Arts Learning Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,650
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Bemidji State University AKA Bemidji State University Music Department
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2019
End Date
February 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Beltrami
Project Overview

Arts Learning Grant

Project Details

Funds will assist Bemidji State University's Bemidji Concert Series to bring the Trombones of St. Louis and Violetta Duo to perform in Bemidji.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Laura Grisamore: photographer, arts advocate; Mary Therese: visual, fiber artist; Becky Colebank: visual artist, author; Corryn Trask: musician; LouAnn Muhm: poet, author, arts educator; Pam Janssen: painter and woodcarver; Mike Schlemper: sculptor, ceramicist, arts educator; Gayle Gish: arts advocate; Deb Carlson: visual artist, retired arts educator.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Laura Grisamore: photographer and arts advocate; Mary Therese: visual and fiber artist; Corryn Trask: musician; LouAnn Muhm: poet, author, and arts educator; Pam Janssen: painter and woodcarver; Mike Schlemper: sculptor, ceramicist, and arts educator; Gayle Gish: arts advocate; Deb Carlson: visual artist and retired arts educator.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,650
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,950
Direct expenses
$5,600
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, Bemidji community members will experience a greater appreciation for the importance of art music and consider further support of the arts in northern Minnesota through attendance at both concerts and masterclasses. 
As a result of this program, Bemidji State University students will develop a greater understanding of the standards of professional-level musicianship through attendance at both concerts, and attendance and participation in masterclasses. Masterclass participants will be asked: How has participating in the masterclass helped you develop a greater understanding of the standards of professional-level musicianship? What specific standards of musicianship will you strive to achieve because of your participation in the masterclass' At the follow-up meeting with project planners the Concert Series board will be asked to address: How does concert attendance compare to BCS norms' What feedback from participants or audience members supports a greater appreciation for the importance of art music and consider further support of the arts'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, Bemidji community members experienced a greater appreciation for the importance of art music and consider further support of the arts in northern Minnesota through attendance at both concerts and masterclasses. As a result of this program, Bemidji State University students also developed a greater understanding of the standards of professional-level musicianship through attendance at both concerts, and attendance and participation in masterclasses.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Miriam Webber, Executive Director Scott Guidry, Artistic Director Stephen Carlson, Board Chair Janice Haworth, Board Member Dwight Jilek, Board Member Del Lyren, Board Member Phong Nyugen, Board Member Cory Renbarger, Board Member
Project Manager
First Name
Miriam
Last Name
Webber
Organization Name
Bemidji State University AKA Bemidji State University Music Department
Street Address
1500 Birchmont Dr NE
City
Bemidji
State
MN
Zip Code
56601
Phone
(218) 755-2915
Email
mwebber@bemidjistate.edu
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 56601

Phone
Project Manager: Patrick Calder Carriere
(218) 751-5447
Email the Agency