KOJB - Minnesota Music Showcase

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$19,600

Project of

2013 Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (Ampers) Public Radio Competitive Grants

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

KOJB

Status

Completed

Start Date

July 2012

End Date

October 2013

Project Overview

These events include an art fair free to all visual artists, making Native Arts, and Crafts for children. The events are free to all children. Also a Pow Wow demonstration explaining all cultural aspects of a Pow Wow to the audience. This three day eventsto be held with artists and musicians at Cass Lake Chamber of Commerce Rib Fest.

Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$19,600

Number of full time equivalents funded

0.09

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased exposure of musicians to the community. Artists exposure and the ability to market their works. Attendance and artist totals at 4 live events. Listener emails, posters, and web and social media statistics. Four events to be held with artists and musicians at local venue.

Measurable Outcome(s)

KOJB hired a local Native American Artist to work with children of the community to paint a mural and work on Native American crafts and artwork during the three-day event
Six area musician and bands performed at this event
The station also coordinated a Pow-wow demonstration to increase cultural awareness and teach visitors and local residents about the significance of the dances, drummers, and regalia

Recipient Board Members

Carri Jones - Chairwoman, Donald Finn, Secretary/Treasurer, Robbie Howe, District I Representative, Steve White, District II Representative, LeRoy Staples - District III Representative