Community Arts
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Washington County 4-H Federation
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Washington
Project Overview
Community Arts
Project Details
Funding for County Arts-In, a four-day intensive performing arts camp for youth ages 13 to 19. The camp will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds in July and culminate with performances at the Washington County Fair and the Minnesota State Fair in August 2013.
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
$3,670
Direct expenses
$8,670
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To provide an uplifting message to the county fair public audiences and inspire an appreciation for the performing arts in young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.Year-to-year cost evaluation; audience attendance; registration numbers; informal feedback from audience and participants.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Sixty-one youth participated in the creation of the show, 1987 individuals attended performances; the show's theme was "everyone counts"; feedback from youth was positive.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Avis Peters, Cheryl White, Julie Persoon, Kim Bjerke, Kris Barnard
Project Manager
First Name
Pamela
Last Name
Johnson
Organization Name
Washington County 4-H Federation
Street Address
14949 62nd St N
City
Stillwater
State
MN
Zip Code
55082-6132
Phone
(651) 430-6800
Email
churc1009@umn.edu
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