Artist Initiative

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Cadence L. Nelson
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Artist Initiative
Project Details
Cadence Nelson will produce “Solar Flares” (working title), a short narrative film about the intrusive and alienating designs of society, as experienced by a woman going through airport security. The film will be screened at IFP’s Cinema Lounge in July 2015.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Allison Bolah: A visual artist, creating photographs, multimedia and paper-based work; David Kang: Independent creative consultant, director, and producer, founder and CEO, Hana Media and Development, creator and executive director, The DIAL Group; Fredrika McManus: Founder and director, Upper Minnesota Film Office; Patrick Moore: Communications director, Pioneer Public TV; Matthew Sewell: Chair, English department, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Deborah Wallwork: Independent filmmaker and artist, editor and director, Red Eye Video; Maya Washington: Filmmaker, writer, performer, and arts educator
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$300
Direct expenses
$10,300
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

I will make my first narrative short film to use as a springboard into larger and more complex narrative projects. Success will be measured by the completion of a polished film, personal development in screenwriting and directing actors, and ability to speak confidently about my artistic decisions. 2: Gain recognition locally as a filmmaker and make connections in the community for future projects. I will screen a rough cut of my film to receive feedback from fellow filmmakers and community members, and will submit the film to appropriate festivals and broadcast opportunities.

Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this project the artist was able to expand and develop her artistic abilities, including screenwriting and directing actors, preparing her for more complex future projects. The success of the project was measured by the completion of a polished film, the personal development of the artist in screenwriting and directing actors, and the artist's ability to speak confidently about creative decisions. 2: As a result of this project the artist and her collaborators gained recognition in the community, and expanded their professional networks. The success of the project in achieving the proposed outcome was determined by the following actions: a public rough cut screening of the film, and the submission of the film to appropriate festivals and broadcast opportunities.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Cadence
Last Name
Nelson
Organization Name
Cadence L. Nelson
State
MN
Phone
(507) 398-2349
Email
cadence.nelson@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
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