Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,030
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Folklore Theater
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2017
End Date
August 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Cass
Cass
Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

Nine Years of Summer Theater.

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
$4,030
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,400
Direct expenses
$10,430
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Broaden local exposure to musical theater by increasing audience participation by 12% over previous season. Attendance records and satisfaction surveys.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successfully provided community access to a musical theater experience with vast majority of participants indicating a positive impact on their lives. Participation increased by 15% over previous year.

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

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Fred
Last Name
Rogers
Organization Name
Minnesota Folklore Theater
Street Address
100 Highland Ave PO Box 1052
City
Walker
State
MN
Zip Code
56484
Phone
(218) 547-4044
Email
mnfltheater@aol.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