Art Project Grant

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,800

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Arrowhead Chorale

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

In Progress

Start Date

January 2015

End Date

March 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

St. Louis

Carlton

Lake

Project Overview

Art Project Grant

Project Details

In March, the Arrowhead Chorale performs Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion, with guest choir University Singers joining us from University of Minnesota-Duluth, and soloist Timothy Stalter, who is well known for his performances of the Evangelist in Bach passions. During the performance weekend, the Chorale is hosting an academic symposium for professional musicians and clergy on the topic of the Saint Matthew Passion, both the Biblical version and the musical interpretation. Guest speaker is Dr Martin Marty, prominent church historian and author of many church history texts.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; 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 North Shore Music Association, writer; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, wood worker; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor of University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; Ashley Leek: student of Art Education at University of Minnesota-Duluth, ceramic artist, art educator; 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.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; 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 North Shore Music Association, writer; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, wood worker; David Beard: Assistant Professor of University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; 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.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,800

Other Funds Leveraged

$200

Direct expenses

$5,000

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The goal of the 2014-15 Arrowhead Chorale Anniversary season is to present extraordinary chorale music in celebration of 25 years of promoting fine choral music to the region. The March concerts allow the audience to experience a seldom performed work, Bach's Saint Matthew Passion, with full orchestra, organ, multiple choirs and professional soloists. Funding is sought that supports obtaining excellent instrumental performers. Activities to achieve these goals include grant writing, advertise thoroughly, offer complimentary tickets to children, students, and various social service agencies including clients of Churches United in Ministry, and present history, background, and educational opportunities with each concert.Measurements need to reflect both specific data and general emotional and personal satisfaction. So the Chorale will be looking at: 1. Attendance/ticket sales at both performances and the symposium. 2. Feedback from audience, performers and staff. 3. Board reflection at the end of all activities associated with the events. 4. Feedback from partners in the collaboration—University of Minnesota-Duluth, First Lutheran Church, instrumentalists, soloists, and area church choirs.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Brad Anderson, Kim Keuning, Cecelia Riehl, Susan Masterson, Cathy Schuyler, Ryan Sather, Bob Kelley, Karen Keenen, Nathan Winesett

Project Manager

Susan

Masterson

Arrowhead Chorale

506 Michigan St W á

Duluth

55802