Project Grant - Round 2

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,605
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Visual Arts Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
April 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Stearns
Sherburne
Wright
Morrison
Benton
Stearns
Sherburne
Wright
Morrison
Project Overview
High School Art Exhibition and Competition
Project Details
Annual Art Exhibition for High School Students in Central Minnesota.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,605
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,645
Direct expenses
$6,250
Administration costs
$1,500
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.05
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The High School Art Exhibition and Competition will host young artists from high schools from throughout central Minnesota for a 22 day exhibition in the Great River Regional Library. Approximately 13 schools will participate and 130 students will exhibit their work. Prizes will be given to artists who exhibit exceptional abilities in drawing, painting, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, and more. With a highly visible location, at the Great River Regional Library, and 360 hours of general public exposure, the community will be able to experience the quality and creative work.Evaluation methods include registration forms from individual artists, surveys of events, and follow up with teachers at receptions and art pick up. A comment book will be at the art show during the entire exhibit for feedback on art and exhibit quality.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Ten Schools Participated: Tech, Cathedral, Foley, Rocori, Sartell, Upsala, Annandale, Elk River, Saint Johns Prep, Little Falls. The exhibition was open to the public in an extremely accessible public building. Over 200 people participated in the art reception.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Ellen Nelson, Kara Poissant, Lara Erickson, Rhonda Fitzsimmons, Mary Bruno, Colin Jarrell, Kurtis Neu
Project Manager
First Name
Natalie
Last Name
Ratha
Organization Name
Visual Arts Minnesota
Street Address
913 St Germain St W PO Box 972
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301-3460
Phone
(320) 257-3108
Email
vam@visualartsminnesota.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