Pandemic Recovery for Individuals

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Jill D. Kuhn AKA Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2021
End Date
September 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Stearns
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview

Pandemic Recovery for Individuals

Project Details

Studio Time for Children's Picture Book Illustration. This proposal is a request for creative time in my studio to plan a mock-up and create illustrations for a children's book.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Linda Brobeck: CMAB Board Vice Chair, Minnesota visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC., has served on a number of non-profit boards; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Denise Todd: CMAB, Board Member 2018-Present; Jeff Burns: Previous CMAB panelist, current board Monticello Community Education, Wright County Soil and Water, Buffalo Community Orchestra, Monticello Strings Orchestra, Trillum Ensemble; Frank Haynes: CMAB s grant evaluator for numerous grant programs, Sons of Norway, St. Cloud, MN: President 2015 - 2021, cultural education club focused on educating people interested in Norwegian culture including music, food and lifestyle; Sabrina Gilchrist: Volunteer in CMSAB and MN Arts Board - grant review, Deartment Coordinator, College of St. Benedict/St. Jon's Universtiy Art and Theater; Jean Louis: MSAB grant evaluator, taught vocal lessons, accompanied several musical and ensembles productions, played for dinner theatres, grant writer for the Paynesville Area Community Theatre, the Paynesville Area Schools, and the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota;

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$911
Direct expenses
$5,911
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

A successful outcome will be the result of a final mock up of illustrations for a children's book by a local author. Was I able to complete the mock up? Was I able to connect successfully with the author to convey the story? Was I able to create 2-3 final color illustrations in a suitable medium ?

Measurable Outcome(s)

Specific outcomes: 1) I was able to complete three fourths of the mock-up or dummy. I am waiting for more information from author and publisher to proceed any further (final book size and final revised manuscript.) 2) The author is very happy with the illustrations and layout and so am I. It is challenging and rewarding work. 3) I have completed two full color full spread 12" x 18" illustrations.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Project Manager
First Name
Jill
Last Name
Kuhn
Organization Name
Jill D. Kuhn AKA Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn
State
MN
Phone
(320) 363-5792
Email
jillddk@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

P.O. Box 458
220 4th Ave North 
Foley, MN 56329

Phone
Project Manager: Leslie LeCuyer
320-968-4290x 3