Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,506
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Milan Village Arts School
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Chippewa
Chippewa
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
Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Tom Wirt: artist, owner Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Brett Olson: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker;
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
$8,506
Other Funds Leveraged
$78,877
Direct expenses
$87,383
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The school’s goal is to continue the expansion of classes and studios, especially in areas pertaining to the Scandinavian arts, carving, silversmithing and youth programs. The school’s goal to is to move from a class-only facility to a multifunctional education facility that provides quality affordable classes, affordable studios for students to develop their art and the commercial infrastructure for the sale of student art. The aim is to develop a school that provides the artistic education and support for students from beginner to successful artist. 1. The growth of both classes and the growth of student numbers. 2. The growth of students and classes in the school’s youth programs. 3. The expansion and growth of artist studios. Along with the framing, weaving and silver studios, the school is presently developing a carving studio. 4. The development of a comprehensive updated website. 5. The development of a student art store. 6. The development of improved marketing through a greater online presence and a Minneapolis satellite school. 7. Greater revenue and a larger operating budget. 8. Increased staffing and human resources.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Classes, student numbers, studios and studio participation, membership, board members and event registration are all easily measured. Due to coordinator time constraints, feedback through an email form is generally only from new classes and or instructors. The coordinator is always present at classes and is in contact with instructors. Class and teacher evaluation occurs constantly through contact with both students and instructors during class time. To better meet the needs of the Spoon Gathering attendees a comprehensive email feedback form was sent to all attendees of the festival in 2016. The Spoon Gathering has a working committee of 9 which meets by Skype each month to evaluate and improve the event.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jon Roisen, John Larson, Kirstin Lindstrom, Jill Christie, Dan Fondell, Robin Moore, Jill Blom, Scott Wilson, AJ Zandt, Pauline Pate, Genesis Torres
Project Manager
First Name
Ron
Last Name
Porep
Organization Name
Milan Village Arts School
Street Address
PO Box 230
City
Milan
State
MN
Zip Code
56262
Phone
(320) 734-4807
Email
mvas@fedteldirect.net
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

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

Phone
Phone Manager: Nicole DeBoer
(507) 537-1471
Email the Agency