Arts Impact for Individuals

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Niphone Phommaras
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2023
End Date
October 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Washington
Washington
Project Overview

Arts Impact for Individuals

Project Details

Preserving Lao Traditional Classical Arts Dance

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Juxtaposition Arts; Ross Anderson: Praxis Photo Center; Gretchen Burau: American Museum of Asmat Art; Kathryn Mattson: arts supporter; Chavonn Williams Shen: Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop; Ronald Salazar: Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Emily Huemann Xiong, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Marketing/Audience Development; Fei Ma, Artistic, Program Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Michelle Poss, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Education, Volunteerism; Mina Kinukawa, Artistic, Education, General Administration; Nastaaja Johnson, Artistic, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Program Development; Sannia Elzia, Artistic, Program Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$800
Direct expenses
$5,800
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Residents build connections to their own and others' cultural heritage through events and/or activities; MN folk and traditional artists/audiences are expanded; MN folk and traditional artists see an increase in demand for work. Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Observation

Measurable Outcome(s)

Through direct engagement with parents and attendees, valuable feedback was gathered to assess the impact of our project. Parents expressed immense pride in their children's talents and a strong desire to continue exploring Lao cultural heritage. The audi

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Niphone
Last Name
Phommaras
Organization Name
Niphone Phommaras
State
MN
Phone
(612) 986-2869
Email
Birdylaoculturedancefashionmn@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
Email the Agency
Location

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency