Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,771
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Elk River High School
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2023
End Date
April 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

The "Evening of the Arts" is an all-encompassing showcase of student talent and artwork through exhibits, demonstrations, and an evening filled with dance, poetry, music, media arts, cultural displays and theater performances!

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; 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; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; 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; 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; 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; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; 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; 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
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,771
Other Funds Leveraged
$114
Direct expenses
$4,885
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. We will increase public awareness of the importance of the arts in community engagement by drawing a minimum of 800 patrons. We will gauge our attendance count on the number of program distributed at the main door where the community enters. Volunteers will be using counters to get an accurate count. Community attendance is a key factor in our measurement of success. 2. We will increase community outreach by raising a minimum of $500 with our silent auction to help local youth experiencing housing instability. 3. We will celebrate our student population by showcasing performances and demonstrations in art, music, spoken word activities, theater snippets, photography, video productions, cultural displays and dances showcasing the cultural backgrounds of students. This celebration includes the Minnesota State Standards in the art forms of visual arts, music, theater, dance, media arts. 4. We will exhibit a minimum of 700 works of visual art.; 1.Draw 800+ patrons 2.Silent auction-help local homeless youth 3.Celebrate students-performances/demos-visual arts, music, theater, dance, literary arts 4.Exhibit 700+ works of visual arts. 1. Count the number of guests with a breakdown by age (0-14, 15- 30, 30-60, 60+); Count the number of programs handed out to represent the number of guests entering the main door. Offer patrons a survey that provides us demographic data. 2. Count the amount of dollars raised by the silent auction. 3. Count the number of individuals participating, especially with a breakdown by arts area (Vocal, Instrumental, Theater, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Industrial Tech/Photography, Fashion w/o Fabric, Multicultural, Speech, Emcees, Student Volunteers, Adult Volunteers). 4. Count the number of works of visual arts exhibited throughout showcases, classrooms, hallways and digital displays. ; 1.Programs given/Tally entrants 2.Silent Auction 3.Participation by arts area 4. Tally number of visual artworks displayed

Measurable Outcome(s)

Outcomes Achieved, Evaluation Method: Our 1st Outcome was to have 800+ visitors, we tally-counted and had 927 individuals. Our 3rd Outcome was to Celebrate our Student Population, we had 850 student participants. Our 4th Outcome was to exhibit a minimum o

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

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Damien Husen: co-organizer, Elizabeth Rebrovich: co-organizer
Project Manager
First Name
Elizabeth
Last Name
Rebrovich
Organization Name
Elk River High School
Street Address
900 School St NW
City
Elk River
State
MN
Zip Code
55330
Phone
(763) 241-3400
Email
elizabeth.rebrovich@isd728.org
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