Rapidan's Chautauqua Revival
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,290
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
The Chautauqua 2014 mission is to promote local history, encourage interest in our history through art and cultural exploration. The Chautauqua philosophy is to cultivate an atmosphere where visitors can experience music, theater, art and nature in a historical setting.
We will be presenting the history of the event as well as the history of Rapidan where it will be taking place. The Chautauqua admission is by donation. Concessions will be sold at a very reasonable price. RHS is trying to promote an event that isn't about spending money. It is about spending time in a rural setting with talented individuals who are there to interact, teach, entertain and cultivate ones creative curiosity.
The goals for the Chautauqua 2014 are:
• To bring art, culture and opportunity to rural citizens of the area.
• To explore the history of Rapidan, the people and their culture.
• To provide a quality event that is affordable to everyone.
• To provide a venue for local and regional artists.
All of our volunteers and most of the performers are from this area. The grounds and entertainment are handicap accessible. The entertainment and activities are affordable and of interest to all ages.
Project Details
400 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,290
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,280
Direct expenses
$4,570
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The attendees at this first annual Chautauqua will be entertained and treated to a variety of music, stories, crafts and history that show cases the local and regional culture and crafts of a bygone time. The wide variety of activities and performances will provide an interesting and educational day for the whole family.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audiences throughout the day enjoyed music, crafts and storytelling. Survey results from the various programs and indicate a very positive response to the Rapidan Chautauqua.
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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