Legacy Grant

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Austin Area Commission for the Arts AKA Austin Area Arts

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

July 2022

End Date

September 2023

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Blue Earth

Dakota

Hennepin

Mower

Nicollet

Project Overview

Legacy Grant

Project Details

Emerging Artists Supports for ArtWorks Festival

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Kjel Alkire: visual artist; Diane Crane: Houston Arts Resource Council; Laura Helle: Austin Area Commission for the Arts; Elisha Marin: musician and arts educator; Drew Medin: musician; Kara Maloney: Lanesboro Arts; Yelba Olsen: community activist; Scott Roberts: visual artist; Jon Swanson: Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Jennie Autonoe: literary artist and arts administrator; Robbie Brokken: visual artist; Dave Casey: visual arts administrator; Martha Chancellor: musician and arts administrator; Julie Fakler: visual artist and arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Ivete Martinez: visual artist and arts administrator; Beth Nienow: musician and literary artist; Gretchen Ramlo: arts board member; Jamie Schwaba; dancer and arts administrator; Amarama Vercnocke: mixed media artist

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Yes

Conflict of Interest Contact

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Anastasia Shartin (507) 281-4848

Project Details: 2023 Fiscal Year

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$982

Direct expenses

$10,982

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesotans participate in the arts because arts experiences are relevant and accessible to them. Data Collection, Observed Behavior Change, Stories, Surveys

Measurable Outcome(s)

Supported artists and organizations who create, produce and present high quality arts activities.;Overcame barriers to accessing high-quality arts activities.;Instilled the arts into the community and public life in this region.;Represented the diverse et

Proposed Outcomes Achieved

Achieved proposed outcomes

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members

Austere Apolo, John Beckmann, Kandee Feist, Penny Kinney, Michelle Lilly, Erin McClimon, Kristen Olson, Rae Dawn Rao, Dom Venzant, Rick Young

Project Manager

Laura

Helle

Austin Area Commission for the Arts AKA Austin Area Arts

300 Main St N

Austin