Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
City of Ashby
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
September 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Grant
Grant
Project Overview
Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
Project Details
To provide four concerts and movies at the August Farmers' markets, to sponsor photography classes and Picture Ashby photo exhibition.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The goal of our project is to bring youth and adults together to enjoy a wide range of public art events and to increase their artistic awareness and skills. We want to emphasize the diverse talent in our community and share the finished products to a large audience. We expect that we'll attract around 30-50 people to our photography class and an additional 20 children to that class. We also anticipate that we will draw 150 to 200 people to each Thursday evening event.Our goals will be measured by a pre and post survey for all participants to measure the increase in artistic knowledge and skills. We expect 50% of those responding to identify an increase and we will also survey the audience at these events to measure if they have had an increase in their awareness of public art activities in their community. We expect 80% of those responding to have a favorable reaction to the public art activities.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Photography Class: 1. How would you rate your art experience? 25% said Great, 42% said Excellent, 33% said Exceptional 2. Did you learn anything new from this art experience? 100% said yes 3. Did the photography class increase your awareness of photography as an art form? 100% said yes 4. Several positive comments were submitted Farmers Market and Festival 1. Have you ever thought of music as an art form? 100% said Yes 2. Have you ever thought of movies as an art form? 100% said Yes 3. How would you rate your art experience after listening to the music and or watching the movies? 75% said exceptional and 25% said Excellent 4. Did the movie and musical entertainment and information proved increase your awareness of music and movies as an art form? 100% said yes.

Description of Funds
Recipient Board Members
George Jordan, Jim Karl, Marcia Koefod, Ronnie Jaenisch
Project Manager
First Name
Val
Last Name
Martin
Organization Name
City of Ashby
Street Address
203 W Main PO Box 320
City
Ashby
State
MN
Zip Code
56309
Phone
(218) 747-2876
Email
ashbycit@prtel.com
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