Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,850
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Independent Music Collaborative of Central Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2018
End Date
September 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

IMCCM is the managing entity of the grassroots Common Roots Festival, due to take place in August 23-25, 2018, in public spaces, restaurants, and music venues in Downtown St. Cloud.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Linda Brobeck: Vice Chair Wright County Minnesota visual artist, owner of Crow River North LLC, has served on a number of non-profit boards; Doug Lien: Stearns County, Watercolorist, Member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Community Education Art Class instructor; Mark Nelson: Wright County Public School Music Teacher, choral director, community theatre director, voice lessons instructor, American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Board Member; Leslie Hanlon: Secretary Stearns County, Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Janice Courtney: Chair Stearns County Arts Adviser, Assistant Director of the St. Cloud State University Program Board, arts advocate, arts administrator; Ken Barry: Blues Musician, Victorian photographer proficient in Digital imaging, Platinum/Palladium printing,Wet Plate Collodion process, Bromoil printing, Cyanotype printing, University of Wisconsin, Certified Nuclear Engineer: George Minerich: Benton County, Professional film, digital and nature photographer, local arts center, photography club volunteer.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

George Minerich: Benton County, Professional film, digital and nature photographer; local arts center and photography club volunteer; Joyce Lyons: actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Elizabeth Valencia-Borgert: Has a BS in Business and an MBA from Winona State University, Elizabeth taught Ballet, been a Choreographer for the Folkloric Venezuela Dance, served as Vice-President for the Board of Directors at the former Casa Guadalupe Multicultural Communities, served as a committee member for the Event ôA Place at the Table, sponsored by the Paramount Center for the Arts; Emily Steinmetz: regional coordinator for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' Central Minnesota Chapter based in St. Cloud, Before becoming a regional coordinator, an active volunteer and board member for the March of Dimes, adjunct faculty member for the Master of Public Administration program at St. Cloud State University,volunteer coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN; Michael Calavicci: graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree painting and photography, assists local Minnesota based not-for-profit organizations; Peter Happel-Christian: Associate Professor in the Art Department at Saint Cloud State University, Phtorgrapher, received many grants and awards and fellowships from a numerous organizations, published a variety of photobooks.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,850
Other Funds Leveraged
$19,412
Direct expenses
$26,262
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Heighten the professional nature of how the festival is coordinated; Secure high quality arts talent for documenting and promotion; build strong relationships with local venues, musicians, and audience. Compare revenue increases from previous years; live surveys during the event; regularly scheduled reflection surveys for coordination staff, volunteers, and collaborators.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We developed a professional foundation to the festival planning capacity, leading to an increase in revenue. Having a secure creative support allowed for a consistent branding of the event. Strong relationshisp between local venues, musicians, and audience members lead to a well-run event. Audience members will be impressed with the artistic integrity of local and regional musical talent.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Heidi Jeub: Chair; Zachary Dorholt: Co-Chair; Dan Brill: Treasurer; Mike May: Secretary; Xakk Asphodel: Board Member; Angela Ringsmuth: Board member; Ric Studer: Board Member; Carrie Zwack: Board member; Dawn Yilek: Board Member; Jim Norwood: Board Member; Katie Ruprecht-Wittrock: Board Member
Project Manager
First Name
Heidi
Last Name
Jeub
Organization Name
Independent Music Collaboration of Central Minnesota
Street Address
PO Box 1914
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56303
Phone
(320) 828-1437
Email
indymusicmn@gmail.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