Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,128
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Clear Waters Life Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Clearwater
Hennepin
Pennington
Clearwater
Hennepin
Pennington
Project Overview
Clear Waters Life Center Mural ôCommunity: Past, Present, Futureö
Project Details
Funds will assist Clear Waters Life Center to hire and artist and mentors to create a mural with the community about Community for all to enjoy.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,128
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,282
Direct expenses
$6,410
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those participating in this mural project will grow in their artistic skills and knowledge and will have a sense of ownership in not only the project but the community itself. Artists will grow in their ability to instruct and inspire others, especially the mentors. Mentors will increase their skill in working with others and grow in their artistic ability. The many community members and visitors will be encouraged by the message of heritage and hope for the community and will recognize their responsibility to be a part of making that happen.We will provide questionnaires about community for the community forum and gatherings. Self-evaluation sheets will be provided for those participating in the mural design and creation asking them to comment on how the activity has made them feel about community and what they have experienced that has increased their knowledge of painting and creating with others.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Mentors flourished with the instruction. Community members and visitors from the surrounding area stopped by and commented on the mural. The community is proud of it. Self-evaluations by the participants said they enjoyed the experience and definitely felt part of the community building doing the mural. Kids felt important being able to help paint and loved being involved, especially mixing colors. Older kids mentored younger kids. Participants described learning about adding lines for detail and creating things large to be seen from a distance. They thoroughly enjoyed working with the artist.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Rick Moore, Thomas Jones, Verlyn Strenge, Audrey Emmel, Julie Sundquist, John Nelson, Sherry Hjelle, Tim Shamp, Brenda Rouland, Brian Engebretson
Project Manager
First Name
Rebecca
Last Name
Dorman
Organization Name
Clear Waters Life Center
Street Address
256 2nd Ave SW PO Box 155
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
Email the Agency