Pavilion Stage Enhancement

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,368
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Grant County Agricultural Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2012
End Date
July 2012
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Grant
Grant
Project Overview

To increase access to the arts and performances by enhancing the pavilion stage area at the Grant County Fair and making it handicap accessible.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10
Appropriation Language

These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,368
Other Funds Leveraged
$255
Direct expenses
$7,368
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey audience.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The stage and pavilion enhancements were a success, and provided an indoor, weather proof space for performances.  The fair and community were able to host a variety of activities in the building.  Some activities attracted around 350 attendees.

Source of Additional Funds

Grant County Agricultural Society

Recipient Board Members
Doyle Sperr
Randy Larson
Paul Mackenzie
Doug Rudell
Michelle Corey-Sperr
Project Manager
First Name
Paul
Last Name
Mackenzie
Phone
320-677-2284
Administered By
Administered by
Location

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-6000
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