Community Arts Access Project

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,140

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Pequot Lakes Community Education AKA Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

March 2016

End Date

July 2016

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Crow Wing

Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

Pequot Lakes Community Theatre production of the musical ôA Year with Frog and Toadö

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Sue Johnson: retired music teacher and arts 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; Cathy Hartle: Retired Comunity Development Specialist and nonprofit consultant; Millie Engisch: Graphic artist, and nonprofit arts organization leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: retired community development professional and arts advocate; Kayleen Horsma: practicing visual artist and arts supporter; Michael Sander: Former professional theater critic and theater activist; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 yearsÆ experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,140

Other Funds Leveraged

$12,500

Direct expenses

$15,640

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

0.00

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Involve at least 18 community members directly with the production and develop their performance/theatrical skills to a higher level and make sure it is a quality performance. Partner with the Pequot Lakes Library and Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts to introduce the books of Arnold Lobel and his Frog and Toad stories to youth through an outreach program. Formalize an electronic database to connect with performers and audiences for Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts friend raising. Written/electronic evaluation forms from participants. Feedback from members of the Pequot Lakes Library and Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts board on the success of this partnership. Input database into our computer system for future use by our 2016/2017 season.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful community theater production. Participants indicated a positive impact. Director evaluation indicated a vast increase in arts knowledge. Increased knowledge and experience as it relates to partnering with another organization.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager

Julie

Despot

Pequot Lakes Community Theatre

30805 Olson St

Pequot Lakes

56472-3094

(218) 568-9200

jdespot@pequotlakes.k12.mn.us