Community Arts Support

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Elk River Area Arts Alliance

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

July 2014

End Date

June 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Sherburne

Project Overview

Community Arts Support

Project Details

The Arts Alliance is a full service arts center with classes, exhibits, performances.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Janice Courtney: Stearns County Arts Advisor/Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Mike Carlson: Art Teacher, Fall Musical Director, Potter; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Fine Arts Series; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists, member of Artists of Minnesota, Community Education Art Class instructor; George Minerich: photographer, environmental professional; Linda Brobeck: visual artist, owner of Crow River North LLC.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Janice Courtney: Stearns County Arts Adviser/Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Mike Carlson: Art Teacher, Fall Musical Director, Potter; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Al Hams: Founder of Al's Music, author; George Minerich: Photographer; Ken Barry: Blues musician, Victorian and digital photographer.

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,000

Other Funds Leveraged

Direct expenses

$10,000

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes this year will include: To continue with our twelve distinct gallery exhibits. Increasing attendance for each reception by 5% over last year. Increasing artist visibility from the area by having two solo shows. Increase the Arts Alliance general membership by 25 new members. Increase attendance and provide a higher caliber of art classes. Open an art supply retail area within the space of the Arts Alliance in the fall. Increase attendance for receptions with more promotion and maintain a spreadsheet with attendance counts. Solo shows with Princeton artist, Amy Cunningham and with Pedaling for Pennies, James Rienstra and photos of his 15,000 mile bike trip to Ushuaia, Argentina. Increase membership through a Membership Drive in the fall and two more email newsletters. Offer an additional class with Bonita Roberts on pastels. Advertise locally and in the newspaper. Plan product, displays, and budget for retail area.

Description of Funds

Project Manager

Stacy

Reiseck

Elk River Area Arts Alliance

609 Main St PO Box 737

Elk River

(763) 441-4725

stacy@elkriverart.org

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