The Funny Asian Women Kollective COMEDY FOR HEALING Project
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$375,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK)
Status
In Progress
Start Date
May 2024
End Date
May 2025
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Mower
Ramsey
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview
Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) uses comedy to combat the dehumanization of Asian women. This project includes: 1) a tour performing throughout the state, particularly to rural communities with large Asian American populations; 2) provide workshop opportunities to equip communities with the tools to create their own comedic material; 3) produce two super shows in Minneapolis and Saint Paul (700+ audience); 4) allow digital production of five short films and distribution.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2024 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$375,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Recipient Board Members
Representative Kaohly Vang Her, Marlina Gonzalez, Heather C. Lou, Maryanne Quiroz, Shelley Quiala, Levi Weinhagen
Project Manager
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