"ID","Title","Fiscal Year(s)","Fiscal Year Funding Amount","Legal Citation / Subdivision","Appropriation Language","Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)","Measurable Outcome(s)","Proposed Outcomes Achieved","Other Funds Leveraged","Source of Additional Funds","Direct Expenses","Administration Costs","Recipient Board Members","Number of full time equivalents funded","Recipient","Recipient Type","Body","About the Issue","Project Details","Start Date","End Date","Source","Status","Updates","Details/Reports","First Name","Last Name","Organization Name","Street Address","City","State","Zip Code","Phone","Email","Activity Type","Administered by","Media","Counties Affected","LSOHC Section","Watershed","URL","Advisory Group Members and Qualifications","Board Members and Qualifications","Conflict of Interest Contact","Conflict of Interest Disclosed" 885,"2010-2011 Minnesota River Watershed Monitoring Project",2010,260000,,,,,,,,,,,1.28,"Minnesota State University-Mankato","Public College/University","MSU-Mankato Water Resources Center in the Mankato area will provide conventional pollutant monitoring at the following sites: Beauford Ditch, Big Cobb River, Blue Earth River, Le Sueur River (3), Little Cobb River, Minnesota River (2), Watonwan River. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Matteson,"Minnesota State University-Mankato","184 Trafton Science Center",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 389-5338",,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan",,"Watonwan River, Le Sueur River, Blue Earth River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2010-2011-minnesota-river-watershed-monitoring-project,,,, 18547,"2013 SWAG - Headwaters Science Center - Upper Mississippi Riverwatch",2013,27890,,,,,,,,,,,.28,"Headwaters Science Center (HSC)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The goal of this project is to complete a two-year data set for physical, bacterial, and water chemistry sampling for the Intensive Watershed Monitoring Plan to aid MPCA’s assessment of the aquatic health of the Mississippi Headwaters(HUC 07010101) Watershed. ",,,2013-04-24,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,James,Owen,"Headwaters Science Center (HSC)","413 Beltrami Avenue NW ",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-4472",,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca",,"Mississippi River - Headwaters",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2013-swag-headwaters-science-center-upper-mississippi-riverwatch,,,, 18848,"2013 SWAG - Water Resources Center - Watershed Monitoring Network",2013,80546,,,,,,,,,,,.42,"Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University- Mankato","Public College/University","The goal of this project is monitor, record, and submit the dataset necessary for assessment of aquatic recreation use with the Watonwan Watershed. ",,,2013-05-17,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Shannon,Fisher,"MSU - Mankato","135 Trafton Science Center South",Mankato,MN,56001,,,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan",,"Blue Earth River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2013-swag-water-resources-center-watershed-monitoring-network,,,, 18231,"2013 Watershed Pollutant Montoring Network Grant - Zumbro Watershed Partnership",2013,81122,,,,,,,,,,,.49,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The MPCA has identified 13 stream sites in the watershed to characterize watershed water quality. This project will supplement and complement the identification of the top 50 sites in the watershed that are contributing to water impairment and also help in identification of priority watersheds in the re-write of the watershed comprehensive plan. Water samples and field measurements will be collected at each monitoring location ranging from baseline events to high flow events. ",,,2013-02-01,2015-03-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lawerence,Svien,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership Inc.",,,,,"(507) 226-6787",admin@zumbrowatershed.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Dodge, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha",,"Zumbro River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2013-watershed-pollutant-montoring-network-grant-zumbro-watershed-partnership,,,, 18410,"2013 Watershed Pollutant Load Monitoring Grant - Chippewa River Watershed Project",2013,136325,,,,,,,,,,,1.31,"Chippewa River Watershed Project","Local/Regional Government","This project will work with the MPCA to conduct watershed pollutant load monitoring at four sites in the Chippewa River watershed and one site in the neighboring Pomme de Terre River watershed . The Chippewa River Watershed Project (CRWP) team will also aid the MPCA in measuring and comparing regional differences and long-term trends in water quality. The goal is to collect quality data and complete load calculations for the five sites using the MPCA's established protocols. ",,,2013-01-15,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kylene,Olson,"Chippewa River Watershed Project",,,,,"(320) 269-2139 ext.116",kylene@chippewariver.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Monitoring, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift",,"Chippewa River, Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2013-watershed-pollutant-load-monitoring-grant-chippewa-river-watershed-project,,,, 28160,"2013 Watershed Pollutant Monitoring Network Grant - Minnesota State University (MNSU- WRC)",2015,69438,,,,,,,,,,,2.95,"Minnesota State University, Mankato","Public College/University","This project goal is to conduct water chemistry monitoring at seventeen stream locations, to record and submit all data collected through this process, and to provide the information necessary for the calculation of water quality pollutant loads using the FLUX32 program.",,"Blue Earth River Watershed",2013-01-15,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Shannon,Fisher,"Minnesota State University, Mankato","238 Wigley Administration Center ",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 389-6623",,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Blue Earth, Faribault, Nicollet, Watonwan",,"Blue Earth River, Le Sueur River, Minnesota River - Mankato, Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2013-watershed-pollutant-monitoring-network-grant-minnesota-state-university-mnsu-wrc,,,, 28160,"2013 Watershed Pollutant Monitoring Network Grant - Minnesota State University (MNSU- WRC)",2013,260324,,,,,,,,,,,2.6,"Minnesota State University, Mankato","Public College/University","This project goal is to conduct water chemistry monitoring at seventeen stream locations, to record and submit all data collected through this process, and to provide the information necessary for the calculation of water quality pollutant loads using the FLUX32 program.",,"Blue Earth River Watershed",2013-01-15,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Shannon,Fisher,"Minnesota State University, Mankato","238 Wigley Administration Center ",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 389-6623",,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Blue Earth, Faribault, Nicollet, Watonwan",,"Blue Earth River, Le Sueur River, Minnesota River - Mankato, Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2013-watershed-pollutant-monitoring-network-grant-minnesota-state-university-mnsu-wrc,,,, 18969,"Accelerated NPEA Engineering Assistance ",2013,613047,"111 006 02 07B 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","A shared professional engineer, lead engineer and an engineering technician that will enable more conservation projects to be constructed.",,,153262,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",613047,2832,"Larry Scherger, Pam Mensink, Paul Heers, Jr., John Jaeger, Jim Gebhardt, Paul Uecker, Robert Duban, Matt Feldmeier, Mark Ihlenfeld, Tom Gosse, Arlene Nelson, Glen Roberson",4.8,"SE SWCD Technical Support JPB","Local/Regional Government","This project will fully fund three Nonpoint Engineering Assistance (NPEA) Joint Powers Board positions in cooperation with the NPEA Base Funding anticipated at $130,000 per year. This will allow a 2nd Professional Engineer to be retained in addition to a Lead Engineer and Technician. This 'accelerated' engineering previously was funded with BWSR Challenge Grants, and an EPA319 grant with corresponding BWSR CWF Matching Grant to handle the high workload associated with the large number of BWSR feedlot cost-share projects approved in South East Minnesota. This project will enable more projects to be constructed resulting in a reduction of nitrogen, phosphorus and fecal coliform runoff into surface and ground water in South East Minnesota and the Mississippi River. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Glen ",Roberson," Joint Powers Board","104 E 3rd Ave PO Box 335",Goodhue,MN,55027,651-923-5286,groberson@goodhueswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-npea-engineering-assistance,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 18975,"Accelerated Feedlot Technical Assistance ",2013,333120,"111 006 02 07B 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Two feedlot technicians that will enable more livestock operations to come into compliance and stay in operation. ",,,83280,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",333120,2400,"Larry Scherger, Pam Mensink, Paul Heers, Jr., John Jaeger, Jim Gebhardt, Paul Uecker, Robert Duban, Matt Feldmeier, Mark Ihlenfeld, Tom Gosse, Arlene Nelson, Glen Roberson",6,"SE SWCD Technical Support JPB","Local/Regional Government","This project will extend two Feedlot Technical positions initially created and funded by a FY2011 CWF Feedlot Water Quality Grant that assess and help fix animal waste runoff from small feedlots. The technicians will work with and under the Technical Authority and priorities of the South East Soil and Water Conservation District Tech Support JPB lead Engineer. This project will enable more projects to be constructed resulting in a reduction of nitrogen, phosphorus and fecal coliform runoff into surface and ground water in South East Minnesota and the Mississippi River. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Glen ",Roberson,"Joint Powers Board","104 East 3rd Ave, PO Box 335",Goodhue,MN,55027,651-923-5286,groberson@goodhueswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-feedlot-technical-assistance,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; ","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 779,"Accelerate the Waterfowl Production Area Program in Minnesota, Phase 1",2010,5600000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(c )","$5,600,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever or successor to acquire and restore wetland and related upland habitats, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and Ducks Unlimited, Inc. or successor to be managed as waterfowl production areas. A list of proposed acquisitions and a list of proposed projects, describing the types and locations of restorations, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"1,924 acres",,,,5600000,,,,"Pheasants Forever with USFWS and Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will cooperate to permanently restore and conserve approximately 800 acres of grassland and 400 acres of wetland as Waterfowl Production Areas in western and southern Minnesota. All lands acquired through this grant proposal will be owned and managed by the Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System.","Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA) are managed as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. However, land acquisition and restoration have not kept pace with habitat needs. This LSOHC project will add to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's acquisition of Minnesota's valuable wetland and grassland habitats. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will immediately identify and prioritize lands to be acquired by Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. PF and DU will complete landowner contacts, appraisals, and purchase agreements. Lands will be deeded to and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as WPA's. Under this management, restoration of native grasslands and wetlands will be completed and protected in perpetuity. Approximately 800 acres of grasslands and 400 acres of wetlands will be protected. Acquisition will occur in 18 months and habitat restoration will occur over the next two years depending on funding and seedbed preparation needs. Waterfowl Production Areas will be open for public recreation according to the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act. This project will be part of the Waterfowl Production Area program that has successfully protected similar habitats in Minnesota for 50 years.","Accomplishment PlanPheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, acquired 12 parcels of land from willing sellers totaling 1,522 acres within priority wildlife habitat complexes throughout the prairie and metro regions of the state. Partners were highly successful at securing parcels as evidenced with a 86% acquisition completion rate (12 out of 14 projects closed) because appraisal values were competitive due to the fact most transactions were completed before the agricultural market boom in 2012. All of the acquired parcels are additions onto existing permanently protected wildlife habitat complexes creating an even larger benefit to waterfowl and the myriad of wildlife species that depend on these wetland / grassland habitats. All parcels have been donated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and are now protected and managed in perpetuity as Waterfowl Productions Areas (WPA) under the National Wildlife Refuge System. Each parcel is open for public recreation, including hunting, as defined by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act.Each acquired parcel has also been restored and/or enhanced to as a high quality as practicable to ensure the maximum amount of benefits to migratory birds and other wildlife species. Wetlands restorations of various types, including seasonal wetlands, were restored by breaking drain tile lines, filling drainage ditches, constructing earthen dams, and installing water control structures. Invasive tree removal work was completed on many of these newly acquired lands and all agricultural fields restored to grasslands were restored using a broadcast or drill seeded method with a diverse mix of native grasses and forb species. In addition, 100 acres of wetland and grasslands were restored and 302 acres of prairie were enhanced on existing Waterfowl Production Areas in Pope and Traverse Counties, MN. These restored and permanently protected acres will provide critical habitat for breeding/migrating waterfowl as reproductive and winter habitat for grassland game and non game species.The work completed in this project has accelerated investment into permanently protected wildlife habitat complexes through the highly successful USFWS Waterfowl Production Area program. The outcomes of this project protects, maintains, and increases waterfowl and other wildlife populations within these areas. Furthermore, this work helps to improve water quality, reduces soil erosion, and provides public areas for Minnesotans to recreate in the outdoors, something so fundamental to ensure Minnesota’s future outdoor heritage.",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Joe,Pavelko,"Pheasants Forever","7975 Acorn Circle ",Victoria,None,55386,6125323800,jpavelko@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Rice, Steele, Stevens, Traverse, Traverse",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerate-waterfowl-production-area-program-minnesota,,,, 9803,"Accelerated Prairie Restoration and Enhancement on DNR Lands, Phase 4",2013,4300000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(h)","$4,300,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, and land under native prairie bank easements. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Restored 123 acres and enhanced 59,373 acres of prairie ",,,"n/a ",4282900,105100,,14,DNR,"State Government","The table below provides a short summary of the acres and sites accomplished. We enhanced or restored 59,495 acres in 458 separate habitat projects.Project Type # Sites # AcresFencing for conserv grazing 6 721grassland conversion 33 1,124Invasive Species Control 43 1,599mowing 3 104Prescribed burn 214 48,368Restoration 13 123Woody Removal 146 7,457",,"In the table above, grassland conversion is generally converting old brome or early low diversity CRP-like plantings (grass only) to a diverse native grass and forb mix. These projects are good examples of the benefits of OHF. Low diversity grasslands provide some habitat for wildlife. These funds allow us to enhance and improve these habitats, going above and beyond what we could do without these funds. By far our most effective management tool is prescribed fire and we were able to burn over 48,000 acres, just over 75 square miles, with these funds.Our acre estimate is probably a low number, especially for woody removal. Trees in grasslands affect both the immediate area as well as the surrounding area. Generally we remove trees to increase nest success in the surrounding areas. While we may only record one acre of tree removal, we’re enhancing nest success for an entire WMA.This was the fourth appropriation for the DNR's programmatic Grassland Enhancement efforts. The primary focus for the Wildlife Section of this appropriation was the use of two Roving Crews, in Region One (located in Polk County) and Region 3 (located in Dakota County). Roving Crews are self-contained habitat enhancement programs. One hundred percent of their time is dedicated to habitat enhancement. In addition, we worked with local contractors to do additional habitat work on WMAs and SNAs.Division of Ecological and Water Resource staff funded on this appropriation did a variety of tasks, including writing contracts for woody removal projects and prescribed burns, firebreak installation, prescribed burn planning and execution, prairie reconstruction, and smaller invasive removal projects. CCM crews were contracted for many projects to add additional abilities. Specifically noteworthy, southern region EWR hires a CCM crew for several weeks in the spring each year to build support into the DNR burn crew (there would not be enough staff for a crew without CCM).In addition to these data, we also provide the following narratives showing the outputs and outcomes of several of the projects on the parcel list.The Cuka WMA project involved the removal of scattered invasive volunteer trees from 130 acres of native and restored prairie. A DNR survey on June 11, 2013 revealed the presence of at least 508 individual clusters of Small White Lady Slipper orchids. The orchid is abundant on Cuka WMA and this tree removal was management that is a direct positive for the preservation of this species. The removal of predator perches and den trees was one objective that appears to have been successfully met based upon the pheasant production that has been observed on this unit in recent years. One hunter has harvested a 2 bird limit on every pheasant opener for the last four years.A large portion of Benson WMA was already a quality restored grassland and wetland complex when acquired, but had thousands of trees covering the WMA. Without treatment, the site would have soon lost its open nature and grassland wildlife. The site includes a very high quality remnant prairie that we use to harvest local ecotype seed for nearby WMA restorations.Two Rivers Aspen Parkland SNA is a 1400 acre high quality brush prairie that was being invaded by aspen. This transition can be devastating to many wildlife species, particularly sharp tailed grouse as they tend to abandon these areas once they transition. After the prescribed burn and woody removal projects, there was a significant increase in sharp tailed grouse observations.Sweetwater WMA has two tracts totaling 430 acres. These tracts are part of a contiguous complex of public lands, including roughly 1,000 acres of Waterfowl Production Areas and 500 acres of WMA in the heart of Lac qui Parle County – an area with a rich history of waterfowl and upland bird hunting. The tree removal work on Sweetwater WMA compliments ongoing habitat acquisitions, restorations and enhancements being done in this area through partnerships among USFWS, MNDNR, TNC, PF and DU.Cooperative Farming Agreement fields totaling nineteen acres on four WMAs in the south Metro were retired. The fields were planted to a diverse mix native grasses and forbs. This will benefit pollinators as well as providing additional nesting cover. These WMAs are relatively close to the Metro Area, proving both wildlife habitat as well as hunting and other recreational opportunities for Twin Cities residents.Because this is a programmatic appropriation, it’s difficult to assign a dollar amount to a specific project. Because of this and the large number of projects, we simply assigned dollars to projects proportional to acres completed in that project. In the same way, we proportionally assigned dollars to personnel based on FTEs.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Meeker, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Roseau, Statewide, Stearns, Stevens, Traverse, Washington, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-restoration-and-enhancement-dnr-lands-phase-4,,,, 9816,"Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Enhancement , Phase 4",2013,3870000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(e)","$3,870,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to develop engineering designs and complete construction to enhance shallow lakes and wetlands. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Work must be completed within three years of the effective date of this article.",,"Enhanced 10,085 acres of wetlands ",,,"n/a ",3644000,125300,,10,DNR,"State Government","This proposal impacts shallow lakes and wetlands in Minnesota through the design and construction of projects, enhancement work done by DNR roving habitat crews, and shallow lakes work identified and initiated through the DNR Shallow Lakes program.  Ten thousand acres of wetlands were enhanced by these activities.",,"This OHF-funded project utilized three components - individual project design and construction of wetland and shallow lake infrastructure, habitat enhancement work by DNR Roving Habitat Crews, and an expansion of the DNR Shallow Lakes program.Design and Construction - Twenty-one projects were designed or designed and constructed. Design only projects are surveyed and receive preliminary design plans and support from Minnesota DNR engineers. This initial work is critical to identify project issues, determine realistic cost estimates, and ensure that future construction can proceed with minimal delays. No acres are reported for design-only projects; that occurs only after construction. Eight projects were design-only. Thirteen projects were design and construct. These 13 projects involved the construction or renovation of water control structures, fish barriers and/or dikes. This work enhanced almost 1200 acres, 913 of which were in the Prairie Ecological Section.Roving Habitat Crews - Minnesota DNR Roving Habitat Crews are highly trained, equipped and motivated staff working together to enhance Wildlife Mangement Areas. Begun in 2010, 2 6-person crews were established to work on prairie grasslands, with one crew based in Mentor, MN and one based at Lac Qui Parle. Beginning with this Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancements, Phase IV, OHF appropriation, funding was provided to the 2 crews to allow to them expand to do wetland enhancement work. Each crew was provided 2 additional staff and they were able to spend 25% of their time and resources on wetland and shallow lake activities. This work included wetland prescribed burns, removal of woody vegetation from wetlands, the ability to work on wetland drawdowns, cattail spraying and mowing, and other wetland activities. The wetland acreage impacted by these crews has exceeded expectations, with 8,900 wetland acres enhanced. Three thousand-four hundred of these acres were enhanced in the Prairie Ecological Section. The most wetland acres were enhanced in Forest/Prairie Ecological Section, which is a function of the large habitat blocks that are available to manage in northwest Minnesota.Shallow Lakes Program - The Minnesota DNR Shallow Lakes Program consists of a supervisor and 8 shallow lakes specialists. Three of these shallow lake specialist positions were created and funded with the Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancements, Phase IV, OHF appropriation. Interns are used to augment shallow lake assessment work done during the summer field season. The Shallow Lakes Program can be described as having two major goals - assessment of shallow lakes through a standardized set of measures and initiating management of shallow lakes to enhance their value to wildlife. Management actions may include drawdowns, removal of unwanted fish, control of invasive species, and placement of major infrastructure. Acres are not reported for this component of the grant, though the work done by the Shallow Lakes Program is critical to acres subsequently reported by the DNR or Ducks Unlimited when OHF funds are used to implement management. A measure of the work accomplished by OHF-funded shallow lakes specialists is the number of number of shallow lake assessments the undertake during the grant period. For the period during which funding was provided by this OHF grant, the three funded specialists and interns accomplished 491 assessments on shallow lakes covering 160,268 acres.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"MN DNR Div. of Fish and Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5227,ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Benton, Carver, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Itasca, Jackson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Roseau, Todd, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lakes-and-wetlands-enhancement-phase-4,,,, 769,"Accelerated Prairie and Grassland Management, Phase 1",2010,1700000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(a)","$1,700,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of native prairie vegetation on public lands, including roadsides. A list of proposed projects, describing the types and locations of restorations and enhancements, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. To the extent possible, prairie restorations conducted with money appropriated in this section must plant vegetation or sow seed only of ecotypes native to Minnesota, and preferably of the local ecotype, using a high diversity of species originating from as close to the restoration site as possible, and protect existing native prairies from genetic contamination.",,"Enhanced 5785 acres of Prairies",,,,1700000,,,.50,DNR,"State Government","This program will complete the initial WMA site development on 1,500 acres of land acquired in the Accelerated Prairie Grassland WMA and Accelerated Wetland WMA Acquisition programs to meet standards for inclusion in the Outdoor Recreation System. This program will also accelerate the restoration, enhancement and management of at least 5,180 acres of native prairie vegetation on existing public lands. Prairie restoration efforts include site preparation, seeding of local ecotype seed, post-seeding management to assure success, and seed harvest of local ecotype seed for prairie restoration at other public land sites. Prairie management efforts will include prescribed burning, managing woody cover encroachment, mowing and interseeding of diverse grass and forb species.","Native grasslands are a rarity of MN, less than 1 percent remains.? Prairie ecosystems have evolved with fire disturbance, and much of the prairie vegetation and prairie obligated wildlife species depend upon it.? Grassland birds, for example, have had a steeper more consistent and widespread poplation declines than any other group of North American avifauna.? Prairie ecosystem are also threatened by the encroachment and dominance of woody species and exotic plants.? Since settlement, most prairie sited in the targeted area have not been exposed to natural ecological processes (such as fire and grazing) needed for sustaining or enhancing prairire plant communities.? Furthermore, many existing grassland sites on state-owned public lands need to be restore to native prairie vegetation to imrove wildlife habitat and reduce long-term maintenance costs.? Creation of accelerated prairie management teams woudl address a long-standing ""back log"" of managemenr need by implementing intensive prairie stewardship practices.? Although MN DNR has the traiing and know-how to restor and mange high quality prairie vegetation currently fundign has been insufficient to meet all needs.? MN DNR manager over 450,000 acres of grasslands and many sites on publci lands are currently not being actively managed to realixe full poltntial as a plant community or wildlife habitat.? Re-establishing prairie on public lands requires periodic burning, inter-seeding grasslands with native species, and up to 5 years or brome that have low habitat values.? Furthermore, exotic and/or invasive plants are encroaching into them.? Newly acquired areas and state-owned marginal croplands also need to be seeded and treated.? Using hight quality seed from established prairie sites to plant at other locatons has proven to be highly cost-effective.? Managing and enhancing existing prairie vegetation on public lands requires periodic burning, grazing, and/or mowing.? Woody cover encroachment is an especially troublesome problem that must be addressed.? Removing tress and brush will be a major emphasis of this program at a cost of between $5 and $8 per tree - larger trees cost significantly more to remove than smaller trees.? Prairie enhancment work is done during primarily early spring, fall and winter.? The Roadsides for Wildlf eProgram has been improving grassland habitat along MN roadsides since 1984.? On average, the DNR seeds native prairie on 50-300 acres of roadsides a year at 5-20 sites, typically on county and township roads.? In contrast, Iowa seeds approximately 3,000 acres a year.? The DNR will continue to work with counties and townships but will also accelerate seeing on state-owned highway right-of-ways (ROW).? Most of MN roadsides are resently dominated by smooth brome (a non-native grass) and are vectors of invasive species and disease.? Native grasses and wildflowers are mor beneficial to pollinators and wildlife.? New WMA Initial Site Development - 1,500 acres - $300,000 New lands acquired through this program will require initial site development to make them functional WMA's.? This initial development will include restoring base ground to diverse mix of native grasses and planst, surveying and signing the coundaries and developing user facilities to protect them from encroachment and incontrolled intrusion, removing building and refuse sites and restoring to native vegetation, and closing all wells and septic systems to protect groundwater integrity. Roadsides for Wildlife - 150 acres - $225,000 DNR will partner with MnDOT to place native prairie along I-35 begining at the Iowa border and extending the full width of the road corridor for 5 miles.? MnDOT will do soe site prep in 2009 and then a contractor will finish up site prep and do the planing next spring.? The contractor wil also perform mowing and spot spraying as needed throughout the 2010 growing season.? This are is on state owned MnDOT ROW and will showcase a diverse roadside planting.? This five-mile stretch of road is highly visible as a major entry point to the state of MN and the southern end of MN portion of the National Prairie Passage.? Prairie Restoration and Management - 5,029 acres - $1,411,000 The primary focus of this program encompases 157 projects on 5,029 acres benefitting over 11,500 acres of planted and native grasslands.? The parcels include 157 projects that will be eompleted in 2 years or less with a total projected cost of $1.14 millin.? An additional 53 projects that will require 3 years or more to compolete have been identified as reserve sites.? The one and two year projects will be first priority.? Should budgets allow additional work, we would move down the list and begin implementation of longer duration projects.? In these instances, DNR will mst likely submit subsequent phases in future years for additional funding so the poejcts can be completed.? Conservation Delivery Grassland restoration work will be primarily through seeding either bare ground (e.g. newly acquired agricultural fields) or old-field habitat (e.g. smooth brome).? Techniques for thsi work incldue site preparation such as mowing, spraying, or burning when necessary; direct seeding and aerial seeding (along some roadsides).? Seed will be obtained from vendors of local seed and harvested from native or restored prairie to supplement when needed.? Projects will be designed and managed by DNR personnel (except ROW project which will be managed by DOT).? Contract vendors will be used to the greatest extent possible although DNR staff may perform some work when suitable contractors are not available.? Grassland management and enhancement work uses a number of techniques to reinvigorate or increase diversity of existing prairie type grasslands.? Without periodic disturbance such as burning, mowing, or grazing, grasslands decline in vigor and species diversity over time.? This portion of the project is designe to mimic natural disturbances, supplement species diversity when necessary and increase statnd vigor.? Techniques that will e employed include brush removal, chemical treatment, mowing, inter-seeding and burning.? Again contractors will beused to the greatest extent possible except in the case of burning.? ?","Final Report",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Bill,Penning,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",None,55155,"(651) 259-5230",bill.penning@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Watonwan, Winona, Winona","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-and-grassland-management,,,, 778,"Accelerated Shallow Lake Restorations and Enhancements, Phase 1",2010,2528000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(b)","$2,528,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. or successor to restore and enhance shallow lake habitats. Up to $400,000 of this appropriation may be used for permanent easements related to shallow lake restorations and enhancements. A list of proposed easements and projects, describing the types and locations of easements, restorations, and enhancements, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The commissioner of natural resources must agree to each easement, restoration, and enhancement.",,"Protect in easement 76 acres of wetlands, 103 acres of prairie and enhance 6,882 acres of wetlands",,,,2528000,,,,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This program will accelerate the improvement and protection of shallow lakes and large wetland habitat critical to migratory waterfowl and other wildlife in Minnesota by improving water quality and rejuvenating aquatic ecology in turbid shallow lake basins. DU will enhance eight (8) or more strategically-selected shallow lakes that have been legally designated by for wildlife management purposes by Minnesota DNR that total 6,000 wetland acres by engineering and implementing construction of water control structures, pumps, and fish barriers on their outlets. These structures will provide the Minnesota DNR and US Fish & Wildlife Service with water level control capability to conduct temporary, periodic draw-downs that will improve wetland habitat quality. DU will also engineer two or more additional shallow lake improvement projects for future implementation 2010 and 2011. As approved by the Council, DU will also use up to $400,000 in grant funding to secure permanent conservation easement(s) on 180 acres on one or more shallow lake to protect shoreland and help buffer basins important to waterfowl.","Shallow lakes and large wetlands throughout Minnesota have become degraded due to high, stable water levels, altered natural hydrology, lack of natural fish winterkill, and invasive animal and plant species. Through our Living Lakes Initiative, DU provides wetland bio-engineering assistance to help the Minnesota DNR and US Fish & Wildlife Service structurally improve shallow lakes outlets and enhance the habitat quality of wetlands throughout Minnesota. DU will implement 8 shallow lake projects previously engineered that will enhance nearly 6,000 acres of wetland habitat, and will complete final engineering plans of several additional projects for future implementation. The implementation of these 8 projects constitute the immediate backlog of complex shallow lake and large wetland water control structure and/or fish barrier projects previously engineered by DU for DNR and the Service. Structures will be constructed by private contractors hired by DU in fall 2009 (throughout competitive bid process) on public land or on private land under permanent easement with DNR or the Service, and structures will be subsequently used in 2010 by state or federal land management staff to conduct temporary draw-downs to improve shallow lake ecology and habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds by reducing invasive fish and rejuvenating aquatic plants and invertebrates. DU staff will provide final engineering and construction management oversight throughout the construction process, and will solicit competitive bids and award construction contracts to private firms to implement the projects. Basins will be slowly reflooded in 2011 or 2012 once aquatic plants become reestablished. This periodic, temporary water level ""draw-down"" management process simulates natural drought conditions that are vital to rejuvenating aquatic ecology in wetlands, and is routinely used by DNR and the Service. Support from private landowners and other stakeholders such as local sportsmen groups is secured in advance of project implementation through the DNR's wildlife lake designation process and lake management plan development process.    This grant will also fund DU bio-engineering staff that will assess turbid shallow lakes and develop new engineering plans for additional projects that can be implemented in the future. This will include all aspects of engineering (survey, design, plans and specifications), assisting state and federal agencies in assessing basins and securing structure or flowage easements from private landowners, permits, and assisting the legal ""wildlife lake"" designation process required to allow active water level management of additional shallow lakes. Funds to construct these additional shallow lake projects engineered through this grant will be subsequently requested from the LOHC in the future.   Du will also use up to $400,000 in grant funds to secure permanent conservation easements on 180 acres along a managed shallow lake to protect it's shoreland, including making 80 acres of restored prairie habitat now in CRP permanent. These easements will be held and annually monitored by DU. Long-term conservation easement stewardship funding will be provided by these grant funds, through donation from the private landowner to ensure future monitoring and management of lands protected under permanent easement.  Conservation easements will protect sensitive shallow lake shoreland buffers, and limit future development and subdivision activities that can disrupt shallow lakes and complicate shallow lake water level management by agencies.","Final Report",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,None,56308,3207629916,jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Douglas, Faribault, Grant, Lac qui Parle, Murray, Stearns, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lake-restorations-and-enhancements,,,, 17828,"Acquire ""Bemidji Pioneer"" and ""Bemidji Sentinel"" Newspapers on Microfilm",2013,6966,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6966,,"Sharon Geisen (BCHS board president), John Eggers (board vice-president), Andy Mack (co-treasurer), Warren Meissner (co-treasurer), Kim Nagle, Linda Lemmer, Leo Soukup",,"Beltrami County History Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To acquire 86 rolls of primary records on microfilm for increased public access to history.",,"To acquire 86 rolls of primary records on microfilm for increased public access to history.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Nicole,Foss,"Beltrami County History Center","130 Minnesota Ave SW",Bemidji,MN,56601,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-bemidji-pioneer-and-bemidji-sentinel-newspapers-microfilm,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 17891,"Acquire Microfilm Scanner",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Mayor Rob Hammond, Councilmember John Gartzke, Councilmember Allen Aukes, Councilmember Glenn Gaylord, Councilmember John Huisman, Councilmember Richard Scholtes, Councilmember Russ Erichsrud",,"Blue Earth Community Library/City of Blue Earth",Libraries,"To make accessible primary records through a new microfilm reader/printer",,"To make accessible primary records through a new microfilm reader/printer",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Eva,Gaydon,"Blue Earth Community Library/City of Blue Earth","124 W 7th St.","Blue Earth",MN,56013,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-microfilm-scanner,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 10000511,"Acquisition of 43-acre Appert parcel for Grey Cloud Island Regional Park",2010,436697,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 3, Sec. 3 (a) (SFY 2010) PTLF","Sec. 3. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$12,641,000$15,140,000 (a) $12,641,000 the first year and $15,140,000 the second year are from the parks and trails fund to be distributed as required under new Minnesota Statutes, section 85.535, subdivision 3, except that of this amount, $40,000 the first year is for a grant to Hennepin County to plant trees along the Victory Memorial Parkway. (b) The Metropolitan Council shall submit a report on the expenditure and use of money appropriated under this section to the legislature as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195, by March 1 of each year. The report must detail the outcomes in terms of additional use of parks and trails resources, user satisfaction surveys, and other appropriate outcomes. (c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section shall ensure that the funds are used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding. (d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section shall give consideration to contracting with the Minnesota Conservation Corps for contract restoration, maintenance, and other activities.","Acquire land. ","45 acres acquired",,588101,"Metropolitan Council",,,"Three Rivers Park District Board",,"Washington County",,"Acquisition of 43-acre Appert parcel for Grey Cloud Island Regional Park",,"Grey Cloud Island Regional Park",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,"Sandy Breuer",,,"14949 62nd St N",Stillwater,MN,55082,651-430-4303,sandy.breuer@co.washington.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquisition-43-acre-appert-parcel-grey-cloud-island-regional-park,,,, 17798,"Akerlund Glass Plate Negative Scanning, Phase V",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Cokato Historical Society Board of Trustees, 2012 - 2013 President: Bob Gasch 286-2997(h) 17664 SW 45th St Vice President: Rhea Langemo 559-0056(h) PO Box 504 Treasurer: Shirley Cole 286-5021 (h) PO Box 908 286-5129 (w) Trustees: Steve Anderson 286-2918 (h) PO Box 327 Carol Barnaal 286-5460 (h) PO Box 14 Brad Harkman 286-6422 (h) 140 N Broadway Avenue Sara Keskey Rufer 286-5001 (w) 17500 SW 64th St Mark Peterson 286-2054 (h) PO Box 280 286-2534 (w) Mary Ann Ryan 286-2917 (h) PO Box 1119 Open position Open position City Rep.: Peggy Carlson 286-5505 (w) Cokato City Hall 286-2349 (h) Council Rep.: Ken Bakke 286-6152 (h) PO Box 1108 Museum Director/: Mike Worcester 286-2427 (w) Recording Secretary PO Box 41 286-5934 (h)",,"Cokato Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create digital user copies of approximately 1,400 5x7 glassplate negatives from the Gust Akerlund Photography Studio Collection",,"To create digital user copies of approximately 1,400 5x7 glassplate negatives from the Gust Akerlund Photography Studio Collection",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Michael,Worcester,"Cokato Historical Society","PO Box 686, 175 Fourth Street W",Cokato,MN,55321,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/akerlund-glass-plate-negative-scanning-phase-v,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 17051,"Akerlund Studio Glass Plate Scanning Project",2010,4494,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,650,,,,,,"Cokato Historical Society",," The grant allowed the Cokato Historical Society to hire a vendor to scan 817 8x10 glass plate negatives from the Gust Akerlund Photographic Studio's negative collection, housed at the Cokato Museum. The total size of the Akerlund Negative Collection is 14,017 images. Of that amount, 11,552 are of the rare and fragile glass plate negative variety. These images provide a photographic chronicle of the people of the Cokato area for most of the first half of the twentieth century. The 14,017 negatives which comprise the collection cover all the stages of life of the area's residents, including birth, youth, confirmation, graduation, marriage, family, business, entertainment, social functions, and finally death. This collection is one of the largest held in any local history museum in the state to come from a single source. Due to the fragile nature of the glass plate negatives, along with the 2465 acetate and nitrate negatives, the Cokato Historical Society is continually looking for ways to maintain proper access to those images, while still adhering to acceptable collections management principles. Digitization is an appropriate step to preserve that balance. By engaging in digitization, one major lasting impact of the project will be continued and improved access to the collection by staff and the public. At the same time they are minimizing handling of the original negatives, many of which are over 100 years old. Having digital copies will also make reproductions much more simple. Many of the prints made from the negatives have degraded over the last twenty years to the point that they no longer create usable scans for reproduction. Digital files will resolve that. ",,"To create digital user copies of 817 8x10 glassplate negatives from the Gust Akerlund Photography Studio Collection",2010-02-08,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mike,Worcester,,"175 Fourth Street West, PO Box 686",Cokato,MN,55321,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/akerlund-studio-glass-plate-scanning-project,,,, 3944,"Anoka Conservation District - Legislative Directed Funds - 2010",2010,400000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172,Article 2, Section 6 (d)",,"Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy. ","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 236 lb. phosphorus/year, 1,410 tons of sediment/year, 41 acre-feet of stormwater volume, and 2 fewer tons of soil loss annually",,980480,,,,,,"Anoka Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","A direct appropriation of $400,000 in FY 2010 for the Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is for the metropolitan landscape restoration program for water quality and improvement projects in the seven-county metro area (the law also provides $600,000 for this purpose in FY2011). The goal of the program is to improve water quality in locally identified high-priority water resources. ACD will work with other metro-area local government units to fully utilize program cost-share funds and to leverage local funds to install the most cost-effective practices available to treat stormwater runoff. Assessments developed as part of this program will include identifying site-specific best management practices for pollutant and stormwater volume load reduction estimates, installation cost estimates, and long-term operation and maintenance cost estimates. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chris,Lord,"Anoka SWCD",,,,,"(763) 434-2030",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/anoka-conservation-district-legislative-directed-funds-2010,,,"Nicole Clapp",No 785,"Aquatic Management Area Acquisition, Phase 1",2010,5748000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(b)","$5,748,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire and in fee title and easement to be added to he state aquatic management area system. Acquired land must remain open to hunting and fishing, consistent with the capacity of the land, during the open season, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. A list of proposed fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Forestlands are protected from development and fragmentation Improved aquatic habitat indicators Improved aquatic habitat indicator","1,026 acres",,6220900,"RIM and Private Source",5748000,,,None,DNR,"State Government","This program will permanently protect approximately 1,246 acres (8.9-miles) of lake and warm water stream shoreline through fee title and permanent easement acquisition. Our program will also secure 54 Acres (3.1-miles) of permanent habitat management easements that include angler access on designated trout streams.","Aquatic Management Areas were established to protect, develop, and manage lakes, rivers, streams, and adjacent wetlands and lands that are critical for fish and other aquatic life, for water quality, and for the intrinsic biological value, public fishing, or other compatible outdoor recreational uses. AMAs provide angler or management access; protect fish spawning, rearing, or other unique habitat; protect aquatic wildlife feeding and nesting areas; and protect critical shoreline habitat, among other purposes authorized by Minnesota Statures 86A.05, Subdivision 14. Guiding Principles >Conserve critical shoreline habitat for all fish and wildlife species >Conserve vital fish spawning and rearing areas >Provide angling and management access corridors on trout and warmwater streams >Provide non-motorized angler access on lakes and streams >Preserve examples of healthy shoreline habitats as maps for future restoration of disturbed sites. Project dollars will secure fee title or permanent easements on approximately 921 acres (6.6 miles) of lake and warmwater stream shoreline, and leverage about 325 acres (2.3 miles) of similar acquisition through partner funds. Project dollars will also secure 54 acres (3.1 miles) of permanent habitat management easements that include angler access on designated trout streams, primarily in the Southeast and Northeast areas of the state. Overall priority will be given to acquiring regionally significant fish and wildlife habitat that will build on existing shoreline habitat and provide angler and hunter access. Projects may occur anywhere within the state, and depending on priorities, risk of development, and potential partners. Project lists will change, as new parcels become available and as previously included projects become unavailable. Collaborative partnerships will be promoted in order to acquire key lands. Project money is expected to generate additional non-state funded acres and shoreline miles, for a grand total of 1,300 acres (12 miles) of critical shoreline habitat. Department policy is to notify County and Township governments when acquiring AMA's. Local support for AMA acquisition is usually substantial, and local groups commonly offer to help raise funds.","Accomplishment Plan: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2010/accomp_plan/5b.pdfAquatic Management Areas were established to protect, develop, and manage lakes, rivers, streams, and adjacent wetlands and lands that are critical for fish and other aquatic life, for water quality, and for the intrinsic biological value, public fishing, or other compatible outdoor recreational uses. AMAs provide angler or management access; protect fish spawning, rearing, or other unique habitat; protect aquatic wildlife feeding and nesting areas; and protect critical shoreline habitat, among other purposes authorized by Minnesota Statures 86A.05, Subdivision 14.Guiding Principles>Conserve critical shoreline habitat for all fish and wildlife species>Conserve vital fish spawning and rearing areas>Provide angling and management access corridors on trout and warm-water streams>Provide non-motorized angler access on lakes and streams>Preserve examples of healthy shoreline habitats as maps for future restoration of disturbed sites.Project dollars secured fee title or permanent easements on approximately 525 acres (5.2 miles) of lake warmwater stream shoreline, and leveraged about 427 acres (5.3 miles) of similar acquisition through partner funds. Project dollars also secured 73 acres (4.8 miles) of permanent habitat management easements that include angler access on designated trout streams, primarily in the Southeast and Northeast areas of the state. Overall priority was given to acquiring regionally significant fish and wildlife habitat that will build on existing shoreline habitat and provide angler and hunter access. Acquisitions occurred throughout the state, and depending on priorities, risk of development, and potential partners. Collaborative partnerships were promoted in order to acquire key lands.County and Township governments were notified by the DNR when acquiring AMA's in their locale. Local support for AMA acquisition is usually substantial, and local groups commonly offer to help raise funds.Note: Land acquisition for this appropriation incurred professional service expenses that exceeded the approved budget.  