Community Arts Support Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lake of the Woods Art Guild
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods
Project Overview
Lake of the Woods Art Guild 501(c)3
Project Details
Funds will assist the Lake of the Woods Art Guild in applying for 501(C)3 nonprofit status and for rent of studio space and art gallery.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Germaine Riegert: literary artist, arts appreciator, arts advocate; Cynthia Ekren: literary artist, arts appreciator, arts advocate.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Deane Johnson: Literary Artist, Musician, Theatrical Artist, Arts Advocate; Kathy Gustafson: Visual Artist, Sculptor, Artist Career Counselor; Patt Rall: Arts Columnist, Literary Artist, Musician, Theatrical Artist, Visual Artist; Diana McLain: Photographer, Visual Artist, Arts Advocate; Malotte Backer: Visual Artist, Arts Advocate; Steve Ballard: Visual Artist, Art Teacher, Arts Advocate; Steve Prenevost: Arts Appreciator, Arts Advocate; Nancy Cole: Musician, Theatrical Artist, Dance Performer; Lois Schaedler: Visual Artist, Filmmaker, Photographer, Craft Artist; Leah Prussia: Literary Artist, Musician, Theatrical Artist, Craft Artist.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
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
$2,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$2,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Lake of the Woods Art Guild will apply for 501(C)3 nonprofit status. We will also provide studio space and an art gallery for area artists to show and market their work.Lake of the Woods Art Guild will track the number of artists who use the studio space and will provide surveys for the artists to offer suggestions. Gallery attendance will also be tracked and surveys will be provided. 90% of respondents will offer positive comments.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The guild revised its bylaws, elected new officers, filled vacancies on the board and divided the secretary/treasurer position from one to two as responsibilities increased. A post box was obtained in order to maintain a more permanent and consistent addr

Description of Funds
Recipient Board Members
Julia Hill, Carol Erickson, Debra Carlson, Jane Johnson Sindelir
Project Manager
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Hopkins
Organization Name
Lake of the Woods Art Guild
Street Address
PO Box 46
City
Baudette
State
MN
Zip Code
56623
Phone
(218) 766-5671
Email
sbiscayhopkins0@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 693
505 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56619

Phone
Project Manager: Laura Seter
(218) 751-5447
Email the Agency