Community Arts Access Project

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Central Lakes College Foundation

Recipient Type

Public College/University

Status

Completed

Start Date

March 2014

End Date

March 2014

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Crow Wing

Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

This project brings the Pulitzer Prize winning Serbian-American poet, Charles Simic, to central Minnesota to share readings of his poetry, meet the public, and teach a workshop to area writers. Growing up in war ravaged Yugoslavia, he has much to say about the forces of history in the 20th century.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mary Schmidt: Arts educator and dancer; Terry Verkuilen: Visual artist and community arts leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year

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

$10,040

Direct expenses

$15,040

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Connect area writers with a professional writing artist and provide opportunities for both networking and learning from each other.Attendance numbers at the reading and workshop will determine the success of the event. Photos will record the diversity of the audience and reactions to Charles' reading. Additionally, there should be significant media attention archived online with LakeLand TV, etc. Workshop attendees will complete an evaluation regarding both the reading and workshop outcomes. Area writer groups will be solicited for comments and reactions regarding the events for both evaluation and planning purposes.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful arts activity with participation exceeding expectations. Surveys indicated a gratitude for the opportunity and positive impact.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Jim Benson, Dick Breen, Sherrie Christensen, Kevin Donnay, Rich Fannemal, Nathan Hamilton, Ronda Hopkins

Project Manager

Pam

Thomsen

Central Lakes College Foundation

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