Arts in the Northlands
To provide an additional stage for area artists and educators to showcase their talents and knowledge. Arts in the Northland will encompass a diverse group of artists and educators to offer educational and hands on experiences for fairgoers. Historical, traditional, and modern forms of art are all to be a part of the Arts in the Northland.
These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;
Track number of performances.Track number of audience members.Survey audience.
The Arts in the Northland stage had 18 performances with 31 artists/performers. Over 80 pieces of artwork were on display near the stage area.Detailed survey results can be provided upon request from MDA.
Crow Wing County Fair Association
Bonnie Hillman
Rebecca Joerger