Rural and Community Art Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Aitkin County Friends of the Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2022
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Aitkin
Project Overview

Rural and Community Art Project Grant

Project Details

"Ruby Red 100" A celebration of the 100th birthday of singer/actress Judy Garland

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; Kris Nelson: artist, teacher; Roxann Berglund: musician; Bill Payne: Professor of Theater at the University of Minnesota-Duluth; Sam Zimmerman: visual artist, teacher; Liz Engelman: dramaturg, founder and director of Tofte Lake Center; Jessica Peterson: essayist, playwright, co-founder of Yellow Tree Theater; Erin Cain: University of Minnesota-Duluth Student Liaison

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Emily Swanson: arts administrator at Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community; Roxann Berglund: musician; Kris Nelson: artist, teacher; Jayne Richards: painter; Rachel Klesser: painter, mixed media artist

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 ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$9,650
Direct expenses
$14,650
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The mission of Aitkin County Friends of the Arts is "to inspire performing arts in our community". The presentation of Jennifer Grimm Singing Judy Garland will bring energy to the historic place where she began an illustrious career in theater and on stage. The presentation and exhibit will be an educational and enjoyable event for the residents of Aitkin County. Ms. Grimm will be accompanied by an 11 piece band which adds to the rich quality of a musical experience. The measurable outcomes will be to sell 250 tickets and have 300 people view the exhibit. We will view the audience interaction with the performers and will have visitors sign a login at the exhibit. We will assess the ticket sales and account for the number of people attending the exhibit. Observations and conversations will help to determine the success.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Lynne
Last Name
Jacobs
Organization Name
Aitkin County Friends of the Arts
Street Address
PO Box 101
City
Aitkin
State
MN
Zip Code
56431
Phone
(218) 851-2484
Email
lynnejacobs2006@gmail.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
Email the Agency
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