Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Old Wadena Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
August 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Todd
Todd
Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

Old Wadena Chautauqua Pilot Project.

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 Cultural Heritage

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,250
Direct expenses
$7,250
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The Old Wadena Society will increase awareness of Minnesota's cultural heritage by enrolling a minimum of fifteen persons in classes in the folk arts (puppetry, canoeing, and traditional Ojibwe flute) to take place during the two weeks prior to the Chautauqua to be held on August 11, 2018. A minimum of 100 persons will attend this Chautauqua. Class enrollment will be tracked. Each student will complete an evaluative survey of their experience. The general public will be invited to the Chautauqua and will be asked to complete a written response to the event. 100 persons will attend the Chatauqua.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful arts and cultural heritage education event. Participation exceeded expectations and majority of participants indicated a positive experience.

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

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Tom
Last Name
Crawford
Organization Name
Wah De Nah Historic and Environmental Learning Project AKA Old Wadena Society
Street Address
PO Box 118
City
Staples
State
MN
Zip Code
56479
Phone
(218) 371-6403
Email
thomas2845crawford@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