Community Arts Access Project

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Walker Bay Theater, Inc AKA Minnesota Folklore Theater

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

November 2022

End Date

June 2023

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

2023 Summer Season

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Michael Burr: community arts leader, musical theater enthusiast, arts advocate; Paul Nye: Musician and community arts leader; Cheryl Bannes: arts administrator and artist; Susan Smith-Grier: literary artist and community arts leader; Amanda Nygard: Musician and community arts leader; Mary Moen, arts educator, musician, community arts leader; Wendy DeGeest: theater artist, dancer, arts educator; Katie Retka: arts enthusiast, community arts leader; Mike Disher: visual artist, arts enthusiast, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 30 years experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2023 Fiscal Year

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$10,850

Direct expenses

$15,850

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this project, community members and participants will gain a broader awareness and appreciation for creative expression through the arts. Attendee surveys and feedback from participating artists.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful community arts project where majority of participants indicated a positive and valuable experience.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved

Achieved some of the proposed outcomes

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members

Laine Nelson, Darlene Funk, Tessa Reed, Jessie Funk, Sue Winans, Fred Rogers, Beverly Lloyd

Project Manager

Fred

Rogers

Walker Bay Theater