Arts Activities Support
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lao Arts Outreach Organization
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Activities Support
Project Details
Funding for the Lao Minnesotan Writer’s Summit, supporting the emerging generation of Lao Minnesotan writers through 9 monthly trainings culminating in three days of intensive workshops with national award-winning artists. The Summit will take place in April 2015.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Stanley Rothrock: Artistic, Education, Community Education; John Megas: Artistic, Youth Programming, Disabilities Specialist; Denise Tennen: Artistic; Maggie Scanlan: Artistic, Education; Maggie Langenfeld: Education, Administration, Volunteerism; Jessica Brooks: Marketing, Youth Programming, Organizational Planning; Tim Peterson: Marketing, Administration; Natalie Wass: Artistic, Administration; Jill Murphy: Administration, Youth Programming, Community Service.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,000
Direct expenses
$15,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
We anticipate 300 people attending the program and engaging with 25 different artists. Audience surveys and focus groups should indicate over 75% of their engagement with the arts was enhanced by an increased understanding of Lao culture, history and artistic technique.Evaluations will include audience/participant count and surveys, surveys by the artists and media coverage.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Saengmany Ratsabout, William Khampradith, Lasoy Mountry, Ketmani Kouanchao, Vongduane Manivong, Thassany Pothikan, Alisak Sanavongsay, Phensy Vongphakdy
Project Manager
First Name
Chanida
Last Name
Phaengdara Potter
Organization Name
Lao Arts Outreach Organization
Street Address
503 Irving Ave N á
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55105
Phone
(612) 374-4967
Email
LaowritersMN@gmail.com
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