Community Arts
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Forest Lake Park Board
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Washington
Project Overview
Community Arts
Project Details
Funding for Arts in the Park, a series of free weekly summertime performances and exhibits at Lakeside Park and Gazebo in Forest Lake.
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
No
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
$10,449
Direct expenses
$15,449
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To provide a quality, valued experience for families and individuals in the community.Anecdotal feedback from artists and audiences.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Eighty-one artists participated in Arts in the Park; 5500 community members attended activities; a once per month Kids Night was added and included a child-oriented musical group; Forest Lake community leaders are viewing community events as essential health and well-being activities.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Pal Olson, Anthony Groff, Karen Morehead, Matthew Lindhom, Shauna Johnson, Matt Elvejhem, Paulette Smith
Project Manager
First Name
Nicole
Last Name
Schossow
Organization Name
Forest Lake Park Board
Street Address
220 N Lake St
City
Forest Lake
State
MN
Zip Code
55025-2505
Phone
(651) 209-9723
Email
parkboard@ci.forest-lake.mn.us
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