Because of an increase in the number of donated items as well as an increase in museum visitors, the Lac qui Parle Historical Society determined to upgrade the security system. Nine high-resolution cameras, a monitor and a digital recorder were installed to increase the security of the Historical Society's holdings.
To broaden and improve public access to Itasca County history, a website was developed and designed using ICHS criteria. Staff and volunteers have been trained in its use.
Four individual national register nomination forms were prepared for Central, Madison, Jefferson and Washington-Kosciusko elementary schools located in the city of Winona. A qualified historian was hired to prepare the documentation. The schools had been previously evaluated and found to be eligible for nomination.
The project "Minnesota's Youth Outdoors" expands on place-based educational opportunities for under-served youth throughout Minnesota. This project engages an additional 6,000 underserved Minnesota youth. Wilderness Inquiry partners with public, charter, and private schools to participate in experiential learning throughout greater Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Band is the Official Band of the State of Minnesota and has been in existence for 118 years (since 1898). The band is the only remaining State Band in the United States. This grant funds two out-state band tours and enables the Band to partner with school and/or community music groups to promote music and the arts around the state of Minnesota.
With the grant the Redwood Falls Public Library purchased 122 rolls of microfilm for newspapers published in Redwood County for Belview, Delhi, Lamberton, Lucan and Milroy.
Quote from their final report:
“The very day we added the new microfilm to the genealogy room it was used by an excited patron researching Milroy baseball. It was a treat to see her delight and to also know that we were meeting her needs as well as the needs of many more to come thanks to the Legacy Grant and its additions to our collection.”
The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grant allowed the Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato to acquire 17 new manuscript collections and fill in gaps for 3 additional collections.
The primary mission of the Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato is to support the curriculum of the University, with the secondary mission being to serve as a regional information center for the residents of southern Minnesota. The Legacy grant made possible the acquisition of Minnesota focused microfilm that will have an enduring value to both the campus and the region.
American Indian undergraduate students from across Minnesota participated in this unique intensive 17-day residential program. The students attended on-site presentations throughout Minnesota and experienced hands-on learning about the museum and archaeology fields and other historical and cultural preservation organizations. Students also learned about various career paths and academic requirements for working in these types of organizations, both on and off reservations, as well as challenges American Indian communities face related to preserving tribal heritage.
To provide comedy ventriloquism and variety marionette shows and provide accompanying workshops on the construction and use of sock puppets. Puppets are a powerful way of bringing story to life and appeal to adults and children alike. The show will stimulate imagination and allow children to learn through play.
A total of 961 linear feet of archival quality shelving was purchased and installed in the "vault" area and the College Archives storage room at Gustavus Adolphus College. Old, used shelving was re-purposed for use in other areas of the college. The installation of this shelving has alleviated overcrowding, provided a safer more secure storage environment and consolidated the collections to one location.
The RCHS determined to gain intellectual and physical control over their historical collections documenting Ramsey County.
PastPerfect software was purchased and installed, and training was received by staff. An inventory technician was hired and trained to apply the software using best practice inventory methods. 2,306 artifacts (9% of the total inventory) were recorded and catalogued. The daily information was backed up and stored offsite.
The organization submitted this application originally as a project grant and board members wanted it moved to this Arist in Residency grant round. Complete application upload in signature page upload.
Students, school employees, and members of the community will learn how a book is developed from its inception to the published product and the techniques of the writing process through the storytelling and artistry of award winning author, Cynthia Lord.
Greg Olson, CEO, writer, story teller, and main presenter, will work with students kindergarten through fourth grade. They will learn, through the use of live animals, the appropriate way to tell a story. Students will also learn that storytelling is used
Foley Intermediate School would like to bring in professional dancer and teaching artist, Christopher Yaeger, to help our teachers embed social dance skills into their curriculum and to provide a great Family Dance Night for our fifth grade students. Chri
Madison Elementary School, in partnership with St. John’s Arboretum and Steve Fines, desires to provide the fifth grade students with a new perspective on the importance and relevance of math, science and language arts. We will do this by creating a progr
Teen members of the Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji area will create 6 painted and batiked screens and 6 dyed screens for the teen center stage and participate in 12 weeks of theater arts classes.
Produce plays based on essays from “I Am an Emotional Being” by Eve Ensler to be written by female students ages 11-18 and performed onstage and tour schools and Boys and Girls Clubs.
To provide financial assistance to schools nonprofit organizations and units of government to expose students of all ages to a unique arts experience that ties in to a lesson plan curriculum or a process that builds community.
To promote the preservation of agricultural history, education and diversity at the Ramsey County Fair by showcasing traditional Hmong dances, square dancers, a fife and drum corp, and Agricadabra, a show which featurs agricultural facts and magic.
To improve the lighting and display areas in the Fine Arts Building. Single bulbs strung over the display area will be replaced by fixtures, and display cases with adjustable shelves will allow for better viewing of the exhibits.
To increase access to arts and cultural heritage programming at the Todd County Fair by enhancing a stage, improving the fine arts display area, hosting an array of demonstrations, and featuring an Irish band and theater group.
To provide support for activities directly involved in the creation performance publication or exhibition of art or to host arts events by contracting for the services of another organization or individual to provide arts programming to the applicant orga
