Community Engagement

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
Start Date
October 2023
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview

Community engagement. Organize and execute programming for adults at the museum which includes panel discussions, arts programming, and history talks. Plan, coordinate and attend various community events where the museum tables at including George Floyd Global Memorial celebration, Juneteenth, Urban League Family Day, Selby Jazzfest, Open Streets, and the Minnesota State Fair education building. Inform and educate the public about Black history, art and culture in Minnesota. Build relationships with other cultural organizations in the state to collaborate on mutual programming. Coordinate tours in the museum and offsite at various locations. Coordinate traveling exhibit displays at various locations. Recruit and maintain volunteer program for the museum.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Session Laws-2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6 (x)
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.5
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Qualitative outcomes where the public will gain an understanding and appreciation for Black history, art and culture. The public will learn about the contributions of Blacks to the growth and cultural richness of Minnesota. The public will learn about the only African American history museum in the state of Minnesota and use it as an educational resource.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Project Manager
First Name
Tina
Last Name
Burnside
Organization Name
Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
Street Address
1257 Penn Avenue N.
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Phone
(612) 695-1519
Email
tburnside@maahmg.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555