Presenter/Production Assistance
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Northfield Public Schools
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
August 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Rice
Project Overview
Presenter/Production Assistance
Project Details
Books and Stars
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Kjellgren Alkire: art faculty Winona State University; Daved Driscoll: Artistic Director Words Players Theatre; Julie Fakler: Edication Coordinator Paradise Center for the Arts; Larry Gorrell: former dean Saint Mary's University; Connie Nelson: retired music educator; Jane Olive: Mantorville Theatre Company; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: General Manager City of Rochester Music Department.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: owner/artist Crown Trout Jewelers; Andrea Gaffke: arts administrator; Judy Hickey: Board Children's Dance Theatre; Bill Hoy: playwright, songwriter; David Kassler: musician; Kathy Rush: Lockwood Theatre Company; Jon Swanson: curator Minnesota Marine Art Museum; Joan Sween: novelist, columnist, playwright; Gary Tollers: musician.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$7,760
Direct expenses
$9,760
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Number of checked out books and new library cards has gone up every year. The goal is to continue more each year. 1.600 people have enjoyed and benefited from the events. It is vital to summer activities. We aim for over 1,750 people at Books and Stars.Attendance; Booker material circulation; number of new library cards given out; photos and videos posted on our websites; short audience survey about entertainment quality, educational benefits; and understanding of the arts and the importance of literacy.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Using surveys and data collection, we found that all our goals were met, including the number of books checked out and new library cards issued.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
John Fossum, Rob Hardy, Ellen Iverson, Annie Maple, Kari Nelson, Julie Pritchard, Noel Stratmoen
Project Manager
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
Bernhard
Organization Name
Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division
Street Address
1651 Jefferson Pkwy
City
Northfield
State
MN
Zip Code
55057
Phone
(507) 664-3502
Email
melissa.bernhard@nfld.k12.mn.us
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