Small Towns/Rural Areas
Small Towns/Rural Areas
Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association May 19, 20, 21, 2017 Bluegrass Music Festival
Kjel Alkire: art faculty at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; John Becker: art business owner; Hal Cropp: Executive Director of Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director of Northland Words; Julie Fakler: Director of Operations at Paradise Center for the Arts; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Lee Gundersheimer: theatre artist and director; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator.
Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: arts administrator; Carter Martin, arts administrator; Kathy Peterson: playwright; Mary Ruth: artist; Jon Swanson: arts administrator.
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association provides a heritage music art form in rural Southeast Minnesota where arts enhancement is desirable. Goals include providing a quality experience with an educational component affordable to families in a safe and accessible setting. Campground 85% booked. Average increased attendance. Within family budget, under 16 admitted free. Comments reviewed. Bands request return. Workshops and open stage well attended. Revenue for community businesses. Random attendee interviews.
A heritage music art form in a rural area including education was provided by professional musicians. Attendance was down due to very cold & rainy weather.
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