Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Fosston Community Library and Arts Association
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
August 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Polk
Project Overview
Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details
To support the production of our 2016 Community Theater Production of The Spoon River Project on August 4-6, 2016,and hiring a consultant to upgrade light and sound in the theater.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Bill Kirkeby: band instructor; Bruce Reeves: college professor, arts advocate; Charles Erickson: librarian; Connie Nelson: visual artist, actress; Deanna Swendseid: performing arts volunteer; Elizabeth Rockstad: visual artist; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Eryn Killough: visual artist; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater director; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Bruce Reeves: college professor, arts advocate; Charles Erickson: librarian; Connie Nelson: visual artist, actress; Elizabeth Rockstad: visual artist; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Eryn Killough: visual artist; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater director.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,500
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$6,500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The quality, type and number of arts opportunities in the state, and the organizations that offer them, increases through improving and enhancing our live theater experience with a challenging, entertaining production. Evaluation will occur through a participant, audience, and artist questionnaire; notes related to personal observation; audience, artist, and youth number count; and clicks on our new website.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Concert performers (2) commented on the excellent quality of our sound/light capacity and of the assistance provided by our technician. Audience members also commented on the improved quality of the sound and lighting.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Bonnie Stewart, Michelle Johnson, Molly Peltier, Becky Overmoe, Ray Miller, Jeanne Rains, Joann Papke, Orland Aspen, Barbara Johnson, Jeff Olson
Project Manager
First Name
Bonnie
Last Name
Stewart
Organization Name
Fosston Community Library and Arts Association
Street Address
405 Foss Ave N PO Box 73
City
Fosston
State
MN
Zip Code
56542
Phone
(218) 435-1320x
Email
stewart.bonnielee@gmail.com
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