VSA Accessibility Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,350
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Kaddatz Galleries Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Becker
Grant
Otter Tail
Wilkin
Becker
Grant
Otter Tail
Wilkin
Project Overview

VSA Accessibility Grant

Project Details

To install automatic door operators on its front doors to allow better access to its facilities.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Karen Aakre: fiber artist, retired K-12 art instructor, disability; Megan Johnston; arts administrator; Karan Ouran, visual artist, administrator, disability; Tanya Stoll; Independent Living Advocate, Freedom Resource Center; Richard Vandever; woodcarving artist, worked with Care-a-Van; Laura Youngbird; visual artist, Circle of Nations School art instructor

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Karen Aakre: fiber artist, retired K-12 art instructor, disability; Megan Johnston; arts administrator; Karan Ouran, visual artist, administrator, disability; Tanya Stoll; Independent Living Advocate, Freedom Resource Center; Richard Vandever; woodcarving artist, worked with Care-a-Van; Laura Youngbird; visual artist, Circle of Nations School art instructor

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,350
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,000
Direct expenses
$5,350
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To install an electronic handicapped door at the entrance to the gallery.To document how many people utilize the new door over the next six months.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased accessibility, increased attendance over the last year, and we building new connections with organizations that work with elderly and/or disabled constituents. Automatic door openers now make access and exiting easier for an estimated 5000 visitors a year plus 30 artists who exhibit and bring art in and out.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Ann Mathison, Bob Stout, Carolyn Glesne, Dan Fitz, Gail Childs, John Charles Cox, Karin Storm, Kim Embreston, Rud Wasson, Sandy Rufer, Sheri Booms Holm, Steve Guttormson
Project Manager
First Name
Gretchen
Last Name
Boyum
Organization Name
Kaddatz Galleries Inc.
Street Address
111 W Lincoln Ave
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
(218) 998-4405
Email
info@kaddatzgalleries.org
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

133 Mill Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2574 

Phone
Project Manager: Timothy Wollenzien
218-739-5780