During this appropriation, the state of Minnesota changed its billing software system.  The change resulted in significant delays (9 months, July 2011- March 2012) in receiving bills and overspending the professional service budget line without prior authorization.  We have created individual accounting budgets for each line item in approved budgets.  This step and the now operational accounting system will prevent similar issues in the future.Sources outside of OHF were also used to pay for professional service expenses.  These leveraged dollars are noted in the budget table.",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Pat,Rivers,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road ","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5209",pat.rivers@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Lake, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, St. Louis, St. Louis","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquatic-management-area-acquisition,,,, 18348,"ARRA Diesel Grant, K&H Farms",2013,405500,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,"Metropolitan Council-Environmental Services","Local/Regional Government","This project will provide condition monitoring and problem investigation monitoring at the following sites. Mississippi River: Tributaries include Bassett Creek, Cannon River, Crow River, and Minnehaha Creek. Minnesota River: Tributaries include Eagle Creek,Riley Creek, and Valley Creek tributary to the St. Croix River",,,2013-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kent,Johnson,"Metropolitan Council Environmental Services",,,,,"(651) 602-8117",kent.johnson@metc.state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Pine, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Washington, Wright",,"Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arra-diesel-grant-kh-farms,,,, 18463,"Arrowhead Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2013,266057,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total Number of Programs Held: 44 Total Attendance: 29,193 Total Number of Partnerships: 931",,42364,,308421,7187,,.98,"Arrowhead Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in northeastern Minnesota. ALS has twenty-nine member public libraries located in seven counties: Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, ALS and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations. Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,,2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Weikum,"Arrowhead Library System","5528 Emerald Avenue","Mt. Iron",MN,55768,"(218)741-3840 Ext. 230",jim@arrowhead.lib.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education","Girl Reading on a Train - ALS 2013","Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arrowhead-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 18463,"Arrowhead Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2012,273267,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used  to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total Number of Programs Held: 18Total Attendance: 12,814Total Number of Partnerships: 58",,30239,"Partner financial support & Arrowhead Library System",265111,8156,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Arrowhead Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in northeastern Minnesota. ALS has twenty-nine member public libraries located in seven counties: Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, ALS and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations. Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,,2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Weikum,"Arrowhead Library System","5528 Emerald Avenue","Mt. Iron",MN,55768,"(218)741-3840 Ext. 230",jim@arrowhead.lib.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education","Girl Reading on a Train - ALS 2013","Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arrowhead-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 1061,"Arrowhead Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2011,439943,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.","Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, post-test; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status ",,,8275,,,,,,"Arrowhead Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in northeastern Minnesota. It has twenty-nine member public libraries located in seven counties: Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis. ALS was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. ALS and member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Arrowhead Library System share through the formula is $457,937 in 2010 and $439,943 in 2011. The funds enable ALS member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,"Total Legacy Dollars Received from the State: $457,762.74 Arrowhead (ALS) allocated: 90% of the funds for region-wide collaborative projects, including 2.5% allowed for administrative expenses. 10% of the funds for state-wide collaborative projects. Total Number of Programs Held: 134 programs (includes folk dance at 21 locations; Perpich Arts students at 4 locations; museums, events, bus trips at 31 locations; photography at 14 locations; poetry at 16 cities; shadow puppets at 7 locations; Summer Reading Illustrator at 20 locations, landscape architecture at 16 locations) Total Attendance: 22,496 Total Number of Partnerships:5 (Arrowhead regional Arts Council; Perpich Center for the Arts, Reif Center, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Spirit Lake Poets) Programs sponsored by funds for the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund reached users in 27 public libraries, 4 schools, 1 community college, 2 child cares, 1 senior center, 1 ECFE, 2 community cafes, and all 7 counties (Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis) of the Arrowhead Library System. The Public Library Consultant for the Arrowhead Library System worked with the ALS Legacy Committee to determine programs and get contact information for possible presenters. The Public Library Consultant worked with the libraries to coordinate and schedule the programs. The ALS Assistant Director prepared the contracts for the presenters and the financial reports. ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Arrowhead Library System Final Report Executive Summary 2011, Arrowhead Library System Final Report 2010, Arrowhead Library System Final Report Executive Summary 2010, Arrowhead Library System Final Report 2011",Jim,Weikum,"Arrowhead Library System","5528 Emerald Avenue","Mountain Iron",MN,55768,"(218) 741-3840 ext230",jim@arrowhead.lib.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arrowhead-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 1061,"Arrowhead Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2010,457937,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.","Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, post-test; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status ",,,8275,,,,,,"Arrowhead Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in northeastern Minnesota. It has twenty-nine member public libraries located in seven counties: Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis. ALS was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. ALS and member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Arrowhead Library System share through the formula is $457,937 in 2010 and $439,943 in 2011. The funds enable ALS member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,"Total Legacy Dollars Received from the State: $457,762.74 Arrowhead (ALS) allocated: 90% of the funds for region-wide collaborative projects, including 2.5% allowed for administrative expenses. 10% of the funds for state-wide collaborative projects. Total Number of Programs Held: 134 programs (includes folk dance at 21 locations; Perpich Arts students at 4 locations; museums, events, bus trips at 31 locations; photography at 14 locations; poetry at 16 cities; shadow puppets at 7 locations; Summer Reading Illustrator at 20 locations, landscape architecture at 16 locations) Total Attendance: 22,496 Total Number of Partnerships:5 (Arrowhead regional Arts Council; Perpich Center for the Arts, Reif Center, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Spirit Lake Poets) Programs sponsored by funds for the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund reached users in 27 public libraries, 4 schools, 1 community college, 2 child cares, 1 senior center, 1 ECFE, 2 community cafes, and all 7 counties (Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis) of the Arrowhead Library System. The Public Library Consultant for the Arrowhead Library System worked with the ALS Legacy Committee to determine programs and get contact information for possible presenters. The Public Library Consultant worked with the libraries to coordinate and schedule the programs. The ALS Assistant Director prepared the contracts for the presenters and the financial reports. ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Arrowhead Library System Final Report Executive Summary 2011, Arrowhead Library System Final Report 2010, Arrowhead Library System Final Report Executive Summary 2010, Arrowhead Library System Final Report 2011",Jim,Weikum,"Arrowhead Library System","5528 Emerald Avenue","Mountain Iron",MN,55768,"(218) 741-3840 ext230",jim@arrowhead.lib.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arrowhead-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 20451,"Art Project Grant",2013,2320,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Number of students participating. Number of returning students. (Varsity Strings)Enrollment numbers. Registration fees. Written evaluation from students.","Majority of students re-enrolled. Introduction to Strings students could play songs. Varsity String ensemble improved as a group. Students liked their teacher/directors. Students enjoyed the opportunities the organization offered. Parents appreciated what the organization is doing.",,2050,"Other, local or private",4370,,"Mary Anne Kohls, Shemay Castro, Holly Corrick,Heidi Mack, Paul Otte, Cindy Snadberg, Sherri Brigden, Michael Zellgert, Rhonda Johnson, Dr T Nicholas Jones, Sharon Armstrong",,"Crow River Area Youth Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Varsity and Introduction to Strings",,"Varsity and Introduction to Strings",2013-09-15,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Otte,"Crow River Area Youth Orchestra","105 10th Ave NE",Hutchinson,MN,55350,"(320) 587-9809 ",bpotte@hutchtel.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Meeker, McLeod, Wright, Renville",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-grant-8,"Craig Edwards: potter, past board member for Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council, founder of New London Art Center, member of Kaleidoscope Artist Cooperative; Maggie Harp: musician, music teacher, active member of New London arts and theatre community; Deb Larson: visual artist, president of Big Stone County Arts Council; Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Roberta Trooien: musician, professor, author; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company.","Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.","Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Greta Murray (507) 537-1471 ",1 20452,"Art Project Grant",2013,4955,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Number of students participating. Number of returning students. Ticket sales.Enrollment numbers. Registration fees. Written evaluation from students. Tabulate audience attending. Ticket sales.","Majority of students re-enrolled. Students enjoyed the music--thus being a part of Symphony. The concert was appreciated by those who attended. The members performed to a high level of musicianship and artistry.",,3900,"Other, local or private",8855,,"Mary Anne Kohls, Shemay Castro, Holly Corrick,Heidi Mack, Paul Otte, Cindy Snadberg, Sherri Brigden, Michael Zellgert, Rhonda Johnson, Dr T Nicholas Jones, Sharon Armstrong",,"Crow River Area Youth Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Symphony Fall 2013",,"Symphony Fall 2013",2013-09-29,2013-12-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Otte,"Crow River Area Youth Orchestra","105 10th Ave NE",Hutchinson,MN,55350,"(320) 587-9809 ",bpotte@hutchtel.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Meeker, McLeod, Wright, Renville, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-grant-9,"Craig Edwards: potter, past board member for Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council, founder of New London Art Center, member of Kaleidoscope Artist Cooperative; Maggie Harp: musician, music teacher, active member of New London arts and theatre community; Deb Larson: visual artist, president of Big Stone County Arts Council; Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Roberta Trooien: musician, professor, author; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company.","Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.","Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Greta Murray (507) 537-1471 ",1 20479,"Art Project Legacy",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. Increase performers from an average of 48 per show to 90. 2. Increase behind the scenes support staff from average of 65 to 100. 3. Increase adult attendance from an average of 724 to 1600. 4. Increase youth attendance from an average of 483 to 1025. 5. Increase the geographical area performers and behind the scenes support staff come from. Intangible Goals: 1. Promote first-time theater experiences for children who may have never seen a live play. 2. Allow attendees to experience a new, non-traditional theater performance. 3. Develop new skills for theater including make-up, sets, and props. 4. Create a sense of accomplishment and commitment in the individuals involved with the production. 5. Gauge the theater community’s appetite for something new versus the traditional musicals done in past productions.Litchfield Community Theatre will track data for the tangible goals. Intangible goals have no data that can be tracked. Other than the court of public opinion, the significance of intangible goals will be the upcoming season’s attendance, performers, and support staff. Tangible Goals: By September 2013, Shrek the Musical Project will have the following data: 1. The number of performers in comparison to previous musicals. 2. The number of behind the scenes support staff in comparison to previous musicals. 3. The number of adult ticket sales. 4. The number of youth ticket sales. 5. The diversity of the zip codes of the performers and the behind the scenes support staff. An Excel Spread Sheet which is attached will act as our evaluation tool.","Number of performers was 75; Behind the scenes support staff was 105; Adult attendance was 1,590; Children attendance was 856; Geographical area of performers previously were from Meeker County. This show saw participation from Meeker, McLeod, Kandiyohi, and Wright Counties.",,28620,"Other, local or private",33620,,"Paul Lundhorst, Jane Lind, Jim Vrchota, Bob Lawerence, Ed Cowley,Shawn Hansen, Michael Joldersma, Marcia Provencher, Julie Ross, Erikka Weires",,"Litchfield Community Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art Project Legacy",,"Litchfield Community Theatre, Inc. presents Shrek the Musical.",2013-03-15,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Lindhorst,"Litchfield Community Theatre","114 W Ripley St",Litchfield,MN,55355,"(320) 693-3255 ",jvrchota@cnbmn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Meeker, McLeod, Kandiyohi, Wright, Dakota, Stearns, Benton, Hennepin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Redwood, Renville",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-legacy-3,"Mark Bosveld: directed high school plays, musicals and community theater, former board member of Friends of the Orchestra, board member of Prairie Dance Alliance; Craig Edwards: potter, past board member for Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council, founder of New London Art Center, member of Kaleidoscope Artist Cooperative; Roberta Trooien: musician, professor, author; Jean Replinger: professor at Southwest Minnesota State University, professional musician, editor, board member for the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council; Beth Habicht: artist, retired orchestra teacher, member of the Great Plains String Quartet, steering committee and founding member of Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra; Christa Otteson: arts advocate, regional coordinator Minnesota Council for NonprofitsÆ central region; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Randy Meyer; visual artist and farmer, former art teacher.","Deb Larson: visual artist, president of Big Stone County Arts Council; Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Randy Meyer; visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson; musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.",,2 20491,"Art Project Grant",2013,4500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. To reach an audience of 400-500 people with a high-quality day of musical performances. 2. To reach an audience of greater than 50 children for the children's performance. 3. To increase the diversity of ages represented by our audience. Specifically we will look to increase the percentage of our audience between the ages of 25-55. 4. To attract an audience with representation from at least 20 west central/ southwest Minnesota counties. 5. To partner with six community organizations who will support the festival through donations or volunteer efforts. 6. To have 70% or greater of our survey respondents rate the musical groups as good or excellent. 7. To have 70% or greater of survey respondents rate the musical variety as good or excellent.We will evaluate our project goals based upon ticket sales, a count of wristbands given out at the gate, and through an audience survey that will be conducted the day of the festival. Survey results from the 2013 New London Music Festival will be compared with those of surveys given in 2011 and 2012 to gauge whether our audience mix reflects our goal of diversifying age range served. Survey results will also tell us where our audience is coming from and how to best reach them in the future.","421 paid attendees, 100 free (15 and under), 26 comp tickets, 50 volunteers/vendors, 31 band members/artists. Audience members for at least 18 communities. Audience represented wide variety of ages and demographics. Survey respondents overwhelmingly rated the musical performances as either excellent or good. Survey respondents were most critical of the food options available but mostly listed them as satisfactory.",,8000,"Other, local or private",12500,,"Jeff Vetsch, Nick Ventrella, Bill Gossman, Kristin Allen, Christa Otteson, Anne Dybsetter",,"New London Music Group","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art Project Grant",,"2013 New London Music Festival.",2013-03-15,2013-09-20,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeffrey,Vetsch,"New London Music Group","PO Box 35","New London",MN,56273,"(320) 212-4405 ",jeffvetsch@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Washington, Rice, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Mille Lacs, Hennepin, Chisago, Benton, Brown, Renville, McLeod, Douglas, Lac qui Parle, Stearns, Lincoln, Lyon, Chippewa",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-grant-22,"Mark Bosveld: directed high school plays, musicals and community theater, former board member of Friends of the Orchestra, board member of Prairie Dance Alliance; Craig Edwards: potter, past board member for Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council, founder of New London Art Center, member of Kaleidoscope Artist Cooperative; Roberta Trooien: musician, professor, author; Jean Replinger: professor at Southwest Minnesota State University, professional musician, editor, board member for the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council; Beth Habicht: artist, retired orchestra teacher, member of the Great Plains String Quartet, steering committee and founding member of Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra; Christa Otteson: arts advocate, regional coordinator Minnesota Council for NonprofitsÆ central region; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Randy Meyer; visual artist and farmer, former art teacher.","Deb Larson: visual artist, president of Big Stone County Arts Council; Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Randy Meyer; visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson; musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.","Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Greta Murray (507) 537-1471 ",1 21802,"Art Project Grant",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Our goal is to sell out the performances and to continue to reintroduce the historic Episcopal Church into the community as a viable arts venue.This goal is measured by the number of tickets sold and by the number of patrons unable to secure after the venue is sold out. This will help us determine the need (if any) to continue this musical series.","The production performances were all held at the Historic Church. This production was another Home Run for the arts in Hutchinson. Historic Hutchinson is emerging as the leader and conduit in the community between the arts community and the area's history. Using the arts to educate the audience while cementing the awareness of the historic assets of the community i.e. the Historic Church as a valuable arts venue. 100% of the guests were happy with the program. It was great to see the little church being used to serve the community; the guests are inquiring as to whether the third play in the Smoke Mountain series will be performed next year.",,12500,"Other, local or private",17500,,"Joan Arndt, Shirley Wurdell, Mary Christensen, Robin Kashuba, Kay Voight, Jim Fahey",,"Historic Hutchinson","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Sander Family Christmas",,"Sander Family Christmas.",2012-10-16,2013-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Fahey,"Historic Hutchinson","446 Main St S",Hutchinson,MN,55350,"(320) 583-8559 ",jimfahey@faheysales.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"McLeod, Meeker, Wright, Sibley, Carver, Renville, Kandiyohi",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-grant-40,"Deb Larson: visual artist, president of Big Stone County Arts Council; Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Connie Feig: arts advocate, board member of the Barn Theater and Willmar Area Arts Council; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District.","Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer; Maggie Harp: musician, music teacher, active in New London arts and theatre community; Barb Nelson: art teacher, vocal musician, Children's theatre director; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of the Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of the Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Mark Wilmes: actor, singer, director, president of Lake Benton Opera House.","Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Greta Murray (507) 537-1471 ",1 10049,"Artist Initiative Grant",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access",,,,33488,"Other, local or private",39488,,,,"Jon C. Romer",Individual,"To prepare perform and record his original native flute and Celtic folk harp compositions into a CD to promote and generate interest in the music as well as live performances.",,,2010-03-16,2011-04-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Romer,,,,MN,,"(218) 335-8708",tinsley@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-grant-99,,,, 20774,"Artist Initiative",2013,8652,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I will create a feature-length documentary film and a website examining the rich history of moccasin games played by the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes in Minnesota. This will be my first time leading the charge into a feature-length documentary. The finished documentary and website will prove the success of my artistic development and building of professional business skills. 2: I will be collaborating with four other Native American artists who live and work in Minnesota. I will be working closely with Gabriel Siert (Dakota/Ottawa), Pamela Johns (Ojibwe), Vince Moniz (Mandan Hadatsa Rikara/Lakota) and using Buffalo Nickel Creative, a Native owned and operated website development company.","The documentary was not completed in its entirety due to personnel changes. Cultural practices prevented me from making connections into the male driven moccasin game society in order to film game play. 2: I worked with 5 Native American artists during this granting period.",,,,8652,,,0.00,"Elizabeth G. Day",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Day will create a documentary about the rich cultural history of moccasin games played by the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes of Minnesota. She will hold public screenings of the film at reservation schools and community centers.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elizabeth,Day,"Elizabeth G. Day",,,MN,,"(612) 963-7799 ",elizday@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Blue Earth, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hennepin, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-87,"Melissa Brandt: Screenplay writer, Metropolitan State University; Community Faculty; Jennifer Garza: Graphic designer, Jostens Inc.; production design, animation, freelance; short films; Crystal Hegge: Director, Frozen River Film Festival; Melissa Koch: Independent documentary filmmaker and educator; Kevin Obsatz: Filmmaker/Moving image artist; Anal Shah: Filmmaker photographer and media artist; faculty, St. Cloud State University; Norah Shapiro: Independent filmmaker; Jacob Swanson: Film-maker, installation artist and photographer, Duluth","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20777,"Artist Initiative",2013,5400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I will engage personally with my audience rather than just having them read my book. I will be able to tell by the number of people who come to the readings/presentations. 2: I view this as an opportunity to develop my business skills, because this goes beyond the writing and editing process and involves organizing presentations through the state. I will be able to evaluate based on how well attended and how well organized the events are since these require an immense amount of planning to pull off successfully.","I was able to expand contacts throughout the state. I had to organize the readings, publicize, and then evaluate the presentation based on audience reaction and attendance. This is a great base then to go back and do further readings in the future. 2: I was able meet many, many people and discuss my work. I would give a reading, slide show, and then open up the floor to questions. At times, I would get questions about the writing process, inspiration, etc. This was a great experience to talk with so many people about my work.",,664,"Other, local or private",6064,,,0.00,"Eric J. Dregni",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Dregni will read from his books, Vikings in the Attic and In Cod We Trust, at libraries, bookstores, clubs, and lodges around the state.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eric,Dregni,"Eric J. Dregni",,,MN,,"(612) 236-5888 ",ericdregni@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Pennington, Chisago, Steele, Dakota, St. Louis, Washington, Cook, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Sherburne, Rice",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-90,"Cezarija Abartis: Author, Faculty member, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud; Lesley Arimah: Writer, novelist, Mankato; Nicole Helget: Writer, Mankato; Elizabeth Johnson-Miller: Poet, essayist, faculry member, College of St. Benedict/Saint John's University; Moe Norton-Westbrook: Writer, performance artist, Minneapolis; Cole Perry: Writer, Bovey; Dominic Saucedo: Writing faculty, Minneapolis Community and Technical College; Patrick Thomas: Editor and program manager, Milkweed Editions, Minneapolis","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20780,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Hire mentor Will Weaver to critique a draft of my novel. After working with mentor Will Weaver, I will have gained additional knowledge about crafting and improving a novel. I will have a better understanding of the strengths and areas of improvement for my work.","Hire Mentor Will Weaver to critique a draft of my novel THE VAST LAND: Will Weaver completed a critique by the end of September 2013 of my 320 page first draft. I have a much greater understanding of how to move forward and revise the novel draft.",,,,10000,,,0.00,"Catherine Dybiec Holm AKA Cathy Ann (Cat) Holm",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Holm will complete a first draft of her novel Women in the Sky. She will seek out an agent for her completed memoir, Driving with Cats: Ours for a Short Time, and give two readings at a local humane society from this work.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Catherine,"Dybiec Holm","Catherine Dybiec Holm AKA Cathy Ann (Cat) Holm",,,MN,,"(218) 235-9096 ",cat@catherineholm.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Crow Wing, St. Louis, Itasca, Ramsey, Hennepin, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-93,"Cezarija Abartis: Author, Faculty member, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud; Lesley Arimah: Writer, novelist, Mankato; Nicole Helget: Writer, Mankato; Elizabeth Johnson-Miller: Poet, essayist, faculry member, College of St. Benedict/Saint John's University; Moe Norton-Westbrook: Writer, performance artist, Minneapolis; Cole Perry: Writer, Bovey; Dominic Saucedo: Writing faculty, Minneapolis Community and Technical College; Patrick Thomas: Editor and program manager, Milkweed Editions, Minneapolis","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 20792,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide exposure for historic Minnesota stories, through recorded songs and performances with a post-show discussion for an audience of 150 people. By January 1, 2014, I will produce an album containing songs based on stories from ten rural Minnesota towns and present the material on February 22, 2014 during a local performance in Minneapolis documenting the attendance.","I exposed historical Minnesotan stories through original written and recorded songs and performed them to an audience of 192 people at The Cedar Cultural Center on February 9th, 2014. Originally I planned on an attendance of 150 people, but more people came than planned. The Cedar provided me with a count of how many people attended the event.",,,,10000,,,0.00,"Joseph H. Ford AKA Joey Ford",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Ford will compose, arrange, and record ten new songs based on stories from rural Minnesota towns and present these new works at an album release event in Minneapolis.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joseph,Ford,"Joseph H. Ford AKA Joey Ford",,,MN,,"(605) 440-0830 ",joeyhhford@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Carlton, Pine, Itasca, Cass, Pipestone, Olmsted, Hennepin, Houston, Fillmore, Winona, Wabasha, Chippewa, Hubbard",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-98,"Barbara Depman: Music Administrator for Choral Arts Ensemble, Rochester; Linda Haugen: Composer; Asako Hirabayashi: Composer and harpsichordist; Laurie Johnson: Director of Performing Arts, Paramount Theater and Visual Arts Center, Saint Cloud; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer.; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music.; Ann Reed: Songwriter, singer","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20805,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To realize this performance piece, to share it with the LGBT and the larger community, and to develop dialogue between people with differing experiences. Through feedback from the proposed workshop and pre-presentation of the performance, through the dialogue during the Q and A session after the final performance, and through the actual ticket sales for the performances. 2: To realize this performance piece, share it with the LGBT and the larger community, and develop dialogue between people with differing experiences. Through feedback from the proposed workshop and pre-presentation of the performance, through the dialogue during the Q and A session after the final performance, and through the actual ticket sales for the performances.","A is directed to individual artist's work-life expansion, as a result of this performance realization. Proposed: To realize this performance piece. Share it with the LGBT and the larger community. To develop dialogue between people with different experiences. Outcome: Successful. Determined by my personal experience and observation of the individual support performers I invited to work with me, and their direct dialogue with me concerning their experiences of working with me. Also, by the attendances or Artists I heard from directly, during the grant workshops, and the final performance run, as well as the direct feedback my support performers and the gallery(s) staff relayed to me. 2: C is directed towards the audience's emotional life-expansion as a result of this performance realization. Proposed: To realize this performance piece. Share it with the LGBT and the larger community. To develop dialogue between people with different experiences. Outcome was successful. Determined by: my personal experience and observation of the attendances during the grant performance run and workshops and the amount of individual life-experience sharing by the variety of audience attendees who were present. Also from the direct feedback I got the press reviews and previewe during the final performance run as well as the direct feedback my support performers and gallery(s) staff relayed to me.",,396,"Other, local or private",10396,,,0.00,"Steven L. Grandell AKA Venus DeMars",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Grandell will create an intergenerational performance art piece using images, music, sound, and movement to explore this unique moment in Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender history; from the fearful past to the positive, yet anxious, present. A workshop performance will take place in Duluth.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steven,Grandell,"Steven L. Grandell AKA Venus DeMars",,,MN,,"(612) 242-2843 ",demars@prettyhorses.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Anoka, Sherburne, Wright, Carver, Scott, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington, Goodhue, St. Louis, Carlton",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-100,"Harold Cropp: Executive director, Commonweal Theater Company, Lanesboro; Heather Hamilton: Actor and director, Associate Professor of Theatre, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Actor and director; Samantha Johns: Director, actor, choreographer, scenic designer and painter, Minneapolis; Annie Rollins: Puppet, scenic, and costume designer, Minneapolis; Gregory Stavrou: Executive director, Rochester Civic Theatre; writer, director, designer, and producer; Saymoukda Vongsay: Lao American Poet, playwright, performance artist and arts advocate, St. Paul","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20831,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Advance painting and compositional skills and techniques with non-toxic, oil mediums that I will learn about and develop through my research and inquiry. Achieved effects and satisfactory working time with the mixed paints and new recipes for mediums will be a basis for evaluation. I will also collect viewer feedback in person at exhibition and online from blog. 2: Expand to a greater audience throughout the state. Reach other artists statewide through bi-weekly blog online. Track numbers of visitors to studio event, exhibition and blog-site and keep updated mailing list. Track visits to artist website after promotions. Speak with studio/gallery visitors and allow them to share their own stories after viewing my work.","I was able to advance my compositional skills and techniques through the research and development of a painting medium that is less toxic than turpentine or Odorless Mineral Spirits based mediums. This recipe is based on the use of Oil of Spike Lavender which I discovered as a solvent through doing the research enabled by this grant. The new medium that I developed dries slower: it allows more flexibility in working time, more translucent layers, and allows color to be manipulated in interesting ways. I was unable to do these things with alkyd mediums (a less toxic alternative but one which dries very quickly and has some other hindering qualities). I gauged my success by my own satisfaction and audience reaction. Studio and exhibition visitors responded well to the new depth of color and the more intricate painting surfaces. I was fortunate enough to sell a very large piece right off the studio wall the week it was completed. This told me that my efforts were fruitful. 2: I had hoped to be able to expand my audience reach by exhibiting in other areas outside of the Twin Cities. Though I was unable to secure an exhibition in space outside of the metro area during the grant period I do feel that I successfully reached more Minnesotans with my work based on some of the media attention around my events as well as with my blog that tracked the project results. By keeping a mailing list, tracking visitor numbers to my studio and exhibition events, blog site and Facebook Page I was able to see that my reach had grown during the grant period. I was able to connect with other artists statewide, nationally and internationally, through my bi-weekly blog mostly evidenced by the location from where the responses/questions were coming from. Website visits turned out to be an unreliable judge as they typically spiked when there was press related to a show but not necessarily related to grant activity.",,91,"Other, local or private",10091,,,0.00,"Farida Hughes",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Hughes will complete a new suite of 20 paintings and conclude research in nontoxic oil painting mediums and methods, documenting it in a bi-weekly blog on safe practices for oil painters. There will be an Art-A-Whirl kickoff event for the blog and a public exhibition of these new works.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Farida,Hughes,"Farida Hughes",,,MN,,"(651) 493-6885 ",frhughes@comcast.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-109,"Avye Alexandres: Visual artist, performance maker; Amy Cass: Pottery instructor, The Crossings. Member, Minnesota Women Ceramic Artists. Artist and part-time product potter, Red Wing Stoneware.; Anne Dugan: Curator and interim director, Duluth Art Institute. Founder and co-director, Free Range Film Festival.; Jennifer Jenkins: Artist, prop and wardrobe stylist; Mary Ann Papanek-Miller: Professor and chair of the department of art, media, and design, DePaul University. Mixed media artist.; Peyton Russell: Artist, teacher and community leader; founder, Daskarone and Juxtaposition Arts; Robin Schwartzman: Printmaker, Adjunct instructor, University of Minnesota; Kelli Sinner: Associate professor of ceramics, Minnesota State University, Moorhead","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20863,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I will learn new social media, Web site management, and Web 2.0 skills that I can use to develop and sustain my brand and platform and grow my audience. I will provide three business-skills learning opportunities to under-served Minnesota artists around the rural west-central Minnesota region. 2: 10,000 people will stream or download song recordings from my new album, Concrete, featuring the artistry of ten Minnesota musicians. 10,000 people will become part of my social media community, thereby learning of my new Minnesota-based work on an ongoing basis.","I learned new social media, website management, Web 2.0, and brand and platform management skills through multiple classes, consultants, and ongoing practice. I gained skills through one-on-one sessions with Springboard for the Arts consultants, an intensive nine-week Social Media House course, working with the representatives who managed my account at the Cyber PR firm, multiple web courses on web design through Lynda.com, working with students as a main class project of a University of Minnesota Marketing class, and most significantly by creating a daily social media and brand management practice using my website, blog, Facebook, and twitter. Over the year I have solidified my brand and learned how to communicate better with my fanbase. I can measure my success by my audience numbers, which have grown significantly, and by the success of the three business skills workshops I taught to rural west-central Minnesotans. 2: Through the grant-supported work I did this year, I have developed a stronger presence as a Minnesotan artist via my website, Facebook page, twitter feed, guest blog posts, and the availability of my music. The artistic work of myself as a Minnesota artist and the ten Minnesota musicians I collaborated with on my recordings and videos were made more accessible to the public. I can evaluate this outcome by near 10,000 interactions new listeners had with me and my music over the course of the last year. (Based on the fact that I did not have exact reader and listener numbers from blog posts and podcasts on which I was featured, I made a low estimate which brought my numbers to below 10,000. It is possible that the number of new listeners was even higher.)",,,,10000,,,0.00,"Elisa A. Korentayer AKA Elisa Korenne",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Korentayer will develop her social media skills to strengthen her brand identity and grow her audience. She will offer a workshop in Detroit Lakes and Fergus Falls on the art of songwriting and the business skills needed to make it professionally in this field.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elisa,Korentayer,"Elisa A. Korentayer AKA Elisa Korenne",,,MN,,"(218) 640-2132 ",elisa@elisakorenne.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Otter Tail, Becker, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Ramsey, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-119,"Barbara Depman: Music Administrator for Choral Arts Ensemble, Rochester; Linda Haugen: Composer; Asako Hirabayashi: Composer and harpsichordist; Laurie Johnson: Director of Performing Arts, Paramount Theater and Visual Arts Center, Saint Cloud; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer.; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music.; Ann Reed: Songwriter, singer","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20885,"Artist Initiative",2013,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I will improve my ability to craft engaging concerts and promote them in small towns. I will know I have been successful if I am able to draw better than usual audiences at my proposed five concerts in outstate Minnesota. I will also be successful if I can identify new and effective techniques for promotion and community outreach in this sort of work. 2: By performing five concerts in small towns, and by building skills to make these and similar future concerts successful, I will bring my work to more Minnesotans. If I perform the five concerts for average crowds of over 30 people I will be successful in reaching 150 Minnesotans. If I am able to improve my promotion and outreach techniques and draw closer to 60 people per show I will reach 300 and I will know that the consultations and planning paid off.","The five consultation sessions I had through Springboard's Artist's Field Guide were very effective in developing business skills needed to support my work. We talked about analyzing past successes and building on them. We also broke up potential venues/audiences into categories and strategized ways of connecting with each category. One strategy we discussed was using my knowledge and interest in local history to build relationships with historical societies and then to use those relationships to promote shows. I employed this approach in Moose Lake and Hinckley with success. In Hinckley, I also leveraged my relationship with East Central Regional Libraries for extra support. In Silver Bay, Kelliher and Red Wing, I worked with multiple organizations to set up double-headers where we did an additional performance or workshop on the same day to reach more people. I counted the number of people at each show and I was able to reach larger audiences than I have in the past. 2: I counted the number of people at each show and found I was able to reach larger audiences than I have in the past. I was disappointed that the situation with the high school football game in Kelliher took away from the number of youth I was able to perform for but I feel satisfied with the number of adults I was able to reach through the five performances (in three cases the day was broken into two events which helped even more in reaching a larger audience). In addition, the CD I produced and promoted with grant funds has been very well received and is being distributed nationally by the University of Wisconsin Press. It is also now carried by the stores at the Split Rock Lighthouse, the Hinckley Fire Museum and the Minnesota History Center where my work is reaching more Minnesotans.",,17,"Other, local or private",8017,,,0.00,"Brian T. Miller",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Miller will produce a new CD of Irish music from his Lumber Camps project and perform five concerts in greater Minnesota towns.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Miller,"Brian T. Miller",,,MN,,"(651) 245-3719 ",dadgadguy@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Pine, Carlton, Beltrami, Goodhue, Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-129,"Christopher Atzinger: International pianist; David Moore: Composer, vocal arranger, educator, and conductor; Founder of a capella ensemble, Dare to Breathe, Saint Paul; Nirmala Rajasekar: Musician, Teacher, South Indian Music; Terry Ruud: English and writing instructor, M-State, Fergus Falls; Albra Thao: Spoken word and hip hop artist; Jacquelynn Tinsley: Singer; Faith Udeh: Hip hop rock artist","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20906,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Through the completion of this project, I will develop my understanding of the processes associated with producing proposals for public art projects. I will personally assess this by my sense of self-growth and my expanded comfort level in preparing and proposing projects for public art opportunities. 2: By acquiring equipment and graphics skills, I will be significantly more capable of promoting my studio work and applying for opportunities in the arts. Acquiring equipment will be a clear technological advancement. The improvement of my business skills will be clearly evident in the quality of my subsequent promotional materials and my project proposals.","The first aspect of my project was to develop an understanding of technical and design issues associated with producing public works of sculpture. I confidently feel that I accomplished this goal. Through many hours of thought and contemplation I manifested sculptural designs that are consistent with my aesthetic voice. The designs took into consideration the plausibility of their production large-scale and their exposure to the elements and the public. I produced and exhibited these five maquettes in my exhibition CONTEMPLATING OUTSIDE: small works, at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts in January and February, 2014. 2: The second aspect of my project was to acquire equipment and to hone my abilities in documenting and promoting my designs. With grant funds I purchased a computer, computer modelling programs, photo editing programs, a digital camera and other photography equipment. I explored and greatly improved my abilities with computer modelling, which aided design development and troubleshooting. With guidance from an area graphic designer, I furthered my understanding of photo editing and image integration. These new skills, in conjunction with the new equipment, allowed me to photograph and visually blend my maquettes into realistic environments. The images, which make the maquettes look large-scale, were shown with the maquettes in my exhibition CONTEMPLATING OUTSIDE: small works at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.",,2359,"Other, local or private",12359,,,0.00,"Carey A. Netherton",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Netherton will produce a series of maquettes and computer-generated proposals for potential public sculptures. The completed maquettes and support materials will be exhibited at a Twin Cities gallery.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carey,Netherton,"Carey A. Netherton",,,MN,,"(612) 219-6753 ",carey@careynetherton.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-134,"Eileen Cohen: Ceramic artist; Lisa Mathieson: Multidisciplinary artist, glasswork; Charles Matson Lume: Visual artist; professor of art, School of Art and Design, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Elizabeth Miller: Mixed media artist; John Ready: Gallery director, craft and metalsmith artist, LaCrescent; Kimberlee Roth: Ceramic artist; Matthew Rucker: Painter; Anastasia Ward: Sculptor; Thomas Willis: Ceramicists","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20948,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Publishing a book will make my body of work stronger and give me a better chance of being accepted by galleries and considered by publishers. The outcome will be achieved if I establish more gallery exhibitions and opportunities for future publications. 2: I will give talks at regional community colleges and donate a copy of the book to art libraries within Minnesota. Brief surveys will be given out after the talks to gauge the interest of the subject matter and see how the project relates to their lives.","The outcome has been achieved because with the published book I have been able to enter more gallery exhibitions and opportunities that are specific to photo books. I am currently waiting to hear about acceptance in multiple galleries and museums. 