Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,920

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

City of Elbow Lake

Recipient Type

Local/Regional Government

Status

Completed

Start Date

June 2016

End Date

September 2016

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Grant

Douglas

Stevens

Project Overview

Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage

Project Details

To present a Native American Dance exhibition and presentation during the annual town festival.

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; 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.

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

Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Cultural Heritage

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,920

Other Funds Leveraged

Direct expenses

$3,920

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

0.00

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To feature dances and cultural information done by experienced performers of traditional Native American dance. To present an art form that is both culturally and historically relevant to this region. To present the art form to people who may not be aware of the availability of this art form, or it's accessibility in this region. To encourage attendance by a wide spectrum of the population for exposure to the culture and heritage of Native Americans who live in this region. An exit survey at the event: specifically 50% or more of those completing the survey will agree that they had a positive experience, and will express their attitudes about the event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Question 1: Did you enjoy the event? a. Very Much-81%; b. Somewhat-13%; c. A little-5%; d. Not at all-2% Q 2: Describe your attitude toward this event: a. Enthusiastic-61%; b. Interested-30%; c. Moderately interested-7%; d. Not interested-2% Q 3: Was this a worthwhile arts and cultural event: a. Yes-91%; b. Somewhat-8%; c. No-2% Q 4: Where do you live? List is too long to list in this space, see Investment Evaluation 5.

Description of Funds

Recipient Board Members

Chris Mitchell, Erika Smith, Judy Gunderson, Kari Hagstrom, Kari Kreft

Project Manager

Kari

Hagstrom

City of Elbow Lake

119 Central Ave PO Box 1079

Elbow Lake

56531-1083

(218) 685-4483

cityhall@runestone.net