Art Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,350
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Renegade Theater Company
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
September 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview
Art Project Grant
Project Details
Renegade Theater Company presents regional premiere of "Marie Antoinette."
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ken Bloom: Director of Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director for North Shore Music Association, writer; David Beard: Assistant Professor of writing studies, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; John Gregor: photographer, art educator, community art advocate; Ann Russ: music performer, community song leader, choir director, workshop leader, past director and founder of North Shore Music Association; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Dana Mattice: Development and Communications Director of The Art Institute Duluth; Moira Villiard: visual artist and student of arts and communication at University of Wisconsin-Superior; Jeanne Doty: Retired Associate Professor of music, University of Minnesota-Duluth, pianist; Candace LaCosse: North House Folk School instructor, leatherwork designer and crafter.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; David Beard: Assistant Professor of writing studies, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; John Gregor: photographer, art educator, community art advocate; Ann Russ: music performer, community song leader, choir director, workshop leader, past director and founder of North Shore Music Association; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Dana Mattice: Development and Communications Director of the Art Institute Duluth; Moira Villiard: visual artist and student of arts and communication at University of Wisconsin-Superior.
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 ACHF Cultural Heritage

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,350
Other Funds Leveraged
$14,750
Direct expenses
$18,100
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Renegade Theater Company is producing the regional premiere of "Marie Antoinette" in an effort to expand our audience base and increase the skills of our artistic community. This production will delight our existing audience and attract new audiences with its combination of history, comedy, haute couture fashion, and of-the-moment social commentary. It will allow local artists to grow and expand their abilities by developing their skills. We also anticipate that offering work of this challenging type will e

Measurable Outcome(s)

This production, due to its topical subject matter and entertainment value, had the ability to reach beyond our primary core audience, which will expand our audience. This outcome was achieved through a partnership with Maurices, and a focus on the empowerment of area female artists in creating this production. The production was led by a local female director, starred a local female actress and the costumes and wigs were designed by a local female artist. The execution of this creative, bold and challenging production was an exciting and inspiring experience for cast and crew. This outcome was achieved by the successful execution of the production including dozens of period costumes spiked with modern fashion flair, high-flying wigs, and a theater turned into a fashion runway. This production offered a chance for artists to grow and expand their skills. This outcome was achieved by giving an all local cast and crew the chance to work on a new play, in a new hybrid style, with a unique theater configuration. It gave local artists - especially our costume and wig designer - the chance to explore new techniques and styles and push boundaries in their fields.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Katy
Last Name
Helbacka
Organization Name
Renegade Theater Company
Street Address
222 Superior St E
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55802
Phone
(218) 499-9782
Email
katyhelbacka@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

424 West Superior Street, Suite 104
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
Project Manager: Rebecca Graves
218-722-0952
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