To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Funding to purchase lighting, sound, computer equipment, and light masking to provide a higher degree of technical support for the artists using the space.
Funding to replace and upgrade the organization’s technology system including the purchase of a desktop and laptop computer, and to work with a consultant on a server upgrade.
The City of Grand Rapids replaced 26 existing light bulbs and fixtures with more energy efficient bulbs and fixtures that more closely resemble the original ones installed in 1895 in the Old Central School, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
To upgrade the museum security system of the Charles P. Noyes Cottage (Fillebrown House), listed in the National Register of Historic Places, as recommended in a conservation assessment program report
This is the third installment of a project to purchase microfilmed Minnesota city directories to add to the Minnesota Genealogical Society's research collection. Eighty-one rolls of microfilm, covering the post-1930's period, were acquired this time.
The mission of the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force is to promote and share the rich history of the American Civil War and Minnesota's connection to it. With support from the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the task force is overseeing the development of statewide, balanced activities commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and Minnesota's involvement in it and the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Activities are intended to result in a positive legacy, long-term public benefit and education.
To replace the furnace and air conditioner with high-efficienty units and repair roof on the Coleraine Library, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The AHS hired part-time, temporary staff to input data into their PastPerfect collections management system. This was Phase II of a cataloging project and the data had been gathered during Phase I of the project. AHS exceeded their goal by cataloging more than the estimated 1393 objects.
Dakota County Historical Society was dealing with crowded storage conditions—with existing space at capacity, collections spill over onto the floor and in the aisles—despite efforts to reduce/eliminate inappropriate collections. The project provided improved storage with room for growth. Dakota County Historical Society, Executive Director Chad Roberts interviewed.
To apply for 501(c)3 designation purchase music folders music for special concert with the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra and compensation for the conductor accompanist and guest musicians.
To support rental of permanent costume storage and costume construction space as well as funds to expand our technical capabilities in order to add to the artistic quality of our productions.
To gather stories about the Staples railroad hire a playwright and music composer to work with students ages 8-18 to write songs and play vignettes to be performed on August 29
To support and assist established central Minnesota arts organizations that demonstrate programming of high artistic quality and efficient management .
Funding for Balkanicus, a free public concert featuring contemporary Balkan chamber music. The concert will take place at the University of Minnesota Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall in April 2011.
Funding for Barn Quilts of Carver County, a visual arts project featuring ten 8’x8’ replicas of quilt blocks installed on barns around Carver County. The project will take place from April through August 2011.
Funding for the production of C-Sharp Lounge, a televised forum for artists, producers, and leaders in the black arts community to preserve, promote, and educate the community about their craft. The showcase will result in a 30-minute segment to be aired
Funding for The Moon’s Desire, a contemporary flamenco theater production exploring the life and poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca. Four performances will take place at Intermedia Arts in April 2011.
Funding for THR3E x THR3E, a modern retelling of The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Performances will take place in spring 2011 at Open Eye Figure Theatre in Minneapolis.
Funding for two large-ensemble Baroque chamber music programs, including Tobias Hume, Mercenary Composer, and Monteverdi’s Fifth Book of Madrigals. Each program will be presented at The Baroque Room in Lowertown, St. Paul, and The Rogue Buddha Gallery in
Funding to host bi-weekly open mic nights and monthly spoken word workshops for residents of North Minneapolis’ Heritage Park Neighborhood. The open mic nights and workshops will take place between April and December 2011.