2: I gave talks about my photographic work and the book project at Anoka Ramsey Community College, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and at Inver Hills Community College during the fine arts festival. There was a question and answer period after each lecture and a brief survey was given out.",,,,10000,,,0.00,"Erika G. Ritzel",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Ritzel will complete the project, Changing Hands, about estate sales and auctions. A book will be published to promote the work and she will give talks at community colleges in the Twin Cities and Rochester.",2013-03-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Erika,Ritzel,"Erika G. Ritzel",,,MN,,"(618) 203-9430 ",erikaritzel@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Washington, Anoka, Ramsey, Crow Wing",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-146,"Michal Daniel: Professional Photographer, live entertainment, theater, Minneapolis; Anna Eveslage: Photographer, Minneapolis; Ellen Kingsbury: Photographer; Michael Nordin: Photographer, Duluth; Suzanne Szucs: Artist, writer, photographer, and educator, Rochester; Robert Wilde: Photographer, sculptor, Dassel; Former faculty member, College of St. Benedict, St. John's University,Collegeville; Bonnie Wilson: Consulting curator, librarian and archivist; Minnesota Historical Society, Oakdale","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 19980,"Artist Assistance",2013,1250,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My work will challenge and enrich the viewer and will stimulate dialogue and wonderment by those that are exposed to it.I will get feedback from the gallery staff and have a comment book.","I learned what specific styles of my work that people want to purchase. I also learned how inspiring travel is for my creativity. I was pleased by the number of people that attended the capstone event and purchased three of the paintings I created.",,5150,"Other, local or private",6400,,,,"Paul W. Brokken",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Body of work inspired by the caves of Smoo.",2012-10-01,2013-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Brokken,"Paul W. Brokken",,,MN,,"(507) 273-1760 ",paulbrokken31@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-2,"Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 19987,"Artist Assistance",2013,1250,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I will not only enhance my personal knowledge, I will provide an opportunity for attendees to gain insight about color perception.I will use a quiz to compare the perceptions of the viewers of my 24 still life paintings based on the complementary colors from the color wheel.","After compiling the results, I can say without doubt that what makes the colors ""vibrate"" are how close in temperature the two colors are. What I mean is the coolest color (blue) has to be warm enough to nearly match the warmest of the warm color (red, orange, yellow).",,3750,"Other, local or private",5000,,,,"Ivete Castro Martinez",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Temperature of colors defines vibrancy in painting.",2012-09-01,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ivete,"Castro Martinez","Ivete Castro Martinez",,,MN,,"(507) 292-0101 ",ivetecmartinez@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-4,"Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 19997,"Artist Assistance",2013,1175,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My primary goal is to heighten language awareness through poetry.Attendance numbers and word of mouth comments are helpful indicators of whether the project has achieved its ends. Reputable publication of the poetry collection will indicate critical success.","In exceeded my quantitative expectations in regard to page lengths of individual poems and a longer than anticipated lyrical narrative piece. I do have a subjective standard of quality for what constitutes a ""good"" poem. Each poem meets that criteria.",,3535,"Other, local or private",4710,,,,"Emilio DeGrazia",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Soundings, and The Graveyard of the Nuns.",2012-10-02,2013-10-02,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Emilio,DeGrazia,"Emilio DeGrazia",,,MN,,"(507) 454-6564 ",edegrazia@winona.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-6,"Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.",,2 20025,"Artist Assistance",2013,1250,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My photography gives community members a glimpse into another medium for artistic expression.I will have a survey available to workshop participants and a comment book at the shop where my photographs are displayed.","I reached out to the photographic community, introduced them to a new photographic technique, refined my skills as an instructor, and introduced the community to photography as an art form.",,1465,"Other, local or private",2715,,,,"Teresa Kauffmann",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Light painting",2013-05-02,2013-08-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Teresa,Kauffmann,"Teresa Kauffmann",,,MN,,"(507) 383-6936 ",tess@tessdesign.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Faribault, Freeborn, Mower",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-15,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20026,"Artist Assistance",2013,2950,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My proposal combines inspiring artwork with education.If I am able to imagine what I want to do with enamels, then do it one time and have it turn out to my satisfaction, I will have met my goals.","Am I able to get desired effects using enamels in one try? Yes, I know how to mix and paint the enamels with good results, as well as what temperature and how long to fire the glass and enamel in my kiln.",,2000,"Other, local or private",4950,,,,"Barbara B. Keith",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Glass enamals into mosaics",2013-05-10,2014-05-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Barbara,Keith,"Barbara B. Keith",,,MN,,"(507) 467-2277 ",bkeithdesigns@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-16,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20027,"Artist Assistance",2013,1250,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Children will be welcomed to a new art room where they will be exposed to many different types of art in a learning atmosphere. This will also further the artist's career.The project is structured into three stages, with each directly leading into the next.","The main goal was to learn how to make and install handmade ceramic tiles. This was demonstrated in my presentations, and in the permanent installation. Everyone can look at it and touch it. I would like to think my art brings inspiration to all who view it.",,3750,"Other, local or private",5000,,,,"Angela A. Krueger",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Tile Making Technique Development, indoor/outdoor installation.",2012-09-02,2013-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Angela,Krueger,"Angela A. Krueger",,,MN,,"(507) 271-3846 ",aaltringer@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Olmsted, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-17,"Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20036,"Artist Assistance",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My exhibit impacts three Minnesota statistical regions, engaging visitors in an experience integrating art, science and nature.I will collect data from exhibit visitors to anchor a documentary about the project.","I gained a great deal of knowledge about the Mississippi bluff lands through reading, discussions and field tours with two archeologists, several landowners, local experts, various conservation land trust staff, and a writer about the rivers of the driftless, to achieve a total of 49 paintings which are on exhibit.",,2655,"Other, local or private",5655,,,,"Sara J. Lubinski",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"River Sojourn: A Painter's Portfolio of the Mississippi River Blufflands",2013-05-12,2014-05-11,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sara,Lubinski,"Sara J. Lubinski",,,MN,,"(507) 482-6252 ",sjlubinski@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-21,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848 ",1 20043,"Artist Assistance",2013,2980,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My project will enhance the community by providing a unique opportunity for heightened awareness and appreciation of watercolor painting.I will ask artists who have seen my work evolve to give feedback on an evaluation sheet based on the initial project questions.","Overall attendance of the exhibition was 600-700 with 150 attending the opening reception. I received both verbal and written feedback. Survey feedback from people who viewed the exhibit has been used to guide me in new post-exhibit paintings.",,2000,"Other, local or private",4980,,,,"Kathleen M. Miller",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Visual Explorations: A Voyage of Discovery",2013-04-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathleen,Miller,"Kathleen M. Miller",,,MN,,"(952) 358-1030 ",kathy@kmillerwatercolors.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-25,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20060,"Artist Assistance",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","This project will make a new composition available to local musicians and to regional ensembles and conductors.My primary goal is to deepen and expand my capacity to compose and arrange for choir and orchestra and also for smaller ensembles.","I wrote both the music and lyrics for Earth Tones. I shared the work-in-progress with five conductor-composers, then made final revisions arranging the piece for SATB choir, winds, strings and brass. I rehearsed with local musicians and made further revisions to accommodate their abilities.",,4700,"Other, local or private",7700,,,,"Lauren J. Pelon",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Musical composition Earth Tones",2013-06-01,2014-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lauren,Pelon,"Lauren J. Pelon",,,MN,,"(651) 388-8945 ",laurenpelon@earthlink.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Goodhue, Olmsted, Sherburne, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-27,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20091,"Artist Assistance",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My community will gain appreciation for this art form by seeing up close not only the craftsmanship but the art fine furniture embodies.Community goals will be met by recording attendance, exhibit guest book, and by evaluating critical attention in the regional press.","Attendance exceeded my expectations. The guest feedback log was very positive. The exhibit was attended by local, regional and foreign guests. The speaking engagement was very well received.",,10100,"Other, local or private",13100,,,,"Jamie R. Schell",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Krenovian Exploration, the art of making fine furniture",2013-04-15,2013-08-11,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jamie,Schell,"Jamie R. Schell",,,MN,,"(507) 215-4598 ",jamie@jamieschell.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Anoka, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Olmsted, Ramsey, Wabasha, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-30,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20092,"Artist Assistance",2013,1250,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Twelve paintings will demonstrate that I have applied my talent and resources satisfactorily, and that I have grown as a Minnesota colorist.The number and quality of attendance at the artist's reception will serve as an evaluation tool for publicity and enthusiasm for the exhibition.","I was able to complete 6 small plein air paintings and 6 large studio paintings as proposed. The number of attendance exceeded the expectation. The quality of attendance was reflected in the engaging discussions that I had with art enthusiasts and artists at the reception.",,7730,"Other, local or private",8980,,,,"HeeJune Shin",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Landscape: Light in the Moment.",2012-09-01,2012-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,HeeJune,Shin,"HeeJune Shin",,,MN,,"(507) 281-9442 ",heejune.shin@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Olmsted, Scott, Wabasha, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-31,"Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.",,2 20104,"Artist Assistance",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","One of the most important outcomes will be that jewelry will be seen as art and those attending will be invited to consider wearing an alternative to mass-market jewelry.I will seek comment both during the process and at the capstone event. The media will also be tapped to continue and expand the conversation.","Created a body of work using new techniques learned through coursework and exhibit at a local gallery. Took coursework in new techniques, and in blogging. Updated website and showed work in three new venues.",,2950,"Other, local or private",5950,,,,"Leanne Stremcha",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"New body of contemporary jewelry",2013-05-01,2014-03-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leanne,Stremcha,"Leanne Stremcha",,,MN,,"(507) 645-5871 ",leanne.stremcha@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Jackson, Ramsey, Rice, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-33,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20113,"Artist Assistance",2013,1250,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Musicians will benefit from my work by having access to very good bows at a price that will allow them to develop their artistry at an earlier point in their career.I intend to make the bows I make while in France available to top musicians who will be able to give me a sense of whether I have progressed in my art while working in France.","I presented bows to several musicians both before and after my tutelage. The feedback was very positive. Evaluation of a bow is a very subjective matter, but during my presentation at the Bridge Chamber Music Festival, the audience could tell the difference in sound projection with each bow.",,6450,"Other, local or private",7700,,,,"Matthew R. Wehling",Individual,"Artist Assistance",,"Minnesota violin bow maker to travel to France.",2012-11-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Matthew,Wehling,"Matthew R. Wehling",,,MN,,"(507) 645-0046 ",wehling@bitstream.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-assistance-37,"Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.",,2 19798,"Artist in Residency Grant - Round 2",2013,2862,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","The students will explore the use of elements of visual art including color, line, shape, value, form, texture, and space and how the principles of visual arts such a repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast, and balance are used in the mosaic process. The students will follow a step-by-step process to collaboratively create an original three dimensional mosaic. This art experience will be used as a catalyst to express their ideas and experiences in writing. The students will share and describe their personal artwork and reflect on a presentation based on feedback from others.After demonstration and instruction on the elements of mosaic, the students will work with the Artist in Residence to create a checklist based on those elements. The checklist will guide them as they create and complete the mosaic and be used as a tool to assess the final product. After completing the mosaic, other classrooms at Discovery will celebrate the completion by writing six word stories about their impressions of the artwork. After the celebration, and the core group will share reflections of their peers and also discuss what the project meant to them. The students will use all this information to write an essay entitled Why Art is Valuable at My School.","Through small group discussions, students displayed a knowledge of the variety of types of lines and shapes, as well as an understanding of the color wheel. Through the work on the mosaic project, students demonstrated their clear comprehension of the use of complementary colors, harmony and variety. Students also were able to meet Discovery Elementary’s social skills goals by participating in this project. The kids demonstrated each of the Discovery 5Cs: Care, Collaborate, Contribute, Cooperate, Celebrate. As LeeAnn modeled these behaviors to the students during the work time, the students responded in kind. The Elevate the Arts mosaic will be on display in Discovery Elementary for years to come. Students also completed essays about Why Art Is Important at My School. A friend visited our classroom and shared a lesson on Six Word Stories. These stories are six carefully chosen words that are the essence of what you are trying to communicate – the heart of it all. At this time we would like to share our art stories with you. Art is very joyful to everyone. -Clayton, Grey and dull schools without art. - Brock, Art is active and it's life. - Luke, Art is colorful history with imagination. - Kenzie, Art is always in your heart. - Adison, The life of art is imagination. - Maggie, Art is a memory cherish it. - Kylie, Art creativity, mine yours. - Bridget, It's awesome having Art in life. - Kathryn, Art is your thoughts and imagination. - Evan, Art is imagination or creative color. - Ethan, Let the colors burst and collide. - Caden, Art is full of awesome colors. - Sam, My world is made of Art. - Sierra, Art is pretty much colorful history. - Reese, Art is stories without words. - Julia F., You learn and play with color. - Kate, Art is colors from the heart. - Brennan, Art gives paint to blank paper. - Trevor, Art is a lifetime of imagination. - Madison, Chop art hurt hearts need art. - Cadence",,318,"Other, local or private",3180,,"Sue Lee, Patti Pokorney, Melissa Brings, Laurie Raymond, Ken Ogden, Dean Perry, Doug Olson, Scott Thielman",,"Discovery Elementary School","K-12 Education","Elevate the Arts",,"Students in Grades 3-4-5 at Discovery Elementary School will collaborate to create four large wall panels using the art of mosaic; and, will compose a literary work of art entitled Why Art is Valuable at My School.",2013-04-01,2013-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beth,Nelson,"Discovery Elementary School","301 NE 2nd Ave",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(763) 682-8400 ",bnelson@bhmschools.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-residency-grant-round-2,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19822,"Artist in Residency Grant - Round 1",2013,1090,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","The Electricity of Poetry: 1. Expose students to performances of poetry written by the artist. 2. Engage them in voicing responses to the material. 3. Each student creates an ‘object writing’ poem. 4. Learn aspects of effective delivery with opportunities to share poems with peers. 5. Generate interest in joining the after-school Creativity Club led by the artist. “Folk Songs Are For Singing: 1. Expose students to live performances of American folk songs. 2. Engage them in voicing their responses to the material. 3. Teach students to sing 2 - 3 folk songs. 4. Students learn about the cultural/historical context of these songs. 5. Continue to generate interest in joining the after-school Creativity Club. After-school Creativity Club (Individual and small group mentoring.) 1. Students select one or more of the following goals: creating and performing works of poetry, fiction, essay, drama, and songwriting, with optional use of additional mixed media. 2. Learn techniques for activating creativity and warming up physically and vocally. 3. How to give and receive supportive feedback. 4. Apply tools of effective editing. 5. Acquire new performance skills.The artist will use Inquiry Questions in all settings to obtain feedback from students. Participation levels in exercises, assignments, and performances demonstrate a successful outcome. Teachers will be asked to share their observations about students in regards to reaching proposed outcomes. Students in the Creativity Club will write a short piece as a final project describing what they learned and accomplished.","THE ELECTRICITY OF POETRY: Classes went very well. I could have improved the learning process by having handouts that give several examples of writing that includes all 7 senses. I received gratifying comments from all 3 teachers: I really like the music/rhythm and vocal exercises! I know the students took pride in their poems. Thanks for the guidance you provided for their writing! -Ashley Roemer, 5th grade Language Arts teacher; I have caught a lot of students writing poems! Identifying the seven senses has really helped their writing. It was also really nice to see some of my students get out of their comfort zone and participate during the more active activities. It was a good community building exercise. - Ben Anderson, 5th grade Language Arts teacher; A lot of my kids have been pretty excited about poetry since your visit. I’ll be building off of some of the great basics you gave us. They also love all your comments and really like that a published author/artist gave them advice and not just their same ‘ole teacher! - Brooke Thrall, 5th grade Language Arts teacher; FOLK SONGS ARE FOR SINGING: I was blown away by how great the kids sang and how quickly they learned. By sharing a couple of original songs that were set in Minnesota (one historical and one contemporary) they got to experience and respond to music they had never heard before. I think that their experience of the folk songs was enriched by learning about the social and historical context and that will stay with them whenever they hear or sing those songs again. There were a few students who did not participate fully. I understand that singing does not come easily to everyone and I wished that I had more time to connect one-on-one to better understand and support each student. In my very last class the regular teacher was absent, and although there was a sub I found it much harder to keep them focused and on task. Ms. Kreitlow is a talented and engaging performer, and students were intrigued by her original compositions. We were able to make connections between folk music and prior units of study, as well as compare and contrast different versions of the folk songs presented. Their exposure to folk music, especially the concept of songwriting as a literary and storytelling tool, enhanced subsequent units of study as well. - Jana LeClaire, music teacher; CONCERT FOR FIFTH GRADERS: I especially enjoyed this aspect of the residency. I love that all three sections were assembled together. The concert was held in the auditorium with a sound system and good lighting and felt like a very special event. As well as sharing some original songs I had set two student poems to music. They responded to those just as I hoped; with pride, joy and enthusiasm, instantly singing along on the choruses. I ended with The Erie Canal which they learned in the Folk Singing classes. Obviously they had the entire song memorized because they sang loudly and enthusiastically. Melissa Marudas from the Central Minnesota Arts Board was on site to video the event, so some delightful footage is archived and an edited version now on the Central Minnesota Arts Board web site. I will make this available to the school as well. AFTER SCHOOL CREATIVITY CLUB: I started out with thirteen students which receded to nine over a few weeks. This was due to health and family issues, a student moving mid-semester, and possibly one or two who were either uncomfortable or disinterested. The remaining students participated fully. I was especially pleased with how supportive they were of each other and that performances and displays of their original works will be shared in the school's Arts and Academics Showcase. The mix of grade levels (5th - 8th) worked well and allowed new friendships to be forged. I created a questionnaire to obtain feedback which they filled out during the last session. Favorite things about being part of the club were: “getting more comfortable with singing in public, trying new things, meeting new people, letting my creativity pour, and “poem acting. Specific things learned included: what haiku is and that it rocks!, “that some people are loud and some more shy,” and to claim my space. What they learned about themselves and their abilities were: “I am a poet!, how good I was at acting, not knowing that I was such a good poet, and “that I can and will be loud even when I don’t know it. (This last comment was from a very shy student.) A couple of students felt like they could have used more support and positive feedback while others felt encouraged by everyone, felt pushed to do new things (in a positive sense), and people said I was a really good singer. I realized early on that I needed to provide quite a bit of structure to make this program really work - more than I first anticipated. If I facilitate a similar program again I would tighten the focus so students know more specifically what to expect.",,121,"Other, local or private",1211,56,"Jim Schimelpfenig",0.01,"Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle School","K-12 Education","Music and Performing Arts",,"Marienne Kreitlow will be working with 5th graders in their Language Arts and Music classes with a focus of poetry and folk songs, in addition to an after school club for 5-8 grade students to expand on what was introduced in the classroom and focus on creating and performing poetry and song.",2012-12-03,2013-05-06,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Schimelpfenig,"Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle School","801 8th Ave","Howard Lake",MN,55349,"(320) 543-3501 ",jschimelpfenig@hlww.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, McLeod",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-residency-grant-round-1-0,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: Arts Advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, fundraising and organizational administrator; Helene Woods: Nonprofit and Public Administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: Arts Advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, fundraising and organizational administrator; Helene Woods: Nonprofit and Public Administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19503,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,50,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Through this mentorship, student would like to improve her range of notes, practice sight-reading and memorization skills, and have a stronger sense of the difference between harmonics.To know that she has achieved her three outcomes, student will, prior to the start of the program, record what level of music she was at and what high notes she could reach. At the end of the mentorship, she will record where she is at and compare the results to measure her growth.","Range tests, double tongue tests, observations by the mentor, and recordings showed a marked improvement in range, quick fingerings, and overall technique. The student became more confident in her playing and grew in her overall understanding of jazz trumpet and music.",,,,50,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Elizabeth Bodensteiner/Del Lyren Mentorship",,"Funds will assist Elizabeth Bodensteiner to study trumpet with mentor Dr. Del Lyren.",2013-06-30,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Clearwater",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-42,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19507,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,550,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Through study of music theory, attending weekly jam sessions, and setting up and editing her own sound on live performances of original tunes, the student’s knowledge of songwriting will improve, her collaboration with other musicians will expand, and her knowledge of technical sound engineering necessary for recording and performing will increase.Feedback from her mentor, other musicians, and audiences during open mic and jam sessions as well as a final critique on her recording skill and outcome will indicate whether her knowledge of songwriting has improved, her collaboration with other musicians has expanded, and her knowledge and skill in sound engineering has increased.","Through feedback from her mentor, other musicians, and audiences, the student noted an increase in her ability to collaborate with other musicians. She has gained inspiration to write and arrange music for jam sessions and bands. She has learned improvisational skills in scales, lyrics, and solos and has learned from her mentor how to effectively self-critique her work.",,,,550,,,,"Eric R. Carlson",Individual,"Berit Dybing/Eric Carlson Mentorship",,"Funds will assist Berit Dybing to study guitar and songwriting skills and technique with Bemidji area musician and mentor, Eric Carlson.",2013-06-30,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eric,Carlson,"Eric R. Carlson",,,MN,,"(218) 209-2275 ",ecarlson@kelliher.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-43,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19510,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,50,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","During the mentorship, student will improve his composing skills, incorporate live music with his compositions, and become acquainted with new music technology.After the student has completed his mentorship, he will seek his mentor’s assessment of his improvement in composition skills and see how well the student has learned to communicate these ideas with other musicians. He will also seek feedback anecdotally from friends and family.","Grantee improved his composition skills, and for his second performance with Voltage, the Bemidji State University Electronic Jazz Band, grantee and his mentor performed one of his compositions together. Grantee began using new programs for composition, and increased his understanding of electronic instruments.",,,,50,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Elias Connell/Greg Gaston Mentorship",,"Funds will assist Elias Connell to study computer composition incorporated into live music performance with local musician, Greg Gaston.",2013-06-30,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Hubbard",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-44,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19512,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,50,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Through study of music theory, attending weekly jam sessions, and setting up and editing her own sound on live performances of original tunes, the student’s knowledge of songwriting will improve, her collaboration with other musicians will expand, and her knowledge of technical sound engineering necessary for recording and performing will increase.Feedback from her mentor, other musicians, and audiences during open mic and jam sessions as well as a final critique on her recording skill and outcome will indicate whether her knowledge of songwriting has improved, her collaboration with other musicians has expanded, and her knowledge and skill in sound engineering has increased.","Through feedback from her mentor, other musicians, and audiences, the student noted an increase in her ability to collaborate with other musicians. She has gained inspiration to write and arrange music for jam sessions and bands. She has learned improvisational skills in scales, lyrics, and solos and has learned from her mentor how to effectively self-critique her work.",,,,50,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Berit Dybing/Eric Carlson Mentorship",,"Funds will assist Berit Dybing to study guitar and songwriting skills and technique with Bemidji area musician and mentor, Eric Carlson.",2013-06-30,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-45,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19513,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,550,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","During the mentorship, student will improve his composing skills, incorporate live music with his compositions, and become acquainted with new music technology.After the student has completed his mentorship, he will seek his mentor’s assessment of his improvement in composition skills and see how well the student has learned to communicate these ideas with other musicians. He will also seek feedback anecdotally from friends and family.","Grantee improved his composition skills, and for his second performance with Voltage, the Bemidji State University Electronic Jazz Band, grantee and his mentor performed one of his compositions together. Grantee began using new programs for composition, and increased his understanding of electronic instruments.",,,,550,,,,"Greg G. Gaston",Individual,"Elias Connell/Greg Gaston Mentorship",,"Funds will assist Elias Connell to study computer composition incorporated into live music performance with local musician, Greg Gaston.",2013-06-30,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Gaston,"Greg G. Gaston",,,MN,,"(218) 760-0928 ",gaston@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Hubbard",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-46,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19519,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,550,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Through this mentorship, student will learn to draw more realistically, create clearer depth through shading, and produce cleaner, sharper drawings through shading.Using a self-portrait and a landscape drawing at the start and finish of his mentorship, this student will seek feedback and critique from his mentor and his high school art teacher on his strengths and weaknesses in realism, shading, and clean lines.","Grantee was exposed to and gained skill in watercolor techniques, value range using markers, drawing from a combination of reference and imagination, digital drawing, and other techniques.",,,,550,,,,"Nicholas Jackson",Individual,"Coalton Waggoner/Nicholas Jackson Mentorship",,"Funds will assist Coalton Waggoner in increasing his drawing skill and technique by working with local artist, Nicholas Jackson.",2013-06-30,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nicholas,Jackson,"Nicholas Jackson",,,MN,,"(218) 366-9200 ",nicholas@nicholasjackson.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Clearwater",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-48,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19524,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,550,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Through this mentorship, student would like to improve her range of notes, practice sight-reading and memorization skills, and have a stronger sense of the difference between harmonics.To know that she has achieved her three outcomes, student will, prior to the start of the program, record what level of music she was at and what high notes she could reach. At the end of the mentorship, she will record where she is at and compare the results to measure her growth.","Range tests, double tongue tests, observations by the mentor, and recordings showed a marked improvement in range, quick fingerings, and overall technique. The student became more confident in her playing and grew in her overall understanding of jazz trumpet and music.",,,,550,,,,"Del Lyren",Individual,"Elizabeth Bodensteiner/Del Lyren Mentorship",,"Funds will assist Elizabeth Bodensteiner to study trumpet with mentor Dr. Del Lyren.",2013-06-30,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Del,Lyren,"Del Lyren",,,MN,,"(218) 766-8512 ",dellyren@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Clearwater, Beltrami",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-49,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19525,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,600,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Student’s attendance at Loft Literary Center will improve her ability to write unique characters, improve character development, and ultimately finish her novel.Student will share her before and after writing with a Loft course instructor and get feedback on whether she has achieved her outcomes of writing unique characters and improving character development.","Student goals included finishing a novel, improving her skill in writing unique characters, and improving character development. Through workshopping her writing with the course instructor and other classmates, she noted improvement on characterization, but also continued areas for improvement.",,,,600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Loft Literary Center",,"Funds will assist Kailee Martens to study character development in writing through summer classes at the Teen Loft Literary Center.",2013-06-30,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-50,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19546,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2013,600,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The student wishes to attain the following three outcomes during the Reif Center Summer Dance Intensive: achieving a solid double pirouette with regularity, understanding the feeling and story behind the choreographed moves in a dance, and fully using her port de bras while dancing. Practicing pirouettes and port de bras as well as consciously developing and staying in a story behind the moves of a dance will help the student achieve the above outcomes.To measure her success in these three aspects, student will ask her dance instructors Lance and Amy to provide feedback on her improvement over the course of her mentorship.","Student improved her pirouettes, port de bras, and her flexibility. As a result of the experience, she is noted as having become a better dancer, gaining new insights from her work with instructors from the James Sewell Ballet company staff.",,,,600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Reif Summer Dance Intensive",,"Funds will assist dance student Aanika Sletta in attending the Reif Summer Dance Intensive in Grand Rapids, Minnesota taking select courses taught by Reif and James Sewell Ballet company staff.",2013-07-29,2013-08-17,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-51,"Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Margaret Burger: puppeteer, sculptor, cartoonist, literary artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 11713,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2010,550,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education","Students expand their artistic skills and creativity through concentrated study with a professional artist. Qualified artists in region 2 have employment opportunities to share their knowledge with youth.",,,,,550,,,,"Jeff Burger",Individual,"Carl Graefe will work with ukulele builder Jeff Burger - creating his own instrument which he can play and then pass on to generations after him.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Burger,,,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-6,,,, 11714,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2010,50,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education","Students expand their artistic skills and creativity through concentrated study with a professional artist. Qualified artists in region 2 have employment opportunities to share their knowledge with youth.",,,,,50,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Carl Graefe will work with ukulele builder Jeff Burger, creating his own instrument which he can play and then pass on to generations after him.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-7,,,, 11168,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2010,600,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education","Students expand their artistic skills and creativity through concentrated study with a professional artist. Qualified artists in region 2 have employment opportunities to share their knowledge with youth.",,,,,600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"To assist in covering the costs of attending a music festival.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant,,,, 11173,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2010,550,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education","Students expand their artistic skills and creativity through concentrated study with a professional artist. Qualified artists in region 2 have employment opportunities to share their knowledge with youth.",,,,,550,,,,"Steven C. Konecne",Individual,"Gabriela Karam will study jazz and improvisational saxophone under Dr Steve Konecne.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steven,Konecne,,,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-3,,,, 11174,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2010,550,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education","Students expand their artistic skills and creativity through concentrated study with a professional artist. Qualified artists in region 2 have employment opportunities to share their knowledge with youth.",,,,,550,,,,"Nina Lubarski",Individual,"Miranda Rosequist will work with mentor Nina Lubarski to fine tune the shading and texturing in her pencil drawings.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nina,Lubarski,,,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-4,,,, 11175,"Artist/Mentor Grant",2010,50,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education","Students expand their artistic skills and creativity through concentrated study with a professional artist. Qualified artists in region 2 have employment opportunities to share their knowledge with youth.",,,,,50,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Miranda Rosequist will work with mentor Nina Lubarski to fine tune the shading and texturing in her pencil drawings.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artistmentor-grant-5,,,, 11205,"Artist Mentorship",2010,2600,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education","Students achieve learning goals. More arts learning opportunities are offered in the region. Increased opportunities for professional artists. Preservation of traditional art forms.",,,,,2600,,,,"Emily S. Lynch",Individual,"To support and assist central Minnesota artists at various stages in their careers by providing them with opportunities to work one-on-one with a professional artist over a one or two year time frame to advance their skills as an artist.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Emily,Lynch,,,,MN,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentorship-2,,,, 20726,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Strengthen my involvement in Minnesota's contemporary music community by organizing a call for scores and commissioning a work for performance in concert. This outcome will be measured by how many composers and new music supporters I am able to connect with through the call-for-scores and by gauging the success of the commission collaboration through feedback from the composer on the experience. 2: Improve my skills in concert organization, promotion, and artistic collaboration by producing successful performances and presentations in four Minnesota communities. This outcome will be measured by reaching new audiences and providing a positive experience for the musicians/composers. Audiences will complete surveys on previous exposure to contemporary chamber music and their experience at the concert or event.","I successfully ran a Call-for-Scores competition which resulted in making connections with a number of Minnesota composers I had never had contact with before. The two winning composers from the competition proved to be invaluable supporters for this project bringing in a high number of new audience members to me (measured by audience survey responses) and also helping me add two performance stops on the tour. The success of this competition has also led quite a large number of other local composers to approach me about writing music for me to perform. The commissioned work was also highly successful. This commission has resulted in a piece of music that I am confident will become a staple in the repertoire for voice and guitar. Audiences consistently picked this piece as their favorite from the concerts, and the success of working with the composer on the commission has opened up future performance opportunities for me. 2: I successfully produced eleven concerts and two workshops related to this project, partnering with a number of new organizations as well as groups already in my network. I learned quite a bit about co-producing concerts with arts organizations that will be invaluable for producing future performances. The success of this project in reaching new audiences surpassed all of my expectations as I was able to produce or co-produce eleven concerts and two workshops as part of the project instead of the planned four concerts. As a result of the higher number of events, I was able to reach approximately 450 audience members, of which approximately 80% had never attended one of my performances before, 68% had little to no previous exposure to chamber music, and 98% stated on audience surveys that they were interested in attending a future concert of mine. More composers were involved in the project than originally planned because of the repertoire chosen for the concerts and the higher number of concerts given. All of the feedback from the composers I worked with was extremely positive and all of them thanked me for performing their music and are interested in working with me again in the future.",,1350,"Other, local or private",11350,,,0.00,"Alyssa A. Anderson",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Anderson will strengthen her involvement with the new music community through a commission, a call-for-scores, and a series of performances and educational events in greater Minnesota.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alyssa,Anderson,"Alyssa A. Anderson",,,MN,,"(612) 384-8412 ",alyssa@alyssaanderson.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Meeker, Wright, St. Louis, Cook, Polk, Dakota",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-71,"Barbara Depman: Music Administrator for Choral Arts Ensemble, Rochester; Linda Haugen: Composer; Asako Hirabayashi: Composer and harpsichordist; Laurie Johnson: Director of Performing Arts, Paramount Theater and Visual Arts Center, Saint Cloud; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer.; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music.; Ann Reed: Songwriter, singer","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20729,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I develop my ability to create work relating to specific Minnesota river sites and stories of place by learning about Minnesota history and residents' stories and experimenting in the studio. I will be able to see if I have achieved this by examining the new set of core maps that I create. Do they have a new 3-D physicality to them? Do they embody stories from current Minnesota residents and past historical accounts? Do they look different from my previous work?","1) Developed River Map art with physicality of land and people's stories for three Minnesota River sites 2) Learned Minnesota history and gathered residents' stories in all three sites through oral interviews, writings, research, meeting historians and reading sources, e.g. Mni sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota, Elden Lawrence's stories, Joseph Nicollet bio and journals, etc. Attended reunion of Dakota Mission in Lac qui Parle county, July 2013. 3) Developed new techniques: silver leaf river, 3-D textures with molding paste, 3-D topography inside and outside suitcases, collaged texts floating in river scenes, and texts in the form of little boats. Photographed work as evidence of outcomes achieved. Confirmed success through public feedback and critical response sessions.",,,,10000,,,0.00,"Susan J. Armington",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Armington will develop a new body of mapwork that combines the physicality of land and water with the stories of people, past and present, in three Minnesota locations. She will host an event to talk about the work and invite participants to write about their experience of place.",2013-03-01,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Armington,"Susan J. Armington",,,MN,,"(612) 578-9655 ",armington007@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Dakota, Lac qui Parle, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-72,"Marlon Davidson: Artist, writer, educator, Bemidji; Leann Johnson: Graphic designer, illustrator and ceramic tile artist; Doris Logue: Rural visual artist, commited to the environment and regional conservation issues; Seho Park: Artist, Art Professor, Winona State University; Jane Powers: Mixed media sculptor and public art artist; Don Sherman: Artist, Educator, Photographer, mentors program coordinator, Southwest Minnesota State University College; Krista Walsh: Multidisciplinary artist, art activist; Adjunct Faculty member, University of Minnesota, Hamline University; Christopher Zerendow: Artist, adjunct instructor, North Hennepin Community College; State Arts Board grant recipient","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20749,"Artist Initiative",2013,4960,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My music will be available to 70 or more band students and an estimated 200 or more adults per year for many years. I will attend the premier performance of the piece and can count the number of participants and audience members. I will attend a meet and greet session after the premiere performance.","As a Minnesota composer, this project provided me with the opportunity to directly interact with 890 Minnesotans. There are 45 members of the South Washington County Community Band. They did the initial read through of my composition. There are 46 members of the Minnesota State University — Mankato Concert Wind Ensemble. They provided me with a recording of my composition. Most of them are from Minnesota. There are 72 students in the Middleton Band. There are also 800 students and 74 staff at Middleton who are singing the vocal version of my piece. They have been singing it at school assemblies this winter. Without this project, I would not have had the opportunity to interact with these people. In addition, we anticipate another 200+ community members will attend the premier performance of the band piece on March 31 and another 120+ for the premier of the orchestra piece later this spring.",,,,4960,,,0.00,"Douglas A. Bradley AKA Doug Bradley",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Bradley will compose a piece of beginning-level music for elementary school bands that includes a full score, parts, and a recording of the new piece.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Douglas,Bradley,"Douglas A. Bradley AKA Doug Bradley",,,MN,,"(651) 638-0921 ",dm.bradley85@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Blue Earth, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-78,"Barbara Depman: Music Administrator for Choral Arts Ensemble, Rochester; Linda Haugen: Composer; Asako Hirabayashi: Composer and harpsichordist; Laurie Johnson: Director of Performing Arts, Paramount Theater and Visual Arts Center, Saint Cloud; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer.; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music.; Ann Reed: Songwriter, singer","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20964,"Artist Initiative",2013,9800,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Cultivate artistic talent and skill through training and by exploring documentary as a new way of working. Create a documentary traveling exhibit. Create a successful traveling exhibit and companion program to show in a number of art and community venues. Receive excellent interest and response from a varied audience. 2: Replace an outdated camera so I can do more demanding documentary work. Get software training to improve retouching skills and improve work flow. The new camera will allow me to react faster in a photojournalistic style to create an engaging documentary. Become expert with Lightroom/Photoshop to efficiently retouch, edit and manage library of images.","Cultivate artistic talent through a new challenging way of working - the documentary. This series is a departure technically and creatively. Before this, my photos were staged in pre-constructed scenes. With this new series, I was forced to work spontaneously in difficult environments. I've not only mastered a new way of photography but also this has opened up a whole new way of looking at art with an understanding of historical and community value. 2: 2013I purchased an EOS Mark II 5D which has higher resolution RAW files and a faster shutter. This enables me to work faster and especially in the field doing the sustainable farming documentary work. Also it allows me to use the lenses I have without any cropping on the edges because there is a full sensor in this camera. The software in the camera is also compatible with the newer photo editing software. The RAW files can be adjusted in a very refined manner and efficiently in Photoshop CS6 and Bridge. This software and camera have allowed me to photograph better looking images, shoot in situations that I was not able to squeeze into before, and have larger files with better resolution. I also had training in Photoshop CS6. This has increased my knowledge base and enabled me to work more efficiently with image files. As a result of this equipment, software and training, I am a more solid professional photographer and create imagery in ways I could not before.",,1323,"Other, local or private",11123,,,0.00,"Laurie A. Schneider AKA Laurie Schneider",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Schneider will produce a photo documentary and traveling exhibition about sustainable farming in Minnesota, with a companion program and artist talk.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laurie,Schneider,"Laurie A. Schneider AKA Laurie Schneider",,,MN,,"(651) 351-1100 ",laurie@lschneider.