Community Arts Access Project

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

September 2018

End Date

September 2018

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Cass

Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

Ethnic Fest 2018.

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

Project Details: 2019 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Cultural Heritage

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$21,700

Direct expenses

$26,700

Number of full time equivalents funded

0.00

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Ethnic Fest will provide local residents with increased exposure to artistic cultural activities and presentations. Increase attendance by 10% over previous year. Attendance records and satisfaction surveys.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successfully provided a community arts and multi-cultural experience with vast majority of participants indicating a positive impact on their lives. Participation met expectations

Proposed Outcomes Achieved

achieved most of the proposed outcomes

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members

Amie Ysteboe, Vanessa Jacbsen, Chelsea Fevold, Andrea Johnson, Mary Beth Hansen, Cody Laabs

Project Manager

Cindy

Wannarka

Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

201 Minnesota Ave E PO Box 1089

Walker