Artist Initiative

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Rafael Gonzalez AKA Tufawon
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2020
End Date
October 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Artist Initiative

Project Details

Gonzalez aka Tufawon will release four music videos, a collection of visuals that reflect his artistic vision. Themes include Indigenous resilience, social justice, protecting Mother Earth, and interpersonal relationships.

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.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. 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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery. Officer at-large, 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.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Michael Arturi: Universal Music Center founder and executive director; Nathaniel Dickey: Associate Professor of Music; low brass, band; PaviElle French: Interdisciplinary artist; vocalist, composer, performer; Sarah Greer: Improvisational singer, songwriter, and teacher; Arts Board grantee; Kelly Turpin: Founder and producer, Arbeit Opera Theatre; Daniel Zielske: Composer and music producer

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Produce four solo music videos in support of my music career. The completion of four music videos released online. Reviews by blogs, the utilization of online platforms for promotion (i.e. YouTube, Facebook) to track views, as well as open comments made by viewers online evaluate outcome 1, and engage audiences. 2: Host event screenings of music video series. Host event screenings of music videos featuring live music performances at different venues in the Twin Cities. Proper organization/event promotion develop and strengthen business skills. Event admission sales reports further evaluate outcome 2.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Release five music videos. The completion of five music videos released online. Reviews by blogs, the utilization of online platforms for promotion (i.e. YouTube, Facebook) to track views, as well as open comments made by viewers online evaluate outcome 1, and engage audiences. 2: Host online event screenings of music video series. Hosted online event screenings of music videos. Proper organization/event promotion develop and strengthen business skills.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Rafael
Last Name
Gonzalez
Organization Name
Rafael Gonzalez AKA Tufawon
State
MN
Phone
(612) 251-8818
Email
tufawon@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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