Folk and Traditional Arts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$28,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Debra L. Korluka
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2013
End Date
January 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview

Folk and Traditional Arts

Project Details

Byzantine iconographer, Debra Korluka, will pass down traditions and techniques of this ancient art form to apprentice Michael Etoll. The work created during this apprenticeship will be presented at The Basilica of Saint Mary Annual Icon Festival.

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.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthopist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Drue Fergison: Musicologist with a strong interdisciplinary and ethnomusicological background; Alan Kagan: Professor emeritus, ethnomusicology, School of Music, Univeristy of Minnesota; Mark Lambert: Faculty member, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, with ceramics emphasis; Margaret Larson: Voice teacher, choral director, professional singer; professor of voice, McNally Smith College of Music; Niels Strandskov: Arts administrator, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School; Gwen Westerman Wasicuna: Poet and fiber artist

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Cultural Heritage

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$28,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$7,000
Direct expenses
$35,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Debra, master Byzantine iconographer, will train Michael Etoll in Byzantine iconography. He will create a number of art works for display. I will measure Michael's progress. He will create five icons of various sizes for display at the Annual Icon Festival which is the largest educational event in Byzantine iconography statewide. I will assess his technical and artistic development in each icon. 2: Debra, master Byzantine iconographer, will train Michael Etoll in Byzantine iconography. He will create a number of art works for display. I will measure Michael's progress. He will create five icons of various sizes for display at the Annual Icon Festival which is the largest educational event in Byzantine iconography statewide. I will assess his technical and artistic development in each icon.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The actual outcome served the proposed program outcome 1. Michael produced a number of icons including study pieces and six icons for display. The opportunity increased his applied skills and knowledge of Byzantine iconography. 2: Evaluation methods included the quality and quantity of dialogue between master and apprentice, the number of onlookers in public places and the studio setting that came into contact with the work, accountability of the apprentice's commitment to the students.

Source of Additional Funds

Other

Source of Additional Funds

local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Debra
Last Name
Korluka
Organization Name
Debra L. Korluka
State
MN
Phone
(651) 439-4850
Email
akorluka@aol.com
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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