Arts Recovery Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Avon Hills Folk School
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2021
End Date
November 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview

Arts Recovery Support

Project Details

Post Pandemic Revitalization and Growth of the Avon Hills Folk School in 2021. Through continuation of ongoing efforts and initiatives, as well as new, we will re-start activities and further collaborative partnerships to continue growing the AHFS.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Linda Brobeck: CMAB Board Chair, Minnesota visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC., has serves on a number of non-profit boards; Buddy King: CMAB Board Secretary - St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, Unit Director for the Roosevelt Boys and Girls Club in St. Cloud MN, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Member, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health;

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Linda Brobeck: CMAB Board Chair, Minnesota visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC., has serves on a number of non-profit boards; Buddy King: CMAB Board Secretary - St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, Unit Director for the Roosevelt Boys and Girls Club in St. Cloud MN, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Member, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health;

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$8,500
Direct expenses
$18,500
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Successfully execute planned workshops/experiences for 2021, grow relationships with individuals and organizations, establish advisory board and new board members (improve our diversity), complete website and hire a digital marketer. Completion of workshops, surveys, new relationships, plans with individuals and organizations in the community, presence of new advisory board and new board members, complete website and successful hire of a digital marketer w/ demonstrated results.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Schellinger
Organization Name
Avon Hills Folk School
Street Address
31556 181st Ave
City
Avon
State
MN
Zip Code
56310
Phone
(320) 492-1444
Email
Chris.schellinger@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

P.O. Box 458
220 4th Ave North 
Foley, MN 56329

Phone
Project Manager: Leslie LeCuyer
320-968-4290x 3 or Toll Free: 866-825-1471