Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,250
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Wilkin County Agricultural Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wilkin
Project Overview
Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
Project Details
To present a family art event with an afternoon concert and a make and take art workshop, offering transportation for seniors.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Don Clark: Professor at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, photographer; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Eric Abrahamson: Former stage manager, Historic Holmes Theatre and Board member Playhouse 412; Beth Salvatore: Publishing, graphic arts, humanities and music; Mark Ryan: Plain Arts Museum Director of Collections and Operations; Gregory DeGier: trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; AmyAnn Mursu: musician including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Jim Arvidson: Graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute, community service volunteer; Minette Stalheim Johnson: Lay minister with degrees in Theology and English; Jamie Beyer: Marketing and graphic designer; Timothy Ray: Actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Don Clark: Professor at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, photographer; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Eric Abrahamson: Former stage manager, Historic Holmes Theatre and Board member Playhouse 412; Beth Salvatore: Publishing, graphic arts, humanities and music; Mark Ryan: Plain Arts Museum Director of Collections and Operations; Gregory DeGier: trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; AmyAnn Mursu: musician including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Jim Arvidson: Graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute, community service volunteer; Minette Stalheim Johnson: Lay minister with degrees in Theology and English; Jamie Beyer: Marketing and graphic designer; Timothy Ray: Actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist.
Conflict of Interest Contact
Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,250
Other Funds Leveraged
$750
Direct expenses
$2,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To encourage cross generational communications through music performances. To promote cultural events in Wilkin County. To increase attendance of senior and disabled citizens. To provide access to underserved citizens. To promote the heritage of Wilkin County. To support and encourage art activities for children. To produce a quality publicity product. An easy survey form will be developed to be used following the performances. Attendance numbers will be recorded.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Many audience members were willing to respond to the interview questions. Some of the responses included the following: I love the music, Best in town, Very entertaining, I learned so much about song writing, Very good music, Where will they be playing next?, Thank you for the great afternoon.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Darrl Nordick, Merrill Manowski, Michelle Kloterman, Milan Drewlow, Nancy Grotluschen, Pat Freese, Robin Jirak, Rondo Weinkauf, Stephanie Miranowski, Tim Jirak
Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Drewlow
Organization Name
Wilkin County Agricultural Society
Street Address
1948 280th St
City
Breckenridge
State
MN
Zip Code
56520
Phone
(701) 403-9667
Email
drewlowlaurie@gmail.com
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