Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Staples Motley Area Arts Council
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Todd
Todd
Project Overview
Accidental Hero
Project Details
Support the performance of "Accidental Hero" a one man show about a soldier's experience in World War 2.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Bill Hansen: arts advocate, college campus arts committee organizer; Kathryn Lohr: art historian, retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Lynn Houle-Bushinger: Initiative Foundation financial executive and arts advocate; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Ann Finch: community theatre producer, community leader; Bernie Nelsen: retired High School Counselor, active men's chorus member; Jamie Robertson: Arts Administrator, arts advocate, community leader; Mary Scmidt: professional storyteller, college faculty and creative arts club advisor; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff, arts administrator.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Bill Hansen: arts advocate, college campus arts committee organizer; Kathryn Lohr: art historian, retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Lynn Houle-Bushinger: Initiative Foundation financial executive and arts advocate; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Ann Finch: community theatre producer, community leader; Bernie Nelsen: retired High School Counselor, active men's chorus member; Jamie Robertson: Arts Administrator, arts advocate, community leader; Mary Scmidt: professional storyteller, college faculty and creative arts club advisor; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff, arts administrator.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,200
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,750
Direct expenses
$4,950
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To provide the community with a high quality theatrical experience in celebration of Veteran's Day, and also to provide area veterans with free tickets so they can be part of the recognition of this important part of our country.Exit interviews with veterans, and other audience members.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successfully hosted an artistice event celebrating Veteran's day. Broadened typical audience by providing free tickets to veterans. All participants indicated a positive experience.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mary Sperley, Duane Strack, Mary Noska, Wendy Schluender, Bernadine St. Pierre, Ellen Nelson, Ellen Peters, Nate Matthews, Dawn Timbs, Sandy Boily
Project Manager
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Hunter
Organization Name
Staples Motley Area Arts Council
Street Address
PO Box 132 1003 3rd Ave NE
City
Staples
State
MN
Zip Code
56479
Phone
(218) 894-1925
Email
amyfor11bin2010@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