KAXE - Music History and Restoration Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,050
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
June 2015
Project Overview

KAXE has a collection of popular and rare recordings from polka bands from the Iron Range, to folk and jazz releases. This project will restore and celebrate that historical collection and return it to service, integrating it into the on-air sound of Northern Community Radio.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Law, 1st Special Session, 2011, Chapter 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,050
Number of full time equivalents funded
.038
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
  • A majority of respondents to the ACH survey say they agree with survey statements about the impacts of this series
  • Demographics of our region are reflected among the participants in this series (interviewees, event attendees, trainees)
  • Subjective social media metrics will reflect significant audience engagement.
  • Artists will report a positive experience with regard to exposure and its potential to help generate income.
Recipient Board Members
Julie Crabb – President, Charlie Parson – Vice President, Jack Shelton – Treasurer, Maria Kne – Secretary, Doug Baker, Jim Rack, Christina Brown, and Chris Bergquist.
Project Manager
First Name
Maggie
Last Name
Montgomery
Organization Name
KAXE Radio
Street Address
260 NE 2nd Street
City
Grand Rapids
State
MN
Zip Code
55744
Phone
218-326-1234
Email
MMontgomery@kaxe.org
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