Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,968
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2017
End Date
May 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

The Youth Arts Initiative's fashion design program will explore Somalian textile arts as a hands-on way to develop a deeper appreciation and understanding for Somalian culture and to inspire harmony across the many cultures celebrated at the Boys and Girls Club.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ken Barry: Blues musician, photographer, Nuclear Engineer; Buddy King: Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, Unit Director for the Roosevelt Boys and Girls Club in St Cloud; Laura Hood: Director of Aging Services at Whitney Senior Center; Carrie Zwack: Saint Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau promoting arts scenes, Member of Meire Grove Community Band, designer Logos and posters for organizations; David Glen: board member for the Minnesota State Arts Board; Sue Davies: painter, art educator, Central Minnesota Arts Board grant recipient.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Ken Barry: Blues musician, photographer, Nuclear Engineer; Buddy King: Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, Unit Director for the Roosevelt Boys and Girls Club in St Cloud; Laura Hood: Director of Aging Services at Whitney Senior Center; Carrie Zwack: Saint Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau promoting arts scenes, Member of Meire Grove Community Band, designer Logos and posters for organizations; David Glen: board member for the Minnesota State Arts Board; Sue Davies: painter, art educator, Central Minnesota Arts Board grant recipient.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

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

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,968
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,558
Direct expenses
$8,526
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Through traditional Somali kebed weaving, students will learn more about Somali culture and develop more cross-cultural harmony. Data will be collected that shows: Participation data of the program. Feedback from the participants. Number of activities provided. Quantity/quality of exhibit opportunities. Participation at community events.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Aimee
Last Name
Minnerath
Organization Name
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota
Street Address
345 30th Ave N
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56303-3755
Phone
(320) 252-7616
Email
aminnerath@bgcmn.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