Community Arts

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Czech Heritage Club

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

April 2015

End Date

December 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Scott

Project Overview

Community Arts

Project Details

Funding for the sixth annual European Christmas Event featuring traditional folk dancers and singers, artisans and craft vendors and family friendly activities. The event will take place at the American Legion Park Ballroom in New Prague in December 2015.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Jill Anfang: Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Anthony Galloway: Actor, storyteller, West Metro Education Program; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Minnesota Public Radio Development Officer; Dameun Strange: Composer and performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Nancy Anderson: Administration; Bob Graf: Artistic; Hayley Johnson: Audience development, fundraising, administration; Pam Braunwarth: Artistic, organizational development, administration; Kristen Wesloh: Administration, community development; Rebecca Moran Cusick: Artistic, volunteerism, organizational development; Kristina Bloomquist: Administration; Paul Eastwold: Administration.

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$1,750

Direct expenses

$5,750

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

500+ persons attended the event by 30-35 vendors and 3 demonstrators with handmade general or European traditional crafts. Surveys given show over 80% of both audience and participants experience was enjoyable and met or exceeded their expectations. Numbered tickets will be given to guests as they are greeted into the event. To evaluate our success, surveys will be provided to be completed by participants as well as vendors.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We show that attendees totaled approximately 485 along with 135 crafters, entertainers and volunteers directly involved. Audience members were able to shop 25 local vendors with handcrafted items and enjoy European style entertainment groups who do not regularly perform in the community. 94 % of audience surveys indicated they were pleased with all the activities, food and layout of the day.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Jeff Topic, Anne Topic, Deb Ziskovsky, Stan Chromy, Jeanette Kes, Marian Topic, Arnie Ziskovsky

Project Manager

Deb

Ziskovsky

Czech Heritage Club

6075 50th St W

Webster

55088