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Washington, Ramsey, Hennepin, Otter Tail, Winona, Olmsted, Wabasha, Rice, Goodhue, Steele, Dakota",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-154,"Michal Daniel: Professional Photographer, live entertainment, theater, Minneapolis; Anna Eveslage: Photographer, Minneapolis; Ellen Kingsbury: Photographer; Michael Nordin: Photographer, Duluth; Suzanne Szucs: Artist, writer, photographer, and educator, Rochester; Robert Wilde: Photographer, sculptor, Dassel; Former faculty member, College of St. Benedict, St. John's University,Collegeville; Bonnie Wilson: Consulting curator, librarian and archivist; Minnesota Historical Society, Oakdale","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20965,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I'll experiment with one of the staples of documentary filmmaking, the historical re-enactment, and make it feel fresh and original. I'll test screen the film for audiences at public showings in Duluth and Minneapolis and ask them whether or not I've achieved my goal in a written survey.","I’ve greatly expanded my skill set as a filmmaker. I typically operate on tight budgets; I think most independent documentary filmmakers do. But for the first time in my career, I had the opportunity to hire actors and crew. I was able to take the time to get the costumes and props right. And I had the luxury to experiment with documentary filmmaking in ways I wouldn’t have felt comfortable doing without your financial support.",,30050,"Other, local or private",40050,,,0.00,"Michael V. Scholtz",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Scholtz will direct a documentary about Minnesota's curious obsession with its own Viking heritage. He will screen the film in Duluth and Minneapolis.",2013-03-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Scholtz,"Michael V. Scholtz",,,MN,,"(218) 343-0517 ",mikevscholtz@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Carlton, Clay, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-155,"Melissa Brandt: Screenplay writer, Metropolitan State University; Community Faculty; Jennifer Garza: Graphic designer, Jostens Inc.; production design, animation, freelance; short films; Crystal Hegge: Director, Frozen River Film Festival; Melissa Koch: Independent documentary filmmaker and educator; Kevin Obsatz: Filmmaker/Moving image artist; Anal Shah: Filmmaker photographer and media artist; faculty, St. Cloud State University; Norah Shapiro: Independent filmmaker; Jacob Swanson: Film-maker, installation artist and photographer, Duluth","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20976,"Artist Initiative",2013,8660,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","This project will help me further develop my skills in documentary photography and help me fulfill my long-term career goal in photojournalism. I plan to go through my personal portfolio periodically as part of an honest self-evaluation. I am going to write a bi-weekly personal development plan noting my strengths, weaknesses and short term goals while building my resume and networking. 2: This project can serve as the voice for Minnesotans that go unheard because they lack the platform. I will pass my business card to inform people what website event photos will be displayed. The website will be interactive and allow people to voice their opinions. I will record the number of visitors every week and adjust the website accordingly.","This project has significantly helped me further develop my skills in photography. I covered more than 20 events in the past year and took an average of 50 photos per event which gave me significant amount of experience in shooting subjects that are in motion, working with different lighting conditions, editing and storytelling. As I covered more events and improved my skills, I went back to my portfolio and re-edited and reformatted my photos every 6-8 weeks. I also kept a monthly journal outlining my strengths, weaknesses and short term goals and plans on how I can improve and learn from the events I covered thus far. In an attempt to improve some of my weaknesses, I was able to take some photography classes offered at the University of Minnesota. 2: This project documented less recognized rallies with an attempt to serve as the voice for Minnesotans that go unheard because they lack the platform to do so. When I first started covering events, I was very proactive in passing my business card to let people know where the photos would be available. However, as I continued to cover more events, more people were able to recognize me and approach me with their opinions and feedbacks. Half way through my project, I started incorporating social media which really helped boost my website visit per month from an average of 50 views a month to around 200 visits per month. Social media created a platform form for people to talk about and comment on each of the events. The photos from this project had mentions on Zenteotl Project, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha (The Center of Workers United in Struggle), democraticunderground.com and Minnesota 2020.",,,,8660,,,0.00,"Habakkuk N. Stockstill",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Stockstill will photograph rallies and demonstrations that occur within the state. He will partner with the Saint Paul Midway YMCA as a guest speaker and mentor for youth interested in photography.",2013-03-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Habakkuk,Stockstill,"Habakkuk N. Stockstill",,,MN,,"(507) 319-3176 ",stock427@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Morrison, Olmsted, Goodhue, Anoka, Dakota, Carver, Benton, Cass, Todd, Wabasha, Wright, Scott, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-159,"Michal Daniel: Professional Photographer, live entertainment, theater, Minneapolis; Anna Eveslage: Photographer, Minneapolis; Ellen Kingsbury: Photographer; Michael Nordin: Photographer, Duluth; Suzanne Szucs: Artist, writer, photographer, and educator, Rochester; Robert Wilde: Photographer, sculptor, Dassel; Former faculty member, College of St. Benedict, St. John's University,Collegeville; Bonnie Wilson: Consulting curator, librarian and archivist; Minnesota Historical Society, Oakdale","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20977,"Artist Initiative",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Connect with readers via events, i.e., Books and Bars (average attendees: 40), Brownbag Lunch (average attendees: 75), and Literary Death Match (average attendees: 200). Event coordinators, librarians and booksellers are happy to share attendance numbers and feedback. Radio audiences can be determined by listeners of programs like Write On Radio, Art Hounds or Minnesota Public Radio's Daily Circuit. 2: Develop social media promotion strategies and networking skills to connect with readers and book professionals in media, libraries, and retail. Results from connections made at events like Editors Roundtable or Pub Tweet-up. Online responses via reviews, Facebook likes, print reviews, blog posts, sales, invitations to reading series, book groups, regional events and festivals.","I met with readers across several counties in Minnesota to talk about my writing and interact with those who live in areas that are represented in my work - it was good for both me and attendees - safe to say they were open and welcoming, even sometimes charmed, and, I was intrigued by them. Their reactions meant a lot to me, as they the character or the north' are what drives my work. 2: This aspect of connecting achieved all I'd hoped to and more, I had many media connections, was on radio and appeared ",,6020,"Other, local or private",16020,,,0.00,"Sarah L. Stonich",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Stonich will promote her new novel, Vacationland, at literary events, regional libraries, and independent booksellers across Minnesota. She will also continue to research a second manuscript American River.",2013-03-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Stonich,"Sarah L. Stonich",,,MN,,"(612) 240-1878 ",sarah@sarahstonich.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"St. Louis, Cook, Carlton, Lake, Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Ramsey, Itasca, Koochiching, Pine, Carlton, Anoka, Aitkin, Hubbard, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-160,"Daniel Campbell: Author, artist; Web Editor, Hamline University, St. Paul; Pallavi Dixit: Author; Jennifer Dunning: Author, Facaulty at St. Olaf College, Northfield; Douglas Mack: Author, Minneapolis; Joseph Manion: Division Manager, Washington County Library, Woodbury; Danielle Sosin: Author, fiction, Duluth; Debra Stone: Educator, artist and community organizer, Minneapolis; Jacqueline White: Writer, editor, teacher, Minneapolis","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 9996,"Artist Initiative Grant",2010,3200,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access",,,,712,"Other, local or private",3912,,,,"Melissa J. McNallan",Individual,"To complete the third full revision/final draft of her novel, I.A.M. with the assistance of a mentor through the Split Rock Arts mentorship program.",,,2010-06-01,2010-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melissa,McNallan,,,,MN,,"(507) 261-4588",mmcnallan@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-grant-47,,,, 10913,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,4200,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,6100,"Other, local or private",10300,,,,"Bemidji Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","A collaborative production between Bemidji Community Theater and the Paul Bunyan Playhouse of Disney’s musical Aladdin Jr.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Knox-Johnson,"Bemidji Community Theater","4840 Knollwood Dr NE",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-8942",moxnk@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-16,,,, 10915,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,4088,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,4088,,,,"Bemidji State University","State Government","To commission and premier a multi-harpsichord concerto by Minnesota composer Asako Hirabayashi written for and performed by La Musique Nomade.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Nelson,"Bemidji State University","1403 Bixby Ave",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-2915",snelson@bemidjistate.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-17,,,, 10917,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,750,"Other, local or private",6750,,,,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To assist the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra in presenting a master class for regional choral high school students taught by Dr Jennifer Swanson.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beverly,Everett,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","317 Beltrami Ave NW PO Box 3136",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-7914",BeverEvere@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-18,,,, 10918,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,6000,,,,"Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Area","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Teen members of the Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji area will create 6 painted and batiked screens and 6 dyed screens for the teen center stage and participate in 12 weeks of theater arts classes.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leonore,Potter,"Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Area","1600 Minnesota Ave PO Box 191",Bemidji,MN,56619-0191,"(218) 444-4171",lpotter@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-19,,,, 10924,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,14750,"Other, local or private",20750,,,,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To assist with costs for “A Weekend with Billy Collins” former Poet Laureate of the United States.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Brademan,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","PO Box 542",Bemidji,MN,56619-0542,"(218) 444-5606",headwatersschool@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-25,,,, 10925,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,4088,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,4088,,,,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase four potter wheels to facilitate pottery workshops for adults and children.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Brademan,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","PO Box 542",Bemidji,MN,56619-0542,"(218) 444-5606",headwatersschool@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-26,,,, 10926,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,4820,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,4820,,,,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To host a water color workshop with internationally known artist Paul Jackson.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Brademan,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","PO Box 542",Bemidji,MN,56619-0542,"(218) 444-5606",headwatersschool@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-27,,,, 10927,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,3155,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,3155,,,,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To present the 2nd annual Lakes Area Drumset Camp at the Headwaters School of Music and Art.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Brademan,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","PO Box 542",Bemidji,MN,56619-0542,"(218) 444-5606",headwatersschool@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-28,,,, 10928,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,1938,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,1938,,,,"Kelliher Public Schools","K-12 Education","To give a live theater experience for the Holocaust literature and English 11 classes by taking them to the Park Square Theater in Saint Paul for a performance of The Diary of Anne Frank.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Hopkins,"Kelliher Public Schools","345 4th St NW",Kelliher,MN,56650,"(218) 647-8286",shopkins@kelliher.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-29,,,, 10931,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,4870,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,4870,,,,"Mask and Rose Women's Theater Collective","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Produce plays based on essays from “I Am an Emotional Being” by Eve Ensler to be written by female students ages 11-18 and performed onstage and tour schools and Boys and Girls Clubs.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cate,Belleveau,"Mask and Rose Women's Theater Collective","501 Bemidji Ave",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 243-2685",kayakc2@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-32,,,, 10941,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,6000,,,,"Peacemaker Resources","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To assist Peacemaker Resources to coordinate and implement the performance and education components of Bemidji’s Cultural Connections Day.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Barb,Houg,"Peacemaker Resources","PO Box 862",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-8048",Barb@PeacemakerResources.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-37,,,, 11027,"Arts in Education Residency Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,2294,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Cultural Heritage","There is greater arts infusion across areas of learning. Residencies provide income to artists. There is support and incentive for organizations venues/programs schools to provide arts learning programs. Arts learning opportunities are more accessible to Minnesotans regardless of age geographic economic cultural or other barriers. Students have more highly developed creative and conceptual skills.",,,,,2294,,,,"Buffalo High School","K-12 Education","To provide financial assistance to schools nonprofit organizations and units of government to expose students of all ages to a unique arts experience that ties in to a lesson plan curriculum or a process that builds community.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kimberly,Gleason,"Buffalo High School","877 Bison Blvd",Buffalo,MN,55313,"(763) 441-4725",johnstander@charter.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-education-residency-arts-and-cultural-heritage,,,, 20342,"Arts Activities Support",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Community of local artists will work on short films; community will have greater interest in art form. Survey of artists and audiences; board assessment of attendance and budget.","One-hundred and eighty artists participated in the festival; a capacity crowd of 650 people attended the festival; a new original film score was composed and performed live at the event; media reviews of the event were the most positive reviews received to date; experience and growth occurred in the area of marketing.",,21833,Other,31833,,"Angela Knudson, Tom Schroeder, Jason Tanzman, Pahoua Yang Hoffman",,"Square Lake Film and Music Festival",,"Arts Activities Support",,"Funding for the 2013 Square Lake Film and Music Festival, an annual outdoor film and music event featuring a juried film festival of film shorts and animation, a commissioned film score performance, and live local music. The festival will take place in Au",2013-03-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Creager,"Square Lake Film and Music Festival","13363 Partridge Rd N",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 204-0775 ",squarelakefest@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-activities-support-343,"Glorianne Svitak: artist, education, organizational development, music, theatre, community arts; Rebecca Nathan: general management, community service, development, dance, literature; Jennifer Marshall: education, artist, administration, music, literature, multidisciplinary; Adam Napoli-Rangel: artist, youth programming, community education, music, literature, multidisciplinary; Angela Bernhardt: fundraising, administration, organizational development, theatre, community arts, multidisciplinary; Heidi Larson: administration, audience development, fundraising, music, community arts; Jefferson Fietek: artist, education, theatre; Talia Smigielski: administration, multidisciplinary.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20422,"Arts Project Grant",2013,2800,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Successful, well attended opening.Attendance, artist feedback, surveys completed by gallery attendees, increased social network participation.","Achieved the goal to present a few of the Arrowhead Region's most forward thinking and successful artists in high profile, well attended, highly publicized event.",,3550,"Other, local or private",6350,,"Kathleen Roberts, Kathy McTAvish, Nickolas Monson, Anthony Zappa, Richard Hansen",,"Prove Gallery","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Project Grant",,"Profile and display work from 10 of the region's most influential visual artist in their gallery space.",2013-05-02,2013-05-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathleen,Roberts,"Prove Gallery","21 Lake Ave",Duluth,MN,55802,"(612) 227-8015 ",richard@provegallery.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,"St. Louis, Carlton, Lake, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Pine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-project-grant-98,"Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.","Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 20516,"Arts Organization Development and Equipment",2013,15000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The artistic goals are to reduce the barriers to participation and access. With a variety of art and theatre classes, events and activities the focus is to expand our capacity to serve our region. Programs in all levels of art and theatre and dance education would introduce newcomers, stimulate intermediate, and support veteran artists and individuals and groups in our community. Building bridges with our neighbors to engage artists, friends and families within their cultures will provide more diverse events making accessible programs in their languages, style and fields of interest. The cultural diversity will benefit our audiences by broadening exposure and knowledge of other cultures, as well as preserving our own while creating a collaborative environment for all artists in our community. This will foster the ability to reach new people.The achievement of our goal will be a measurement of number of new activities and the number of participants, by counting them. Also, we will measure the interest and success of the activities with a survey of the participants. To evaluate the outcome of that project we will use an evaluation form following each event, program, class or activity. This form will assist in planning ongoing and future activities and function.","The visible space and the opportunities it provides. Rental. Theatre activity. Music recitals, concerts and workshops.",,109500,"Other, local or private",124500,,"Randy Czarnetzki, Jim Ellingson, John P Cola, Fred Gould, Candy Anderson, Darcy Lease, mary Wilkowske, Pam Klein, Connie Medin, John Dean, Nikke Bettcher, lars Markeson, Gwen Krebsbach",,"Willmar Community Theatre, Inc. AKA The Barn Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Organization Development",,"Facility Development for Adaptable Theatre, classroom, production space",2013-06-17,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cheri,Buzzeo,"Willmar Community Theatre, Inc. AKA The Barn Theatre","321 4th St SW",Willmar,MN,56201,"(320) 235-9500 ",business@thebarntheatre.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Kandiyohi, Renville, Meeker, Wright, McLeod, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-organization-development-and-equipment-24,"Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Jane Link visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative.","Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.","Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Greta Murray (507) 537-1471 ",1 20522,"Arts in the Schools",2013,1190,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The goal of this program is to increase the quantity and types of arts learning opportunities for youth.Our community offers 2-3 opportunities each year for youth to participate in live theatre including a week-long youth theatre residency Prairie Fire Children's Theatre and two community theatre productions. Once youth have experienced live theatre they will be more inclined to participate in community theatre and/or high school productions. We will be able to measure the success of this project by how many of the youth in our program participate in future theatre productions here. We will also gather verbal feedback upon return from The Children's Theatre Company about the events of the day, their experience, their future plans to participate.","30 students participated. It was unfortunate we did not get the participation numbers we had anticipated, probably due to the fact it was held over spring break, even though it was advertised and promoted very well. We will continue to measure the success of this project by how many youth participate in future theatre productions here.",,,,1190,,"Kevin Bjork, Richard Tormanen, Irene Bender, Mark Linder, Tracy McConkey, Rebecca Clemen",,"Dassel Elementary School","K-12 Education","The Art of Poetry",,"Theatre and Literacy Project",2014-03-26,2014-03-26,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Colleen,Compton,"Dassel Elementary School","PO Box 308",Dassel,MN,55325,"(320) 286-4120 ",colleen.compton@dc.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Meeker, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-schools-9,"Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator at Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher.","Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.","Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Greta Murray (507) 537-1471 ",1 20523,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases.They will conduct a survey.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased.",,26000,"Other, local or private",32000,,"Bryce Stenzel, Julie Schrader, Martha Lindberg, Shelly Harrison, Susan Hyams, Arn Kind, John Ganey, Genette Carleton, Shirley Grundmeier",,"Boy In Blue Civil War Memorial",,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will commission an artist to create portions of the Boy In Blue Statue in Lincoln Park, Mankato.",2013-07-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Ganey,"Boy In Blue Civil War Memorial","823 S 2nd St",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 327-6188 ",jganey@harrymeyeringcenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Waseca, Nicollet, Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Martin, Watonwan, Sibley, Faribault, Brown",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-139,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 20524,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases.We will incorporate several survey questions into the ballot for People’s Choice, and will issue a short survey to the CityArt artist and City Center businesses.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased.",,88200,"Other, local or private",94700,,"Tami Paulsen, David Wittenberg, Eric Harriman, Jessica Potter, Ann Vetter, Maureen Gustafson, Mike Fischer, Tanya Ange, Peg Ganey, Sandra Oachs, Yvonne Carivoue, Shannon Beal, Melissa Bradley, Jeanne Galloway, Steve Mork, Barbe Marshall, Noelle Lawton",,"CityArt Sculpture Walk","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will sponsor the juried exhibit of 34 outdoor sculptures in downtown Mankato and North Mankato in 2013.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Noelle,Lawton,"CityArt Sculpture Walk","PO Box 193",Mankato,MN,56002,"(708) 703-7326 ",noelle@cityartmankato.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Mower, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona, Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Yellow Medicine, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-140,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 20527,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,4100,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access are identified and addressed. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization are built. The band will use an audience survey, open-ended interviews of audience members, and count audience members at each concert. They will also survey the student musicians about their educational experiences in the summer band. They will take photos and films of some performances to document the audience and music.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access were identified and addressed. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization were built.",,4100,"Other, local or private",8200,,"Bryce Stenzel, Martha Lindberg, Sarah Houle, Del Eggert, Larry Dunker",,"Mankato Area Community Band","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will present six free outdoor concerts in Sibley Park, Mankato on Tuesday evenings in June and July 2013; plus a seventh concert at a different location to increase accessibility.",2013-05-20,2013-07-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Martha,Lindberg,"Mankato Area Community Band","104 Chatsworth Dr",Mankato,MN,56001-5870,"(507) 779-1567 ",martha.lindberg@mnsu.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Sibley, Faribault, Waseca, Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-143,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 20528,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases.We will be conducting surveys of our audience members, dancers, and parents; with the director tabulating the results. We will also be tracking our attendance rates and tickets sales to see how they are affected by this event and marketing for it.","The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased.",,26200,"Other, local or private",32200,,"Travis Carpenter, Jenny Michels, Cathi Fouchi, Rita Rassbach, Kim Scheel, Scott Moore, Kris Kearney, Wendy Betters, Heather Buisman, Julia Fette",,"Mankato Ballet Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will present their 2013 winter concert of The Nutcracker with live music by the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, at the Ted Paul Theatre, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Dec. 2013.",2013-08-01,2013-12-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eryn,Michlitsch,"Mankato Ballet Company","731 S Front St PO Box 114",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 625-7716 ",info@mankatoballet.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Faribault, Anoka, Waseca, Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-144,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 20529,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases.The survey will be conducted by a board member. This includes a survey sent to the parade chairperson in each community and also our band members.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased.",,15040,"Other, local or private",21040,,"Dorothy Marquardt, John Petering, Ray Jacobson, Mary Lou Brinker, Sheldon Meyer, Claire Strobel, Caroline Rosdahl, Ed Nelson",,"Minnesota Over Sixty Band","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will perform in parades and concerts in Minnesota cities during their 2013 season.",2013-05-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Petering,"Minnesota Over Sixty Band","412 Willard St",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 351-8887 ",jlpetering@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Yellow Medicine, Blue Earth, Renville, Redwood, Lyon, Nobles, Martin, Jackson, Cottonwood, Brown, Faribault, Mower, Dodge, Freeborn, Steele, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Carver, Sibley, Meeker, Ramsey, Wright, Nicollet, Kandiyohi, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-145,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 20530,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The quality of arts opportunities will increase by featuring accomplished Minnesota musicians. The applicant organization will build new relationships with members of groups to develop heighted appreciation for the performing arts. Increase current audience attendance levels. Capture the impressions of students participating in on-site school visits.They will tabulate attendance numbers, use on-site surveys, perform exit interviews, track anecdotal feedback, and tabulate fundraising and advertising financial levels.","The quality of arts opportunities increased by featuring accomplished Minnesota musicians. The applicant organization built new relationships with members of groups to develop heighted appreciation for the performing arts. Increased current audience attendance levels. Captured the impressions of students participating in on-site school visits.",,66030,"Other, local or private",72530,,"John Lindberg, Doug Snapp, Karen Boubel, Dale Haefner, Gerard Aloisio",,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Mankato State University","State Government","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will sponsor five music performances as part of their 2013-14 Performance Series, and will include activities at area high schools by some of the performing artists.",2013-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Haefner,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Mankato State University","202 Performing Arts Center Dept of Music",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 389-5549 ",dale.haefner@mnsu.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Waseca, Scott, Cottonwood, Le Sueur, Carver, Redwood, Sibley, Watonwan, Rice, Jackson, Nicollet, Brown, Goodhue, Murray, Blue Earth, Hennepin, Dodge, Pipestone, Lyon, Faribault, Ramsey, Mower, Nobles, Martin, Dakota, Olmsted, Rock",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-146,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 20531,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,3500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","The number of Minnesotans who participate in the arts festivals and folk and traditional activities increases.We will create a survey, have it available at the Information Booth, ask visitors to come to the Information Booth to complete the survey, and we will tabulate the results. In addition to the survey, committee members will conduct interviews with audience members in the target age group.","The number of Minnesotans who participate in the arts festivals and folk and traditional activities increased.",,44656,"Other, local or private",48156,,"John Ganey, Kris Higginbotham, Mike Lange, Megan Lano, Steven Guse, Margo Powell, Dawn Devens, Ron Arsenault, Trudi Olmanson, Krista Wilkowske",,"Rock Bend Folk Festival",,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will sponsor a two-day festival featuring local and regional folk musicians on two stages, and local artists displaying work on September 7-8, 2013, at Minnesota Square Park, St Peter.",2013-09-07,2013-09-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Ganey,"Rock Bend Folk Festival","PO Box 222","St Peter",MN,56082,"(507) 327-6188 ",jganey@harrymeyeringcenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Nicollet, Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Sibley, Brown, Watonwan, Steele, Rice, Martin, Waseca, Faribault",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-147,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 20760,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,14900,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","At least 350 children and community singers will experience the joy of meeting, listening to, and learning from J. Mark McVey, a professional singer who has toured all over the world. We will ask the church choirs and community singers to complete a written survey about their experience with J. Mark McVey following their practice with him and Central Square board members will tape interviews with elementary students on what they learned about music and singing after Mr. McVey has visited their classroom. 2: 25-30 local amateur musicians and songwriters will enhance their skills as a result of participating in a workshop with Minnesota singer/songwriter John Gorka. At the start of John Gorka's workshop we will gather data about the local musicians and ask them to state their hopes and expectations for songwriting, singing or playing guitar. After the workshop they will complete a written survey to determine how well their needs and interests were met.","Central Square presented a workshop for community singers, members of area church choirs and students at which internationally known Tenor J. Mark McVey talked about his artistic process, his career journey and gave valuable suggestions on vocal technique. 32 workshop participants of all ages learned about the rigors of performing and touring in major musical theater productions, such as Mr. McVey did while performing in his role as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. Several people in attendance took advantage of the opportunity to sing a prepared piece for Mr. McVey after which he gave each of them encouraging feedback and suggestions on how to improve. We felt the workshop content and attendance exceeded expectations. Participants were asked to complete a written evaluation concerning the value of their experience with the artist. A sample of the format is enclosed. John Gorka also gave a workshop as well as performing two mini-concerts for the residents in the Minnewaska Lutheran Home and the students of the Day Treatment program in Starbuck. This population of older and younger Pope County residents seldom get a chance to enjoy high quality arts programming. John's 3 hour workshop was attended by 22 local musicians and other interested people, declared to be music lovers rather than practitioners. John shared his songwriting process and sources of inspiration, after which he sang the song to which he had been referring. People loved that. Workshop participants were invited to perform their own original songs for John and the group. It was an intimate setting and several amateur songwriters took advantage of the offer. They all completed a written evaluation following the workshop, giving John and the experience very positive comments. A sample evaluation is included in the packet of materials enclosed with this final report.",,4400,"Other, local or private",19300,250,"Karen Martinson, Dorothy Jenum, Tom Olejnicak, Sandra Josephs, Elaine Dobbs, Pam Knutson, Lori Zellman, Michael Pattee",0.00,"Central Square, Inc. AKA Central Square Cultural and Civic Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Central Square, in Glenwood, will present the world-famous tenor J. Mark McVey and singer/songwriter John Gorka in concert, along with a number of community engagement activities, such as, workshops, performances in area nursing homes and schools, and a flash mob music event in downtown Glenwood.",2013-05-01,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cheryl,Larson,"Central Square, Inc. AKA Central Square Cultural and Civic Center","105 2nd Ave NE",Glenwood,MN,56334-1226,"(320) 634-0400 ",office@centralsquare.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Pope, Douglas, Grant, Stevens, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-148,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20763,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,48900,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Backus will present two artists with the goal of broadening our audience demographic and increasing audience attendance by 20%. Success will be determined by the number of new audience members and by reaching 75% of the county's students through pre-concert outreach. Surveys in event programs and results will help improve marketing efforts and attract new audience members. 2: Staff will visit historic theatres studying current sound, lighting, staging, accessibility, marketing, assessment, and audience building strategies. Success will be completion of 6 site visits, a report to the Backus board illustrating lighting, sound, staging, seating, accessibility and technology adaptations. A strategic plan for the Backus auditorium and marketing strategies will be developed.","Backus presented two artists with the goal of broadening our audience demographic and increasing audience attendance by 20%. Average attendance rose by 68% from 2013 to 2014 using strategies such as: season ticket with five artists, promotion, comp tickets and school outreach. We reached 66% of the K-12 students in the county through outreach efforts (goal was 75%). Surveys in audience programs and post-performance question/answer or talkback sessions were held after all performances. Both artists conducted meaningful talk back sessions with all audiences. THE MILL elicited the most discussion with Representative David Dill taking part also. Audience surveys were employed with all five performances in our series and information gathered regarding first time attendees, quality of performance, age, marketing and arts preferences. 2: A goal of six site visits was met with staff/board visiting fourteen theatres over nine months. Extensive notes and photos were made of each visit with an illustrated report shared with the board of directors. Changes were made in our strategies/methods following the first five visits with more planned as we continue to develop a comprehensive plan. These include improved marketing, stage lighting, accessibility, programs and revenue-generating methods. An overall stage lighting plan has been developed. In addition a 2014-15 performing arts series has been developed with six artists including two dance companies. A wine/beer license has been secured to increase revenue. Our arts and programming committee is following through with further strategies for developing a more professional look for our marketing materials.",,23783,"Other, local or private",72683,2900,"Kay Arnold, Patti Ballan, Julie Bartkowski, Tyler Borgen, Marcia Bringedahl, James Bujold, Wesley Davis, John Faith, Donna Frederickson, Sherrie Lessard, Beth Lowthian, David McKee, Pastor Steve Olson, Beth Nelson, Elizabeth Ward",0.00,"Citizens for Backus / Alexander Baker, Inc. AKA Backus Community Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Backus Community Center will present two diverse performances as part of its 2013-14 season, including music by Chris Koza and Rogue Valley, and The Mill, a play by Jeannine Coulombe.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ward,Merrill,"Citizens for Backus / Alexander Baker, Inc. AKA Backus Community Center","900 5th St Backus Comm Center","International Falls",MN,56649,"(218) 285-7225x 21",wardmerrill@backusab.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Koochiching, Beltrami",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-149,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20766,"Arts Access",2013,45611,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Elders CLIMBing serves elders in day care centers. While CLIMB has served children and adults with disabilities for 37 years, we have never served elders with disabilities. Pre surveys give baseline data on prior chances to create theatre and assess familiarity with terms/skills we will be teaching. Staff evaluate effects on Elders, including verbal and non-verbal communication and socialization skills. 2: Elders with disabilities require onsite programs with specialized approaches to creating, performing, and responding to theatre--which we will offer. Evaluations completed by the Adult Day staff, Elders and our Actor Educators will assess each session's appropriateness to our audience and will provide feedback that we will use to amend the sessions as needed.","Elders CLIMBing brought the arts to older Minnesotans in adult day care centers who, due to cognitive and physical challenges, had very limited access to seeing theater and even less access to creating it. Pre surveys of the participants and the adult day staff created baseline data regarding prior opportunities they may have had to create theatre. Adult Day Staff helped to evaluate the measurable effects on their Elders, including verbal and non-verbal communication and socialization skills. This was accomplished with our evaluation process developed specifically for this project. 2: The Elders in Adult Day Cares required adaptive strategies and a very specialized approach to creating, performing, and responding to theatre. Using our new training and prior experience, we are created sessions that were specialized and appropriate. Evaluations completed by the Adult Day staff, Elders and our Actor Educators assessed each session’s appropriateness to our audience and provided feedback that we used to amend sessions or strategies as needed.",,3319,"Other, local or private",48930,1969,"James Gambone, Bill Partlan, Joseph Aitkin, Bonnie Mattson, James OLney, Milan Mockovak, Peg Wetli",6.00,"CLIMB Theatre, Inc. AKA CLIMB Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"Elders CLIMBing engages 784 underserved elder Minnesotans in 41 adult day cares. Many cognitively and/or physically challenged, these elders participate in four, 45-minute sessions that have them actively creating, performing, and responding to theater.",2013-03-01,2014-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peg,Wetli,"CLIMB Theatre, Inc. AKA CLIMB Theatre","6415 Carmen Ave E","Inver Grove Heights",MN,55076-4428,"(651) 453-9275x 19",peg@climb.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Meeker, Ramsey, Washington, Scott, Renville",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-175,"Katherine Dodge: Executive director, Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program.; Elizabeth Flinsch-Garrison: Education and Outreach Director, Northern Clay Center; Patricia Grimes: Arts Coordinator- Sanford Center ( Neilson Place), Bemidji; Susan Haas: Artistic Producing Director, Open Eye Figure Theatre, Minneapolis; Joanna Kohler: Filmmaker and Media producer, community storytelling; Jennifer Monroe: President of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota and Treasurer of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association; Sherri Pugh: Director of Operations, Sabathini Community Center; Robert Weisenfeld: Assistant Vice President,Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20767,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,18640,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","This project will expand audiences for the artists booked on this series. In the summer of 2012, 57% of audiences were unfamiliar with the artists who performed in this series. The College of Saint Benedict will survey audiences to find out if they were familiar with the artist at each performance. 2: This project will bring high quality arts programming to Saint Joseph residents during the summer months, a time when the city has few performance options. The College of Saint Benedict will use attendance numbers and survey results to evaluate this outcome. During the summer of 2012, 50% of audiences came from within 10 miles of the College of Saint Benedict.","College of Saint Benedict surveyed audiences at all five Sunset Stages at Saint Ben's concerts. Audience surveys indicated that 60% of audiences had never seen the artists before and another 31% indicated they had only seen the performers 1-5 times so these audiences were, by and large, unfamiliar with the artists presented. Cumulatively, College of Saint Benedict collected surveys from 20% of audiences over the course of five performances. 2: This project did meet the outcome of bringing high quality arts programming to Saint Joseph during the summer months. Audience surveys indicated that 44% of the audience lived within ten miles of the College of Saint Benedict, with another 28% living within twenty miles.",,4703,"Other, local or private",23343,,"Karen Backes, Brian Campbell, Jean Beckel, Mimi Bitzan, Leigh Dillard, Louann Dummich, Dave Earp, Colleen Hollinger Petters, Ken Jones, Laura Malhotra, Mark McGowan, Rick Odenthal, Sue Palmer, Gustavo Pena, Chris Rasmussen, Joe Rogers, Marie Sanderson, Andrea Shaker, Arno Shermock, Jerry Wetterling, Brandyn Woodward",0.00,"College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming","Public College/University","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"The College of Saint Benedict will present a free outdoor concert series, Sunset Stages at Saint Ben's, featuring five Minnesota artists, to engage the St Joseph community in summer arts activities. The College of Saint Benedict will also increase seating capacity to address the popularity of this series.",2013-05-01,2013-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leslie,Hanlon,"College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming","37 College Ave S PO Box 2000",Collegeville,MN,56321,"(320) 363-5030 ",lhanlon@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-150,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 20768,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,18000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The three artists will positively impact a new audience of 1,000 people: 400 for Rhythmic Circus; and 300 each for Connie Evingson and Amerikan Poijat. At each performance we will record attendance, ask attendees to complete an evaluation form (which includes age and residence) and have a poster board and post-it note method to measure pre-and post-performance moods. 2: Artists will impart music and dance skills and enthusiasm to 55 youth, including 20 high school choir members and 35 dance studio students. Teachers and choir directors will record attendance at the workshops. They will also complete a survey that includes their evaluation of the experience and a compilation of individual student reactions.","Attendance at Rhythmic Circus exceeded our goal by over 42%, with a sold-out show of 571. The Connie Evingson and Ameriikan Poijat performances hosted audiences of 200 each, attendances below the projected goal of 300 per concert. However, with workshop attendance of 35, we did meet our goal of impacting over 1,000 area residents. 2: Outcome 2 was to provide vocal and dance workshops to 55 students, including choral students and a dance studio. Connie Evingson provided a workshop for 35 choral students at the College. Local high school choirs were invited but did not attend due to transportation costs and tighter restrictions for missing regular classes. In the workshop, Evingson encouraged students to develop their individual styles and discussed what made some of the great jazz artists' styles unique. She described the characteristics present in jazz, demonstrating techniques such as phrasing and rhythm, and concluded the class by listening to the group and soloists perform and offering feedback. The master class by Rhythmic Circus with a local dance studio was cancelled due to changes in Rhythmic Circus' schedule. We invited the dance school to perform with another professional dance company in our schedule. They completed a workshop with the professional dancers and performed a number as part of that program.",,20485,"Other, local or private",38485,,"James Nasland, Karen Nasland, Virginia Berger, Mark Berger, Don Martens, Gail Martens, Oliver Meyer, Benjamin Bertsch, Stephen Abernathy, Sarah Kroska, Donna Kirk, Kate Kucinski, Scott Pike, Sally Rogers, Kay Colby, Sue Maki, Mike Hanson",0.00,"The College of Saint Scholastica","Public College/University","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"The College of Saint Scholastica will present three performances by Minnesota artists Rhythmic Circus, Connie Evingson, and Ameriikan Poijat. There will be two youth workshops: tap dancing, and jazz styling aimed at high school choirs.",2013-08-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sue,Maki,"The College of Saint Scholastica","1200 Kenwood Ave",Duluth,MN,55811-4199,"(218) 723-6631 ",smaki@css.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"St. Louis, Pine, Lake, Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, Carlton, Pennington, Steele, Wright, Anoka, Sherburne, Hennepin, Beltrami",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-151,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20785,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,18598,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We will have more opportunities to tour our work throughout Minnesota, including touring to communities and regions we haven't previously visited. Evaluation of touring successes includes documenting audience reach at events, and media penetration in interviews, and press clips, and Web analytics of our OboeBass website and Facebook page. Increased visibility can be as important as attendance. 2: More community and nonprofit organizations become involved in presenting touring artists and arts organizations. This is already achieved by reaching out to libraries, church series, and performing arts centers that stretched their programming to include chamber music performed by an OboeBass Duo. Presenter surveys will ask about plans for future chamber music programming.","Prior to this tour, we had never performed in the towns of Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Mankato, New York Mills, St. Peter, or Bigfork. In areas previously visited, such as Ely (2006), and towns served by the Great River Regional Libraries, we played for new audiences, particularly where we reached new students rising through the schools in our outreach activities, or performed programs we had not previously presented. Outcomes were very positive, with respectable audience sizes, good media coverage, and promising contacts for future endeavors. Evaluation Google Analytics for the grant period showed 250 sessions coming from regions reached by our tour, amounting to 22% of our total website activity, comparable to the percentage of our total activities encompassed by this tour. Age demographics were roughly one third each in age ranges 0-24, 25-34, and above 35. 2: Most presenters involved were new to us and had not presented an ensemble of our nature before. Booking us almost by definition stretches their usual programming. We involved arts center coordinators, teachers, librarians, and church concert series organizers in bringing our programs to fruition, including making contacts with area media to publicize the arts activities supported by this grant. We believe we’ve consistently met or exceeded their expectations, and we’ve been inspired by the enthusiastic participation and support we find for the arts throughout our travels. Presenters conveyed their evaluations in email responses, sample attached.",,4208,"Other, local or private",22806,240,,0.00,"Rolf C. Erdahl",Individual,"Arts Tour Minnesota",,"OboeBass, the Vecchione/Erdahl duo, will partner with six presenters in a 24-program tour of recitals and Pages of Music with Rolf and Carrie educational programs, touring seventeen communities across Minnesota.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rolf,Erdahl,"Rolf C. Erdahl",,,MN,,"(651) 319-1413 ",info@oboebass.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Blue Earth, Itasca, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-153,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20789,"Arts Access",2013,96946,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Members of new Asian, Latin, and African immigrant populations attend films and participate in Songs of Exile in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Fest, in April 2013. Track attendance with multilingual feedback surveys; observe and record community engagement at events and discussions; qualitative feedback from community partners; track commitment opportunities e.g., promotions, RSVP lists, free/reduced admission. 