Community Arts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Edvard Grieg Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2013
End Date
April 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Community Arts
Project Details
Funding to present a concert featuring internationally renowned Norwegian Trumpeter, Tine Thing Helseth. Performances will take place at the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Minneapolis in spring 2014.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Lorrie Link: Artistic, Audience Development, Fundraising; Connie Martin: Artistic, Fundraising, Administration; Jonna Kosalko: Fundraising, Audience Development, Administration; Masami Kawazato: Fundraising, Artistic, Organizational Development; Betty Mackay: Artistic; Laura Krider: Administration, Artistic; Jeff Erbland: Audience Development, Fundraising, Administration; Jeff Larson: Administration, Artistic, Community Development.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,680
Direct expenses
$8,680
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The Tine Ting Concert will assist the Edvard Grieg Society to increase the participation of a younger demographic an Edvard Grieg Society event particularly among college students. This concert will serve as a vehicle to expand knowledge and interest in the Edvard Grieg Society to a broader public.Analysis of audience numbers and demographics. Pencil and paper survey of audience reactions and suggestions.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The concert by trumpeter Tine Ting Helseth attracted an audience of 300 patrons, 90 of whom were students, admitted free of charge; Ms. Ting Helseth performed two encore pieces. Groups of young enthusiasts lined up for a photo opportunity with Ms. Ting Helseth.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Sharon Carlson, Judy Christensen, Inger Dahlin, Ruth Donhowe, Dan Dressen, Jorunn Henriksen, Nancy Olson, Turid Aavik Ormseth, Shirley Santoro, Kristin Sundt, Maxine Wallin, Arlene W Wilson
Project Manager
First Name
James
Last Name
Lewis
Organization Name
Edvard Grieg Society
Street Address
913 E Franklin Ave á
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55416
Phone
(877) 247-7439
Email
info@norwayhouse.net
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