Rural and Community Art Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Recipient
Itasca Life Options
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2024
End Date
September 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Itasca
Itasca
Project Overview

Rural and Community Art Project

Project Details

Inclusive Theatre for Grand Rapids. Bold Choice Theatre Troupe to visit Grand Rapids to preform their original musical for the community.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Kathy Neff: musician, Director, Fine Arts Academy at the University of Minnesota-Duluth; Emily Swanson: arts administrator at Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community; Sam Zimmerman: visual artist, teacher; Liz Engelman: dramaturg, founder and director of Tofte Lake Center; Nik Allen: Author, Photographer, Arts Supporter; Khayman Goodsky: Filmmaker; Janie Heitz: Director of Arts Museum; Peggy Kelly: Community Arts organizer; Veronica Veaux: Indigenous Bead Worker

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Sharon Marty: Theater, General Arts; Brian Carlson: Arts Organizer; Jayne Richards: Visual Arts; Lisa Buckman: Music; Katie Sharar: Arts Supporter; Shawna Weaver: Grant Writing Specialist

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,500
Direct expenses
$11,500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Our goal is to bring Bold Choice Theatre's production of "Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel" to The Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids, MN. This production will provide our clients and community with inspiration, entertainment, and a unique perspective on what a person with a disability can accomplish. A tangible way to measure outcomes will be through ticket sales/attendance, but we believe that the most important results will take place in the mind and hearts of those who watch this performance. We already know this will be a success! Anytime a marginalized individual gets elevated, we should consider it a win. Beyond that fact, we will do our part to make sure as many people as possible from all walks of life will be in attendance. Community leaders, business owners, special education groups, our own 80+ clients, and more. We will offer discounted tickets to folks who may not be able to afford the full price to make sure there is no hindrance in attending.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Sonia
Last Name
Lindgaard
Organization Name
Itasca Life Options
Street Address
PO Box 20
City
Grand Rapids
State
MN
Zip Code
55744
Phone
(218) 327-0924
Email
slindgaard@itascalifeoptions.com
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
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Location

424 West Superior Street, Suite 104
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
Project Manager: Rebecca Graves
218-722-0952
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