Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,130
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
DLCCC, Inc. AKA Historic Holmes Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2016
End Date
May 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Otter Tail
Becker
Clay
Otter Tail
Project Overview
Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
Project Details
To present 7 productions for the 2016-17 seaon with educational outreach.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Eric Abrahamson: Former stage manager at Historic Holmes Theatre, Board Member at Playhouse 412; Susan Kay: Retired Professor of American Studies, Retreat Coordinator at New York Mills Arts Retreat; Gregory DeGier: trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Jim Arvidson: Graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute, community service volunteer; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio, textile artist, owner of a quilting retreat center; Andrew Sletten: drummer, actor, organizer of community arts space and performance venue; Siobhan Bremer: Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Minnesota-Morris, regional equity actor, director, dancer; Jamie Beyer: marketing and graphic designer; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Erin Gunderson: Library branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Carolyn Aarsvold: former Lake Region Arts Council Board member, retired instrumental music teacher.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Eric Abrahamson: Former stage manager at Historic Holmes Theatre, Board Member at Playhouse 412; Susan Kay: Retired Professor of American Studies, Retreat Coordinator at New York Mills Arts Retreat; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Gregory DeGier: trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Jim Arvidson: Graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute, community service volunteer; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio, textile artist, owner of a quilting retreat center; Andrew Sletten: drummer, actor, organizer of community arts space and performance venue; Siobhan Bremer: Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Minnesota-Morris, regional equity actor, director, dancer; Jamie Beyer: marketing and graphic designer; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Erin Gunderson: Library branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Nancy Berns: former Lake Region Arts Council Board member, community theatre advocate, actor, costumer, vocalist.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,130
Other Funds Leveraged
$67,730
Direct expenses
$86,860
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To feature and share with our region two nationally acclaimed musicians and three Minnesota based musicians who excel in their respective genres of singing/songwriting and performance. To present two artistically innovative theater pieces in our region created or curated by Minnesota based artists. To give participants a deeper connection to all artists through workshops and residences. To encourage attendance at the main stage show after participants have experienced workshops. 1. A survey to teachers and students student workshops and a survey to adults for adult workshops. 2. After show/after workshop chatter is always one of our best measurements. We collect these comments and use them for review and evaluation. 3. Show surveys distributed prior to or during the show to gauge the audience's affinity for the overall performance, various performers, desired types of shows, what worked or didn't work, etc.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Evaluation results were strong with the most effective tool being the Outreach Director’s attendance at every workshop and performance, and her interaction with teachers, students and audience members. This helped build trust with students, employees at host facilities and the artists. All outreach events were reviewed with follow up emails/calls resulting in high marks and tremendous appreciation for project activities. Historic Holmes Theatre’s Outreach Director was most touched by the big smiles on the faces of Ecumen nursing home residents during/after Matt Vee’s performance. The old songs brought such joy to their lives.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Joshua Hochgraber, Larry Buboltz, Michelle Maier, Mike Herzog, Moriya Rufer, Steve Daggett, Susan Busker
Project Manager
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Stoller Stearns
Organization Name
DLCCC, Inc. AKA Historic Holmes Theatre
Street Address
826 Summit Ave
City
Detroit Lakes
State
MN
Zip Code
56501-2940
Phone
(218) 844-7469x 104
Email
amy@dlccc.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
Email the Agency
Location

133 Mill Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2574 

Phone
Project Manager: Timothy Wollenzien
218-739-5780