Fine Arts and Bluegrass at the South St Louis County Fair

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,368
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
South St Louis County Fair
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2012
End Date
July 2012
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview

To highlight local talent by enhancing the fine arts display area with finished display cabinets. Additionally, funds will be used to bring live bluegrass music to the fair.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10
Appropriation Language

These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,368
Direct expenses
$7,368
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Have staff assess projects and listen to visitor comments.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Comments from visitors and audience were positive.

Recipient Board Members
Frank Siiro
Jackie Magariner
Mary Korich
Gus Omundson
Dave Lucia
Mike Donnahue
Butch Lund
Bonnie Siiro
Kent Lunda
Project Manager
First Name
Mary
Last Name
Korich
Organization Name
South St Louis County Fair
Phone
218-628-2401
Email
mjayne19@hotmail.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-6000
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