Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Norman County Agricultural Society AKA Norman County Fair
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2021
End Date
April 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Norman
Norman
Project Overview

Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details

Improve the handicap accessibility and seating in the TRM stage, bring a Minnesota based artist to the Norman County Fair, and improve the lighting in the exhibit building.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher; Paul Burnett, conductor; Deb Alexander, arts advocate.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager; Janet Johnson: visual artist; Katya Zepeda: administrator, potter; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired teacher; Kate Mulvey: artist, teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher; Paul Burnett, conductor.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, Mara Hanel (218) 745-8886

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program people with mobility issues will be able to easily access performing arts programs taking place on the free stage. Evaluation will occur through follow-up meeting with the fairboard after interviewing audience members on the changes.

Project Manager
First Name
Don
Last Name
Merkens
Organization Name
Norman County Agricultural Society AKA Norman County Fair
Street Address
503 W Thorpe Ave PO Box 4
City
Ada
State
MN
Zip Code
56510
Phone
(701) 219-4305
Email
dmerkens53@hotmail.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
Email the Agency