Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,578
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Granite Area Arts Council
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2015
End Date
December 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Yellow Medicine
Chippewa
Renville
Yellow Medicine
Chippewa
Renville
Project Overview
Operating Support
Project Details
Operating Support (Year 2)
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Jane Link: visual artist , Milan Village Arts School founding member, Milan Community Education, Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Marshall Area Stage Company; John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Jane Link: visual artist , Milan Village Arts School founding member, Milan Community Education, Greater Milan Initiative;
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,578
Other Funds Leveraged
$48,982
Direct expenses
$50,560
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Goal one: Our goal is to provide 3 one or two day classes this summer for youth K-8 in addition to our week long arts camp with the goal of reaching 10 additional participants in 2015. These one/two day classes will be at a nominal fee and scholarships will be available for those who request them based on financial need. Goal two: Our goal is to identify three to five new financial sources for Granite Area Arts Council and secure at least two new sources with the goal of raising $2,500 of new money. For goal one we will develop a matrix with the courses offered, dates, number of participants, and digital images of the artistic product that was produced by participants. For goal two we will develop a matrix with identified sources, detail of the application process and success in achieving new finances to support the organization.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We were satisfied with the debt reduction that we were able to achieve even though less than originally hoped for. Even though we weren't able to successfully put together a program with another community, as in town or city, we were able to collaborate with our local school district, as well as a neighboring school district. In addition, we continue to collaborate with the Upper Sioux Community to increase understanding and appreciation between the communities. Finally, regarding participation in summer camps/activities, even though participation was basically static over the two-year period, we are learning new ways to increase interest and participation and will continue to measure the results.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Tamara Isfeld, Peg Furshong, LaVonne Saquilan, Diane Ladner, Beverly Tellefsen, Karen Odden, Mike Juenemann, Melanie Gatchell, Sue Selden
Project Manager
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Juenemann
Organization Name
Granite Area Arts Council
Street Address
PO Box 111
City
Granite Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56241
Phone
(320) 226-3479
Email
mdjcpa@mchsi.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

509 W Main St, PO Box 55
Marshall, Minnesota 56258 

Phone
Phone Manager: Nicole DeBoer
(507) 537-1471
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