2: Members of first generation African immigrant communities attend films and participate in the Trans-African Film Festival in fall 2013. Track attendance with multilingual feedback surveys; observe and record community engagement at events and discussions; qualitative feedback from community partners; track commitment opportunities e.g., promotions, RSVP lists, free/reduced admission.","Members of new Asian, Latin, and African immigrant populations attend films and participate in the Diaspora Project's Songs of Exile in Film Society of Minneapolis/Saint Paul’s International Film Fest, April 2013: The Songs of Exile program included sixteen films from across cultures and continents, each addressing the themes of movement and dislocation, and drew diverse new and returning groups from throughout the community into our theaters. These films attracted some 3,000 paying audience members and an estimated 1,000 non-paying attendees during the Festival and brought together people of many cultures in the discussion of their stories. Audiences came from richly varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including the new Asian, Latin, and African immigrant communities, many of whom were inspired to assist with the Diaspora Project's Images of Africa Project in the fall. 2: Members of first generation African immigrant communities attend films and participate in the Diaspora Project's Images of Africa film series, Fall 2013: Local African and other new immigrant communities were very involved in the planning and promotion of Images of Africa, were in attendance throughout the series in significant numbers, and greeted each film included in the series of 27 films with enthusiasm. More than 1,000 tickets were sold, and an estimated further 1,000+ people attended the numerous pay-what-you-can screenings and free screenings offered throughout Images of Africa. Audience polls showed widely positive responses to the films included in this series and many indicated a desire for further presentation of similar films.",,55554,"Other, local or private",152500,40000,"Melodie Bahan, Anne Carayon, Senator Richard Cohen, Tom DeBiaso, Tim Grady, Mary Reyelts, Robert Silberman, Susan Smoluchowski, Karen Sternal, Mark Tierney, Stephen Zuckerman",1.75,"The Film Society of Minneapolis/Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"The Diaspora Project is a program of films, dialogues, and discussions that explore the cultures and experiences of Minnesota's growing international communities, illuminating elements of the human experience that exist across all cultural boundaries.",2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Smoluchowski,"The Film Society of Minneapolis/Saint Paul","125 Main St SE Ste 341",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 331-7563x 206",susan.s@mspfilmsociety.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-177,"Katherine Dodge: Executive director, Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program.; Elizabeth Flinsch-Garrison: Education and Outreach Director, Northern Clay Center; Patricia Grimes: Arts Coordinator- Sanford Center ( Neilson Place), Bemidji; Susan Haas: Artistic Producing Director, Open Eye Figure Theatre, Minneapolis; Joanna Kohler: Filmmaker and Media producer, community storytelling; Jennifer Monroe: President of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota and Treasurer of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association; Sherri Pugh: Director of Operations, Sabathini Community Center; Robert Weisenfeld: Assistant Vice President,Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20801,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,55000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The project allows the artist to present to eleven outstate communities in concert and supportive outreach roles. Many of the communities are ones that have not been visited in years or not visited by Franconia. Evaluation will be in the form of attendance figures, feedback, and survey results from presenters, educators, students, and audience members. 2: The project will enable the artist to collaborate with multiple community organizations, educators, schools, and businesses in addition to the presenter-partner. Empirical and anecdotal evidence of community involvement and economic impact as it relates to presenters, schools, and supportive businesses and organizations.","A total of eleven world-class bluegrass concerts and educational community outreach programs were conducted in various theaters, school auditoriums, and open air venues. The educational component was primarily the band's multimedia History of Bluegrass K-12 program presented to the student body, or to select groups such as band, orchestra and choir students. Also, a mini-bluegrass camp was presented, as were collaborative rehearsals and a public concert with HS choristers. Attendance of each concert, school program or outreach event was recorded. Presenter partners kept data regarding underprivileged and/or underserved groups that participated. We received direct feedback from our presenter partners on the artistic and financial efficacy of the concerts, and hundreds of surveys and questionnaires from students and attending teachers and educators. 2: Each presenter was one (or more) community non-profit arts organization collaborating with local public schools. Attendance of each concert, school program or outreach event was recorded. Presenter partners kept data regarding underprivileged and/or underserved groups that participated. We received direct feedback from our presenter partners on the artistic and financial efficacy of the concerts, and hundreds of surveys and questionnaires from students and attending teachers and educators.",,13750,"Other, local or private",68750,12650,,0.00,"Lisa M. Fuglie AKA Monroe Crossing",Individual,"Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Monroe Crossing will collaborate with eleven presenting partners in greater Minnesota to produce bluegrass concerts and supportive educational/community outreach programs about bluegrass music.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lisa,Fuglie,"Lisa M. Fuglie AKA Monroe Crossing",,,MN,,"(612) 720-5691 ",lisa@monroecrossing.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Otter Tail, Kanabec, Clay, Meeker, Wright, Rock, Itasca, Le Sueur, St. Louis, Stevens, Goodhue, Chisago",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-154,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20807,"Arts Access",2013,96384,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To give families access to high quality theater experiences, addressing a real barrier to participation: low-cost, convenient child care. A link to an online survey will be distributed to all who take advantage of this service. Evaluation will measure the participants' response to the productions they see, and their children's satisfaction with their time at the Guthrie.","Families received deeply discounted tickets to high quality theater at the Guthrie while their young children received outstanding care under the same roof, provided by the YMCA. There were 12 Play Care dates during calendar year 2013: March 16 (The Taming of the Shrew), March 23 (Twelfth Night), April 20 (Nice Fish), June 1 (The Primrose Path), July 13 and 27 (Clybourne Park), August 17 and 24 (Pride and Prejudice), October 20 (Uncle Vanya or Tribes), November 10 (Tribes), and November 24 and December 1 (A Christmas Carol or Born Yesterday). Results were measured quantitatively through Tessitura (box office software) and qualitatively through participant surveys.",,3077,"Other, local or private",99461,6184,"Peggy Steif Abram, Martha Goldberg Aronson, Martha Atwater, Karen Bachman, Marc Belton, Anne Bjerken, Terri Bonoff, Blythe Brenden, Peter Brew, Jim Chosy, Dick Cohen, Jane Confer, David Cox, David Dines, Joe Dowling, Bill George, Pierson Grieve, Polly Grose, Tom Hanson, Todd Hartman, Matt Hemsley, Randy Hogan, David Hurrell, Liesl Hyde, John Junek, Eric Kaler, Mark Kenyon, Jay Kiedrowski, Peter Kitchak, Jodee Kozlak, Kathy Lenzmeier, Helen Liu, Jennifer Melin Miller, Anne Miller, David Moore, Wendy Nelson, Amanda Norman, Tim Pabst, Sally Pillsbury, Tom Racciatti, Bob Rosenbaum, Steve Sanger, Ron Schutz, Patricia Simmons, Lee Skold, Tina Smith, Lisa Sorenson, Ken Spence, Doug Steenland, Jim Stephenson, Emily Anne Tuttle, Mary Vaughan, Steve Webster, Irv Weiser, Brian Woolsey, Margaret Wurtele, Charlie Zelle, Wayne Zink",0.00,"Guthrie Theatre Foundation AKA Guthrie Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"The Guthrie will create Play Care, a program that will provide onsite child care featuring arts-related activities for the young children of families who attend Guthrie productions.",2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Danielle,"St Germain-Gordon","Guthrie Theatre Foundation AKA Guthrie Theater","818 2nd St S",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1252,"(612) 225-6000 ",danielle@guthrietheater.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Beltrami, Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-182,"Melanie Davis: Volunteer Services and Corporate Engagement Director, Lyngblomsten, St. Paul; Alice De Yonge: Program director, Project G.E.M., nonprofit that serves special needs youth; Anna Deschampe: School Director, Oshki Ogimaag Community School, Grand Portage; Sharon Fischlowitz: Executive Director, Black Label Movement, Minneapolis; David Machacek: Executive director, ArtOrg, Visual artist; MaryLynn Pulscher: Environmental Education Coordinator, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board; Toni Quirk: Vice president of development PAI (provides services to adults with developmental disabilities), White Bear Lake.; Kristine Wyant: Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations., Minneapolis College of Art and Design","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",, 20818,"Arts Learning",2013,23905,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Provide creative writing workshops to 60 inmates by going behind prison walls. Create a literary journal from workshops, to be accessed by inmates in Minnesota prison libraries. Sixty inmates without access to Pell Grants or writing instruction will join workshops that help them generate at least 6 pieces of their own original work. Hundreds more inmates will hear and read work generated in the workshops. 2: Incarcerated Minnesotans will participate in workshops, and their peers will listen to a reading and have a Q and A session about the creative process. We'll offer evaluations at the end of class to gauge level of student engagement. We will distribute evaluations for the audience to fill out after the Q and A session. Previously, my students have loved and learned from audience feedback.","We offer fourteen creative writing workshops in three Minnesota correctional facilities: Stillwater, Oak Park Heights, and Lino Lakes. 140 men took our classes getting introductions to poetry, fiction writing, and essay writing. Prior to this, there was not one ongoing, consistent creative writing workshop offered in any facility. In addition to offering courses, some facilities allowed non-student inmates to attend internal end-course readings so additional incarcerated men were exposed to opportunities. Many of our students reported, anecdotally, that they found reading partners in the prison at large. These men became trusted readers, offering informal feedback and following their friends' work and progress. In addition, our students often wrote about men they were incarcerated with. Those men happily became literary subjects themselves. We were thrilled at the ripple effects, which we never anticipated. 2: Incarcerated writers have the literal barrier of a razor wire fence. We essentially brought literary community into the prison for long-term classes, readings, and discussion. By bringing writing instruction into prison facilities while honoring necessary security restrictions, we effectively eliminated a mostly-untrespassed barrier to exposure. We were elated at the reach we had with kindly cooperation from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.",,1070,"Other, local or private",24975,500,,0.00,"Jennifer L. Hicks",Individual,"Arts Learning",,"Twin Cities Prison Writing Collective offers writing workshops to incarcerated Minnesotans; five writers will teach 60 inmates for fourteen weeks. Additional inmates will attend readings and receive literary journals. Instructors will read student work at Micawber's Books.",2013-03-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Hicks,"Jennifer L. Hicks",,,MN,,"(651) 955-9537 ",bowenhicks@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Anoka, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-347,"Scott Bean: Retired elementary art teacher; practicing artist; Camilla Berry: Artist and educator; Gita Ghei: Sculptor and arts educator; Bernadette Mahfood: Jewelry and glass tile artist and educator; Laura Meyer: English teacher, Big Lake Schools; Rebecca Meyer-Larson: Theatare arts, language arts and speech communications teacher, Moorhead High School; Gretchen Pick: Artistic director, Young Dance, Twin Cities","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20828,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,67369,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Seven professional Twin Cities artists will tour to three greater Minnesota communities, leading workshops and performing shows for about 1,500 greater Minnesota residents. This outcome will be evaluated by tracking the number of artists who go on tour, the number of towns we visit, and the number of performances we present. 2: At least ten community/nonprofit organizations will be involved in presenting a site-specific theater project in their communities. This outcome will be evaluated by tracking the number of community and nonprofit organizations we collaborate with in presenting the workshops, auditions, and performances. ","Seven professional actors performed The Visit production fifteen times in Albert Lea, Blue Earth, and East Grand Forks over a three week period in three Minnesota communities. In addition to performing, the professional actors coached, directed and taught acting skills to 33 community actors and musicians who performed alongside the professional performers. Seifert and Engen also conducted seven workshops in surrounding areas in order to identify the community artists. Not only were the professional actors given an opportunity to tour their work, but they also engaged in a high level of community interaction by offering juggling classes, and vocal/acting coaching. Professional artists were selected because of their devising abilities, their desire to work with community actors and their high quality standards. They were chosen based on their body of work and overall reputation. The locations were selected based active community theater organizations and fit with the production. 2: In this tour we visited Albert Lea and East Grand Forks (not previously visited) and toured, for a second year, to Blue Earth. We met and worked closely with new arts organizations in Albert Lea and East Grand Forks. In Blue Earth we were able to utilize our existing relationships and reputation. In each of the communities we developed several key relationships with nonprofit arts organizations such as community theaters and boards of the historical museums. In each location, we were able to leverage advice and knowledge to carry out all production activities. We tracked our activities by recording the no-profit agencies and organizations we worked alongside in order to carry out the rehearsals and performances.",,16350,"Other, local or private",83719,67369,,0.00,"Luverne G. Seifert",Individual,"Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Seifert will present a site-specific adaptation of The Visit, featuring professional and local actors and musicians, at historic villages in three greater Minnesota communities in summer 2013.",2013-05-01,2013-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Luverne,Seifert,"Luverne G. Seifert",,,MN,,"(612) 414-2032 ",luverneseifert@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Faribault, Freeborn, Polk, Rice, Martin, Roseau, Marshall, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Carver, Ramsey, Hennepin, Fillmore, Chisago, Mower, Rock, Dakota, Sherburne, Stearns, Benton",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-156,"Lynne Beck: Development Director, COMPAS; Olive Bieringa: Co-director, Body Cartography Project, Dance performance, workshops, films; Rachel Chomet: Actor and Playwright; Jane Gudmundson: Freelance consultant in education and the arts; Carol Gustavson: Traidtional Japanese Shibori Artist; Barbe Hansen: Executive director, Twin Rivers Center for the Arts, Mankato; Exeutive Producer, Sample Night Live; Cheryl Kramer-Milder: Artistic director, County Seat Theater Company, Cloquet; Peter Pestalozzi: Furniture designer/craftsman, Ely; Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council; Steven Schmidt: General manager, City of Rochester Music Department/Riverside Concerts|Christopher Taykalo, Marketing and Development Manager, Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20833,"Arts Learning",2013,50906,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Increase social capital through a peer network and exposure to media arts professionals that creates connections and often lead to real professional media making opportunities. The Youth Program Quality Assessment model will score over four areas: Safe Environment, Supportive Environment, Interaction and Engagement. 2: Skill development through activities, including civic engagement, youth empowerment, media literacy, service learning, career training, experiential learning, mentoring, and technology training. In addition to utilizing the Quality Assessment model, IFP Minnesota will request an evaluation from participating students. IFP Minnesota will track student successes regarding: film festival activity, internship and job opportunities; and progression towards college acceptance.","JuiceMedia created new opportunities for arts learning by bringing kids together with media-minded youth from across the Twin Cities to create a network of filmmakers among their peers. The program also offered students the chance to meet professionals from the local film industry. 2: IFP Minnesota has always been very successful in creating a diverse constituency. Over 40% of participants were students of color, over 40% qualify for free or reduced lunch, and girls comprised over 60% of total participants (as girls had historically comprised a small percentage of participants, we made a concerted effort to recruit more girls, which was a huge success).",,25669,"Other, local or private",76575,9825,"Mary Ahmann, Chris Barry, Daniel Bergin, Beth Bird, Michael Bodnarchek, Robin Hickman, Cynthia Hotvedt, Amy Johnson, Tom Lesser, JoEllen Martinson Davis, Elizbeth Redleaf, Kristin Schaack, Heidi Schuster, Andrea Stein, Emily Stevens, Maria Totozintle, Cass Wade-Kudla, Aaron Young",1.00,"IFP MINNESOTA","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"JuiceMedia is an after school media arts program for St Paul public high school students. JuiceMedia will be housed at IFP Minnesota, where high school students will benefit from the interaction with adult filmmakers and IFP Minnesota's equipment and computer lab.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Andrew,Peterson,"IFP MINNESOTA","2446 University Ave W Ste 100","St Paul",MN,55114-1740,"(651) 644-1912 ",apeterson@ifpmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-350,"Paul Anderson: Retired elementary school teacher; Loretta Bebeau: Art educator; Joanna Cortright: Arts Education Consultant and coach for schools, music organizations, and teaching artists. Professional Development instructor for arts organizations, K-12 schools, and higher education; Independent music educator.; Alberto Justiniano: Artistic Director, Teatro del Pueblo,Theater Artist and Filmmaker; Katie Marshall: Executive Director, MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids; Micah Minnema: Development Director, Saint Paul Neighborhood Network; development.; Kimberly Nightingale: Executive Director, Saint Paul Almanac; Pat Samples: Program Director, ARTSAGE","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 20834,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,95030,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Illusion Theater and School will maintain records of the number and locations of the communities where it tours. Illusion Theater and School will conduct interviews with presenting partners to determine their level of satisfaction with the project and their desire to bring Illusion to their communities in the future. 2: Illusion will develop ongoing relationships with partners to continue touring in the future. Illusion will conduct interviews with presenting partners to determine their level of satisfaction with the project and their desire to bring Illusion to their communities in the future.","Illusion Theater and School had intended to tour to eleven communities. Our amendment stated that we would tour to seven sites with ten partners and ten performances. We toured to eight sites: Staples (two partners), Brainerd, Duluth (two partners), Moorhead, Cambridge, Fridley, Chaska and Dawson. We evaluated the outcome through records of all sites visited maintained by the tour coordinator. 2: Illusion forged new relationships and deepened others. All our partners have stated that they would love to have Illusion return in the future. We evaluated this outcome through interviews with all presenting partners. Accomplished this by the mix of established and non-traditional presenters.",,26000,"Other, local or private",121030,8000,"Robert Alama, Willie Bridges, Barbara Brin, Dr Mark Bisignani, Anthony Bohaty, Amy Kramer Brenegen, James W Dierking, Doug Frank, Keith Halperin PhD , Susan E. Thurston, David L Hansen, Christine Hansen, Christina Herzog, Christopher Madel, Vivian Martin, Bonnie Morris, Danica Natoli, Julia O'Brien, Therese Pautz, Emily Lilja Palmer, Jeff Rabkin, Karl Reichert, Michael H. Robins, Sally Scoggin, Jim Smart, David Stamps, Chris Wurtz",0.00,"Illusion Theater and School, Inc. AKA Illusion Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour MinnesotaArts Tour Minnesota",,"Illusion Theater will tour Jeffrey Hatcher's Hamlet, a one-man show that harks back to Hatcher's first theater experience: adapting and not starring in his 5th grade production of Hamlet. Illusion Theater will bring performances and workshops to eleven communities.",2013-05-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Robins,"Illusion Theater and School, Inc. AKA Illusion Theater","528 Hennepin Ave Ste 704",Minneapolis,MN,55403-1814,"(612) 339-4944x 208",mrobins@illusiontheater.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Clay, Crow Wing, Faribault, Isanti, Lac qui Parle, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-157,"Christopher Atkins: Coordinator, Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program, Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Eva Barr: Artistic Director, Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative; Steve Heckler: Executive Director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival;. Director, Festival of Nations; Sarah Howell: Events Coordinator, MacPhail Center for Music; Charles Maguire: Songwriter and musician; David Marty: President, Reif Arts Council; Rebecca Petersen: Executive Director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Marcie Rendon: Writer, performance artist and theater artist; Jill Underwood: Associate Director of Institutional Giving, Guthrie Theater|Jeanne Zwart, Board member, Elysian Area Library; chair, Elysian Fourth of July Parade","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",, 20871,"Arts Learning",2013,34261,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Engage 240 Minnesotans in two new creative writing conferences, providing economic and geographic access for underserved populations. Track participation, enrollment, and wait list for each conference; compare registrant names against constituent database to determine those new to the Loft; surveys participants about value of the experience; collect feedback about economic access.","As proposed, two unique conferences were offered to the general public: a Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Conference (April 27-28, 2013 at the Loft) and a Conference for Writers Aged 50 and Better (October 5-6, 2013). The latter was free to participants and held at TIES Conference Center in Saint Paul (1667 Snelling Avenue North), a new venue for Loft activities. Achievement was measured in terms of conference enrollment and interest (112 registrants for the Mystery conference, 123 registrants for the 50 and Better conference), and participant survey feedback about the quality of the experience. 2: Our conference for writers 50 and Better was offered free of charge, eliminating economic barriers for all 123 participants. TIES Conference Center and the Loft at Open Book are fully accessible facilities that meet or exceed ADA requirements. The Loft made improvements to ADA access this year, with assistive listening available in each classroom and automated doors to the Loft area and its library. 16 participants at the 50 and Better conference noted a disability in survey responses (including those with a hearing, mobility, vision, cognitive, and mental/emotional disability), the most for hearing, many of whom shared positive comments about the sound levels and audio services.",,18095,"Other, local or private",52356,8109,"Kent Adams, Lorena Duarte, Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, Jocelyn Hale, Sharon Hendry, Rachael Jarosh, Lorna Landvik, Ed Bok Lee, Susan Lenfestey, Alisa Miller, Carrie Obry, Carla Paulson, John Schenk, Angela Shannon, Ruth Shields, Karen Sternal, Sarah Stoesz, Faith Sullivan, Kamau Witherspoon",0.00,"Loft, Inc. AKA The Loft Literary Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"The Loft will expand its writing conference offerings with two conferences serving community interests for which there is documented demand: Mystery, Crime and Thriller Writing (at the Loft) and For Writers 50 and Better (free, at a St Paul venue).",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beth,Schoeppler,"Loft, Inc. AKA The Loft Literary Center","1011 Washington Ave S Ste 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1278,"(612) 215-2580 ",bschoeppler@loft.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Itasca, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-356,"Lawrence Benson: Multi-media/genre expressionist, author, publisher; Julie Deters: Visual arts teacher, Cloquet School District, Award-winning educator; Phyllis Doyle: Retired arts administrator; award-winning poet and fiction writer; Alison Good: Former commercial artist, educator and administrator; active community volunteer; Lori Janey: Board member of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater; design engineer, Seagate Technology; Kimberly Meisten: Director of Community Engagement, VocalEssence; Education; Meghan Nodzon: Nonprofit arts organization development professional; Mary Reed: Craft artist, author and educator","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 20880,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,63522,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Perform in communities not previously visited to engage audiences in the experience of creating music and provide outreach on GLBT issues. Involvement and participation by the local communities will be a measurement of engagement, both in rehearsal and performance. Pre- and post-rehearsal/concert surveys evaluate choral music as a tool to transform assumptions and challenge prejudice. 2: Perform in communities throughout greater Minnesota engaging audiences in the experience of creating music and provide outreach on GLBT issues. Touring to Duluth, Big Fork, and Little Falls that are in greater Minnesota with participation by the local communities will be a measurement of engagement, both in rehearsal and performance. Surveys will be used to evaluate effectiveness.","We performed for the first time in Bigfork and Little Falls. We worked with host organizations in each community to plan, organize, and promote the concerts. Community singers performed with us during each concert and our 75 singers met and interacted with members of the audience during post-concert receptions. In the words of one Bigfork resident, They are an amazingly warm group and were wonderful ambassadors for treating all people fairly. They swamped the two little restaurants in town at lunch, and the locals were SO HAPPY to welcome them all. A representative from The Edge Theater, our host organization in Bigfork, commented, The audience just loved it, rising immediately at the end, and lingering afterward to talk and hug and share stories. This was one of the highlights of the Edge's art experiences. In addition to Bigfork and Little Falls, the tour also included Bemidji. To stimulate and facilitate participation by local residents in each of the three cities, our artistic director sent rehearsal CDs and musical scores to the community singers in each city and they selected which songs they wanted to perform with our chorus. Our artistic director also traveled to each community for a live rehearsal with community singers before the concert tour. Because the concert repertoire was Minnesota Voices, we distributed Music on a Stick to audience members with the lyrics for several sing-along songs and invited them to join us in song. The Bemidji concert was filmed in its entirety by a local television station and broadcast throughout their viewing area. I personally felt as though I had been blessed, covered in the beauty of song. -Bemidji audience member.",,21721,"Other, local or private",85243,3503,"Scott Burglechner, Steve Greenberg, Paul Halvorson, Gary Kelsey, Jon Lewis, Carolee Lindsey, Julia Reed, Lisette Schlosser, Elizabeth Vaught, Anita Wheeler",0.00,"One Voice Mixed Chorus","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"One Voice Mixed Chorus will travel to Duluth, Big Fork, and Little Falls to perform the music of Minnesota composers. The concert will be presented in partnership with nonprofit community groups and will engage local audiences as performers. Twin Cities Public Television will produce a documentary.",2013-05-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jane,"Ramseyer Miller","One Voice Mixed Chorus","732 Holly Ave Ste Q","St Paul",MN,55104-7125,"(651) 298-1954 ",ArtisticDirector@OneVoiceMN.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Itasca, Morrison",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-160,"Lynne Beck: Development Director, COMPAS; Olive Bieringa: Co-director, Body Cartography Project, Dance performance, workshops, films; Rachel Chomet: Actor and Playwright; Jane Gudmundson: Freelance consultant in education and the arts; Carol Gustavson: Traidtional Japanese Shibori Artist; Barbe Hansen: Executive director, Twin Rivers Center for the Arts, Mankato; Exeutive Producer, Sample Night Live; Cheryl Kramer-Milder: Artistic director, County Seat Theater Company, Cloquet; Peter Pestalozzi: Furniture designer/craftsman, Ely; Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council; Steven Schmidt: General manager, City of Rochester Music Department/Riverside Concerts|Christopher Taykalo, Marketing and Development Manager, Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 20884,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,12500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Milkweed Editions will offer unique community programming (based on each author's work and background) to new and expanded audiences across Minnesota. We will evaluate our programming by assessing (for each author tour): partnering venues, audience rates, book sales, website and social media analytics, and local media coverage. 2: By touring artists who are out-of-state or have recently moved to the state, we can offer programming to communities that may have had limited access to such artists. We will evaluate our programming by assessing (for each author tour): the number of new venues and/or communities partnered with, with a goal of forming 2-3 new long-term relationships.","Milkweed Editions organized 19 events for 720 constituents, featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer and Sean Hill, introducing a broader audience of Minnesotans to the diversity of the literary arts. In Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants (Sept., 2013), Kimmerer, a PhD botanist and Potawatomi Nation member, lyrically explores how the factual, objective approach of science can be enriched by the ancient knowledge of the indigenous people (Jane Goodall). A nationally celebrated author, she received the 2014 Midwest Booksellers Choice Award and the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award. From the poet whose stunning debut was praised as transcendent (Kevin Young), Hill's daring second collection of poetry, Dangerous Goods (March, 2013), interweaves the historical with the contemporary to explore issues of travel, migration, and alienation, as they relate to home and the African-American experience. 2: Milkweed Editions organized an Author Tour including 19 events for 720 constituents. Robin Wall Kimmerer participated in 15 events reaching 545 constituents, including: Mankato State University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Macalester College, the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (Minneapolis), Mounds Park Academy, the Duluth Public Library, the Tweed Museum (Duluth), Magers and Quinn bookstore, and Vermillion Community College. To date, we have sold-out of our initial print run of the hardcover edition of Braiding Sweetgrass (4,655 copies), sold 365 e-books, and moved up the paperback edition to September 2014. Sean Hill participated in 4 events reaching 175 constituents, including: Beagle Books (Park Rapids), Spirit Lake Reading Festival (Otter Tail), Bemidji Book Festival Poetry Slam, and Prove Gallery (St. Louis Park). To date, we have sold 695 paperback copies and 24 e-books.",,3160,"Other, local or private",15660,,"Mary Aamoth, Tracey Thayer Breazeale, Noah Bly, Henry Buchwald, Libby Coppo, Julie DuBois, John Gordon, Moira Grosbard, Amanda Hawn, Libby Hlavka, Joel Hoekstra, Chris Malecek, Bob McDonald, Betsy Moran, Sheila Morgan, Robin Nelson, Ann Ness, Margaret Preska, Cheryl Ryland, Daniel Slager, Stephanie Sommer, Larry Steiner, Ned Wahl",0.00,"Milkweed Editions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Milkweed Editions will conduct an author tour comprised of 10-15 events, featuring botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer (fall 2013) and poet Sean Hill (April 2014). More Minnesotans will be introduced to the diversity of the literary arts.",2013-05-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathryn,Strickland,"Milkweed Editions","1011 Washington Ave S Ste 300",Minneapolis,MN,55415-3015,"(612) 215-2559 ",kate_strickland@milkweed.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Blue Earth, Hennepin, Hubbard, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-161,"Christopher Atkins: Coordinator, Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program, Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Eva Barr: Artistic Director, Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative; Steve Heckler: Executive Director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival;. Director, Festival of Nations; Sarah Howell: Events Coordinator, MacPhail Center for Music; Charles Maguire: Songwriter and musician; David Marty: President, Reif Arts Council; Rebecca Petersen: Executive Director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Marcie Rendon: Writer, performance artist and theater artist; Jill Underwood: Associate Director of Institutional Giving, Guthrie Theater|Jeanne Zwart, Board member, Elysian Area Library; chair, Elysian Fourth of July Parade","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",, 20890,"Arts Learning",2013,19594,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Minnesota Center for Book Arts expands the number of audiences throughout the state who are engaged in the book arts of papermaking, bookbinding, printmaking, typography, and graphic design. Minnesota Center for Book Arts will collect audience statistics, how many students and general public members participate in the workshops and community open houses as a part of Minnesota Center for Book Arts on the Road. 2: Avocational and professional artists and lifelong learners in greater Minnesota learn new skills and concepts through introductory and advanced book arts workshops. Minnesota Center for Book Arts will conduct a pre-and-post workshop evaluation survey identifying knowledge gained and skills acquired. Minnesota Center for Book Arts addresses the access barrier of cost by offering workshops at a greatly reduced fee.","Minnesota Center for Book Arts engaged more Minnesotans in arts learning by partnering with arts organizations in Bemidji, St. Peter and Northfield. Organizations selected from a menu of ten workshops exploring structures and techniques, adaptable to varying levels of experience. Minnesota Center for Book Arts designed a custom residency suited to local interests and facilities, supplemented by Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ mobile studio equipment. Lifelong learners acquired skills and knowledge of the book arts, enriching their artistic expression. Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ free all-ages program held in conjunction with an established local event drew strong attendance: 225 Minnesotans participated in St. Peter, 550 in Northfield and 5,000 in Bemidji. Participants in the intensive weekend workshops that followed numbered 14 in Bemidji, 27 in St. Peter and 50 in Northfield. Outcomes were measured from student evaluations and ongoing interest—as in Northfield, where Minnesota Center for Book Arts opened an exhibition of book art with related programs including a talk by Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ Executive Director. 2: Minnesota Center for Book Arts residencies removed barriers of cost, transportation and access to unique learning experiences for lifelong learners in Greater Minnesota. Minnesota Center for Book Arts and each partner designed a free all-ages community program to generate interest. Low-cost intensive weekend workshops then developed creative expression for beginning and experienced learners. Student evaluations indicate Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ success at removing barriers to participation. One learner noted, I always wanted to sign up for an Minnesota Center for Book Arts class but it was always too expensive and too far away. After each residency Minnesota Center for Book Arts provided additional book art resources to art centers, libraries and other interested organizations so that local interest could be sustained and developed. Minnesota Center for Book Arts sought for each participant to leave inspired from handling book art and from developing their creative process by applying specific techniques to complete present and future projects. As one student exclaimed, Got to do a lot of work! Came home with lots of art! ",,2490,"Other, local or private",22084,2967,"Dara Beevas, Laurel Bradley, Mathea K.E. Bulander, Duncan Campbell, Patrick Coleman, Eric Crosby, Toni Dembski-Brandl, Pamela Johnson, Diane Katsiaficas, Peggy Korsmo-Kennon, Diane Merrifield, Kjersti Monson, Barbara Portwood, Sherry Poss, Regula Russelle",0.00,"Minnesota Center for Book Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"Minnesota Center for Book Arts will partner with leading visual arts organizations in three greater Minnesota communities to provide an immersion into the book arts, through intensive book arts workshops and free open houses for students and the public.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Rathermel,"Minnesota Center for Book Arts","1011 Washington Ave S Ste 100",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1279,"(612) 215-2525 ",jrathermel@mnbookarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Nicollet, Rice",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-357,"Alyssa Baguss: Arts programming coordinator, Three Rivers Park District/Silverwood Park; Betty Devine: Jewelry designer and lettering artist; Southeastern Minnesota Visual Artists co-op board member; Kelly Dupre: Instructor- printmaking and mosaics; Volunteer and classroom coordinator, North House Folks School, Grand Marais; Scott Gustafson: Department Leader, Visual Arts and Technologies, Eastview High School, Apple Valley; Denise Kulawik: Writer, Producer; Susan Lundin: Director of Government Relations, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities; Ward Merrill: Executive Director, Backus Community Center, presenter; Heather Miller-Shiell: Director of Development and Institutional Giving, Minnesota Orchestra","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20895,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,83973,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase the number of Minnesotans attending from Faribault, Northfield, and Owatonna by offering a free outdoor performance of Puccini's opera, La Boheme. Since this project is free and open to the public without a formal ticketing process with which to track attendee location, evaluation will include crowd counts and random sampling. 2: Increased public awareness of Minnesota Opera programs available to the communities of Faribault, Northfield, and Owatonna. Evaluation will be measured during the 2013-2014 opera season and participation levels of residents (including teachers and students) from Faribault, Northfield and Owatonna.","Minnesota Opera’s outcome was to increase the number of Minnesotans from Faribault, Northfield and Owatonna that attend Minnesota Opera-related activities. A report from Enertex Marketing Tools showed that 125 individuals from these three locations (combined) attended activities during 2009-2010. An internal report (Toptix software) shows that 601 individuals attended from these locations during 2012-2013. The free outdoor performance of Puccini’s La bohème occurred in June of 2013, drawing approximately 1900 adults and 100 children (number based on historical attendance at Shattuck-Saint Mary’s Parade Field for graduations). An add’l internal report (Toptix) was conducted for the 2013-2014 season, showing 1009 individuals attended activities, an increase from the previous year by 68%. Minnesota Opera achieved its outcome of increasing the number of Minnesotans attending from these communities made evident through the performance of La boheme in June of 2013 and the 2013-2014 attendance report. 2: Increased public awareness of Minnesota Opera programs was made available to the communities of Faribault, Northfield and Owatonna through the free, outdoor performance of Puccini’s La bohème on the Shattuck-Saint Mary’s Parade Field. Outreach efforts toward public awareness included on-site interviews with local media, photos, program info via the Opera’s website, and promotion through Minnesota Public Radio, Faribault Daily News, Northfield News, Owatonna People’s Press, social media, and world of mouth. Minnesota Opera continued outreach efforts within these communities through the 2013-2014 season. Bergen Baker, the Opera’s Teaching Artist, conducted a four-day, in-school residency with Faribault Lutheran School (first time in company’s history) that served 180 youth through the popular initiative, Through the Eyes and Ears of Mozart. One youth enjoyed the concert in Faribault so much that they became a participant of the Opera’s year-long, youth ensemble program, Project Opera!",,23743,"Other, local or private",107716,5347,"Patricia Beithon, Wendy Bennet, Shari Boehnen, Rachelle D. Chase, Jane M. Confer, Jodi Dehli, Sara Donaldson, Chip Emery, Bianca Fine, Sharon Hawkins, Ruth S. Huss, Hienz F. Hutter, James E. Johnson, Patricia Johnson, James Langdon, Christine Larsen, Robe",0.00,"The Minnesota Opera AKA Minnesota Opera","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Minnesota Opera, in collaboration with Shattuck-Saint Mary's, will stage a performance of Puccini's La Boheme on June 14, 2013, provided for free to the public in Faribault and surrounding areas.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jada,Hansen,"The Minnesota Opera AKA Minnesota Opera","620 1st St N",Minneapolis,MN,55401-1225,"(612) 333-2700 ",jhansen@mnopera.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Faribault, Steele, Rice, Dakota",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-164,"Christopher Atkins: Coordinator, Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program, Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Eva Barr: Artistic Director, Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative; Steve Heckler: Executive Director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival;. Director, Festival of Nations; Sarah Howell: Events Coordinator, MacPhail Center for Music; Charles Maguire: Songwriter and musician; David Marty: President, Reif Arts Council; Rebecca Petersen: Executive Director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Marcie Rendon: Writer, performance artist and theater artist; Jill Underwood: Associate Director of Institutional Giving, Guthrie Theater|Jeanne Zwart, Board member, Elysian Area Library; chair, Elysian Fourth of July Parade","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 20897,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,81011,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Audiences will better understand the diversity of contemporary literature. Audiences will better understand individual artistic aims and/or the role of the arts in our public life. We will use online surveys for all (instead of only select) residency audiences, and thus increase the feedback we receive. 2: New and underserved audiences will have better access to our programming. We will continue to use hard-copy evaluations, distributed and tabulated by classroom teachers, for high school visits. Counters at our Web site will tabulate unique visits to our pages and audio archive.","Our residency model created opportunities for audience members to understand and experience literature in a variety of ways: through small conversations among writers, through radio interviews, through general craft discussions, through performances. Our web and paper surveys confirmed we achieved our outcomes. Our program created opportunities for Minnesota artists as well: We hosted eight Minnesota writers of the seventeen total. 2: Built into our programing was targeted outreach to youth through high school visits. Our surveys after those visits confirm we were successful. Our web statistics for the year confirm we are reaching new audiences for our archive of interviews and performances, which are of particular value for remote or place-bound audiences.",,87687,"Other, local or private",168698,59543,"Candace Black, Geoff Herbach, Diana Joseph, Richard Robbins, Roger Sheffer, Richard Terrill, Richard Straka",1.33,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Good Thunder Reading Series","State Government","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"The Good Thunder Reading Series brings vital voices in contemporary literature to south central Minnesota. The series will feature seventeen writers during its 2013-2014 season, and includes residencies, public readings, and other activities.",2013-05-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diana,Joseph,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Good Thunder Reading Series","230 Armstrong Hall",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 389-5144 ",diana.joseph@mnsu.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Waseca, Le Sueur, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-165,"Christopher Atkins: Coordinator, Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program, Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Eva Barr: Artistic Director, Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative; Steve Heckler: Executive Director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival;. Director, Festival of Nations; Sarah Howell: Events Coordinator, MacPhail Center for Music; Charles Maguire: Songwriter and musician; David Marty: President, Reif Arts Council; Rebecca Petersen: Executive Director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Marcie Rendon: Writer, performance artist and theater artist; Jill Underwood: Associate Director of Institutional Giving, Guthrie Theater|Jeanne Zwart, Board member, Elysian Area Library; chair, Elysian Fourth of July Parade","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20899,"Arts Access",2013,95696,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Deepen relationships with Somali, disability, and Latino communities, and with workforce centers, college students, and affinity groups via hired liaisons. Surveys, database analysis, and space use reflect engagement with and participation by 3,950 patrons from targeted populations via liaisons and Advisory Councils, deepening staff efforts to promote programming and services to targeted populations. 2: Address cultural, economic, transportation and physical barriers in target populations. Facility upgrade, transportation and no-cost admission increase attendance of people with disabilities. Surveys show growth in Latino, 18-22 year old, East African, and low-income patrons. Neighborhood events in venue indicate African participation.","Deepen relationships with Somali, disability, and Latino communities, with workforce centers, college students, and affinity groups via hired liaisons; surveys, database analysis, and space use reflect engagement with and participation by 3,950 patrons from targeted populations via liaisons and Advisory Councils, deepening staff efforts to promote programming and services to targeted populations. 2: Address cultural, economic, transportation and physical barriers in aforementioned target populations; facility upgrade, transportation, and no-cost admission increase attendance of people with disabilities. Surveys show growth in Latin, 18-22 year old, East African, and low-income patrons. Neighborhood events in venue indicate African participation",,535559,"Other, local or private",631255,,"Ron McKinley, Susan P. Mackay, Tabitha Montgomery, Molly Bott, Eric Hyde, Warren Bowles, Deb Bryan, Yolanda Cotterall, Habtamu B. Gana, Sheila Gore Dennis, PJ Doyle, Shalini Gupta, K. David Hirschey, David Ginter, Nancy Koo, Robert Lunning, Jeff McCall",0.00,"Mixed Blood Theatre Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"As no-cost admission transformed audiences under 30, low-income audiences, and patrons of color, Mixed Blood focuses Radical Hospitality to hone in on disability communities, East Africans, Latinos, college students, employee networks, and the unemployed.",2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amanda,"White Thietje","Mixed Blood Theatre Company","1501 S 4th St",Minneapolis,MN,55454-1100,"(612) 338-0984 ",Amanda@mixedblood.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Blue Earth, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Hennepin, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Morrison, Nicollet, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-194,"Katherine Dodge: Executive director, Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program.; Elizabeth Flinsch-Garrison: Education and Outreach Director, Northern Clay Center; Patricia Grimes: Arts Coordinator- Sanford Center ( Neilson Place), Bemidji; Susan Haas: Artistic Producing Director, Open Eye Figure Theatre, Minneapolis; Joanna Kohler: Filmmaker and Media producer, community storytelling; Jennifer Monroe: President of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota and Treasurer of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association; Sherri Pugh: Director of Operations, Sabathini Community Center; Robert Weisenfeld: Assistant Vice President,Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20953,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,89265,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Rose Ensemble musicians present concerts in ten Minnesota cities in 2013 (one more than 2012 tour), and present workshops in K-12 schools/colleges/senior centers in each city. The Rose Ensemble will have successfully presented a concert in each of the ten tour cities, as well as having provided an educational program at the local K-12 school or senior center. 