KFAI - MinneCulture
Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2013
End Date
June 2015
Project Overview
MinneCulture is KFAI's weekly half-hour program that showcases Minnesota arts, culture, history and nature themes. MinneCulture features long-form audio documentaries that delve deep into a subject. They reflect diverse local communities, and educate listeners about local topics. MinneCulture also features live performances (music, literary, theater, etc.) that are recorded at venues across the Twin Cities and edited for broadcast. About 20% of the live performances feature youth performers.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Law, 2013, Chapter 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (d)
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.074
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
- MinneCulture audio documentaries highlight diverse communities, and increase awareness about Minnesota arts, culture, history and nature
- The extended 30-minute format allows for greater examination of a subject, and educates public broadcasting audiences
- MinneCulture documentaries increase exposure for local artists, historians, writers and others whose work is showcased through public broadcasting
- The live segments featured on MinneCulture represent diverse local artists, including Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and incomes who participate in arts and culture
- About 20% of this series features youth performances, offering increased exposure to what young people are doing in music and arts
Recipient Board Members
Arsham Andy, Barett Susan, Benman Mary, Calson Alan, Dronen Chris, Eckman Shannon Kim, gaskill Wendy, Nichols Jeremy, Sibley Ted, Slade John, Tekleab Samuel, and Walsh Patti
Project Details: Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Law, 2013, Chapter 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (d)
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.074
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
- MinneCulture audio documentaries highlight diverse communities, and increase awareness about Minnesota arts, culture, history and nature
- The extended 30-minute format allows for greater examination of a subject, and educates public broadcasting audiences
- MinneCulture documentaries increase exposure for local artists, historians, writers and others whose work is showcased through public broadcasting
- The live segments featured on MinneCulture represent diverse local artists, including Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and incomes who participate in arts and culture
- About 20% of this series features youth performances, offering increased exposure to what young people are doing in music and arts
Recipient Board Members
Arsham Andy, Barett Susan, Benman Mary, Calson Alan, Dronen Chris, Eckman Shannon Kim, gaskill Wendy, Nichols Jeremy, Sibley Ted, Slade John, Tekleab Samuel, and Walsh Patti
Project Manager
First Name
Nancy
Last Name
Sartor
Organization Name
KFAI Fresh Air Inc.
Street Address
1808 Riverside Avenue
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55454
Email
nancy.sartor@gmail.com
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