Public Art Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
North East Wilson Park Neighborhood Association
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2012
End Date
October 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Sherburne
Stearns
Benton
Sherburne
Stearns
Project Overview
NEWPNA Gateway Project
Project Details
The Northeast Wilson Park Neighborhood Association in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, plans to commission a Gateway Project with artist Claire Witt. To install a neighborhood gateway using recycled steel sheeting and a mosaic mural with handmade tile medallions and to involve the community in the project.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.
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 ACHF Cultural Heritage

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,700
Direct expenses
$12,700
Administration costs
$8,900
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

An artist designed neighborhood gateway made with green-recycled materials. Community members participate directly in the project that serves as a catalyst for unifying groups who live in our increasingly diverse community. Members will have a hands-on experience of mosaic medallion making and learning about making public art. Communication and interaction between diverse groups, including various ages, cultures, and ability levels is strengthened. The project fosters pride in each individual participant and helps unify the community. The result of the effort is a beautiful and historic piece of art identifying who we are, which belongs to everyone involved. The dedication/unveiling event is coordinated by the Northeast Wilson Park Neighborhood Association Gateway Committee.Regularly scheduled meetings with the Northeast Wilson Park Neighborhood Association Leadership Team will be held to review and assess our progress. We will also create a story book with photos and comments. This will serve as a permanent visual document of the project. Evaluations and surveys will be completed by the participants following the workshops and at the unveiling event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

An artist designed neighborhood gateway was made with green-recycled materials. One hundred thirty community members of diverse ages, cultures and ability levels had a hands on experience in mosaic making and learned about public art. Evaluation methods used were small group discussions following the workshops and tracking the numbers of those who attended. The project fostered pride in each individual participant and helped unify the community. The sculpture resulted in a beautiful and historic piece of art which belongs to everyone involved and serves as a permanent visual document of the project.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
James Garven, Carolyn Garven, Peter Minor, Jane Holmberg, Christine Kustelski, Dawn Newton
Project Manager
First Name
Carolyn
Last Name
Garven
Organization Name
North East Wilson Park Neighborhood Association
Street Address
624 Riverside Dr NE
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56304
Phone
(320) 252-7737
Email
cjgarven@charter.net
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