wilmes, theater, music, SMAC board.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Nicole DeBoer (507) 537-1471

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,050
Other Funds Leveraged
$600
Direct expenses
$6,650
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

These types of community spaces are deeply needed in this area to show LGBTQ+ folks they are safe and welcome. The previous drag show on campus brought together college students, high schoolers from Marshall and the surrounding area, and community members. 134By the act of attending a drag show, the performers offer audience members a chance to de-vilify what has been splattered across the media and through political platforms. They will have an experience upon which to draw to respond to vitriolic accusations about what happens during drag shows. They can respond by describing their own experiences. We can evaluate success through number of people and sentiment of the audience. We can also look at performer tips. Drag performers received tips from audience members to indicate an appreciation for art and performance. By gathering data from the performers about the amount of tips they receive, we will have the opportunity to report back the impact the performances had on audience members.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Julie
Last Name
Walker
Organization Name
Southwest Minnesota State University AKA Southwest Minnesota State University LGBTQ+ Center
Street Address
1501 State St Charter Hall 105
City
Marshall
State
MN
Zip Code
56258
Phone
(706) 844-2773
Email
julie.walker@smsu.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

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

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