Established Artist

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$1,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Jessica L. Woken

Recipient Type

Individual

Status

Completed

Start Date

September 2016

End Date

August 2017

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Dakota

Goodhue

Olmsted

Ramsey

Project Overview

Established Artist

Project Details

Album Composition and Band Creation

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Kjel Alkire: art faculty at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; John Becker: art business owner; Hal Cropp: Executive Director of Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director of Northland Words; Julie Fakler: education coordinator at Paradise Center for the Arts; Drue Fergison: linguist and writer; Lee Gundersheimer: theatre artist and director; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: musician and arts administrator.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Scott Anderson: musician; Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: arts administrator; Kathy Peterson: playwright; Kathy Rush: thespian; Mary Ruth: artist; Jon Swanson: arts administrator; Gary Tollers: arts administrator.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Yes

Conflict of Interest Contact

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848

Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$1,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$4,109

Direct expenses

$5,109

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

0.00

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Fulfill the need for a live band at local venues and events (private and public). 2. Help create awareness for and the obstacles involved in providing live music. 3. Build relationships with overlooked venues -- non-profit and for-profit -- in Cannon Falls. 1. Record attendance at capstone event in August 2017. 2. If any, record number of gig requests prior to capstone. 3. Collect data on social media followers. 4. Survey capstone attendants. 5. Observe public reaction and get general feedback.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Goal #1 (Record an original album) was met with the successful recording of the "Seasons" CD. Goal #2 (Network with musicians to build area/venue knowledge and form collaborative relationships) was met during preparation toward Goal #1.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager

Jessica

Woken

Jessica Woken

(661) 750-9590

paisley@paisleybishop.com

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