Artist Initiative
Artist Initiative
Alberti will conduct research at several sites and complete his first book, "El Dorado," a historical novel set in rural Minnesota. The project will culminate with readings in the Twin Cities and three rural communities.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Officer at -Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Iyabo Angela Ajayi: Freelance writer, former editor at Africa World Press/The Red Sea Press; Jonathan Damery: Essayist, Arts Board grantee; Catherine Friend: Author, MN Book Award winner; Christine Kolaya: Writer and professor, University of Minnesota Morris.; Juliet Patterson: Writer, published poet; instructor at St Olaf College; Danielle Sosin: Author, fiction, Duluth; Jordan Thomas: Published writer; Arts Board grantee
ACHF Arts Access
I will take a major step in my career by completing my historical novel, El Dorado, my first book and most ambitious artistic project to date. This project outcome will be successful if I complete a final draft of the book, grow meaningfully as an artist and researcher, and deepen my knowledge and appreciation for Minnesota history. 2: I will engage communities that generally have fewer opportunities for literary participation by holding readings in Minnesota towns where my novel is set. This outcome will be successful if I organize well-attended readings, reach audiences with little access to literary events, and create opportunities for communities to engage with local history.
I completed a significant amount of work on my historical novel, El Dorado, my first book and most ambitious artistic project to date. I completed many pages of a draft of the novel and a significant amount of research. I also believe I grew significantly as an artist and researcher. 2: I engaged communities that generally have fewer opportunities for literary participation by holding readings in Minnesota towns where my novel is set. All readings were well-attended, and the Q and As and discussions with audience members that followed were lively and engaging.