Community Arts Support Grant
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,123
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Dance Ensemble
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2011
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Sherburne
Stearns
Project Overview
Community Arts Support - Modern Dance Company
Project Details
Minnesota Dance Ensemble provides opportunities for dancers in the disciplines of performance, education and advancement within the arts. Minnesota Dance Ensemble strives to provide a exceptional environment for the growth, technically and creatively, of each dancer in modern dance.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: Arts Advisor/Assistant Director of St. Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of St Benedicts/St John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of St Benedicts/St John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; John Stander: Executive director for Elk River Arts Alliance, school administrator; Peter Veljkovich: served on the Littleton Fine Arts Committee and as county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Writer, Disc Jockey; Helene Woods: Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; Sharon Tracy: Coon Rapids High School Humanities and English Teacher; Charlene Sul: Art Director for Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: Arts Advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedicts/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; John Stander: Executive Director for Elk River Arts Alliance, school administrator; Peter Veljkovich: served on the Littleton Fine Arts Committee and as county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Writer, Disc Jockey; Helene Woods: Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; Sharon Tracy: Coon Rapids High School Humanities and English Teacher; Charlene Sul: Art Director for Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,123
Other Funds Leveraged
$17,698
Direct expenses
$20,821
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
1. Increased awareness of modern dance. 2. Increased community involvement toward Minnesota Dance Ensemble. 3. Individual captivation and emotional involvement. 4. Creative outlets for adult dancers within the St Cloud Community. 5. Enhanced quality of life.1. Attendance at our workshops and performances. 2. Company member participation. 3. Audience and company member feedback surveys. All of these will be taken into account for future planning.
Measurable Outcome(s)
1. Increased awareness of modern dance. Minnesota Dance Ensemble had 284 patrons at their spring show, up from 271 from last year. 2. Increased community involvement toward Minnesota Dance Ensemble. Minnesota Dance Ensemble participated in the spring art
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Stephanie Eichman, Chuck Norwood, Larry Outhwaite, Maggie Moore, Amanda Chouinard
Project Manager
First Name
Kerri
Last Name
Golombecki
Organization Name
Minnesota Dance Ensemble
Street Address
913 W St Germain St
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301-3460
Phone
(320) 493-8840
Email
Director@MinnesotaDanceEnsemble.com
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