Arts Based Community Development

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$7,500

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Oasis Central Minnesota

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

November 2022

End Date

June 2023

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Morrison

Project Overview

Arts Based Community Development

Project Details

A Prairie Homeless Companion

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Michael Burr: community arts leader, musical theater enthusiast, arts advocate; Paul Nye: Musician and community arts leader; Cheryl Bannes: arts administrator and artist; Susan Smith-Grier: literary artist and community arts leader; Amanda Nygard: Musician and community arts leader; Mary Moen, arts educator, musician, community arts leader; Wendy DeGeest: theater artist, dancer, arts educator; Katie Retka: arts enthusiast, community arts leader; Mike Disher: visual artist, arts enthusiast, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 30 years experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2023 Fiscal Year

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$7,500

Other Funds Leveraged

$81,438

Direct expenses

$88,938

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this project, residents will gain a better understanding of the homeless crisis through a theater experience and begin developing an action plan. Audience surveys and feedback from participants. Community engagement focus groups following each session.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager

Rose

Surma

Oasis Central Minnesota

PO Box 542

Little Falls

56345

(320) 632-9140

oasiscmdirector@outlook.com

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