Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
City of Monticello AKA MontiArts
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2023
End Date
March 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wright
Wright
Wright
Wright
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

MontiArts Glowfest '23 will light up the winter night Feb 25th 2023 in downtown Monticello with a glow parade and a bonfire after party at west bridge park, where there will be ice art , large glowing creatures, and an art sled rally.

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 Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,100
Direct expenses
$13,100
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

People will have an expanded understanding of how the arts have a positive impact on Monticello culture. They'll see our culture is one we are actively building, by the gatherings we hold and participate in as a collective, and see how creativity and area creatives are an essential part of that.; The variety of activities and types of art this event will expose the community to will inspire people and highlight how positively the arts can impact life in our town. We will station volunteer evaluators at the park to interview attendees exiting the event area. They will be asked for feedback. We'll also monitor online feedback, and meet afterwards with area artists to get feedback and collect ideas for next time.; Post-event feedback will be collected online, at the High School Art Club meeting following the event, and through speaking to attendees at the event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

People saw experienced and appreciated how the culture is being built by the gatherings such as Glowfest, and how creativity and area creatives are an essential part of making events like this possible. Attendees were surveyed online.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Monticello City Council: Lloyd Hilgart, Jim Davidson, Charlotte Gabler, Bill Fair, Sam Murdoff: Parks, arts Rec Commission: Tom Pawelk, Arts Rec Director, Lynn Anderson, Acting Chair, Darrel Tindle, Julie Jelen, Janine Kopff, Adam Leiferman, Mercedes Turn
Project Manager
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Westley Seeger
Organization Name
City of Monticello AKA MontiArts
Street Address
349 West Broadway St
City
Monticello
State
MN
Zip Code
55362
Phone
(612) 414-2155
Email
arts@ci.monticello.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