Arts Access Grant for Small Towns

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,670
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Clear Waters Life Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
October 2020
End Date
February 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Clearwater
Clearwater
Project Overview

Arts Access Grant for Small Towns

Project Details

Funds will assist Clear Waters Life Center, with two locations in Clearbrook and Gonvick, to offer a series of afternoon and evening arts classes in a variety of mediums.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Laura Grisamore: photographer and arts advocate; Becky Colebank: visual artist and author; Shannon Lucas-Westrum: fiber and jewelry artist; Deb Carlson: visual artist and retired arts educator; Pam Janssen: painter and woodcarver; Mike Schlemper: writer, sculptor, ceramicist, and arts educator; Gayle Gish: arts advocate; C.T. Marula: arts appreciator.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Laura Grisamore: photographer and arts advocate; Becky Colebank: visual artist and author; Shannon Lucas-Westrum: fiber and jewelry artist; Deb Carlson: visual artist and retired arts educator; Pam Janssen: painter and woodcarver; Mike Schlemper: writer, sculptor, ceramicist, and arts educator; Gayle Gish: arts advocate; C.T. Marula: arts appreciator.

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
$5,670
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,418
Direct expenses
$7,088
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, participants in our adult art classes will experience an increase of knowledge in a variety of art mediums, learn new skills in those mediums and experience a new attitude towards life as they enjoy creating together with others and encouraging one another after the isolation and loneliness of the COVID season. Reaching out and being inclusive of everyone to build community once again. Evaluation methods include observations and interviews during class and an evaluation survey after the class to measure the knowledge and skills gained and enjoyment and community engagement that is taking place in the intergenerational audience.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Rebecca
Last Name
Dorman
Organization Name
Clear Waters Life Center
Street Address
256 2nd Ave SW
City
Clearbrook
State
MN
Zip Code
56634
Phone
(218) 776-2789
Email
cwlc@gvtel.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

PO Box 693
505 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56619

Phone
Project Manager: Laura Seter
(218) 751-5447
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