Community Arts Support Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Bemidji Community Arts Council, Inc. AKA Watermark Art Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
January 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Beltrami
Project Overview

Community Arts Support Grant

Project Details

Watermark Art Center was awarded $6,000 per year to support compensation for their new Art Education Program Coordinator position.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Jill Johnson: author; Mary Therese: visual artist, fiber artist; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Becky Colebank: author; Corryn Trask: musician.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Jill Johnson: author; Mary Therese: visual artist, fiber artist; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Becky Colebank: author; Corryn Trask: musician.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,800
Other Funds Leveraged
$154,783
Direct expenses
$159,583
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program youth audience members will have access to quality art education experiences expanding their knowledge of art through the exploration of various mediums, concepts and techniques. They will develop new skills and gain a greater understanding of the art through structured classes. The WAC will attract a broader constituency, including youth and families, increasing community participation and a greater understanding and appreciation of the art for a healthy community. We will measure outcomes and document progress over the two year program with a variety of tools. Participation of youth and families will be measured with attendance in classes, at art events and exhibits. Student development will be assessed by the work completed in classes, workshops and art activities as outlined in the learning objectives for each area. Quality of experience, class content, and future program development will be collected from students and their families through surveys.

Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of the first year of CAS grant funding, K-12 students had access to quality art education experiences allowing them to expand their experience of art through the exploration of various mediums, concepts and techniques and in relation to exhibit and event themes taking place at WAC. Through marketing and word of mouth WAC has increased participation and made inroads broadening constituency among youth through family art activities, community events and school or club field trips.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Lori
Last Name
Forshee-Donnay
Organization Name
Bemidji Community Arts Council, Inc. AKA Watermark Art Center
Street Address
505 Bemidji Ave N
City
Bemidji
State
MN
Zip Code
56601
Phone
(218) 444-7570
Email
watermark@paulbunyan.net
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 56601

Phone
Project Manager: Patrick Calder Carriere
(218) 751-5447
Email the Agency