Organizational Arts Grants

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,865
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
City of Fosston AKA Fosston Arts and Culture Commission
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Polk
Polk
Project Overview

Organizational Arts Grants

Project Details

The Fosston Arts and Culture Commission proposes to enhance its existing mural with additional art and conservation by Ta-coumba T. Aiken

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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; Stephenie Anderson: textile artist; Wade Benson: actor.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired visual art teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Stephenie Anderson: textile artist; Wade Benson: actor.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, Mara Hanel (218) 745-8886

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,865
Other Funds Leveraged
$7,500
Direct expenses
$13,365
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, residents of and visitors to the City of Fosston will appreciate the broadened perspective of history as shown on the finished/upgraded mural. Evaluation will occur through follow-up interviews with the artist and students participating in the project and by interaction with the artist and students during public reception.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Cassie
Last Name
Heide
Organization Name
City of Fosston AKA Fosston Arts and Culture Commission
Street Address
220 E 1st St
City
Fosston
State
MN
Phone
(218) 435-1959
Email
cassie@fosston.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
Email the Agency
Location

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

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