Organizational Arts Grants

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Malung Township
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Roseau
Kittson
Pennington
Marshall
Lake of the Woods
Roseau
Kittson
Pennington
Marshall
Lake of the Woods
Project Overview

Organizational Arts Grants

Project Details

We are planning a Malung Scandinavian Fest with emphasis on the foods, arts, entertainment by Ross Sutter, Glenice Johnson, the Overtones and Frank Poell Band, and crafts of the Scandinavian countries.

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
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,775
Direct expenses
$6,775
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of the Malung Scandinavian Fest, the attendees will develop a better understanding of Scandinavian traditions, and preserve cultural heritages and enhance the interaction of cultural awareness of residents and surrounding area. Evaluation will occur through pre planning meetings, observations during the fest and follow-up after Fest summary meeting.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Julane
Last Name
Kjaer
Organization Name
Malung Township
Street Address
25943 420th Ave
City
Roseau
State
MN
Zip Code
56751
Phone
(218) 424-7506
Email
jekjaer@yahoo.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