Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University-Fine Arts Programming
Recipient Type
Private College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2018
End Date
October 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Benton
Stearns
Benton
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Saint John's University will present Nobuntu, an all-female a capella ensemble from Zimbabwe, for a public performance and three days of residency/outreach prior.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Linda Brobeck: President CMAB, Vice Chair - Wright County Minnesota, visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC.; has served on a number of non-profit boards; Thomas Larum: singer/songwriter, awarded MN Percussion Association's Instructor in 2015; Marlissa Karpeh: A Liberian painting and drawing artist using her culture to bring a unique focus of her observations on American society; Sue Seeger: Professional metal sculpture for 20 years, working in Monticello, MN to head up the Monticello Arts Initiative; Karin Blythe: Program Manager for St. Cloud Refugee Services in St Cloud, MN, actively involved in multiple committees and local initiatives.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Linda Brobeck: President Central Minnesota Arts Board, Vice Chair Wright County Minnesota, visual artist, owner of Crow River North LLC, served on several non-profit boards; Thomas Larum: singer, songwriter, awarded Minnesota Percussion Association's Instructor in 2015; Marlissa Karpeh: Liberian, painting and drawing artist using her culture to bring a unique focus of her observations on American society; Sue Seeger: Professional metal sculpture for 20 years, head up the Monticello Arts Initiative; Karin Blythe: Program Manager for Saint Cloud Refugee Services, actively involved in multiple committees and local initiatives.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

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

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 ACHF Cultural Heritage

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$15,825
Direct expenses
$22,825
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audiences will experience an exceptional world music performance and participate in outreach/residency activities that introduce participants to a different cultural genre. Survey audiences and residency participants. Gather feedback and evaluation from community partners. Track box office and participation data.

Measurable Outcome(s)

SJU presented Nobuntu, an all-female a cappella ensemble from Zimbabwe, for five residency activities and one public performance. More than 420 individuals living in central Minnesota participated in this project, which introduced local audiences to a specific style of music and rich cultural traditions from Zimbabwe. Methods included survey, residency evaluation and feedback and attendance numbers.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mimi Bitzan, Brian Campbell, Sarah Gorman, David DeBlieck, Barry Elert, Laura Hood, Rick Odenthal, Sue Palmer, Gustavo Pena, Colleen Hollinger Petters, Rachel Melis, Chris Rasmussen, Farrad Williams, Arno Shermock, Jerry Wetterling, Rob Culligan
Project Manager
First Name
Leslie
Last Name
Hanlon
Organization Name
Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming
Street Address
2850 Abbey Plz PO Box 2000
City
Collegeville
State
MN
Zip Code
56321-2000
Phone
(320) 363-5030
Email
tgertz001@csbsju.edu
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