2: We are visiting three new cities that have not been part of our previous tours and returning to seven cities where we have previously performed. We visit three new cities in 2013: International Falls, Walker, and Wadena. We present concerts in each city plus 7 cities previously visited. We offer educational programs in a K-12 school/senior center - reaching new audiences in the three new tour cities.","The Rose Ensemble successfully presented concerts and educational programs in ten cities around the state. In eight years of touring, this is the most cities we've visited in a single tour. 2: The Rose Ensemble performed concerts in St. Peter and International Falls, reaching new audience members in cities that we have never visited.",,22316,"Other, local or private",111581,21925,"Gayle Ober, Gary Aamodt, Pete Parshall, Julie Schramke, Gregg Dahlke, Tom Jermann, David Gibson, Alan Beck",0.00,"The Rose Ensemble","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"The Rose Ensemble will conduct a ten city tour of And Glory Shone Around (early American ballads, hymns, and dances), with concerts, preconcert educational programs, and programs for schools or senior citizen centers.",2013-10-01,2013-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jordan,Sramek,"The Rose Ensemble","75 W 5th St Ste 314","St Paul",MN,55102-1423,"(651) 225-4340x 202",jordan@RoseEnsemble.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Douglas, Koochiching, Lake, Morrison, Nicollet, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-169,"Lynne Beck: Development Director, COMPAS; Olive Bieringa: Co-director, Body Cartography Project, Dance performance, workshops, films; Rachel Chomet: Actor and Playwright; Jane Gudmundson: Freelance consultant in education and the arts; Carol Gustavson: Traidtional Japanese Shibori Artist; Barbe Hansen: Executive director, Twin Rivers Center for the Arts, Mankato; Exeutive Producer, Sample Night Live; Cheryl Kramer-Milder: Artistic director, County Seat Theater Company, Cloquet; Peter Pestalozzi: Furniture designer/craftsman, Ely; Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council; Steven Schmidt: General manager, City of Rochester Music Department/Riverside Concerts|Christopher Taykalo, Marketing and Development Manager, Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 21805,"Arts Organization Development and Equipment",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The measurable goal would be the enhanced quality of lighting provided by the lighting equipment that will be purchased with the assistance of this grant. We already know, based on the use of these type of lights in a previous performance that they significantly enhance the lighting, mood, special effects and timbre of theatrical performances on the stage at the Bernie Aaker Auditorium. As they are portable, we know they can have this effect on other venues within our community, and can be used not just by Litchfield Community Theatre but by other groups within the community.We will use a voluntary survey of the audience at our first show where the lights will be used (SHREK the Musical). This feedback will be a good measure of how well the lighting affects the overall experience. We can place this measuring tool inside the programs and ask our patrons to fill them out, and ask that they be returned as people leave the performance.","Outcomes of the survey were approximately 50 people answered yes, the show lighting was improved. There were no negative comments in any of the commentaries.",,1031,"Other, local or private",4031,,"Paul Lundhorst, Jane Lind, Jim Vrchota, Bob Lawerence, Ed Cowley,Shawn Hansen, Michael Joldersma, Marcia Provencher, Julie Ross, Erikka Weires",,"Litchfield Community Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Organization Development",,"Lighting Equipment Request",2013-05-20,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Lindhorst,"Litchfield Community Theatre","114 W Ripley St",Litchfield,MN,55355,"(320) 693-3255 ",jvrchota@cnbmn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Meeker, Wright, McLeod, Kandiyohi, Stearns, Benton, Dakota, Hennepin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Redwood, Renville",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-organization-development-and-equipment-44,"Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Jane Link visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative.","Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.",,2 20182,"Arts Activities Support",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Musicians and audiences will have opportunites to participate in high quality music experience.Audience and performer feedback.","Three concerts were performed for over 1240 audience members; the orchestra reached more youth (390) through their Side-By-Side concert; School district 833 has requested additional partnerships as a result of their efforts.",,14356,"Other, local or private",24356,,"Sally Browne, Angie Wanger, Kim Heit, Dwight Erickson, Eric Levinson, Megan Gangl",,"East Metro Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Activities Support",,"Funding for four concerts in their 2012 – 2013 season featuring a Christmas-themed performance with Woodbury Community Theater, a performance with 8th to 12th grade musicians, a collaborative concert with area choirs, and the annual Origins program celebrating the music and performing arts of Bulgaria. Concerts will take place between December 2012 and May 2013.",2012-11-01,2013-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sally,Browne,"East Metro Symphony Orchestra","1949 Paris Bay N",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 337-1274 ",tsbrowne@comcast.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-activities-support-282,"Glorianne Svitak: artist, education, organizational development, music, theatre, community arts; Rebecca Nathan: general management, community service, development, dance, literature; Jennifer Marshall: education, artist, administration, music, literature, multidisciplinary; Adam Napoli-Rangel: artist, youth programming, community education, music, literature, multidisciplinary; Angela Bernhardt: fundraising, administration, organizational development, theatre, community arts, multidisciplinary; Heidi Larson: administration, audience development, fundraising, music, community arts; Jefferson Fietek: artist, education, theatre; Talia Smigielski: administration, multidisciplinary.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20323,"Arts Activities Support",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To share the joy of choral performance through unexpected settings, accompaniments, themes, collaborators and soloists.Partner with two local college students to conduct an in-depth survey.","Three concerts of choral music were presented between December 2013 and April 2014; over 1230 individuals attended concerts; additional guest artists were engaged for a total of 58; concerts attracted new audience members; local young singers were presented reminding audiences of the quality of Stillwater music programs.",,71985,"Other, local or private",81985,,"Steve Polinske, Martina Foss, Jim Caldwell, Kate Walker, Terry Mistalski, Vince Walker, Josh LaGrave, Carol McKinney",,"Saint Croix Valley Chamber Chorale","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Activities Support",,"Funding for Choral Singing - the Magic of Words and Music, the 2013 – 2014 season of three choral concerts to be held at the Washington County Historic Courthouse and Trinity Lutheran Church between December 2013 and April 2014.",2013-09-09,2014-04-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Debbie,Beaudet,"Saint Croix Valley Chamber Chorale","PO Box 352",Stillwater,MN,55082-0352,"(763) 430-0124 ",dkb@sitinvest.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-activities-support-334,"Lori-Anne Williams: community development, fundraising, administration; Scott Pakudaitis: artistic, organizational development, marketing; James Levkin: artistic, fundraising, administration; Jennifer Tonko: administration, artistic, community education; Audrey Riddle: marketing, administration, youth programming; Emmy Carter: fundraising, education, artistic; Veronica Descotte: fundraising, finance, marketing; Carol Nulsen: organizational planning, fundraising, youth programming.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 19953,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases.We will survey participants and utilize data collected in an ongoing way to adjust and improve services and evaluate the programs to make improvements for 2014.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased.",,33690,"Other, local or private",40190,,"Greg Abbott, Bonnie Bennett, Cathy Brennan, Jessica Frein, Brian Frink, Meredith Menden, Matt Norland, Steph Stoffel, Ann Vetter, Sandra Woods, Walter Zakahi, Greg Weis, Barbe Marshall",,"Twin Rivers Council for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will present arts exhibitions throughout 2013, and other enrichment programs including monthly Artist Circle meetings, Business of Art workshops and Art Talks presentations.",2013-04-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,David,Truhler,"Twin Rivers Council for the Arts","523 S 2nd St",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 387-1008 ",director@twinriversarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Brown, Le Sueur, Martin, Faribault, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-136,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19966,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","The entire event went well beyond expectation, from the excellence of the performance to the sold-out crowd.",,1600,"Other, local or private",4600,,"Doug Bayley, John Christiansen, Judy Christianson, Sean Dowse, Donna Dummer, William Federbusch, Bruce Geary, Joe Goggin, Barb Hanson, Carolyn Hedin, Robert Hedin, Art Kenyon, Marilyn Lawrence, Peg Noesen",,"Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Inc. AKA The Anderson Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Anderson Center's Summer Jazz Experience",,"Anderson Center's Summer Jazz Experience",2013-06-01,2013-08-17,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Hedin,"Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Inc. AKA The Anderson Center","163 Tower View Dr PO Box 406","Red Wing",MN,55066,"(651) 388-2009 ",info@andersoncenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Goodhue, Dodge, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-253,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 19982,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,9510,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","Completing two murals in historic downtown is complete. Strategically developing community awareness of and education about local history was initially measured by attendance at the four capstone events.",,2125,"Other, local or private",11635,,"Paul Bringold, Steven Dabelow, Marguerite Jodge, Dennis Kalow, Tom Mason, Richard Peterson",,"Cannon Falls Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",,"Cannon Falls Heritage Mural",2013-06-15,2013-08-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Zachary,Wareham,"Cannon Falls Area Historical Society","PO Box 111 206 W Mill St","Cannon Falls",MN,55009,"(507) 263-4080 ",cannonfallsmuseum@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-258,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 19988,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","We met our goal of 1200 attendees with 1740 at capstone. We met our goal of 200 at the free open house rehearsals with over 300 attendees. We met our goal of 60% attending a drum and bugle corps for first time or at least first time in last ten years.",,21000,"Other, local or private",31000,,"Laurie Ackerman, Charlie Brannon, Bob Brown, Donna Bussell, Derrick Chapman, Eric Crockett, Kathy Davis, Ellen Hamernik, Steve Kazeck, Dewey Johnson, Kelly Nelson, Bob Nowicki, Dennis Nygren, Tasos Psomas, Teresa Puetz, Dee Schemmel, Annie Stensrud, Judy Swensen, Tami Timbeross, Greg Walters, Fred Wright, Jodi Yanda",,"Celebration of a City AKA Rochesterfest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","River City Rhapsody - Rochester",,"River City Rhapsody - Rochester",2013-06-01,2013-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carole,Brown,"Celebration of a City AKA Rochesterfest","30 Civic Center Dr SE PO Box 007",Rochester,MN,55903,"(507) 285-8769 ",carole.brown@rochesterfest.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Koochiching, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-259,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848 ",1 19996,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","By utilizing C4's growing fan base and reputation as an arts leader in Rochester, we were able to draw an audience of over 400, involve at least 20 southeast MN visual artists, and draw more youth via daytime programming. We were not, however, able to attract underserved groups with our free ticket offer.",,29000,"Other, local or private",39000,,"Sean Allen, Cassandra Buck, Annie Henderson, Katie Hae Leo, Heidi Mestad, Brianna Truax",,"C4-Concerned Citizens for a Creative Community AKA C4","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",,"The Venue",2013-06-01,2013-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Annie,Henderson,"C4-Concerned Citizens for a Creative Community AKA C4","115 N Broadway",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 273-6881 ",annie@cwaroch.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Hennepin, Olmsted, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-261,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848 ",1 19998,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,8605,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","The concert series is free, on the open green space on the Winona State University campus, which gives access to more Minnesotans, from the very rich to the very poor, to participate in the concert experience. With 13 different music groups, we give exposure to many up and coming local artists.Great River Shakespeare Festival primarily uses data collection by counting patrons, encouraging registration by offering free tickets and possible prizes in exchange for personal information. Also online survey to assess whether or not the organization is reaching its target demographic.","We were able to offer more in artist fees, thus attracting higher quality and more varied genres of performers. Also, by contracting sixty musicians, we were able to provide employment for more regional artists.",,3445,"Other, local or private",12050,1380,"Paul Barnes, Angus Callender, Michael Charron, Mike Ebersold, Fran Edstrom, Scott Ellinghuysen, Karen Fawcett, Terry Hawkings, Suzanne Hoodecheck, Mark Jacobs, Larry Jost, Virginia Laken, Ann Lavine, William Mann, Tedd Morgan, Judith Ramaley",,"Great River Shakespeare Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","2013 Concerts on the Green Series",,"2013 Concerts on the Green Series.",2013-06-28,2013-08-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rob,Thomas,"Great River Shakespeare Festival","79 E 3rd St",Winona,MN,55987-3447,"(507) 474-9375 ",robt@grsf.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-262,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 19999,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","To educate and inform audiences about issues of diversity and inclusion and celebrate the unique contributions of various ethnicities and cultures to our community through arts programming.Questionnaires for audience members and several youth celebration attendees, especially family members, who verbally expressed appreciation for the recognition given to the students and for the quality of poetry and prose.","Responses included a variety of recommendations on additional topics to be included in future diversity initiatives. Additionally, we received volunteers to participate in focus groups to review this year's activities and assist in planning next year's programming.",,1320,"Other, local or private",11320,7000,"Ali Abdullahi, Mark Adafin, Joan Bachman, Elaine Case, Michelle Flanagan, Mark Grabill, Char Kunkel, Steve Lehmkuhle, Al Lun, D C Mangum, Charlie Moore, Ashok Patel, Ray Phelps-Bowman, Deicy Rodriguez, Paul Wilson, Nicholas Wysocki",,"Diversity Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Celebrating Diversity and Inclusivity",,"Celebrating Diversity and Inclusivity.",2013-01-11,2013-02-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Hocker,"Diversity Council","1130 1/2 7th St NW Ste 204",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 282-9951 ",kayh@diversitycouncil.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-263,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20012,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,6845,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","We provided a theatrical opportunity to five students with special needs, to broaden and diversify Phoenix audiences and creators, and to provide a positive experience for parents and guardians.",,22575,"Other, local or private",29420,,"Nancy Dimunation, Verna Fricke, Mike Melstad, Bunny Petersen, Mary Rauterkus, Chuck Richardson, Ian Scheerer",,"Friends of T.B. Sheldon Auditorium Theatre AKA Friends of the Sheldon","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat",,"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat",2013-06-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Anderson,"Friends of T.B. Sheldon Auditorium Theatre AKA Friends of the Sheldon","PO Box 157 443 W 3rd St","Red Wing",MN,55066,"(651) 388-8701 ",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Steele, Stevens, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-269,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20014,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Our prices are significantly lower than similar festivals (in quality and quantity of films, speakers and musicians). We strive to include different subcultures present in the community, such as our 2012 invitation to the deaf community to attend a film made by deaf people for both the hearing and the deaf which showed the hearing community the struggles of the deaf community and brought both together in a powerful Q and A.We track ticket sales, how many students from each school attend the festival, and use a tool that Winona State University sociology students developed to determine where attendees come from and their critique of the festival. The Winona State University arts administration department has also developed a tool for detailed evaluation of the economic impact in Winona.","Our measurable goals were to increase attendance from region and from student population. We had a reasonable increase in attendance from all sectors.",,80900,"Other, local or private",90900,10000,"Vicki Englich, Kathy Florin, Polly Gower, Tex Hawkins, Liz Haywood, Crystal Hegge, Bernadette Mahfood, Betsy Midthun, Josi Severson , Diane Stevens, Chad Ubi, Tove Wiggs",,"Frozen River Film Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","2013 Frozen River Film Festival",,"2013 Frozen River Film Festival.",2012-12-01,2013-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Crystal,Hegge,"Frozen River Film Festival","175 W Mark St PO Box 647",Winona,MN,55987,"(480) 522-7940 ",info@frff.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-270,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20016,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Although Hambone Music Festival partners with Rochesterfest as a kick-off event, our target population is all people residing in southeast Minnesota. We offer very high quality professional blues and American roots music to the public at an affordable cost, and by offering partnership discounts with Channel One food shelf donations, Mayo employee and student discounts.We will measure the number of people who attend both the festival and workshops, compare participation numbers, ticket sales and awareness over last year. We will survey via email and utilize printed surveys to gather demographic data. We also solicit feedback via social networking and plan to add an online feedback page to our website.","Our goal was to offer a variety of high quality music and educational opportunities to a diverse audience in order to provide increased awareness and understanding of roots/blues/American music styles and the cultural impact of this music in our society.",,19785,"Other, local or private",29785,,"Brenda Guitreau, Jacqueline Kohlmeyer, Rick Miller, Lynne Oldre-Mortenson, Denise Robertson, James Ryan, Dick Stevenson, Dean Tollefsrud, Peggy Zweifel",,"Hambone Music Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","2013 Hambone Music Festival",,"2013 Hambone Music Festival.",2013-06-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lynne,Oldre-Mortenson,"Hambone Music Festival","2130 S Broadway Ste 100",Rochester,MN,55904,"(507) 538-1651 ",askme@hambonemusicfestival.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Dodge, Blue Earth, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-271,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20046,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,3140,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","This exhibition and its programs helped solidify the Museum's place within the community by working with well-loved area artists. Feedback suggested strong qualitative success of the educational programs. Furthermore, the exhibition was well visited, with approximately 2,750 unique visitors.",,1800,"Other, local or private",4940,,"John Anfinson, Elizabeth Bach, Jim Bowey, James Eddy, Michael Galvin, Dan Hampton, Betsy Midthun, Nancy Nelson, Rachelle Schultz, Phil Schumacher, Steve Slaggie",,"Minnesota Marine Art Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Tri-State Invitational: 3 Women from 3 States",,"Tri-State Invitational: 3 Women from 3 States",2013-10-25,2014-01-12,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Andrew,Maus,"Minnesota Marine Art Museum","800 Riverview Dr",Winona,MN,55987-2272,"(507) 474-6626x 12",amaus@minnesotamarineart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-278,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20047,"Arts in Education Residency",2013,1500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Students will learn about the elements and principles of design and create individual works of art that will then be woven together into a single permanent installation at the school.Goals will be measured through verbal discussion, written or brailed vocabulary lists, and video interviews. A successful finished art piece will be displayed in the school.","In Around the World in 80 Days the students identified vocabulary, instruments and musical/cultural styles of selected countries after the performance of the MN Percussion Trio.",,10250,"Other, local or private",11750,,,,"Minnesota State Academy for the Blind","K-12 Education","Arts in Education Residency",,"Mixed Media Collage and Percussion Trio.",2012-09-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nicole,Zweber,"Minnesota State Academy for the Blind","400 SE 6th Ave",Faribault,MN,55021,"(507) 384-6725 ",nzweber@msab.state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-education-residency-51,"Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.",,2 20050,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We expect that poets will enjoy the experience of creating the work, and further expect that residents and students will realize that they are potential poets. The capstone event will bring poets and others together to celebrate the work at an enlivening reading.Counting the number of people who submit poems and the number of poems submitted is a concrete measure of success. We will track the amount of media coverage, number and relative enthusiasm of volunteer support, participation and responses from an evaluation survey.","We increased the number of poem submissions over last year, increased quality of winning poems by attestation of a panel of jurors, installed winning poems in sidewalks in historic downtown, and surveyed downtown business owners to evaluate the value to them and the results were made public.",,1090,"Other, local or private",11090,,"Christie Clarke, Dan Dressen, Bonnie Jean Flom, Steve Richardson, Leslie Schultz, Philip Spensley, Tim Vick",,"City of Northfield AKA Northfield Arts and Culture Commission","Local/Regional Government","Northfield Sidewalk Public Poetry Project 2013",,"Northfield Sidewalk Public Poetry Project 2013.",2013-01-01,2013-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Madigan,"City of Northfield AKA Northfield Arts and Culture Commission","801 Washington St",Northfield,MN,55057-2598,"(507) 645-8863 ",info@ci.northfield.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-280,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848 ",1 20075,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","Outcomes were to amplify awareness and appreciation of the arts genres and styles reflective of our shared culture and to provide opportunities for audience members to experience (though Minnesota-grown) nationally and internationally recognized professional performing artists.",,14100,"Other, local or private",24100,,"Pam Allan, Kurt Augustine, Corey Heimer, Ari Kolas, Kristy Mintz, Karl Oestreich, Denise Robertson, Angie Rustad, Cheryl Schaefer, Rebecca Wendland",,"Rochester Civic Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Legacy Series",,"The Legacy Series",2013-08-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Gregory,Stavrou,"Rochester Civic Theatre","20 Civic Center Dr SE",Rochester,MN,55904-3773,"(507) 282-8481 ",GStavrou@rochestercivictheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-290,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20076,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Increase student appreciation of ballet, the theatre, and the arts in general, as well as kindle an interest in each child that leads to lifelong active arts participation. Bring back previous attendees and draw in new community members looking for professional-quality ballet production and provide an accessible experience for those who do not typically attend ballet. Maintain excitement of the dancers and encourage them to continually set high expectations for themselves to turn out a high quality performance.Teachers and caregivers attending the special school performances were asked to complete an online survey of their and their students' experience at the performance, including questions regarding classroom activities in preparation for or following the performance.","Responses were very helpful in highlighting the areas children really enjoyed, which will assist us in continuing to perfect the show to sustain their level of enjoyment. We will investigate creating a Nutcracker curriculum packet to distribute to educators for future school performances.",,45355,"Other, local or private",52355,,"Steve Birdseye, Ann Bodensteiner, Melissa Connel, Kery Kechely, Cynthia Mary Kotajarvi, Kerith St Louis, Tom Utz",,"Rochester Dance Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Nutcracker: A Tradition for All",,"The Nutcracker: A Tradition for All.",2012-12-03,2012-12-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melissa,Connell,"Rochester Dance Company","30 Civic Center Dr SE PO Box 7262",Rochester,MN,55903,"(507) 722-1036 ",rdc@rochesterdancecompany.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-291,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20079,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","We sought to introduce and educate on authentic and true to Irish history and culture, to provide access to locally relevant Irish American history and entertainment, and to keep the festival free and accessible to all. All programming at the festival was geared to that end.",,10295,"Other, local or private",15295,,"Ginger Carson, Sinead Chick, Deidre Conroy, Mairtin de Cogain, Mari Imaizumi, Lorna Ross, Dan Van Hook",,"Rochester Irish Fest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Irish Fest Labor Day Weekend Festival",,"Irish Fest Labor Day Weekend Festival",2013-06-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sinead,Chick,"Rochester Irish Fest","6116 39th Ave NW",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 271-2430 ",sinead@irishfestmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Waseca, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-292,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20082,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","All events were free and unticketed. We offered the maximum number of residencies and total services. The capstone audience turned out to be double our projection of 10,000.",,10500,"Other, local or private",20500,,"Patricia Barrier, Carol Berteotti, Dennis Brooks, Angela Bruzek, Becky Buzard, Jill Fasbender, Frances Field, David Fischer, Desmond Foy, Chris Holloway, Scott Hoss, Mary Mitchell, Karuna Ojanen, William Smith, Brittney Sorensen",,"City of Rochester Music Department AKA Riverside Concerts","Local/Regional Government","World Music Mini-Residencies 2014",,"World Music Mini-Residencies 2014",2014-06-01,2014-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steven,Schmidt,"City of Rochester Music Department AKA Riverside Concerts","201 4th St SE Ste 170",Rochester,MN,55904-3778,"(507) 328-2201 ",steve@riversideconcerts.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-294,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20087,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Rep continually reaches out to engage a broader community of artists and patrons. We strive to provide access to performances through outreach to community groups who are not able to access theater experiences by invitations to attend preview performances without charge.The success of each play is evaluated on several levels: audience response, attendance figures, post production internal evaluations, and audience surveys.","The Rep anticipated a markedly positive impact on our capability of mounting our own summer productions and the involvement of both artists and audiences during the warmer months. The marketability of space used for other artistic endeavors has also increased many-fold.",,3300,"Other, local or private",13300,,"Christine Boos, Stephen Carmichael, Cara Edwards, Chery, Frarck, Tim Haskin, Sue Jenkins, Mark Masbruch, Renee Schaefer, Larry Sinak",,"Rochester Repertory Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",,"Installation of air conditioning at the performance venue.",2013-06-01,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lawrence,Sinak,"Rochester Repertory Theatre","103 7th St NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 289-7800 ",boxoffice@rochesterrep.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-295,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20089,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Goals to increase the number of classical music concert attendees under age 40. Invite leaders from the orchestra and music industry to attend the premier performance to identify its potential use and benefit to the industry.Outcomes will be measured by professional video recording of the concert, a survey of participants to gauge responses to the experience and identify opportunities, conduct focus groups with orchestra industry leaders and vendors, and attendance numbers of audience under age 40.","An original music composition and companion interactive visual media piece premiering a Chromolume, a new medium for the integration of light and sound for live orchestra performances as controlled by on-stage musicians. We anticipate this product will engage new audiences.",,48530,"Other, local or private",58530,,"Randy Chapman, Gregg Erickson, Lester Horntvedt, Stephanie Ims-Goin, Eric Klavetter, Levi Livingood, Robert Loos, Edna Mezacapa, John Osborn, Susan Oftendahl, Mary Beth Sancomb-Moran, Sharon Schmoll, Bruce Wolff, Vikki Wolff",,"Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Symphonic Interactive Media Art",,"Symphonic Interactive Media Art.",2012-12-01,2013-03-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeffery,Amundson,"Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale","400 S Broadway Ste 302",Rochester,MN,55904-6478,"(507) 286-8742 ",jeffa@rochestersymphony.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-297,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20095,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,4650,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","The studios were asked to count foot traffic and ask where people were from and how they heard about the tour. Stories were collected showing what was learned or appreciated by both the public and artists.",,2700,"Other, local or private",7350,750,"Bart De Malignon, Ruch Crane, Dean Knerland, Leona Oppenshaw",,"South Central Minnesota Studio Art Tour","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Ninth Annual Studio ArTour",,"Ninth Annual Studio ArTour",2013-06-01,2013-10-20,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Wolcott,"South Central Minnesota Studio Art Tour","% Wolcott 3725 321st St W",Northfield,MN,55057,"(507) 645-7445 ",studioartour@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Olmsted, Rice, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-299,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20098,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,7455,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Provide bluegrass music and education about this native artform to a rural region.Surveys of attendees and attendance figures while keeping the admission fees reasonable for families.","Comments received supported our goal of providing quality bluegrass music in a family atmosphere at an affordable price held at ADA accessible facilities.",,14615,"Other, local or private",22070,,"Roberta Anderson, John Campbell, John Leahy, John Magnuson, Judith Mayo, Barbara Ottman, Darrell Ottman, Jon Owens, Daryl Thompson",,"Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","SEMBA's 2013 August Bluegrass Festival",,"SEMBA's 2013 August Bluegrass Festival",2013-06-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Darrell,Ottman,"Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association","PO Box 83",Rushford,MN,55971-0093,"(507) 864-8109 ",darrbarr@q.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-300,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20108,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","The community lacked the opportunity to see professional level dance other than in the form of ballet. We offered free performances to raise the quality, breadth and depth of the experience by engaging audiences on imaginative and inspirational levels.",,4000,"Other, local or private",14000,,"Susan Dunhaupt, Paula Grandquist, Ann Mosey, Suzanne White",,"Time Track Productions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",,"Time Track creates new work for Winona State University",2013-06-12,2014-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paula,Mann,"Time Track Productions","18 12th St N PO Box 3747",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(651) 276-7982 ",pmann102@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-303,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20120,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","Attendance from both Dakota and the local community on the weekend was down from last year. However, children's attendance was excellent and many children from Friday brought their parents on Saturday.",,55000,"Other, local or private",65000,,"Brian Aldrich, John Borman, Michael Bowler, Carol Davitt, Bill Flesch, Kristen Herrick, Bill McNeil, Joyce Packard, Leonard Wabasha, Ann Welle, Debbie White",0.25,"Winona-Dakota Unity Alliance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Great Dakota Gathering",,"Great Dakota Gathering",2013-06-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,White,"Winona-Dakota Unity Alliance","PO Box 393",Winona,MN,55987," ",info@winonadakotaunityalliance.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-306,"Scott Anderson: musician; Liz Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Katie Hae Leo; author and performer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis; potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 19583,"Arts Project Grant",2013,1400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Work together with other arts organizations in the community and provide outlets for both writers and photographers. The measurable outcomes will be photographer and writer participation and evidence of community awareness of the library.Counting the number of writing and photographic entries for each month as well as counting the unique number of individuals submitting entries. Count the number of different winners indicating quality of entries from different sources.","Had both writers and photographers participating each month.",,4040,"Other, local or private",5440,,"Nancy McBride, Lee Lepper, Emily Whitbeck, Jill Christie, Liz Johnson",,"International Falls Public Library",Libraries,"Arts Project Grant",,"Create opportunities for local photographers and writers to collaborate on a monthly project in which a photographer 'illustrates' a story told by an author.",2013-05-10,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Adams,"International Falls Public Library","750 4th St","International Falls",MN,56649-2439,"(218) 285-8051 ",dadams@arrowhead.lib.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-project-grant-65,"Josh Aerie: cellist, orchestra conductor, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Ken Bloom: Director of the Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director for North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator for MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.","Josh Aerie: cellist, orchestra conductor, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Ken Bloom: Director of the Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, instructor North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 19584,"Arts Project Grant",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Develop content and publish on website, provide access and rich information about the folk arts to teachers and students, preserve this folk art and highlight stories by the artists to keep it alive.Publish a series of web pages online, measure number of hits and downloads on the site, archive information about this art and publish about its significance and artistry.","Created on ebook along with an interactive website about the artistry and significance of rag rugs.",,2980,"Other, local or private",7980,5000,"Carly Melin, Rally Hess, Harlan Tardy, Shelly Robinson, Bonnie Fena, James Perunovich, Paul Janssen, Larry Killien",,"Ironworld Development Corporation AKA Minnesota Discovery Center","State Government","Arts Project Grant",,"Create a web-based component about the history, significance and artistry of rag rugs.",2013-05-01,2014-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Stein,"Ironworld Development Corporation AKA Minnesota Discovery Center","1005 Discovery Dr",Chisholm,MN,55719,"(218) 254-1226 ",scott.stein@mndiscoverycenter.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-project-grant-66,"Josh Aerie: cellist, orchestra conductor, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Ken Bloom: Director of the Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director for North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator for MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.","Josh Aerie: cellist, orchestra conductor, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Ken Bloom: Director of the Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, instructor North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 19632,"Arts Project Grant",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Participants will perform with talented musicians and audience will hear well done string performance.Quality of music performed and response of audience.","Orchestra received standing ovation, members requested continuation of event next year.",,7550,"Other, local or private",12550,,"John Faith, Marcia Bringedahl",,"Rainy Lake Community Orchestra","State Government","Arts Project Grant",,"Week long workshop for string players from the region with guest artists from Minnesota, Winnipeg, Chicago.",2013-07-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Faith,"Rainy Lake Community Orchestra","3057 County Rd 20","International Falls",MN,56649,"(218) 283-3487 ",johnfaith@midco.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,"Koochiching, Lake of the Woods",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-project-grant-84,"Josh Aerie: cellist, orchestra conductor, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Ken Bloom: Director of the Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director for North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator for MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.","Josh Aerie: cellist, orchestra conductor, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Ken Bloom: Director of the Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, instructor North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 19646,"Arts Project Grant",2013,2800,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Expand the regional artistic community by producing a quality, entertaining and thought provoking cinema exhibition.Surveys to attendees and participants and an audience ballot.","Increased total attendance and festival ran very smoothly.",,45535,"Other, local or private",48335,,"Richard Hansen, Johnathon Olsen, Steve Grazier, Riki McManus",,"Sound Unseen International Duluth",,"Arts Project Grant",,"Produce the 4th annual festival of music, film and art at numerous venues in Duluth.",2013-05-29,2013-06-02,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Hansen,"Sound Unseen International Duluth","1814 E 9th St",Duluth,MN,55812,"(612) 227-8015 ",richard@soundunseen.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,"St. Louis, Carlton, Lake, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Pine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-project-grant-88,"Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.","Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 19820,"Arts Organization Development and Equipment",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The goal is to produce the schematic designs and supporting information. With the funding from this grant, that goal will be expanded to include the detailed projects that would support interior finish work that can be done by volunteers, accelerating when the building will be a suitable venue for arts groups as well as our own productions.By the completion of the schematic design documents.","Our evaluation outcome was completed design development plans.",,2000,"Other, local or private",7000,,"Bill Wold, Robyn Richardson, Darlene Kotelnicki, Ken Zachman, Brenda Anderson, Bill Hicks, Dave Lindberg, Micheal Joldersma, Lee Hollaar",,"Greater Litchfield Opera House Association, Inc. AKA Litchfield Opera House","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Organization Development",,"Interior Design and Planning Grant",2013-05-15,2014-05-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bill,Wold,"Greater Litchfield Opera House Association, Inc. AKA Litchfield Opera House","26416 CSAH 14",Darwin,MN,55324,"(320) 693-2446 ",litchopera@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Meeker, McLeod, Wright, Stearns, Kandiyohi",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-organization-development-and-equipment-20,"Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Jane Link visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative.","Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.",,2 19870,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,3500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","The number of Minnesotans who participate in the arts festivals and folk and traditional activities increases.We will conduct oral interviews with festival attendees, written questionnaires with incentives for completion, data collection on attendance at festival events and local arts classes, follow-up interviews with local businesses.","The number of Minnesotans who participated in the arts festivals and folk and traditional activities increased.",,5300,"Other, local or private",8800,,"Lisa Lindberg, Les Curry, Kelly Reuter, Al Steinberg, Verla Boesch, Joan Morrison",,"Arts 'N More","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will present a two-day arts festival to promote art, literature, and music in their community, September 7-8, 2013.",2013-09-07,2013-09-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Art,Sidner,"Arts 'N More","PO Box 443",Amboy,MN,56010-0443,"(651) 303-1870 ",sidner123@earthlink.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca, Faribault",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-107,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19874,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans that are able to participate in the arts increases. The quality, types, and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases.We will hand out a paper survey at the first concert and have board members interview audience members and record their comments. Results will be used to improve future concerts.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased.",,24200,"Other, local or private",29200,,"Nancy Willette, Gary Olsen, Richard Miller, Shair Hanson, Gail Ottesen, Peggy Germain, Donna Olsen, Margaret Larson, Roger Holland, Arlyce Holland, Larry Stevermer, Kathy Stevermer, Maryanne McClain, Sally Yeager, Marti Yokiel, David Nagel, Marti Cassem, Deanna Cassem, Reta Steele, Lynn Wilms, Alberta Greimann, Felicia Hamlin",,"Blue Earth Valley Concert Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will sponsor their 2012-13 subscription series of five music concerts, with a student workshop by Intersection, a Juilliard piano and string trio.",2012-10-01,2013-04-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Miller,"Blue Earth Valley Concert Association","32444 180th St",Winnebago,MN,56098,"(507) 866-4668 ",rjm.the.musicman@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Faribault, Blue Earth, Martin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-108,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19890,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization are built.A survey will be distributed to the audience. We will offer a chance to be entered in a drawing for several chances to win Chamber Bucks if audience members fill out the survey.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization were built.",,32350,"Other, local or private",38850,,"Ian Bents, Erica Volkir, Judy Ripley, Mike Riley, Bonnie Taplin, Chris Becker, Jason Subbert",,"The Fairmont Opera House, Inc. AKA Fairmont Opera House","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will sponsor four Subscription Music Series productions in Fall 2013.",2013-09-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathi,Peterson,"The Fairmont Opera House, Inc. AKA Fairmont Opera House","45 Downtown Plz PO Box 226",Fairmont,MN,56031-0226,"(507) 238-4900 ",director@fairmontoperahouse.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Martin, Faribault, Blue Earth, Brown, Jackson",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-110,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19892,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization are built.Professional judges will give feedback on quality of performances and video and audio recording will be made and evaluated by a team.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization were built.",,54600,"Other, local or private",61100,,"Sandra Conlin, John Mayer, Monique Hagel, Matt Sanders, Amber Roeker, Mike Hanzelka, Jodie Forrey",,"Govenaires Drum Bugle Corps","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will perform in several Drum and Bugle Corps competitions throughout Minnesota and the Midwest, perform in several parades, and host the Drum Corps Expo August 17, 2013 in St Peter.",2013-04-01,2013-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandee,Conlin,"Govenaires Drum Bugle Corps","PO Box 235","St Peter",MN,56082-0235,"(612) 308-0438 ",director@govenaires.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Watonwan, Faribault, Rice, Brown",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-111,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19907,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The quality, types, and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access are identified and addressed.We will distribute surveys at all our concerts to gain audience support. At the end of the season we will also survey our student participants to gain their feedback.","The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access were identified and addressed.",,15400,"Other, local or private",21900,,"Joseph Rodgers, Eleda Morneau, Roslyn Sieh, Ken Meixner, Mark Wamma, Rebecca Henry, Lisa Hill",,"Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will present four concerts during their 2012-13 season, with two of the concerts taking place in other communities.",2012-10-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carolyn,Borgen,"Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra","PO Box 4311",Mankato,MN,56002-4311,"(612) 251-8492 ",carolyn.borgen@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Waseca, Faribault, Martin, Jackson, Le Sueur, Sibley, Redwood",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-115,"Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19908,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The quality, types, and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access are identified and addressed. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization are built.We will use stories that we hear from our choir members, the groups that we participate with and our audience’s members. We will evaluate audio and video of our performances that will show increased skills. We will interview performers and directors. We will increase audience participation.","The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access were identified and addressed. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization were built.",,43000,"Other, local or private",49500,,"Scott Allen, Leah Ries, Kristin Baty, Kristen Kienholz, Diane Storvick, Kris Jackson, Jeff Adams, Mary Schuldt, Doug Schuldt, Mark Wamma, Tim Bistrup",,"Mankato Children's Chorus","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"The five choirs will perform two concerts during the 2012-13 season. They will also perform in a third joint concert, To Be Certain Of The Dawn, with the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and the Minnesota State University- Mankato Chorus, November 18, 2012.",2012-10-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Storvick,"Mankato Children's Chorus","PO Box 3482",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 388-4992 ",mankatochildrenschorus@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Sibley, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-116,"Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19910,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans that are able to participate in the arts increases. The quality, types, and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization are built.We will gather data for Mozart in Me and Music on the Hill, including concert attendance, tickets purchased in advance vs. tickets purchased at the door, and season ticket sales vs. single tickets. Each performance will be recorded and reviewed. Surveys will be handed out at concerts and the results will be tabulated and analyzed. Audience members will be encouraged to complete and return the surveys to enter a drawing. Data may also be collected through interviews. The success of publicity and marketing will be evaluated by looking for patterns of increased overall attendance or increased attendance from a region or group. Youth Concerts will be evaluated using student responses and interviews with participating teachers and volunteers.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization were built.",,17320,"Other, local or private",23820,,"Neil Nurre, Eric Plath, Herb Kroon, Tricia Stenberg, Jonathan Zierdt, Keith Balster, Cheryl Regan, David Kim, Jim Santori, Yvonne Cariveau, Sonja Jacobsen, Joh Lindberg, Kenneth Gertjejansen, Keith Boleen",,"Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association AKA Mankato Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will present three programs: Music on the Hill, including four chamber music concerts beginning October 14, 2012; Mozart in Me,"" an interactive four concert series for young children and their families with the first concert October 6; and two free concerts for students in grades 4-6.",2012-10-06,2013-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sara,Buechmann,"Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association AKA Mankato Symphony Orchestra","PO Box 645",Mankato,MN,56002-0645,"(507) 625-8880 ",mso@hickorytech.