Technology/Equipment Grant for Individual Artist
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Karen E. Savage-Blue
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Carlton
St. Louis
Project Overview
Technology/Equipment Grant for Individual Artist
Project Details
The popularity and demand of my art has increased measurable over the past 12 months. I need to fully utilize my web site for showing works (paintings) and for sales. I currently use Facebook for clients to view works and the United States Postal service for payments (personal checks). My website can do this job much more efficiently but it needs a complete makeover. I will hire a web designer for this task. I will be using my PayPal account for sales. I also need additional software for my computer (Photoshop Elements, updates) for uploading and manipulating images (my work). I also would like to purchase an IPad for showing works to prospective buyers and for sales. I will also need some instruction.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Ken Bloom: Director of Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, wood worker; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; John Gregor: photographer, art educator, community art advocate; Ann Russ: music performer, community song leader, choir director, workshop leader, past director and founder of North Shore Music Association; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Dana Mattice: Development and Communications Director of The Art Institute Duluth, Shannon Sweeney: stage manager for Duluth Playhouse and former production manager for the Minnesota Ballet; Moira Villiard: visual artist and student of arts and communication at University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; Moira Villiard: visual artist and student of arts and communication at University of Wisconsin-Superior; John Gregor: photographer, art educator, community art advocate; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Dana Mattice: Development and Communications Director of The Art Institute Duluth; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist.
Conflict of Interest Contact
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Robert DeArmond (218) 722-0952
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,800
Direct expenses
$2,500
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
My goal is to increase my artistic presence online through use of my website. I also intend to increase sales. I will know the success of my project by counting hits and increased sales.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The Actual measurable outcomes are: 1) Increased sales. I have had a measurable increase in sales this past year. Editing of photos has helped viewers get a better overall idea of what the actual "art piece" looks like. I believe this has created a closer connection for them to the piece(s). Although I prefer potential clients to have a "real time" experience with the piece before committing the advanced technology has assisted in portraying very closely to what the actual piece(s) look like. 2) Having an I
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Project Manager
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Savage-Blue
Organization Name
Karen E. Savage-Blue
State
MN
Phone
(218) 591-2069
Email
ksbluearts@gmail.com
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