Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Norman County Agricultural Society AKA Norman County Fair
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2022
End Date
May 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Norman
Norman
Project Overview

Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details

Sponsor acts Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome and Imaginik for the Norman County Fair in Ada MN on June 22-25, 2022.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Briana Ingraham: literary teacher, musician, social policy manager; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired visual art teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Kate Mulvey: performing artist, English second language teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Paul Burnett: veterinarian, music conductor; Deb Alexander, arts advocate; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Rena Bouchard: media arts and makeup artist, advocate for Latino arts.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Kate Mulvey: performing artist, English second language teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,500
Other Funds Leveraged
$500
Direct expenses
$5,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of these programs the people of Norman County and the surrounding area will be exposed to different cultures through the artists programs. Evaluation will occur through observation and feedback form the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

IMAGINICK was mainly attended by youth with a few parents and other adults. PTFS was attended by families as well as mainly adults with a few youth.

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

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Amy Germolus, Cayley Steen, Craig Steen, Don Merkens, Perry Ellingson, Nikie Ambuehl, Jay Merkens, Scott Stene. Mike Sorenson, Scott Erickson, Danette Gwin, Geri Aasland, Jodi Bursch, Bobby Visser, Dennis Riepe, David Stene, Steve Petry, Dean Hanson, Jim
Project Manager
First Name
Don
Last Name
Merkens
Organization Name
Norman County Agricultural Society AKA Norman County Fair
Street Address
503 W Thorpe Ave
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
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