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Faribault, Waseca, Le Sueur, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-118,"Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19911,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,3500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The quality and types of arts education and learning opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases.A survey will be conducted of the student percussionists at the conclusion of the residency. Written comments will be encouraged and used to improve the residency for the following years.","The quality and types of arts education and learning opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased.",,500,"Other, local or private",4000,,"Joel Schmidt, Linda Albrecht, Jo Trio, Sheila Osmundson",,"Maple River Middle/High School","K-12 Education","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will host an 18-week percussion residency with Michelle Roche during the 2012-13 school year.",2013-01-01,2013-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rebecca,Carpenter,"Maple River Middle/High School","101 6th Ave NE",Mapleton,MN,56065,"(507) 524-3930 ",rcarp@isd2135.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Faribault",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-119,"Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19912,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,3500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases.An evaluation survey with 5 questions will be given to each household and staff member in May. The principal will create, distribute and tabulate the results. This Art Fair will attract at least 200 parents and community members of all ages and will be judged positively by 84% or more of those who attend, as measured by an exit survey.","The number of Minnesotans who were engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increased.",,3352,"Other, local or private",6852,,"Leah Walters, Sharlie Hansen, Jessica Braaten, Shannon Lachmiller, Wendy Palmer, Raenee Treaetow, Deanne Rengstorf",,"Maple River West Elementary School","K-12 Education","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will sponsor an eight month Artist Residency in each K-5 classroom studying different artists and styles, with an All School Art Fair, May 14, 2013, to showcase the students work.",2013-05-01,2013-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deanne,Rengstorf,"Maple River West Elementary School","311 Willard St PO Box 306","Good Thunder",MN,56037,"(507) 278-3039 ",drengstorf@isd2135.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Faribault",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-120,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Craig Nelson: business management and information technology; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach and Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director, playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19914,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases. The quality, types, and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases.Survey audience and interview entertainers and board members.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased.",,7165,"Other, local or private",13665,,"Sandy Meschke, John Edman, Norm Langford, Vikki Langford, Phil Hanson, Phyllis Wedel, Susan Duchene, Kate Kallenbach",,"Martin County Preservation Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will sponsor their 2012-13 season of arts programming and musical performances and purchase a new computer.",2012-10-01,2013-07-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sonja,Fortune,"Martin County Preservation Association","222 Blue Earth Ave E",Fairmont,MN,56031,"(507) 235-9262 ",redrockcenter@frontiernet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Martin, Faribault, Jackson, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-121,"Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19918,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans that are able to participate in the arts increases.The cast and crew will be given an online survey after each production to determine what skills were gained through the experience and if they will volunteer with Merely Players again. Select audiences will be surveyed to determine if they think the ticket prices are affordable and if this was their first Merely Players production. Additionally, ticket sales reports will be compared with last season to determine if there was an increase in audience members.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased.",,56560,"Other, local or private",63060,,"Darren Wacker, Michael Rath, Sherm Rupe, David Peterson, Cindy Johannsen, Ceara Dowell, Chris Goebel, Kim Treat, Yvonne Jacobs",,"Merely Players Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will present their 2012-2013 season of plays, including: The Absence of a Cello November 9-11 and 16-18, James and the Giant Peach"" in March 2013, and ""The Taffetas"" in May 2013.",2012-10-01,2013-05-19,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elaine,Hardwick,"Merely Players Community Theater","110 Fulton St",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 388-5483 ",elaineohardwick@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Le Sueur, Sibley, Faribault",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-123,"Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19920,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans that are able to participate in the arts increases. The quality, types, and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access are identified and addressed. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization are built.Online and hard-copy surveys of general and targeted audiences.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. The quality, types and number of arts opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increased. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access were identified and addressed. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization were built.",,96180,"Other, local or private",102680,,"Richard Robbins, Candace Black, Geoff Herbach, Diana Joseph, Roger Sheffer, Richard Terrill",,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Good Thunder Reading Series","State Government","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will present their 31st annual season of monthly readings and workshops by eighteen different authors for students and the public.",2012-10-01,2012-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diana,Joseph,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Good Thunder Reading Series","230 Armstrong Hall",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 389-5144 ",diana.joseph@mnsu.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Brown, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Sibley, Martin, Faribault, Waseca, Watonwan, Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-125,"Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19948,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",2013,6500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans that are able to participate in the arts increases. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access are identified and addressed.We will use data collection and surveys of students, adults, and presenters to measure the goals of the Young Writers and Artists Conference, a conference for students in grades 3-9 focusing on writing and fine arts; to maintain the local/regional session facilitators and presenters; and offer student scholarships for those needing financial assistance.","The number of Minnesotans who were able to participate in the arts increased. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access were identified and addressed.",,27600,"Other, local or private",34100,,"Mark Brandt, Jim Branstad, Kathy Carlson, Ski Ann Christiansen, Tom Eaton, Les Martisko, Steve Rohlfing, Joe Samuelson, Wendell Sande, Jodi Sapp, James Spille, Keith Wenner, Cindy Westerhouse",,"South Central Service Cooperative","K-12 Education","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Arts Project",,"They will host the Young Writers and Artists Conference in March, 2013 for students in 3rd-9th grades.",2013-03-12,2013-03-13,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Hillmann,"South Central Service Cooperative","2075 Lookout Dr","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(952) 715-8745 ",mhillmann@mnscsc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-arts-project-134,"Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the ChildrenÆs Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.","Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Mary Jane Glawe: visual artist; Nancy Goettl: adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sara Krassin: arts administration for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota; Joe McCabe: St James City Manager, volunteer with the Saint James Community Theater; Lill Robinson: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Blue Earth Community Theater; Paula Scheffler: substitute teacher in LeSueur; Melanie Schmidt: high school speech coach, Program Director for Mankato Community Education; Bonnie Taplin: volunteer with Interlaken Heritage Days Festival in Fairmont; Elizabeth Traxler: teacher, director and playwright; Gina Wenger: professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato; Greg Wilkins: Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato.",,2 19493,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Professional and non-professional artists, student artists, and the viewing audience will be impacted by this project. Professional artists will gain increased viewership, non-professional artists will gain confidence from having their skills and artistic talent acknowledged and valued by the public, student artists’ understanding of the impact the Bill of Rights has on their daily lives will be increased, first time art show goers will have an increased appreciation for a variety of art mediums, and along with seasoned art show goers will increase their knowledge and understanding of the Bill of Rights and appreciation for the arts as a medium for expression.Artists, student artists, and audience members will complete a survey seeking information about what they learned about art and the Bill of Rights by participating in or attending this show. Award winners will be interviewed following the show to see whether and how participation in the show has positively influenced how they view their own art and positively affected their future plans regarding creating art.","The participating artists expressed pride and satisfaction at being part of the show. This year’s featured artist, Michael Lemon, spoke glowingly about the impact that being featured in the exhibit promotional materials and at the show had on him. Last year’s featured artist, Wesley May, talked about how his art has advanced in the lapsed year and how he is increasingly viewing himself as a professional artist. Lindsay Owens, who was selected as best emerging artist under 18, was thrilled to have her submission to the show taken seriously. Viewers reported in their surveys that they learned about indigenous art and about the Bill of Rights, both of which were desired outcomes for the show.",,2330,"Other, local or private",8330,,"Howard Bass, Melanie Benjamin, Dale Carpenter, Ronald DeHarpporte, Nate Dybvig, Sandra Feist, Albert Goins, Michele Goodwin, Timothy Griffin, John Gulla, Samuel Heins, Thomas Kaiser, Carolina Lamas, Jennifer Martin, Scot Milchman, Nicole Moen, Vance Opperman, William Pentelovitch, Tami Pierret, Rebecca Rand, Paul Redleaf, Susan Harper Ritten, Leslie Sandberg, Cris Stainbrook, Robert Sykora, Cassandra Warner",,"American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art From Within 2013",,"Funds will assist the Greater Minnesota Racial Justice Project - North to mount the exhibition Art From Within.",2013-04-05,2013-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Audrey,Thayer,"American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota","PO Box 133",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(651) 645-4097x 126",cstoddard@aclu-mn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Roseau, Cass, Mahnomen, Becker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-222,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Genny Lowry: Native American crafts artist, arts appreciator.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate.",,2 19495,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,2045,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Our goal is to provide a series that inspires new thoughts and ideas through modern literature. We hope the reading impress audiences with the beauty of the language and how masterfully the writers evoke images, tell a story, or argue a point. Further, we seek to draw additional people to frequent the Art Center for exhibits, lectures and classes. Explorations that begin for those attending the readings can be extended through book purchases and writers workshops the following day.To assess where our programs have resulted in the intended outcomes we will rely on a short survey and on-site observations by our staff and volunteers. We will ask attendees to address the content of the readings and the impact the reading had on them. The survey also contains other questions pertinent to the series allowing us to be responsive to the needs and interests of our constituents. Our Spoken Word Committee, Bemidji Community Art Center board members and staff will make observations concerning logistics such as the audio system placement, seating arrangements and the number of people attending. Surveys will help us assess marketing strategy, keep track of new attendees, compile and respond to audience reactions and add to a list of possible writers for future presentations.","Direct observations of the readings’ effects on audiences and the passion/enthusiasm expressed in survey results were very gratifying. We could see that all the readings met or surpassed expectations. As one attendee at Joyce’s reading stated, “...it struck me this evening (as it has before) how important it is to HEAR the poem read to experience the emotional impact!” The readings offered many opportunities for listeners to gain insight, to enjoy imagery and even to reevaluate commonly held beliefs about aspects of our society. Quoting another audience member at Carol Ann’s reading, “...it has inspired me to be more observant, more appreciative of people and things and places in my life. Also, to be more expressive of my ‘intimate’ authentic voice.” Asked what did you enjoy most from Tom’s reading, as individual responded as follows, “The ‘discovery’ that someone else dares put into words what I have [suspected].”",,1405,"Other, local or private",3450,,"Lorie Yourd, Paula Engen, David Towley, Pat Kelly, Bill Kelly, John Lembi, Charles Pulkrabek, Anthony Swann, Kathy Towley, Kate Smith, Linda Thiem, Bev Erickson, Deb Jensen",,"Bemidji Community Arts Council AKA Bemidji Community Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","2013 Spoken Word Series",,"Funds will assist the Bemidji Community Art Center to host the 2013 Spoken Word Series.",2013-03-01,2013-09-07,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lorie,Yourd,"Bemidji Community Arts Council AKA Bemidji Community Arts Center","426 Bemidji Ave N",Bemidji,MN,56601-3139,"(218) 751-7570 ",bcac@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Cass",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-223,"Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Bill Smith: visual artist, sculptor, craft artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19496,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,5560,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","35-40 youth and adults will participate as actors and technicians in Peter Pan. 75% of the performers and technicians will report that they increased their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and awareness of theater, and 60% will report they will participate in a future theatrical production. Attendance numbers from Peter Pan will show a 5% increase (especially among children) compared to previous Bemidji Community Theater children’s shows, especially among children.The number of performers and technicians will be tracked according to age, demographics, relationships, abilities, past participation, etc. Participants will take part in a talk back circle that will allow them to verbally express their opinions regarding the event. Participants will be asked to complete a survey delineating how the experience affected them.","We were able to cast 42 actors ranging in age from 8-60 plus 15 support people in the production. There were 18 new youths and 6 new adults participating in this production. 95% of the cast and crew responded positively to the questions regarding increased knowledge and skills and the intention to participate in a future production. Peter Pan represented a 15% increase in attendance over our previous best-selling show with five of the six public performances sold out.",,9580,"Other, local or private",15140,,"Ernest Rall, Vicki Stenerson, Patricia Lester, Mark Fulton, Mary Knox-Johnson, Sue Wright, Julie Kaiser, Diane Sauer",,"Bemidji Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Bemidji Community Theater Production of Peter Pan",,"Funds will assist Bemidji Community Theater to produce the musical Peter Pan in April of 2013.",2013-01-02,2013-04-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Knox-Johnson,"Bemidji Community Theater","4840 Knollwood Dr NE",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-8942 ",moxnk@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-224,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Genny Lowry: Native American crafts artist, arts appreciator.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate.",,2 19497,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,3984,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","We are confident that this endeavor will pique the interest of young people ages 8-12 to participate as performers allowing participants to increase their knowledge, skills, attitudes and awareness of theater as a performing art and encourage them to continue participation well into the future. It is our hope that approximately 15-20 children will decide to take part.Participants will take part in a talk back circle that will allow them to verbally express their opinions regarding the event. A recorder will take down anecdotal evidence. Prior to the talk back circle participants will be asked to provide short answers to a survey delineating how the experience affected them. After compiling the surveys and looking at the results of the talk back circle, it is our hope that 60% of those responding will report an increase in new knowledge, skills, attitudes and awareness of theater and that 40% will participate in future theatrical productions.","26 children ages 8-12 took part in the camp. Three school-ages young adults served as interns. !00% of participant responded to our survey with increase in knowledge and also expressed interest in taking part in another theater camp or play. Participants did take part in three talk back circles and the responses were overwhelmingly positive. Parents were also polled and said the camp helped their child with theater activities such acting, singing and dancing and that their children had positive experiences and would participate in another camp if it were offered. The 75 audience members for the performance were enthusiastic and many expressed a desire to take part in future theater camps.",,996,"Other, local or private",4980,,"Ernest Rall, Vicki Stenerson, Patricia Lester, Mark Fulton, Mary Knox-Johnson, Sue Wright, Julie Kaiser, Derrick Hough",,"Bemidji Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Bemidji Community Theater Jr. Theater Camp",,"Funds will assist Bemidji Community Theater to implement a two-week children’s theater camp called Bemidji Community Theater Jr.",2013-06-10,2013-06-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Knox-Johnson,"Bemidji Community Theater","4840 Knollwood Dr NE",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-8942 ",moxnk@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-225,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19499,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Target audiences include community members who are invited to attend the Evening Faculty Reading Series free of charge, and local, state, national, and international Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference attendees. The main outcomes for audience members include access to a high quality literary experience, an increased appreciation for the literary arts, and an increased access to and awareness of award-winning writers from the national literary scene. Participants will see an increase in their knowledge about and skill in creative writing and an increased awareness of Bemidji as a cultural center in Minnesota.The conference director and other administrative staff will be on hand to receive, record, and solicit anecdotal feedback regarding the conference experience. Surveys and evaluations will be administered at all sessions and feedback from participants will be sought and gathered once participants return home.","Anecdotal feedback and evaluations from participants were overwhelmingly positive. Most participants felt their writing improved through their experience at the conference. Many were impressed by the caliber of the authors presenting at the conference and had increased awareness of the work of these writers. Almost all participants agreed that this was a high quality literary experience and that would continue to attend in years to come.",,36300,"Other, local or private",42300,,"Amy Long Voelkner, Kathleen Meyer, Julia Conlon, Gloria Collyard, Diane Wahl, Erik Evenson, Erika Svanoe, Louise Jackson, Mary Auger, Nancy Haugen, Melanie Hanson, Rachel Johnson, Alicia Close",,"Bemidji State University AKA Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference","State Government","Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference",,"Funds will assist Bemidji State University English Department to host the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference at their campus during the third week of June 2013.",2013-06-16,2013-06-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sean,Hill,"Bemidji State University AKA Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference","1500 Birchmont Dr NE Ste 23",Bemidji,MN,56601-2699,"(478) 454-8362 ",seanhill73@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Polk, Hubbard, Itasca, Cass, Mahnomen",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-226,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Genny Lowry: Native American crafts artist, arts appreciator.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate.",,2 19500,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Three groups comprise the intended audience. Approximately 500 people will attend the subscription concert, 1,000 will attend the children’s concert, and 150 students will see Keith Bear experience music that bridges two cultures. 70% of audience respondents will have a positive reaction to the concert, 70% of the children will have a positive reaction to the children’s concert, 50% will have learned something new about the orchestra, and 60% will have learned something new about Native American Culture. The Keith Bear residency will expose students to aspects of Native American Culture and will enhance their understanding of his culture and their own culture. 50% of the students will be actively engaged in the activities and 60% will have learned something new about Native American Culture.To evaluate Keith Bear’s residency, photos will be taken to document his work with the students. Volunteers and teachers will observe the student participants in the school settings and report on their engagement with the presentations and material, and teachers will poll students on what they learned about Native American culture that they didn’t know before. To evaluate the subscription concert, audience feedback on post-it notes will provide reactions to the concert, as well as photos and a video and audio recordings. For the children’s concert, teachers will poll the students with three questions, and the teachers will be asked how effective the materials and information provided prior to the concert was for the students.","All areas exceeded the targeted percentages for each area evaluated in the project. 2,186 children either attended the Children’s Concert and/or participated in Keith Bear’s School Residency program. 93% of children who responded had a positive concert experience, 90% responded that they had learned something about an orchestra and 85% responded that they learned new about Native American Culture. From the responses to Keith Bear’s School Residency, 90% responded that they had learned something new about Native American Culture and music, 95% of students participating were actively engaged and 100% of participating teachers had positive reactions to and comments about the School Residency program.",,15272,"Other, local or private",21272,,"Richard Hanson, Mary Ward, Martin Tadlock, Bill Maki, Robert Griggs, Robert Bollinger, John Centko",,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Music and Peace: A Native American Perspective",,"Funds will assist the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra to focus on Native American music and culture in its March concert and its biennial children’s concert, as well as provide educational activities in area schools.",2013-02-24,2013-03-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beverly,Everett,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","PO Box 3136",Bemidji,MN,56619,"(218) 444-7914 ",bemidjisymphony@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Cass, Lake of the Woods, Clay, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Becker, Itasca, Polk, Koochiching, Crow Wing, St. Louis, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-227,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Genny Lowry: Native American crafts artist, arts appreciator.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate.",,2 19504,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,1798,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Our first goal is to help Boys and Girls Club members to learn the fundamentals of art at the same time as encouraging them to grow their talents, build confidence and learn to express themselves in a healthy and positive way. Our second goal is to utilize Wesley May’s talent and ability to be a positive role model as a Native artist to help our 28% Native American members to learn the importance of keeping their culture alive and stress the importance of members of any culture to share that with everyone. 75% of participating members will increase their knowledge of technical skills in pencil drawing, pastels and paint.The Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area will use pre and post-tests to evaluate the project. 75% or more of those completing the post test will demonstrate that they have increased their knowledge and skills and had a positive experience. As part of the post-test we will take one word pictures that depict how the members felt about the project and create a slide show to be shown at the art show. At the end of the project we will have an art show to showcase members work to parents and the community.","16 middle and high school aged members and 50 elementary aged members participated with Wesley May in the mural project. Almost all of the categories tested in our post-test were showed improvement in members’ knowledge and according to the one word pictures by members 1005 had a positive experience. Lakeland Public Television covered the art opening and interviewed Wesley May, Boys and Girls Club staff and at least two of the participants and the Bemidji Pioneer ran an article on the project with color photos. It was a successful project and will be a lasting piece of public art for the children of our community.",,449,"Other, local or private",2247,,"Lorena Cook, Leisha Gregg, Jeff Halverson, Jim Lucachick, Bonnie Lundorf, Paul Lindseth, Mike Mastin, Dan Olson, Sue Rosselet, Cindy Serratore, Scott Turn",,"Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Area","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Transcending Cultures through Art",,"Funds will assist the Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area to offer painting classes to youth ages 6-18 with local artist Wesley May.",2013-04-01,2013-05-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amber,Klemish,"Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Area","1600 Minnesota Ave NW PO Box 191",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-4171 ",bgcbemidji@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-228,"Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Bill Smith: visual artist, sculptor, craft artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19505,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","I have a target audience of 150 adults and 250 children. Through watching a “Puppets Ride Bikes” performance the audience will develop an appreciation for puppetry and want to attend a future performance, come away with a feeling of connection which inspires their day, and be awakened to their own curiosity and creativity. The positive impact of a live performance will be reflected in audience engagement. This will be measured through physical responses (laughing, clapping) and in the talkback after the show (showing interest, asking questions). I will observe and take notes. In addition I will have a YES and a NO box on my bike especially to engage the younger audience members. I will ask the question “Did puppet-art make you smile today?’ and hand out cardboard chips for them to drop in the box they choose. I expect 75% or better to be positive responses.","The total attendance numbers of Puppet Ride Bikes performances is estimated at 215 children and 250 adults. All responses gathered on the survey noted either a positive attitude toward puppetry, an increased interest in the art form, or a desire to participate in puppetry or attend more shows.",,1230,"Other, local or private",4230,,,,"Margaret Burger",Individual,"Puppets Ride Bike",,"Funds will assist Margaret Burger to create and perform live open-air puppetry on a bike trailer for the month of July.",2013-04-01,2013-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Margaret,Burger,"Margaret Burger",,,MN,,"(218) 368-3349 ",mbburger@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Mahnomen",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-229,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19516,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Audience members will gain a new understanding and insight into the lives of performers. They will gain knowledge about the performers' training, and what inspires and motivates them.Volunteers will observe and record the reactions and emotions of audience members. Each performing group will conduct a talk back session immediately following their presentation. Audience members will be able to ask questions to gain insight into each performing group. The answers will be recorded and reported back to the concert committee.","It was observed by “spotters” that groups of audience members thoroughly enjoyed all three performances. The Hunt family performance and their sharing of their lives on the road with the audience was of particular interest to the young people in the audience. At the Abbey Road band concert, audience members stormed the stage, just like the “Beatles” in the early ‘60’s. The audience at the Church Basement Ladies was totally engaged in the play and “spotters” observed a lot of conversation reminiscing about their own experiences in a church basement in “days gone by.” In the written evaluations we asked: “This performance enhanced my knowledge of musical comedy” Of the 97 evaluations collected, 46 strongly agreed and 32 agreed. We also asked “Have you attended a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage program in the past?” And of the 97, 46 said “yes” and 51 said “no.”",,15150,"Other, local or private",21150,,"Diane Rose, Nicholas Jackson, Jane Mueller, Terry Jones, Don Zieman, Jess Evenson, Linda Wagner, Al Pederson",,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Headwaters Concert Series 2013",,"Funds will assist Headwaters School of Music and the Arts to present a professional high quality concert series for residents of north central Minnesota.",2012-11-11,2013-04-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Brademan,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","519 Minnesota Ave NW",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-5606 ",headwatersschool@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Polk, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-234,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Genny Lowry: Native American crafts artist, arts appreciator.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate.",,2 19517,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,5772,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","The students, teachers, and adult audiences will experience an increase in awareness of cultures that are different from ours as well as learn about different music and instruments.Educators will complete a survey through Survey Monkey measuring student increase in awareness of diverse cultures and the musical, cultural impact the program has had on them. In addition, the results of the talk back session indicating community impact will be documented and shared with Region 2 Arts Council. As a result of this program, 60% of the audience will experience a positive exposure to different cultures that will help us recognized the differences and similarities that exist between ourselves and persons of other cultures.","Both Baladino and Le Vent Du Nord enlightened students, teachers, and adult audiences through their instruments, music, and candid conversation about the cultural / historical components and underpinnings of their music and their musical and cultural expression. Immediate feedback from the adult public and educators yielded the most direct feedback highlighting the groups’ abilities to entertain, engage, and educate. The students, teachers, and adult audiences experienced an increase in awareness of the French Canadian and Jewish cultures.",,1443,"Other, local or private",7215,,"Nicholas Jackson, Jane Mueller, Terry Jones, Don Zieman, Jess Evenson, Linda Wagner, Al Pederson, Arlys Hall",,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","World Fest Residency",,"Funds will assist Headwaters School of Music and the Arts to bring two international performing arts groups to the Bemidji area to present week-long residencies that will broaden our community’s understanding of different cultures.",2013-09-29,2014-03-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Evenson,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","519 Minnesota Ave NW",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-5606 ",headwatersschool@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Clearwater, Cass, Polk, Mahnomen",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-235,"Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Bill Smith: visual artist, sculptor, craft artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19523,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,1456,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Artists will have a venue for performing, and opportunities to increase their knowledge and skill in front of an audience. Residents will be entertained which can get them thinking and can improve their health and their mood. Music is one of the last areas of the mind to breakdown so this is an area that can provide a positive experience after most other opportunities have not effect. The improvement is the residents caused by the entertainment makes life less stressful for the staff as well. Guests enjoy the entertainment too and their mood is lifted by seeing relatives and loved ones enjoying the music. At least 15 residents, guests and staff will attend each event and at least 80% will report they enjoy the activity and look forward to it.Staff will take attendance at each event. Artists will be asked to fill out two surveys, one at the start of the project and one at the end in which they rate their knowledge, sill level and comfort with the audience. Staff will assess elected residents measuring cognition, mood and overall health. Talking circles will be held from time to time after the performances to obtain immediate feedback from artists and any others who wish to participate.",,,364,"Other, local or private",1820,,"Jason Breuer, Ann Ellis, Harald Bringsjord, Robert Dayer, Robyn Sonstegard, Ralph Christofferson, Jeffrey Drop, Rebecca Metzger, Philip Miller, Bruce Burton",,"Lakewood Care Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Monthly Musical Entertainment",,"Funds will assist LakeWood Care Center to offer weekly musical entertainment to Care Center residents each month.",2013-04-01,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cathy,Christensen,"Lakewood Care Center","600 Main Ave S",Baudette,MN,56623,"(218) 635-3418 ",cathychristensen@catholichealth.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Lake of the Woods, Roseau, Koochiching",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-238,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19526,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","The audience, with a target of 85% of the high school seniors in attendance, will show measurable growth in knowledge and awareness of Eva Peron’s life as well as an appreciation for the set design, costumes, acting, singing, and dancing; an 80% response from course instructors who have brought their students to the play will indicate that attending Evita was an excellent experience for enriching their world history and drama courses; and an 85% response from invited guests from the battered women’s shelter and Evergreen House that will indicate having gained a sense of empowerment and inspiration through the story of the life of Eva Peron.Audience members will respond to questions via text messaging to polleverywhere.com, students and teachers will respond to a survey monkey questionnaire following their attendance at the performance, and special guests from area non-profits will be given a paper survey.","We surpassed our target goal of 85%, based on the poll results 88% of the participating high school students gained knowledge and awareness of Eva Peron’s life and appreciated the theatrical aspects of the performance. The students seemed pleased to be able to give instant feedback.",,6750,"Other, local or private",12750,,"Patty Lester, Cate Belleveau, Amanda Mix, Cheryl Winnett, Lavina Erickson, Susan Kedzie",,"Mask and Rose Women's Theater Collective","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Evita Musical",,"Funds will assist the Mask and Rose Women’s Theater to produce the play “Evita” for high school and college youth with integration into their world history and drama classes.",2012-03-01,2013-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cate,Belleveau,"Mask and Rose Women's Theater Collective","24011 Hwy 89 NW",Puposky,MN,56667,"(218) 243-2685 ",kayakc2@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Clearwater",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-239,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19531,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,720,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","The North Beltrami Heritage Center in collaboration with the Bemidji and Blackduck History Centers will provide access for over 200 rural elementary students and local community members from Bemidji, Blackduck, and Kelliher to a dramatic presentation by Minnesota History Player, George Nelson, about the Minnesota fur trade from 1786-1859. Audience members will learn through dramatic presentation, costume, props and artifacts, the roles of traders, clerks, Voyageurs, and Indian suppliers in the Great Lakes fur trade. It is out hope that these presentations will also create a positive attitude towards dramatic presentations and create an awareness of local history groups.The Beltrami History Groups will provide a written evaluation form to be completed by students and compiled by the North Beltrami Heritage Center and collaborative history groups. We will also forward digital “post visit” information to each school group including George Nelson’s biography and copies of lesson plans for Minnesota grades k-3 and Grades 4-8 that fit state social study standards.","According to the Fur Trade Clerk Surveys completed by students, their comments indicated an understanding of the role they chose (trader, clerk, voyageur, Indian supplier) by describing tasks accomplished by the role. Students also commented on what each trade partner offered and what benefits they received. The compilation of surveys and onsite observation of student and community members were helpful in determining the overwhelming positive response to the history player’s presentation.",,180,"Other, local or private",900,,"Eva Stengel, Dorothy Locken, Diane Mostad, Irene Munsinger, Don Nelson, Pete Olson, Anna Nistler, Chyrl McQuoid, Arne Mostad-Jensen",,"North Beltrami Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota History Player, Fur Trade Clerk ",,"Funds will assist local history groups in Beltrami County to provide the historical drama of George Nelson, 1750’s fur trade clerk for the North West and Hudson Bay Companies.",2013-09-16,2013-09-17,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Mostad,"North Beltrami Heritage Center","182 Clark Ave N",Kelliher,MN,56650,"(218) 647-8845 ",dmostad@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-243,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19533,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,1390,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Audience members lives will be enriched by attending professional caliber, artistically satisfying music theater; actors and singers will improve their acting skills in character development, stage movement, and enunciation; volunteers will gain skill in creating sets; Park Rapids community will gain vitality attributable to this Northern Light Opera Company production; Northern Light Opera Company will experience an increase in the percentage of youth and families attending their productions.Audience exit survey, observation notes collected at performances tracking the audience reactions to the show and show-related matters, feedback on the Northern Light Opera Company Facebook site, responses from notes, emails, and conversations, participant evaluation survey, Park Rapids Downtown Business Association survey, and a formal evaluation by the Northern Light Opera Company board of directors will indicate the achievement of set outcomes.","Audience surveys, comments, emails and observations indicated a positive response. Comments from participants attested to their personal growth in theater. The professional judgment of the stage director indicated that the cast had achieved a high level of professionalism. The business community survey was not conducted; however, from comments heard throughout the community, the Northern Light Opera Company contribute highly to the vitality of Park Rapids. Although the overall attendance for Northern Light Opera Company’s summer productions was down, a larger number of families with children attended the productions. At the suggestion of Northern Light Opera Company, the social agency Mhube Ottwa Community Action Partnership applied for an art access grant for tickets to the Northern Light Opera Company summer productions and this was a grand success in bringing in families.",,48700,"Other, local or private",50090,,"Lou Schultz, Patricia Light, Janet Ahern, Robert Light, Carol Wall, Janet McMillen, Patricia A Dove, John Rasmussen, Paul Dove, Steve Steinborn, Gail Haller, Gary Stennes, Marvel Haynes, Martha Vetter",,"Northern Light Opera Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Northern Light Opera Company ôCarouselö production",,"Funds will assist Northern Light Opera Company to mount six performances of “Carousel,” the last weekend in July and the first weekend in August at the Park Rapids Area High School Auditorium.",2013-07-26,2013-08-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Dove,"Northern Light Opera Company","11700 Island Lake Dr","Park Rapids",MN,56470-4638,"(218) 732-7096 ",pd5@evansville.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Hubbard, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Wadena, Otter Tail, Clay, Stevens, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, Washington, Goodhue, Olmsted, Mower, Blue Earth, Freeborn, Isanti, Carver, Kandiyohi, Sherburne, Stearns, Crow Wing, Polk, Clearwater, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-244,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19537,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,4115,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Art Leap has two desired outcomes. First we want to expose visitors to art and artists and to create awareness of the creative process and the tools and techniques artists use. Second, to increase exposure and marketing for individual artists and performing artists.For visitors a packet of surveys will be distributed or mailed to participating studios and other sites to be made available to visitors. The surveys will ask what the visitors learned, if they enjoyed themselves, and if they have a deeper understanding of how much time and resources, such as tools and materials, that artists invest in their work. Participating artists will be mailed surveys, with stamped self-addressed envelopes to facilitate a better return rate, asking how many visitors they had each day, what their visitors seemed most interested in learning, whether Art Leap was helpful in promoting their business, etc.","Visitors’ surveys generally provided positive comments, indicated they gained a better understanding of artists’ investment in time and materials, made some suggestions for improvements, and shared information on how they learned about the event. Artists’ survey responses expressed appreciation for the exposure they received from marketing and publicity for the event as well as the opportunity to communicate with visitors about their art, sell their works, and meet new people. They also made some suggestions for improvements and shared information about how visitors learned about the event.",,1230,"Other, local or private",5345,,"Paul Dove, Denise Gulbranson, Irene Weis, Pat Dove, Bickey Bender, Jill Dickinson, Lynette Guida, Lu Ann Hurd-Lof, Jodi Schultz, Rod Nordberg, Dawn Kast, Ben Ahern, Katie Margozzi, Kathy Medellin, Bell Medellin, Jerry Mevissen, Donna Nuemann, Carolyn Spangler, LouAnn Muhm",,"Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art Leap 2013",,"Funds will assist Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council to sponsor Art Leap 2013, a driving tour of artists’ studios and other cultural destinations, as wells a number of live performances.",2013-09-28,2013-09-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Lu Ann",Hurd-Lof,"Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council","PO Box 702","Park Rapids",MN,56470,"(218) 652-4081 ",luann47@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Hubbard, Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Polk, Mahnomen, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-246,"Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Bill Smith: visual artist, sculptor, craft artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19538,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","The goal of “art access” for audience members is a positive change in attitude and desire to attend theater arts events. Arts education aspects experienced by local theater artists will include an increased desire to pursue working in and learning about the theater arts as well as an increase in artistic skills that will be able to be applied to future career goals.A positive change in audience attitude and desire to attend theater events will be measured through feedback solicited via Twitter- directly following the event; a survey accessible on the Paul Bunyan Playhouse web site, Facebook responses, and a paper survey available in audience programs and administered to members of the community who are participating in the summer program.","Audience surveys overwhelmingly indicated that they enjoyed their theatrical experience with 40% agreeing that the experience got them to thinking about new ideas and 42% stated that they thought about things differently after seeing the production. A comment was made “I hate musicals, but this was a fun play. I enjoyed it. Can’t wait for next year’s musical.” Surveys of the local theater artists indicated that they gained artistic skills that they can apply to future career goals.",,157000,"Other, local or private",163000,,"Lynn Johnson, Amanda Klinefelter, Natalie Grosfield, Shannon Fish, Chris Keenan, Mary Knox-Johnson, Cynthia Floyd, Steven Beard",,"Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","2013 Season Underwriting",,"Funds will assist Paul Bunyan Playhouse to produce the 2013 Professional Summer Live Theater.",2012-06-03,2013-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,George,McConnell,"Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Inc.","314 Beltrami Ave NW",Bemidji,MN,56601-3105,"(218) 751-7270 ",info@paulbunyanplayhouse.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Itasca, Hennepin, Mahnomen",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-247,"Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Bill Smith: visual artist, sculptor, craft artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19542,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,4768,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Participant attendees will indicate through oral and artistic feedback that they have gained in skill, knowledge, and awareness by completing the sentences “I learned…” “I tried…” “I saw…” and “I met…”A talkback video booth will be available for anyone interested in providing feedback and responding to the provided prompts “I learned…” “I tried…” “I saw…” and “I met…” Others may opt to illustrate their responses to these prompts on the pages of a ledger book, which will not only serve to show the impact of the festival on the participants, but will also serve as a comment on the community in attendance at this place in time- making art out of what is. Both methods will self-create a work of feedback art to serve as a marker to the successes and challenges of this initial event.","We determined our impact on our community, organization, and the local indigenous artisans to be not only positive, but a point of inspiration to become more involved in the community as a whole. The artisans expressed excitement for more similar opportunities and overall gratitude for the experience and many hopeful wishes for making the Indigenous Arts Fest an annual event. We had more visitors than expected and we met our goals of having a good representation from each of the many facets of our local community. There were youth groups from Outward Bound, participants from all three of the surrounding reservations, tourists and locals representing a wide range of backgrounds. It was noted how this may have been the only place that some of our target populations would ever have a chance to “cross paths” in this area.",,1193,"Other, local or private",5961,,"Ben Bonga, Audrey Thayer, Glennis Dudley, Marilyn Martin, Leah Carpenter, Jessica Lynn Erle, Vikki Howard, Sharon Columbus, Cheri Goodwin.",,"Rail River Folk School","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Rail River Native Arts Festival",,"Funds will assist Rail River Folk School to host an indigenous artisans festival at Lake Irving Marina.",2012-06-28,2013-06-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Saucedo,"Rail River Folk School","303 Railroad St SW Ste B",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 766-4925 ",railriverfolkschool@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-249,"Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Bill Smith: visual artist, sculptor, craft artist, arts advocate.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19543,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Target audiences include participating artists and youth and adults in attendance. Impacts sought include a positive change in artists’ professional abilities and financial gain, increased youth participation in the arts and improved attitude toward the arts and their heritage, and increased community understanding and awareness of racial differences.Staff will gather festival feedback from artists at an artists’ meeting following the festival. The impact on youth interest and participation in the arts will be monitored through the schools following the festival. The impact the festival has had on awareness and understanding of racial differences will be measured during feedback sessions at community meetings and via a survey mailed to attendees. The increase in artist participation in the Entrepreneur Program and Buyers Day will be monitored and evaluated.","The community became aware of the participating artists and their products. The artists were able to keep improving in the area of pricing, product packaging, inventory management, record keeping, and marketing. Of the 22 youth surveyed, 11 were not artists but were inspired by the festival to become artists and of the 2 youth who said they were artists but not currently producing, the festival inspired them to become an active artist again. Of the 101 adults surveyed 28 were artists, 17 were currently producing products and seven were encouraged by the festival to start producing again. 