Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Margaret Burger
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
September 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Mahnomen
Beltrami
Mahnomen
Project Overview
Puppets Ride Bike
Project Details
Funds will assist Margaret Burger to create and perform live open-air puppetry on a bike trailer for the month of July.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,230
Direct expenses
$4,230
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

I have a target audience of 150 adults and 250 children. Through watching a “Puppets Ride Bikes” performance the audience will develop an appreciation for puppetry and want to attend a future performance, come away with a feeling of connection which inspires their day, and be awakened to their own curiosity and creativity. The positive impact of a live performance will be reflected in audience engagement. This will be measured through physical responses (laughing, clapping) and in the talkback after the show (showing interest, asking questions). I will observe and take notes. In addition I will have a YES and a NO box on my bike especially to engage the younger audience members. I will ask the question “Did puppet-art make you smile today?’ and hand out cardboard chips for them to drop in the box they choose. I expect 75% or better to be positive responses.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The total attendance numbers of Puppet Ride Bikes performances is estimated at 215 children and 250 adults. All responses gathered on the survey noted either a positive attitude toward puppetry, an increased interest in the art form, or a desire to participate in puppetry or attend more shows.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Margaret
Last Name
Burger
Organization Name
Margaret Burger
State
MN
Phone
(218) 368-3349
Email
mbburger@gmail.com
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

PO Box 693
505 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56619

Phone
Project Manager: Laura Seter
(218) 751-5447
Email the Agency