Arts Legacy Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,450
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Sand Hill Settlement Historical Society AKA Sand Hill Settlement Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2016
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Norman
Polk
Norman
Polk
Project Overview
Arts Legacy Grant
Project Details
Sand Hill Settlement Arts will contract with Prairie Fire Children's Theatre to conduct a week-long theater experience, May 31-June 4, working with students grades 2-7 to perform the play Wizard of Oz on Friday, June 3, and Saturday afternoon, June 4.
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; Jennifer Bakken-Brees: videographer; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Bill Kirkeby: band instructor; Bruce Reeves: college professor, arts advocate; Charles Erickson: librarian; Elizabeth Rockstad: visual artist; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater director; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
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
$2,450
Other Funds Leveraged
$905
Direct expenses
$3,355
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases by aiming for 25 children participating (up from 19 last year), and increase by three new families. Evaluation will occur through a participant questionnaire; notes related to personal observation; and audience, artist, and youth count.

Measurable Outcome(s)

New families (not involved last year) numbered four, one more than our goal of 3. Attendance was greater than last year because of the new families participating that added to the audience. Questionnaires were given to the older children and 11 were returned. All stated that it was a positive learning experience and ten said they would hope to be a part of it next year. The one would prefer to be involved the behind the scenes with sound or lights.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
John Vraa, Jane Vigness, Todd Evenson, Jerry Wentzel, Jerry Gordon
Project Manager
First Name
Jane
Last Name
Vigness
Organization Name
Sand Hill Settlement Historical Society
Street Address
PO Box 6 104 Broadway W
City
Climax
State
MN
Zip Code
56523
Phone
(218) 857-2455
Email
vignessj@larl.org
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

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

Phone
Project Manager: Mara Hanel
218-745-8886
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