General Operating Support
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,040
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association AKA SEMBA
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2017
End Date
September 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Freeborn
Goodhue
Hennepin
Houston
Mower
Olmsted
Ramsey
Rice
Stearns
Steele
Wabasha
Winona
Project Overview
General Operating Support
Project Details
Administrative Expenses for 2017
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
No
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
$3,040
Other Funds Leveraged
$52,392
Direct expenses
$55,432
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Open to public venues in rural setting where arts opportunities are limited. Increased attendance on average. Geared to families as 16 and under are free. Free workshops and open stage to encourage emerging artists to demonstrate their talents. Campground-booked 90% for May 99% for August - supports quality programming. Attendance documented, Admission within budget of families. Comments re: programming. Bands request to return. Workshops and open stage well attended.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Goal-provide heritage music art form in rural area via 2 festivals - attendance supports programming. Workshops, open stage and jamming well attended. Refer to final reports for May and Aug. festivals for specifics.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Roberta Anderson, Terry Barta, Bob Brommerich, John Campbell, Rebecca Gors, John Magnuson, Barbara Ottman, Darrell Ottman
Project Manager
First Name
Darrell
Last Name
Ottman
Organization Name
Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association AKA SEMBA
Street Address
18696 Hwy 16
City
Houston
State
MN
Zip Code
55943
Phone
(507) 864-8109
Email
darrbarr@q.com
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