Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,590
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
DEBWE Youth Organization
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
December 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Becker
Otter Tail
Clay
Becker
Otter Tail
Clay
Project Overview
Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
Project Details
To educate area youth and their families about the cultural art of a pow wow with regalia, dance, drumming in preparation for the DL Pow Wow.
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
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,590
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,320
Direct expenses
$28,910
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Goal One: To provide learning opportunities for Detroit Lakes area youth exposing them to American Indian cultural art and art performances that will result in 25% more awareness and understanding of diverse cultures in the community in the first year. Goal Two: To promote the cultural heritage in the Detroit Lakes area by making available education and performances by American Indians that will enhance positive community discourse and relationship building by 25% in the first year. Goal Three: To provide and promote access to American Indian arts and performances for community members in the Detroit Lakes area and surrounding regions that will serve to reduce stereotypes and discrimination by 10% in the first year. Goal Four: To build the capacity of American Indian artists in the Detroit Lakes area by offering opportunities for skill-development and education that will enhance economic opportunities for participants by 5% in year one.DEBWE will gather data, analyze, assess and recommend improvements through an on-going basis. The program will provide both pre-assessment and post-assessment evaluations as well as exit surveys. The context, input, process, product evaluation model recommended by the Kellogg Foundation will be used to develop evaluations and exit surveys for helping to assess the effectiveness of the project.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Some constructive criticism was taken in on how to improve our event for next year. Some would like to see it more competitive but it is DEBWE's Vision to keep it more a social event. By Competitive they mean more contest dancing which is some of the public wishes. Our community base and elders love the hospitality and atmosphere of a more traditional social gathering. Grant monies for this event were to honor and not to create drum or dance competition.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Bill Paulson, Kendra Nunley, Kris Manning, Miriam Hanson, Roxanne Fairbanks
Project Manager
First Name
Roxanne
Last Name
Fairbanks
Organization Name
DEBWE Youth Organization
Street Address
1030 Campbell Ave
City
Detroit Lakes
State
MN
Zip Code
56501
Phone
(218) 847-3456
Email
fairbanksrm@hotmail.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
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Location

133 Mill Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2574 

Phone
Project Manager: Maxine Adams
218-739-5780 or 800-262-2787 (MN Only)
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