Community Arts
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
City of Eagan Parks and Recreation
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2013
End Date
March 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Project Overview
Community Arts
Project Details
Funding for Art... Be A Part! Inspire, yearlong arts programing for all ages featuring Sampler Saturdays, adult and teen open studios, and the annual Harvest of Art exhibit and open house. The activities will take place from April 2013 through March 2014.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Betsy Mowry: administration, education, volunteerism; Nancy Anderson: administration; Kay Augustine: education, youth programming, disabilities specialist; Scott Swanson: artistic, administration, finance; Emily Foxen: events, marketing, administration; Justine Pearson: artistic, administration, fundraising.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$7,635
Direct expenses
$12,635
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To encourage inspiration in and through creative art experiences and to grow community.Direct interviews with instructors and participants; participant numbers and expenses will be tracked; on-site interactive surveys.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Five-hundred and ninety individuals attended which exceeded projections; the art exhibit was the largest yet with 43 participants and over 80 pieces of art; Eagan Art House had increased exposure to the community; The Art Be A Part project brought new students to the facility.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Laurie Halverson, Ray Hobot, Michael Palmer, Matthew Steele, Andrea Todd-Harlin, Dorothy Peterson
Project Manager
First Name
Julie
Last Name
Andersen
Organization Name
City of Eagan Parks and Recreation
Street Address
3830 Pilot Knob Rd Eagan Art House
City
Eagan
State
MN
Zip Code
55122-1810
Phone
(651) 675-5521
Email
jandersen@cityofeagan.com
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