Folk and Traditional Arts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$60,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Karen Organization of Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
January 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Folk and Traditional Arts

Project Details

The Karen Weaving Circle will revive and share the traditional art of Karen weaving through workshops, apprenticeships for youth, and public events.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Shamso Ahmed: Henna artist; community organizer; Jose Alvillar Hinojosa: Artist and educator; Paul Dahlin: Swedish American fiddler honored by the NEA; Mary Ellen Halverson: Lead quilter with Arts Board grantee Evening Star Quilters; Peggy Korsmo-Kennon: COO, American Swedish Institute; Rita Mustaphi: Founder and artistic director, Katha Dance Theatre. Choreographer, dancer, and educator.; Lucia Pawlowski: Assistant professor of English and cultural studies at St. Thomas; Kari Tauring: Nordic musician and educator; Arts Board grantee; Gene Yang: Active participant in Hmong cultural activities in Walnut Grove; school paraprofessional; Leah Yellowbird, Artist; Arts Board grantee

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Executive director Sue Gens (651) 539-2650

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Cultural Heritage

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$60,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$21,147
Direct expenses
$81,147
Administration costs
$5,830
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

At least 30 youth will increase weaving skills, knowledge, and appreciation of traditional art through workshops. Staff will track attendance and observe students at each workshop. Increase in skills will be measured by project completion and instructor feedback. Students will complete surveys to measure changes in knowledge and appreciation of Karen weaving. 2: At least 800 people learn about Karen culture and weaving through the weaving exhibition and vendor tables at public events. The Project Coordinator will track interactions at vendor tables and attendance at exhibition events. Exhibition attendees will be asked to complete a survey to measure increase in knowledge of Karen folk art and culture.

Measurable Outcome(s)

34 youth increased weaving skills, knowledge, and appreciation of traditional art. All 34 youth in weaving classes completed their projects and received positive oral feedback from instructors. Youth shared in pre-post surveys that they learned weaving skills, weaving history, and felt connected to their culture. 2: 595 people engaged with KOM staff and weavers and learned about Karen weaving at public events. KOM measured audience engagement by recording attendance and interactions at public events. (Typo in application: remaining 200 people from broadcast audience).

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Maureen Rafferty, Saw Sunshine Timothy, Timothy O'Brien, Jennifer Dunbar, Hsajune Dyan, James Letts, Soe Doh, George Thawmoo, Julie Warner, Kaziah Josiah, Jeffry Saw, Hsakushee Zan
Project Manager
First Name
Frank
Last Name
Hennick
Organization Name
Karen Organization of Minnesota
Street Address
2353 Rice St Ste 240
City
Roseville
State
MN
Zip Code
55113
Phone
(651) 788-7593
Email
fhennick@mnkaren.org
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
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