Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,215
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Fosston Community Library and Arts Association AKA The Fosston Community Library & Arts Association
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
February 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Polk
Mahnomen
Clearwater
Beltrami
Polk
Mahnomen
Clearwater
Beltrami
Project Overview

Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details

We are requesting funding to assist in the purchase of a new piano for the FCLAA theatre as our current piano has outlived its ability to provide a quality sound for visiting artists and local music/theatre productions.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager; Janet Johnson: visual artist; Katya Zepeda: administrator, potter; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Charles Erickson: retired librarian, arts advocate; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, teacher; Kate Mulvey: artist, teacher; Kelsey Brateng: photographer; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher; Scott Valdes: sculptor.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired teacher; Kate Mulvey: artist, teacher; Kelsey Brateng: photographer; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher; Scott Valdes: sculptor.

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

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,215
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,431
Direct expenses
$10,646
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this project, piano students and performers of all ages will engage in an enhanced musical experience. Evaluation will occur through interaction between learner and instructor, performers experience on stage and reaction of audience.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The monies provided by this grant have allowed us to upgrade our performance facility in a way that will inspire our next generation of pianists in our community. We feel we will be able to draw high quality artists to our stage knowing that we have the facilities to support their performances. Our audience size has increased as well. Our patrons are willing to invest their time to hear quality performances.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
JoAnn Papke, Tammy Ragan, Bonnie Stewart, Barbara Johnson, Jason Steinbrenner, Dawn Crane, Molly Peltier, Abby Pearson
Project Manager
First Name
Bonnie
Last Name
Stewart
Organization Name
Fosston Community Library and Arts Association
Street Address
403 Foss Ave N PO Box 73
City
Fosston
State
MN
Zip Code
56542
Phone
(218) 435-1320
Email
stewart.bonnielee@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

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

Phone
Project Manager: Mara Hanel
218-745-8886
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