Behind the Scenes with MN Musicians: Off Mic & On Camera

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Recipient
KUOM- University of MN
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Like a dating service . . . for the arts. Encounter new artists, MN legends and everyone between, in Behind the Scenes with MN Musicians, Minnesota musicians: off mic, on camera will provide unparalleled accessibility and engagement with Minnesota artists. Through unique, first-person, MN-centric videos, collaborative interviews and performances, this year-long project will create a cross-platform and interactive digital archive for Minnesotans (and the Minnesota-curious) to participate in, share and celebrate Minnesota's vibrant music culture, increasing the State's artistic footprint.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$1,700,000 the first year and $1,775,000 the second year are for Minnesota Public Radio to create programming and expand news service on Minnesota's cultural heritage and history.

Administration costs
$51,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.25
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The project will give more Minnesotans the opportunity to participate in and be exposed to more art and culture. More local musicians will have their work showcased through public broadcasting. Students will receive hands?on instruction and experience in producing and promoting and videotaping a live local band.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Kendall J. Powell, Steven A. Sviggum, Thomas J. Anderson, Richard B. Beeson, Mary A. Daveport, Kao Ly llean Her, Michael D. Hsu, Mike O. Kenyanya
Legal Citation / Subdivision
?MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$1,700,000 the first year and $1,775,000 the second year are for Minnesota Public Radio to create programming and expand news service on Minnesota's cultural heritage and history.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Administration costs
$51,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.25
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Access for listeners to engage with Minnesota's music culture
Increased interest and appreciation for Minnesota's music culture
Creation of a permanent archive of Minnesota performances

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Kendall J. Powell; Steven A. Sviggum; Thomas J. Anderson; Richard B. Beeson; Mary A. Daveport; Kao Ly llean Her; Michael D. Hsu; Mike O. Kenyanya
Project Manager
First Name
Sara
Last Name
Miller
Organization Name
KUOM- Radio K
Phone
612-625-0839
Email
mille648@umn.edu
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555