Nonprofit Arts Organization Grants

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$27,912
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Fosston Community Library and Arts Association AKA Aurora Center for the Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Nonprofit Arts Organization Grants

Project Details

Support for general operations in 2023, and support for Bugsy Malone Jr play, a mystery dinner theater, our concert series, youth arts program, and the purchase of theater equipment.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired visual art teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Kate Mulvey: performing artist, English second language teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Deb Alexander, arts advocate; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Rena Bouchard: media arts and makeup artist, advocate for Latino arts; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$27,912
Other Funds Leveraged
$52,568
Direct expenses
$80,480
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, participants, audiences and artists will engage in new and creative arts experiences through the visual, performing and literary arts. Evaluation will occur through 1) tracking number of visitors to our gallery exhibits; 2) number of participants/audience members for plays, musicals, author events and classes; 3) follow-up meetings and discussion with staff, volunteers and participants.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over forty artists particpated in our arts programming through concerts, theater performances, exhibits and classes. As a result, children and adults of all ages were exposed to a wide-range of arts experiences where they learned new arts techniques, part

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Abby Pearson, Barbara Johnson, Joann Papke, Maggie Stewart, Jason Steinbrenner, Mike Mulry, Kate Moore, Sarah Steinbrenner, Karen Norland
Project Manager
First Name
Bonnie
Last Name
Stewart
Organization Name
Fosston Community Library and Arts Association AKA Aurora Center for the Arts
Street Address
403 Foss Ave
City
Fosston
State
MN
Zip Code
56542
Phone
(218) 435-1320
Email
hello@auroracenterforthearts.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

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

Phone
Project Manager: Mara Hanel
218-745-8886
Email the Agency