Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
City of Kennedy
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Kittson
Kittson
Project Overview
Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details
Public art mural painting by Beau Bakken
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Charles Erickson: librarian, theater artist; Bruce Reeves: university professor, arts advocate, visual artist; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician, arts advocate; Aliza Olson: textile artist, college professor; Deanna Swendseid: performing arts volunteer; Eryn Killough: jewelry artist; Connie Nelson: theater artist; Barb Geer: theatrical director, actor, musician, textile artist; Kay Rosengren: retired visual art school teacher, visual artist, actor; Angie Peterson: librarian, arts advocate.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Bruce Reeves: university professor, arts advocate, visual artist; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician, arts advocate; Aliza Olson: textile artist, college professor; Connie Nelson: theater artist; Barb Geer: theatrical director; Kay Rosengren: visual art instructor.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, Mara Hanel (218) 745-9111
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,200
Other Funds Leveraged
$675
Direct expenses
$4,875
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in the state, and the organizations or venues that offer them, increases. Coordinate a Children's outdoor theater experience, education, creative thinking, team building, and highly engaging elements.Artist survey; Interviews; Follow-up with program planners.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Kennedy increased available public art within city limits from no installations to one, and estimates over 500 people viewed the mural during its 125th anniversary celebration weekend. Plus, the state estimates 890 vehicles pass the mural's location on Hwy 75 each day.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Todd Truedson, Cindy Urbaniak, Paul Larson, Justin Osowki, Kevin Hanson
Project Manager
First Name
Mary
Last Name
Cooney
Organization Name
City of Kennedy
Street Address
PO Box 7
City
Kennedy
State
MN
Zip Code
56733
Phone
(218) 674-4142
Email
cityofkennedy@ruralaccess.net
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