In Our Midst
KSMQ will showcase the creative talents of Austin Minnesota area residents. Artists, writers, and musicians will be featured in interstitial segments broadcast between regularly scheduled programming on KSMQ.
KSMQ FY 22/23
$4,326,200 the first year and $4,326,200 the second year are to the Minnesota Public Television Association for production and acquisition grants according to Minnesota Statutes,?section 129D.18.
Awareness of area artists and performers will be raised in Austin. Subjects of this project will feel more appreciated for their contribution to the arts and will feel encouraged to continue their work in their area.
KSMQ viewers will be given a survey to determine if their awareness of Austin area artists and performers has increased as a result of viewing these segments. Also, KSMQ will consult a focus group that will review project outputs for their feedback. KSMQ will collect the number of views of outputs from the project posted on social media websites. Subjects of the program will be surveyed to determine how effective their appearance on the program was in garnering appreciation for their contribution to the arts and if it encouraged them to continue their work.