Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,080
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
August 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Pennington
Marshall
Polk
Project Overview
Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details
Sponsorship of the children's musical theater group Zinghoppers at the RiverFest event on August 2, 2014
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
No
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
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
$1,080
Other Funds Leveraged
$120
Direct expenses
$1,200
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.Audience, artist, and participant questionnaires; Attendance numbers, interviews.
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 Highway 75 each day.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Paul Ihle, Steve Olson, Dave Onkka, Mike Barry, Gloria Bjokman, Al Buhl, Del Nelson, Leslie Morris, LeeAnn Lund, Rick Trontvet, Tom Kenville
Project Manager
First Name
Cindy
Last Name
Krankkala
Organization Name
Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce
Street Address
102 Main Ave N
City
Thief River Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56701
Phone
(218) 681-3720
Email
cindy.krankkala@trfchamber.com
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