Community Arts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Upper Midwest Flute Association, Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2014
End Date
April 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
Community Arts
Project Details
Funding for Flute Fest, a one-day flute festival at Hamline University in April 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
Cassandra Shore: Artistic, Education, Administration; Mary Jo Lewis: Artistic; Zhen Zou: Administration, Artistic; Mary Beth King: Artistic, Organizational Development, Administration; Ruth Virkus: Artistic, Administration; Don Mabley-Allen: Artistic, Administration, Disabilities Specialist; Laura Weber: Audience Development; Susan Kane: Administration, Disabilities Specialist.
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
$8,275
Direct expenses
$13,275
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Upper Midwest Flute Association will put on a Flute Fest on Saturday, April 12 at Augsburg College, with over 300 flutists in attendance, featuring guest artist Jim Walker, as well as prominent flutists from around Minnesota. Member surveys show that this is both an educational and inspirational day for flutists of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds; they enjoy the variety of programs and concerts that we offer throughout the day.Upper Midwest Flute Association evaluates the success of Flute Fest by the number of participants and attendees each year, and by sending out an automated survey via email to after the Fest. Surveys from last year's Flute Fest led to changes in this year's schedule, such as more time to visit the exhibits during the afternoon.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys showed that the audience enjoyed the variety of programs and concerts that were offered throughout the day. Upper Midwest Flute Association achieved its artistic goals with this event; We were able to reach a broad spectrum of flutists from a variety of ages, backgrounds, musical abilities, and musical tastes; The wide range of programing was very successful. From the surveys received, 100% expressed interest in attending next year's Flute Fest. This enthusiasm was important feedback to the board. We learned that the vast majority of attendees look to our website for information about Flute Fest. The surveys also showed that our audience is very diverse, with the results being split on what draws them to Flute Fest and their favorite part of day.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
James DeVoll, Catherine Ramirez, Paula Gudmundson, Nancy Maloney, Andrea Myers, Carny Berg, Marcia Metzger, Bethany Gonella
Project Manager
First Name
James
Last Name
DeVoll
Organization Name
Upper Midwest Flute Association, Inc.
Street Address
6324 Decatur Ave N á
City
Brooklyn Park
State
MN
Zip Code
55428
Phone
(651) 636-0046
Email
president@umfaflutes.org
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