Arts Project Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Creative Enterprise Zone
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2020
End Date
October 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Arts Project Support

Project Details

ChromaZone Mural and Art Festival

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: 826 MSP Program Director; Craig Dunn: Arts Accessibility Consultant; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade Stage Technical Designer and Director; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Professional; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Tommy Sar: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Coordinator of Community Programs; Lue Vang: McKnight Foundation Accountant; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Christal Moose: Native Pride Productions Inc Manager; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Deanna StandingCloud: New Native Theatre; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter LLP Attorney; Robyn Cline: City of Savage Economic Development Commissioner

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Craig Harris: Artistic, Organizational Development/Planning, General Management/ Administration/ Support; Nancy Ariza: General Management/ Administration/ Support, Education, Program Development; Paul Eastwold: Education, Accessibility/Disability Access, Youth Programming; Sophie Peyton: Artistic, General Administration, Community Service / Development; Stanton Wood: Artistic, Fundraising, Organizational Development; Yan Pang: Artistic, Education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$136,170
Direct expenses
$146,170
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To provide visibility for our local muralists, artists, and creatives while building a visual identity for the neighborhood that reflects and recognizes our uniqueness and talent. Creative Enterprise Zone will host a week-long mural festival; 10-12 murals?showcasing the talents of local and international muralists?will be created for exterior walls throughout the CEZ. A week-long, intensive production phase will offer audiences direct dialogues with the artists (3+ Artist Talks) revealing the creative process. Other events and educational forums will coincide with this program (3+ additional events). Evaluation methods will include: audience/participant count for each event, audience/participant surveys, and artist surveys. In 2019, we had a circulator transporting attendees throughout the zone; this was an excellent opportunity to survey attendees. We plan to do the same in 2020. We will also host a post-event feedback session to gather additional community feedback.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Commissioned 6 new murals; employed 9 local artists and 1 video production firm; engaged 6 building owners and 5 in-kind partners for materials/equipment; promoted 24+ murals in the CEZ; secured new media coverage and increased social and web traffic; hosted 500+ at outdoor community event; generated donations and year-round visitation; and uplifted and engaged many struggling during the pandemic.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Catherine Reid Day, Pat Thompson, Bart Bevins, Sandy Boss Febbo, Rob Clapp, Sherman Eagles, Julie Ann James, Stephen Klimek, Lucas Koski, Ben Shardlow, Renee Spillum
Project Manager
First Name
Catherine
Last Name
Day
Organization Name
Creative Enterprise Zone
Street Address
PO Box 14252
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55113
Phone
(718) 316-7491
Email
info@creativeenterprisezone.org
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

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency