Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint Cloud State University
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2022
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Sherburne
Stearns
Stearns
Benton
Sherburne
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Lemonade Concert and Art Fair

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Linda Brobeck: CMAB Board Vice Chair, Minnesota visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC., has served on a number of non-profit boards; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Linda Brobeck: CMAB Board Vice Chair, Minnesota visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC., has served on a number of non-profit boards; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

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

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$16,541
Direct expenses
$24,541
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Provide a forum for 150+ artists to exhibit/sell their work to a large public audience. Provide art experience for 1,500 youth in various media in the Little Lemons Children's Area. Offer an outdoor, evening concert to more than 1,000.; 1. Provide a forum for 150-200 artists to exhibit and sell their work to a large (10,000-plus) public audience 2. Provide an art education experience for more than 1,500 youth (13 and under) in various media (painting, pottery, drawing, etc) throughout the day via the Little Lemons Children's Area 3. Offer an outdoor, evening concert to more than 1,000 community members Send post-event evaluation to art vendors. Evaluate options for activities in the Little Lemon's area. Survey audience to gather feedback on event.; 1) We will send a post-event evaluation to all of our art and craft vendors to gather feedback about their experience and determine whether we have been effective in providing them with the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. (see attached survey) 2) We work with the Paramount Arts District to run our Children's area each year. They carefully evaluate the available options for activities and craft a plan each year to provide maximum effectiveness for the time young people spend during the fair. 3) We will survey the audience to determine size and demographic composition in order to evaluate whether or not we are reaching our attendance goals.

Measurable Outcome(s)

175 patrons and 60 musicians enjoyed the award-winning movie scores and related to the images of home depicted in the music. Everyone was moved by the narration written and performed by guest artist Bradley Greenwald, baritone. The audience was counted and many sent positive comments on social media ("Bravo performance") and email. Many were impressed by the genius of the guest artist.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
MinnState Board of Trustees: Jay Cowles: board chair, Rudy Rodriguez: board vice chair, Asani Ajogun: board member, Victor Ayemobuwa: board member, Alex Cirillo: board member, Dawn Erlandson: board member, Jerry Janezich: board member, Roger Moe: board me
Project Manager
First Name
Jodi
Last Name
Kuznia
Organization Name
Saint Cloud State University
Street Address
720 4th Ave S
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301-4498
Phone
(320) 308-4932
Email
jlkuznia@stcloudstate.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 or Toll Free: 866-825-1471