Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Book Ends
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
March 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wadena
Wadena
Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

Book Ends Visiting Author Series 2018-19.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Michael Sander: community theater activist, retired educator; Millie Engisch: visual artist, graphic designer, arts administrator; Sue Johnson: retired music educator, vocalist, community leader; Cathy Hartle: retired nonprofit professional, community development specialist; Dawn Espe: Community development professional, arts consumer, advocate; Allan Lynk: community theater enthusiast, arts consumer, advocate; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Brigid Fitzgerald: Community Arts Leader; Kim Bollig: Native American artist, community arts leader; Maxine Norman: retired educator, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 25 years' experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Michael Sander: community theater activist, retired educator; Millie Engisch: visual artist, graphic designer, arts administrator; Sue Johnson: retired music educator, vocalist, community leader; Cathy Hartle: retired nonprofit professional, community development specialist; Dawn Espe: Community development professional, arts consumer and advocate; Allan Lynk: community theater enthusiast, arts consumer and advocate; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Brigid Fitzgerald: Community Arts Leader; Kim Bollig: Native American artist, community arts leader; Maxine Norman: retired educator, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 25 years' experience in arts administration.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,855
Direct expenses
$6,855
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase awareness and appreciation of the literary arts. Increase audience members by 20%, growing to serving at least 480 people over the season. At least 90% of the attendees, who respond to our survey, will leave each event having learned something new about the writer and his or her process of creating their book. Track number of attendees at each event, compare it to our attendance figures for our pilot year, then record this information for tracking purposes to use as a base line for future growth. Distribute a short survey to each attendee,asking them if they learned something new, and what specifically it was that they are taking away with them from the event. We will then tabulate the results and track them throughout the season.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successfully facilitated and provided access to a quality literary arts activity for the community. Participation fell short of expectations, but majority of participants indicated a positive artistic experience.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Jerry
Last Name
Mevissen
Organization Name
Book Ends
Street Address
27518 243rd Ave
City
Sebeka
State
MN
Zip Code
56477
Phone
(218) 472-3400
Email
rivermanjm@gmail.com
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 118 - 121 4th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Phone
Project Manager: Miranda Lape
Phone: 218-895-5660
Email the Agency