Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,175
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
General Federated Women's Club of Delano AKA GFWC
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wright
Hennepin
Carver
Wright
Hennepin
Carver
Project Overview
Project Grant
Project Details
General Federated Women's Club Concerts in the Park
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Janice Courtney: Stearns County Arts Adviser/Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Fine Arts Series; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists and Artists of Minnesota, Community Education Art Class instructor; George Minerich: Photographer; Al Hams: Founder of Al's Music, author; Linda Brobeck: Visual artist, owner of Crow River North, LLC; Ken Barry: Blues musician, Victorian and digital photographer; Charlene Sul: Saint Cloud State University instructor, Art Director of Hands Across the World, Facilitator of Quilt Circle at the American Indian Health Center in San Jose, CA.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Janice Courtney: Stearns County Arts Adviser/Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, Member of Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Member of Artists of Minnesota, Community Education Art Class instructor; George Minerich: Photographer; Al Hams: Founder of Al's Music, author; Linda Brobeck: Visual artist, owner of Crow River North, LLC; Ken Barry: Blues musician, Victorian and digital photographer; Charlene Sul: Saint Cloud State University Instructor, Art Director for Hands Across the World, Facilitator of Quilt Circle at the American Indian Health Center in San Jose.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,175
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,700
Direct expenses
$3,875
Administration costs
$1,207
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendance will average 150 people at each concert. A Delano based group will have performed. Survey data will show that people attended who might not be able to attend other arts events due to transportation or cost barriers. At least 75 percent of the audience will indicate satisfaction with quality/type of music. The performers will have a positive experience performing in Delano. Committee will have feedback from audience, business and community leaders regarding the concert series. A written survey completed by the audience is our primary evaluation tool. Survey questions will include demographic information, arts access questions, and performance related questions. Audience members will also have the opportunity to provide comments and suggestions for future programs. We will also seek feedback through informal conversations with the audience, performers, business and community leaders.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The evaluation tool was a survey completed by audience members at each concert. Our average attendance of 130 people did not reach the desired goal of 150. We presented a local group. The free, local concerts removed transportation and cost barriers for some. Data showed audience satisfaction with program quality far exceeded goal. Audience provided many suggestions for future programs. Business and community leaders were happy, as evidenced by their financial support and door prize donations.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Chris Brazelton, Marlene Muckenhirn, Lorraine Statema, Jennifer Halverson, Dianne Allan, Carole Nee, Jeanie Pilarski
Project Manager
First Name
Diane
Last Name
Johnson
Organization Name
General Federated Women's Club of Delano AKA GFWC
Street Address
213 4th St N
City
Delano
State
MN
Zip Code
55328
Phone
(763) 972-3360
Email
djohnson@delano.k12.mn.us
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