84 of the respondents said they purchases gas, food, or lodging while they were here for the festival.",,12345,"Other, local or private",18345,,"Floyd Jourdain Jr, Don Cook Sr, Darrell Seki Sr, Gary Nelson, Randy Kingbird, Allen Pemberton, Julius Thunder, Roman Stately, Donald May, William Greene, Richard Barrett Sr, George King, Greetings Spears, James Loud, Gerald Spears, John Sumner Sr, Alexander Gillespie, Sam Smith",,"Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians","Tribal Government ","Honoring Our Ancestors Arts Festival",,"Funds will assist the Red Lake Nation to promote and develop emerging artists with an arts festival.",2013-07-26,2013-07-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sharon,James,"Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians","24200 Council St PO Box 550","Red Lake",MN,56671,"(218) 679-1832 ",sjames@redlakenation.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-250,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Genny Lowry: Native American crafts artist, arts appreciator.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Darrel Thurk: musician, arts advocate.",,2 19545,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,1725,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Vocalmotive participants will increase their knowledge of both technical dance moves and understanding of the linkage between movement and music by 75% as measured by pre and post workshop surveys.Pre-choreography workshop questions with include but are not limited to: What experience do you have linking movement to music? What experience do you have with jazz and hip hop dance? And When you view a combined performance of vocal music and dance numbers, do you think about how the music and dance relate to one another within a single selection? Post choreography workshop questions seek responses to questions about what the students have learned about linking movement to music, dance forms learned, and using movement and music to create a message that runs through the overall performance.","Vocalmotive members completed a Pre and Post-Choreography survey. Results showed significant growth in frequency of visualization of movement, understanding of the relationship between vocals and dance, understanding the connection that existed among the pieces chosen for the show, experience with linking movement to music, and experience with jazz and hip hop.",,49575,"Other, local or private",51300,,"Christopher Fettig, Lori Fraley, Margaret Hins, Kim Williams",,"Show Choirs of Bemidji, Inc. AKA Vocalmotive","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Show Choirs of Bemidji Choreographer",,"Funds will assist Vocalmotive Show Choir to work with a professional show choir choreographer to create a musical show with movement.",2013-09-10,2014-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christopher,Fettig,"Show Choirs of Bemidji, Inc. AKA Vocalmotive","3345 River Park Ct NE",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 751-0522 ",molar@midco.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-251,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 19547,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2013,2240,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Following the Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts, second graders participating in this experience will gain basic skills in movement in rhythmic and musical contexts, in creating a sequence of movement with a beginning, middle and end to communicate a story, and in using movement, sound, language, voice, costumes, and props to create images, express ideas, and communicate a character and a story. Audiences will gain knowledge and appreciation for theater through attending this play.Students will be asked to reflect on their experience through a questionnaire. The audience knowledge and appreciation for theater and the performance will be measured based on their responses to questions asked before and after the play.","The students had enough theater knowledge to be able to form opinions about their experience. 184 people attended the play. 17 of those people saw a play for the very first time. 54 people attending the play knew someone performing in the play for the very first time. 166 audience members would like to attend other plays and 89 audience members would like to participate in a play like this.",,560,"Other, local or private",2800,,"Melissa Bahr, Bill Faver, Carol L Johnson, Melvin Dillon, John Pugleasa, Amy Long Voelkner",,"Solway Elementary School","K-12 Education","Cate Belleveau Residency at Solway School",,"Funds will assist Solway Elementary School to hire Cate Belleveau to direct a second grade play.",2013-03-11,2013-03-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Boranian,"Solway Elementary School","159 Lomen Ave SE",Solway,MN,56678,"(218) 467-3232 ",mboranian@bemidji.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Polk, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-252,"Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Malotte Backer: visual artist, ceramic artist, arts advocate; Delana Smith: visual artist, dancer, craft artist, regalia artist; Nancy Brown-Colligan: theatrical artist, choreographer.","Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Justin Holley: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist; Richard Longtine: visual artist, folk artist, craft artist, theatrical artist; Linda Kaul: craft artist, theatrical artist, dancer; Mark Anthony Rolo: literary artist, theatrical artist, visual artist, craft artist.",,2 12972,"Arts in Education Residency Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,3092,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Cultural Heritage","There is greater arts infusion across areas of learning. Residencies provide income to artists. There is support and incentive for organizations venues/programs schools to provide arts learning programs. Arts learning opportunities are more accessible to Minnesotans regardless of age geographic economic cultural or other barriers. Students have more highly developed creative and conceptual skills.",,,375,"Other, local or private",3467,,,,"Buffalo Community Education",,"To provide financial assistance to schools nonprofit organizations and units of government to expose students of all ages to a unique arts experience that ties in to a lesson plan curriculum or a process that builds community.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Billy,Soden,"Buffalo Community Education","301 NE 2nd Ave",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(763) 682-8770",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-education-residency-arts-and-cultural-heritage-9,,,, 11633,"Arts Project",2010,2500,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Regional arts organizations expand their artistic and technical skills as well as those of their constituents. Regional audiences have access to performances beyond their traditional scope. Arts organizations will provide financial support for local and regional artists to take part in their programming and performances allowing artists the opportunity to continue to work in their communities.",,,6830,"Other, local or private",9330,,,,"Rainy Lake Community Orchestra","State Government","To provide support for activities directly involved in the creation performance publication or exhibition of art or to host arts events by contracting for the services of another organization or individual to provide arts programming to the applicant orga",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Faith,"Rainy Lake Community Orchestra","3057 County Rd 20","International Falls",MN,56649,"(218) 283-3487",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-project-42,,,, 11638,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,2832,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,2832,,,,"Jacque Tinsley",Individual,"To present quality ethnic and cultural music featuring the Native American Flute and the Celtic Folk Harp to senior living centers public schools and underserved communities.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jacque,Tinsley,,,,MN,,"(218) 243-2284",tinsley@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-77,,,, 11706,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,783,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,783,,,,"Kathy J. McKeown",Individual,"To assist the artist in developing her photographic skills and to display the resulting artwork on a portable display at Lake Bemidji State Park.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,McKeown,,,,MN,,"(218) 759-2856",kmckeown@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-79,,,, 11708,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,2355,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,2355,,,,"Jon C. Romer",Individual,"To present quality ethnic and cultural music featuring the Native American Flute and the Celtic Folk Harp to senior living centers public schools and underserved communities.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Romer,,,,MN,,"(218) 335-8708",tinsley@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-80,,,, 11085,"Arts in Education Residency Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,4725,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","There is greater arts infusion across areas of learning. Residencies provide income to artists. There is support and incentive for organizations venues/programs schools to provide arts learning programs. Arts learning opportunities are more accessible to Minnesotans regardless of age geographic economic cultural or other barriers. Students have more highly developed creative and conceptual skills.",,,525,"Other, local or private",5250,,,,"Saint Michael-Albertville Schools","K-12 Education","To provide financial assistance to schools nonprofit organizations and units of government to expose students of all ages to a unique arts experience that ties in to a lesson plan curriculum or a process that builds community.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Victoria,"Van Beusekom","Saint Michael-Albertville Schools","11343 50th St NE",Albertville,MN,55301,"(763) 497-8025",victoriav@stma.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-education-residency-arts-and-cultural-heritage-5,,,, 11154,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,3000,,,,"Grace Garland",Individual,"10 watercolor workshops at assisted living facility in Clearwater and Beltrami counties. An estimated minimum of 200 people will be impacted.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Grace,Garland,,,,MN,,"(218) 759-2952",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-38,,,, 11164,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,3000,,,,"Rose Heim",Individual,"To assist in completing a photo exhibit that is a portrait of Kelliher Waskish and surrounding area and features community members of all ages.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rose,Heim,,,,MN,,,heimmade@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-39,,,, 11167,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,2778,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,2778,,,,"Natalia Himirska",Individual,"Produce “Flora and Fauna” a watercolor oil encaustic painting exhibit including educational component - highlighting interaction of different media in imaginative and realistic compositions.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Natalia,Himirska,,,,MN,,"(860) 334-1997",nataliah_1000@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-40,,,, 11171,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,1990,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Artists arts organizations schools nonprofit organizations and local governments have more opportunities to produce high-quality arts activities. Residents in region 2 have increased opportunities to participate in a wider variety of arts activities.",,,,,1990,,,,"Kristin Majkrzak",Individual,"To attend a fiber arts conference to learn new tapestry weaving skills and then use my experience to introduce tapestry as an art form to northern Minnesotans.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kristin,Majkrzak,,,,MN,,"(218) 444-2268",majkrzak_kristin@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-41,,,, 11501,"Arts Activities Support",2010,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,48015,"Other, local or private",58015,,,,"Saint Croix Concert Series","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Carlson,"Saint Croix Concert Series","117 E Burlington St",Stillwater,MN,55082-3202,"(651) 430-1559",carls185@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-activities-support-46,,,, 11563,"Arts Project",2010,3155,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Regional arts organizations expand their artistic and technical skills as well as those of their constituents. Regional audiences have access to performances beyond their traditional scope. Arts organizations will provide financial support for local and regional artists to take part in their programming and performances allowing artists the opportunity to continue to work in their communities.",,,2780,"Other, local or private",5935,,,,"Citizens for Backus / Alexander Baker AKA Backus Community Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide support for activities directly involved in the creation performance publication or exhibition of art or to host arts events by contracting for the services of another organization or individual to provide arts programming to the applicant orga",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ward,Merrill,"Citizens for Backus / Alexander Baker AKA Backus Community Center","900 5th St","International Falls",MN,56649,"(218) 285-7225x 21",wardmerrill@backusab.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-project-4,,,, 11586,"Arts Project",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Regional arts organizations expand their artistic and technical skills as well as those of their constituents. Regional audiences have access to performances beyond their traditional scope. Arts organizations will provide financial support for local and regional artists to take part in their programming and performances allowing artists the opportunity to continue to work in their communities.",,,1490,"Other, local or private",7490,,,,"City of International Falls","Local/Regional Government","To provide support for activities directly involved in the creation performance publication or exhibition of art or to host arts events by contracting for the services of another organization or individual to provide arts programming to the applicant orga",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rodney,Otterness,"City of International Falls","600 4th St","International Falls",MN,56649-2442,"(218) 283-9484",rodney0@ci.international-falls.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-project-23,,,, 11270,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,5939,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Encourage community partnerships among arts and nonarts organizations. Residents of southeastern Minnesota have the opportunity to participate in the arts. A wider variety of arts learning opportunities are available.",,,5757,"Other, local or private",11696,,,,"Greenwood Prairie Arts Council AKA Greenwood Prairie Art League","Non-Profit Business/Entity","A series of seven two-day fine art workshops",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Judith,Jordan,"Greenwood Prairie Arts Council AKA Greenwood Prairie Art League","412 W Broadway",Plainview,MN,55964,"(507) 534-3953",jojordan@mywdo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-52,,,, 11305,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Encourage community partnerships among arts and nonarts organizations. Residents of southeastern Minnesota have the opportunity to participate in the arts. A wider variety of arts learning opportunities are available.",,,1050,"Other, local or private",4050,,,,"Plainview Economic Development Authority","Local/Regional Government","A series of five summer musical concerts",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Judith,Jordan,"Plainview Economic Development Authority","410 4th St SW",Plainview,MN,55964,"(507) 534-2264",plainvieweda@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-64,,,, 11319,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2010,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Encourage community partnerships among arts and nonarts organizations. Residents of southeastern Minnesota have the opportunity to participate in the arts. A wider variety of arts learning opportunities are available.",,,75909,"Other, local or private",85909,,,,"Rural America Arts Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","No-cost seating for low-income student senior citizen and first-time patrons",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dean,Harrington,"Rural America Arts Partnership","412 W Broadway",Plainview,MN,55964-1237,"(507) 534-2900",dean.harrington@fnbplainview.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-72,,,, 11359,"Arts Activities Support",2010,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,29000,"Other, local or private",39000,,,,"ArtReach Saint Croix","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Pack,"ArtReach Saint Croix","224 N 4th St",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 439-1465",jessica@artreachstcroix.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-activities-support-6,,,, 11393,"Arts Learning",2010,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Education","The number of new grantees and applicants from underrepresented communities increases. The number of new service users from underrepresented communities increases.",,,4000,"Other, local or private",12000,,,,FamilyMeans,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide high-qulaity age-appropriate arts education for Minnesotants of all ages to develop knowledge skills and understanding of the arts.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Yuska,FamilyMeans,"1875 Northwestern Ave S",Stillwater,MN,55082-7534,"(651) 439-4840",familymeans@familymeans.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-93,,,, 20721,"Arts Learning",2013,40460,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Families coping with chronic illness or autism learn mindfulness-based techniques for stress relief through an integrated arts experience. The visual rubric of stressors is produced. A scaled rating (with 10 being high) of stress decreases between the beginning and end of each workshop. Participants record their understanding of calm on video, in writing or through visual art. 2: Participants will create puppets, write and sing songs, and perform in a public event. Participants learn how to create and animate a puppet. Participants contribute to writing lyrics and music for a song. Social interaction and participation in the play increases with video mapping. The play is presented for an audience.","Families coping with chronic illness or families of children with autism were taught mindfulness techniques for stress relief through an integrated arts experience. Three series of 6 workshops were completed at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis and United Hospital in St Paul. The Abbott workshops, January 4- February 8, were 2.5 hours in length, focusing on families who are living with cancer or other chronic illness. The United Hospital workshops. January 5- February 9, were changed into two series of six workshops, each 1.5 hours long. This change was made due to Autism Society suggestions and feedback from the autism community. Sensory friendly training was given by Autism Society. All workshops included experiential exercises: puppet making, song creation, performance, yoga, breathing techniques, guided imagery and discussion, all geared toward stress reduction education. All participants used a visual rubric, wave of calm art writing and discussion for outcomes. 2: All workshop participants created and learned to animate puppets associated with metaphors of Monkey Minds and finding Islands of calm. Participants practiced and helped create songs used in the final performance. Two free Monkey Mind Pirates performances were presented on February 15 at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis by Z Puppets lead artists and the community with support from seven sensory friendly trained volunteers from Abbott Northwestern hospital the community and Children's Theatre staff. The 2:30 performance included families and children with autism- a sensory friendly performance the 7:00 p.m. performance included families living with chronic illness. Free pre-show arts activities in the lobby were provided for children and families at both performances.",,670,"Other, local or private",41130,3085,"Lee Arostegui, Robert Barrows, Ben Bache-Wiig, Ann Bentdahl, M. Nicholas Burke, Cassidy Burns, Richard Chaffee, Christopher T. Dahl, Richard Ehrich, Marna Fullerton, Linda Goldenberg, Robert G. Hauser, Sharon Hawkins, Carol Huttner, Benjamin S. Jaffray, Linda Ketover, Gloria Lewis, Tamera Lillemoe, Roger H.D. Lacey, Muffy MacMillan, Lynne McDonough, Kita McVay, Richard Meyer, William M. Parham, Jason Paulnock, Ronald J. Poole, Jason Reed, Robert Scott, Morris Sherman, Robert Sit",0.00,"Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation AKA Penny George Institute for Health and Healing","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"The Institute for Health and Healing will work with Z Puppets to provide multidisciplinary arts and mindfulness residencies for two groups: children of patients with serious illness and families living with autism.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jayson,King,"Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation AKA Penny George Institute for Health and Healing","800 E 28th St",Minneapolis,MN,55407,"(612) 863-9028 ",Jayson.King@allina.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-337,"Lawrence Benson: Multi-media/genre expressionist, author, publisher; Julie Deters: Visual arts teacher, Cloquet School District, Award-winning educator; Phyllis Doyle: Retired arts administrator; award-winning poet and fiction writer; Alison Good: Former commercial artist, educator and administrator; active community volunteer; Lori Janey: Board member of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater; design engineer, Seagate Technology; Kimberly Meisten: Director of Community Engagement, VocalEssence; Education; Meghan Nodzon: Nonprofit arts organization development professional; Mary Reed: Craft artist, author and educator","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,2 20723,"Arts Learning",2013,136279,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The majority of participants report at least one benefit from creating art (e.g., increased understanding, confidence, knowledge, etc.). Participants will take a pre-survey at the beginning of the program and a post-survey at the end, which will measure increased knowledge, understanding, and skills in the arts such as goals achieved in creating, performing, and response. 2: Participants report meeting at least one of their stated goals (e.g., increased skills in the art form, performance/creative expression, etc.). Participants will take a pre-survey at the beginning of the program and a post-survey at the end, which will measure increased knowledge, understanding, and skills in the arts such as goals achieved in creating, performing, and response.","As a result of this project, 100% of participants were able to participate in arts learning opportunities that had previously not been available to them. 100% of participants reported at least one benefit from creating art: 79% had increased confidence in creating art; 81%/67% wanted to learn more about the art forms they had engaged in and other art forms, respectively; 86% were more physically/mentally active; and 88% had an improved mood. We measured outcomes through a pre/post survey method by administering a pre-survey to participants during the first session of arts learning and then administering a post-survey at the end. We then compared/analyzed results from these two surveys. Wilder mitigated barriers to participation by providing arts activities at accessible locations, providing transportation when needed. Wilder staff also trained teaching artists how to cater arts activities to participants with varying abilities and physical challenges, including memory loss. 2: As a result of this project, 225 older adults with early/late-stage memory loss—and other mental and physical limitations—engaged in arts learning opportunities. These older adults are also primarily low-income, and have few opportunities for engaging in the arts community without the arts learning opportunities offered by Wilder. 100% of participants achieved at least one of the goals they set for themselves at the beginning of the project. Specific results/achievements include: 78%/75% obtained increased knowledge of and increased skills in the art forms/disciplines, respectively; 78% expressed themselves in a creative way; 81% had an increased appreciation of the art forms/disciplines; and 87% socialized with others. We measured outcomes through a pre/post survey method by administering a pre-survey to participants during the first session of arts learning and then administering a post-survey at the end. We then compared/analyzed results from the two surveys.",,8269,"Other, local or private",144548,40480,"Robyn Hansen, Barbara Roy, Ann Wynia, Alex Cirillo, Jr., Joan Thompson, Fred Harris, Gary Christensen, Elizabeth M. Kiernat, Michael J. Monahan, James P. Steiner, Julie M. Brunner, Eric Nicholson, Rahul Koranne",0.72,"Amherst H. Wilder Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"Wilder will provide arts learning for older adults, including those with Alzheimer's disease and disabilities, by collaborating with Kairos Dance Theatre, Northern Clay Center, visual artist Sandra Menefee-Taylor, and poet Rachel Moritz.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Erin,Randall,"Amherst H. Wilder Foundation","451 Lexington Pkwy N","St Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 280-2000 ",erin.randall@wilder.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-339,"Lawrence Benson: Multi-media/genre expressionist, author, publisher; Julie Deters: Visual arts teacher, Cloquet School District, Award-winning educator; Phyllis Doyle: Retired arts administrator; award-winning poet and fiction writer; Alison Good: Former commercial artist, educator and administrator; active community volunteer; Lori Janey: Board member of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater; design engineer, Seagate Technology; Kimberly Meisten: Director of Community Engagement, VocalEssence; Education; Meghan Nodzon: Nonprofit arts organization development professional; Mary Reed: Craft artist, author and educator","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20731,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,63161,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","A new concert version of Monkey Mind Pirates will provide northern Minnesota families with a quality arts experience and creative approach to stress relief. Children will express their understanding of calm through post-show creative activities. Through written, verbal, and visual reflection, families will use a 5-point scale to rate the artistic quality and usefulness of tools for calm in the performance. 2: In workshops for Down Syndrome Association Minnesota parent groups, adults will learn Monkey Mind Pirates' creative tools to help their families find calm. Pre-surveys will measure participants’ awareness of stress relief techniques. Post-surveys will assess how participants anticipate using Monkey Mind Pirates’ characters, metaphors, music, and mindfulness methods to address stress in their families.","Z Puppets’ 2013 tour fulfilled the originally stated outcome of providing northern Minnesota families with a quality arts experience and creative approach to stress relief through our puppet, rock, yoga adventure Monkey Mind Pirates. We adapted the production to fit the needs of informal community venues by scaling down the narrative, sets and technical effects while increasing the interactivity. We presented this new Monkey Mind Pirates Family Yoga Party at all nine branches of the Kitchigami Library System, Duluth’s Twin Ports Bridge Festival and at Down Up North (Duluth affiliate of Down Syndrome Association Minnesota). To measure the impact of this new show, we asked audience members to fill out post-show surveys. As an incentive, we offered to enter each completed survey in a drawing for a prize (a Monkey Mind Pirates CD). Respondents indicated a high understanding and usefulness of the key messages of our Quest for Calm and rated high levels of engagement and enjoyment of the show. 2: We worked with Down Syndrome Association Minnesota Duluth affiliate, Down Up North to provide three Monkey Mind Pirates playful mindfulness family workshops. The series began with a free public performance of Monkey Mind Pirates Family Yoga Party at the end of Down Up North’s popular annual picnic. At the end of each workshop, we asked the participants to share with us how they anticipated using Z Puppets’ characters, metaphors, music, and mindfulness methods to address stress in their families. The families rated the usefulness high because of the multi-modal approach combining music, puppets, story, and yoga. They noted that the activities worked best for the youth participants with Down Syndrome (ages 4-6) when the emphasis was on physical and tangible creative activity vs. discussion.",,16055,"Other, local or private",79216,,,0.00,"Shari G. Aronson AKA Shari Aronson",Individual,"Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Puppeteer Shari Aronson and collaborators will tour Monkey Mind Pirates performances and workshops to 16 new North Minnesota sites in Summer 2013, integrating puppetry, music and yoga to give families creative tools for finding calm.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Shari,Aronson,"Shari G. Aronson AKA Shari Aronson",,,MN,,"(612) 267-7344 ",shari@zpuppets.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, St. Louis, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-143,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20733,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,37213,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Broaden exposure to diverse cultures and traditions for populations and communities that lack such access to global performing arts opportunities. We evaluate by soliciting feedback and conducting follow-up conversations with students, teachers, community partners, and the artists; and with quantitative data on community-artist interactions in final reports from our community partners. 2: Build the capacity of our partner organization to continue this immersive residency model. We evaluate by measuring new and sustained partnerships with local schools, continued programming featuring international ensembles, and evidence of new or increased local support for the organization.","We evaluated the success of the program based on quantitative attendance figures at events, qualitative feedback from students and audience members, and conversations with our community partner, Janet Brademan of the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts. Brademan reported that cost was usually a barrier to presenting international ensembles in Bemidji, but participation in Arts Midwest World Fest enabled her to do so for the first time. 2: Over the course of the 2013–2014 performance season, Arts Midwest World Fest presented two international ensembles—Le Vent du Nord (Québec), and Baladino (Israel)—in week-long residencies in Bemidji. The ensembles conducted workshops with K-12 students; public performances; and community outreach activities such as visits to senior centers, family workshops in public libraries, master classes with local musicians, and community-hosted dinners. We are pleased to report that these two residencies in Bemidji reached 4,910 youth and 1,428 adults.",,10863,"Other, local or private",48076,9889,"Peter Capell, Cyndi Pederson, Bruce Bernberg, Sylvia C. Kaufman, Dennis Holub, Brian J. Bonde, John Bracey, Gilberto Cárdenas, Sandi Clark, Loann Crane, Ken Fischer, David Fraher, Helyn Goldenberg, Matthew Harris, Emily Maltz, Rhoda Pierce, Kymm Pollack, Ashwini Ramaswamy, Brian Tiemann, Michael Vinson, Matthew Wallace, Jan Webb",0.12,"Arts Midwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Arts Midwest World Fest is a performing arts touring program that addresses the lack of cross-cultural arts education in underserved communities by presenting international musicians in rural Midwestern communities to conduct week-long residencies.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,David,Fraher,"Arts Midwest","2908 Hennepin Ave Ste 200",Minneapolis,MN,55408,"(612) 341-0755x 8024",david@artsmidwest.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-144,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600", 20735,"Arts Access",2013,96946,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Successfully offer intensive Arts Lab to 50 artists, with focus areas in dance, music and multimedia production. Artist's Application, Sing-in Sheet, Pre/Post Participant Surveys. 2: Reduce barriers (silent minority, parents not supportive in arts, lack of resources/team building through arts) for artists. Pre/Post Participant Surveys, focus Group with Asian American and Pacific Islander parents and community leaders, additional arts activities for Asian American and Pacific Islanders in North Minneapolis.","1. Successfully offering intensive Arts Lab with focus areas –dance, music and media production, with 95% of satisfaction rate from participant surveys. 2. Successfully reaching the proposed 50 young artists with resources to create dance, music and media collaborative projects. 3. Successfully hosting the cultural cabaret with most creative, collaborative, cross-disciplinary works. 2: 1. Successfully reduce four barriers (silent minority, parents not supportive in arts, lack of resources and team building through arts) for artists, and impact has been reflected through evaluation among participants. 2. Successfully reached 5,300 AAPI members, who have opportunities to see the youth creations.",,18054,"Other, local or private",115000,7000,"Lambert Lum, Ange Hwang, Rachel Endo, Phil Raskin, Matthew Clark, Tie Oie, Vang Xiong",0.00,"Asian Media Access","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"ArtsCollaborative Lab is an intensive mentorship program for Asian American and Pacific Islander artists and youth from across disciplines (dance/music/media). They will work together to sharpen skills, develop collaborative projects, and engage the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through art.",2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ange,Hwang,"Asian Media Access","2418 Plymouth Ave N",Minneapolis,MN,55411,"(612) 376-7715 ",angehwang@amamedia.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-170,"Katherine Dodge: Executive director, Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program.; Elizabeth Flinsch-Garrison: Education and Outreach Director, Northern Clay Center; Patricia Grimes: Arts Coordinator- Sanford Center ( Neilson Place), Bemidji; Susan Haas: Artistic Producing Director, Open Eye Figure Theatre, Minneapolis; Joanna Kohler: Filmmaker and Media producer, community storytelling; Jennifer Monroe: President of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota and Treasurer of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association; Sherri Pugh: Director of Operations, Sabathini Community Center; Robert Weisenfeld: Assistant Vice President,Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20741,"Arts Learning",2013,22545,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","We will increase the quantity and types of arts learning available to writers in northern Minnesota and beyond by reviving the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference. Once we have brought talented, successful writers to our rural, traditionally underserved region and run a successful writers conference we will use written evaluations from participants and faculty to assess our level of achievement of our goal. 2: The writers’ conference is accessible to more Minnesotans because a financial barrier is addressed. We will know we've achieved our goal by awarding three need/merit-based scholarships to Minnesotans to lower the financial barrier with the goal of encouraging more Minnesotans to attend the conference and engage in this unique arts learning opportunity.","The main outcome was to increase access to a high quality literary experience, appreciation for the literary arts, and access to and awareness of award-winning writers from the national literary scene. Based on responses to questionnaires 27 out of 31 respondents felt that the quality of the workshop they attended for the week was excellent and the remaining 4 felt it was good, the next best response. In regards questions about the quality of the Craft Talk and Conversation with Ron Carlson and the quality of the Evening Reading Series 27 out of 31 respondents felt that their quality were excellent and only 3 others responded to these questions, but their responses were good. The Craft Talks and the Workshops positively impacted the participants' knowledge and awareness of creative writing. When asked how much has the conference increased your understanding of creative writing? 12 participants responded with 5, 11 with 4 on a scale of 0-5; 0 being none and 5 being very. 2: With the goal of attracting more Minnesotans to attend this conference in the Outstate in order that they could engage with nationally recognized writers from outside the state in this unique arts learning opportunity, we offered 3 need/merit-based scholarships to Minnesotans to lower financial barriers to Minnesotans’ participation. We intended for the conference fee to be affordable, and 28 of the 31 respondents to our questionnaire felt that the fee was excellent or good. We had 42 workshop participants, the majority of them Minnesotans; we had participants from 14 counties in Minnesota. And our evening reading series, which was free and open to the public, attracted a number of people from Bemidji and the surrounding area.",,31615,"Other, local or private",54160,12500,"Larry Swain, Robert Griggs, Lynn Johnson, Susan Hauser, Rose Weaver",0.00,"Bemidji State University AKA Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference","State Government","Arts Learning",,"The Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference offers intensive five-day workshops with well-published writers who are also excellent teachers. The workshops, capped at thirteen participants, become intimate learning communities for writers at all levels.",2013-06-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sean,Hill,"Bemidji State University AKA Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference","1500 Birchmont Dr NE Ste 23",Bemidji,MN,56601-2699,"(478) 454-8362 ",seanhill73@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami, Benton, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dodge, Hennepin, Itasca, Lake, Morrison, St. Louis, Scott, Stevens",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-342,"Scott Bean: Retired elementary art teacher; practicing artist; Camilla Berry: Artist and educator; Gita Ghei: Sculptor and arts educator; Bernadette Mahfood: Jewelry and glass tile artist and educator; Laura Meyer: English teacher, Big Lake Schools; Rebecca Meyer-Larson: Theatare arts, language arts and speech communications teacher, Moorhead High School; Gretchen Pick: Artistic director, Young Dance, Twin Cities","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20755,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,33948,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Cantus tours to cities in Minnesota that would normally not be able to afford the ensemble. Wadena, Bemidji and Glenwood host Cantus in spring 2014 in concert and a free open rehearsal. 2: Cantus provides experience and support in helping small Minnesota arts organizations increase audience size and knowledge. Sales reports will provide information on audience size; audience surveys will provide new knowledge about audience (age, interests, address, etc.) to arts presenters.","Cantus tours to cities that would not normally be able to afford the ensemble. In April 2014, the cities of Wadena, Bemidji and Glenwood welcomed Cantus to their respective venues for a performance of the program, A Place For Us. At each venue, audiences were larger than anticipated and received standing ovations at each performance. Cantus provided an open rehearsal experience in Glenwood and visited the schools of Bemidji, Staples Motley and Minnewaska to provide coaching for their choral programs. Our report from Bemidji says that there was lots of gratitude for coming up to Bemidji. In Glenwood, another grateful Minnesota crowd. They have maintained this building as a performing arts center and art gallery…which for a town of 2000 is rather impressive. From Wadena, lots of photographs and autographs for students. The students gave us an instant standing ovation and when Gary went over to announce the encore one girl yelled Yay it worked! 2: Cantus provides experience and support in helping small Minnesota arts organizations increase audience size and knowledge. Two of our three presenters were well established and had the capacity to host Cantus. Our third presenter had lost her planning committee over the past year so Cantus was particularly helpful to her in preparing for the concert. For all three cities, Cantus provided extensive publicity support, Minnesota Public Radio on-air sponsorship and outreach to the schools. In addition to needed support of the arts in the schools, outreach helps with audience ticket sales as well.",,8658,"Other, local or private",42606,4083,"Wendy Holmes, Karl Reichert, Noel McCormick, Tom Northenscold, Adam Reinwald, Matthew Tintes, Doug Affinito, Amanda Davisson, David Ranheim, Jean Parish, Marit Nowlin, James Dorsey, Chuck Peterson, Julie Carver, Martha Graber, Libby Larsen, Brock Metzer, Don Ristad, Barb Thomas",0.00,Cantus,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Cantus will perform its program, A Place for Us, in Bemidji, Glenwood, and Wadena. Open rehearsals in each community will share best practices in working collaboratively.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Lee,Cantus,"1221 Nicollet Ave Ste 231",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 435-0046x 2",mlee@cantussings.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Pope, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-147,"Jeffery Amundson: Executive Director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Adrienne Dorn: Director of Development, The Cedar Cultural Center; Stephanie Eichman: President of the Board of Directors; Minnesota Dance Ensemble; Christine Gradl Seitz: Executive and Artistic Director, Duluth Playhouse; Andrew Maus: Executive Director, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona; Margaret McCreary: Puppeteer, artist/educator; James Scott: General Manager, Guthrie Theater, contracts and negotiations; Iris Shiraishi: Artistic Director, Mu Daiko; taiko drumming/music; Robert Thomas III: Associate Director of Development and Company Manager, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600", 20960,"Arts Learning",2013,39331,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Educate youth about the artistic process, impact their views on bullying, and impact individual treatment goals. First, theater skills will be assessed through artists' statements, scripts, and performance. Secondly, journals and surveys will determine youths' views on bullying and the effectiveness of theater as a means to develop therapeutic skills. 2: Woodland Hills will become sustainable as an arts learning venue for underserved youth. A sustainability plan will be developed that examines and plans for supporting arts programming costs through ticket sales, outreach performances, and additional funding sources and partnerships with the school district and a local university.","Woodland Hills could only offer theatre with this support, thus the type of arts learning opportunities at Woodland Hills increased. Also, this outcome was measured by a pre-program survey, which indicated only 10% of arts learners had taken part in an in-depth theatre arts learning experience, thus increasing the quantity of arts learning opportunities for Minnesota youth. The majority of theatre experiences indicated by arts learners took place in schools, so offering theatre at a residential treatment center increased the venues for arts learning opportunities. Secondary: Following the completion of the project, 77% of participants said they would definitely or were interested in participating in theatre in the future. In final reflections, 65% of arts learners indicated the arts learning experience helped them gain understanding about their own personal experiences with how people use power and 89% indicated the project helped them work toward treatment goals. 2: Woodland Hills is challenged to develop a sustainability plan that supports arts programming through ticket sales, outreach performances, other funding sources, or through partnerships with the school district or local universities. Staff retention issues at Woodland Hills and budget shortfalls at Woodland Hills and the schools in 2013 meant fewer resources dedicated to building an arts programs, or any program beyond mental health services. Ticket sales generated $685 which was used to help offset space expenses. In spite of program sustainability discussions and fund development efforts, no additional funds have been secured to date. Future arts programming is dependent on donations, sponsorships and grant funding.",,731,"Other, local or private",40062,1900,"Karen Anderson, Xavier Bell, Laura Budd, Dean Casperson, George Goldfarb, Ann Glumac, William Himango, Sanford Hoff, Peg Johnson, Leanne Joynes, David Kohlhaas, Doug Lewis, Gerald Martin, Peter Pichetti, Mark Schober, Phil Strom, Melissa Swor, Natalie Zel",0.00,"Saint James Home of Duluth, Inc. AKA Woodland Hills","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"At-risk youth will learn and apply script writing and acting skills to develop a theatrical production for schools and the community. The project will explore the complexities of bullying and encourages self-reflection and self-empowerment through the arts.",2013-03-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cindy,Finch,"Saint James Home of Duluth, Inc. AKA Woodland Hills","4321 Allendale Ave",Duluth,MN,55803,"(218) 728-7500x 115",cfinch@woodlandhills.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Crow Wing, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stearns, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-369,"Lawrence Benson: Multi-media/genre expressionist, author, publisher; Julie Deters: Visual arts teacher, Cloquet School District, Award-winning educator; Phyllis Doyle: Retired arts administrator; award-winning poet and fiction writer; Alison Good: Former commercial artist, educator and administrator; active community volunteer; Lori Janey: Board member of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater; design engineer, Seagate Technology; Kimberly Meisten: Director of Community Engagement, VocalEssence; Education; Meghan Nodzon: Nonprofit arts organization development professional; Mary Reed: Craft artist, author and educator","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20963,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,12750,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Present my show, Nalah and the Pink Tiger, and give a workshop in ten different Minnesota towns outside the Twin Cities Metro area. My evaluation includes a check list: 1) Did I perform in ten different towns outside the Twin Cities Metro area? 2) Were my shows well attended? By whom? 3) How did audiences hear about it? 4) Hand out evaluation forms to venue coordinators and audience. 2: Expand my audiences by performing in towns where I have not presented. Reach out to underserved communities with free tickets. My checklist: 1) Did I perform in 10 new towns? 2) Did I successfully reach out to underserved audiences? 3) Did these communities - as well as paying audiences - see value in this programming? (Will gather data from evaluation forms.)","I performed in Owatonna, Grand Rapids, Mahtomedi, Bertha, Perham, Long Prairie, Mora, Mankato, White Bear Lake, and Staples. The shows were well attended, although two were rescheduled. The arts venues: Owatonna Arts Center, Lakeshore Theater Players, MacRostie Art Center and Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota. These sent out press releases and emails. Owatonna and Lakeshore had reporters from local papers. These venues had family audiences. Also Girls on the Run and a grandparent group. In other towns, shows were in schools, a transitional housing center, and Boys and Girls Club. There, audiences were elementary after-school groups, toddlers and parents. Feedback was positive: What a fun show! We all loved it. The kids really appreciated getting to make their own puppets too! 2: All ten towns were new territory for me. By partnering with each venue, we reached out to underserved audiences. The children in the targeted services program of Mora and Perham’s Boys and Girls Club, for example, have a high number of kids who qualify for free lunch. Bertha, Perham, Staples, and Long Prairie are very small towns with a minimum of arts access, especially for struggling parents of young children. Solid Ground, a transitional housing program, is almost entirely composed of minority families. Even in towns that have arts programming, such as Owatonna, audiences were appreciative. A parent there wrote: Children, as well as adults, were very engaged in the story. The set was marvelous! I loved how the different types of puppets were used, and I liked that she let the children go behind the scenes to see how much was involved to put on the show. She’s a very engaging entertainer…and very nimble to make all the magic happen with just one person!",,3200,"Other, local or private",15950,250,,0.00,"Anne E. Sawyer-Aitch",Individual,"Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Sawyer-Aitch will tour her puppet show, Nalah and the Pink Tiger, and provide a workshop to ten greater Minnesota towns, partnering with arts organizations and family social service agencies to provide further access to audiences.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Anne,Sawyer-Aitch,"Anne E. Sawyer-Aitch",,,MN,,"(612) 376-7502 ",bronte@bitstream.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Blue Earth, Itasca, Kanabec, Otter Tail, Steele, Todd, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-170,"Lynne Beck: Development Director, COMPAS; Olive Bieringa: Co-director, Body Cartography Project, Dance performance, workshops, films; Rachel Chomet: Actor and Playwright; Jane Gudmundson: Freelance consultant in education and the arts; Carol Gustavson: Traidtional Japanese Shibori Artist; Barbe Hansen: Executive director, Twin Rivers Center for the Arts, Mankato; Exeutive Producer, Sample Night Live; Cheryl Kramer-Milder: Artistic director, County Seat Theater Company, Cloquet; Peter Pestalozzi: Furniture designer/craftsman, Ely; Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council; Steven Schmidt: General manager, City of Rochester Music Department/Riverside Concerts|Christopher Taykalo, Marketing and Development Manager, Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20973,"Arts Access",2013,16946,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To expand partnership capacity between artists, arts organizations, and community development groups in rural Minnesota. At least 15% of attendees will identify themselves as having a non-arts background who attend the event with strong interest in addressing community challenges through art and helping arts organizations reach underserved communities more effectively. 2: Identify real and perceived barriers affecting participation in rural arts activities, and share or develop innovative, organic models which address these barriers. At least 85% of all participants will feel capable of implementing at least one goal in increasing access to the arts in rural communities. One year after the Summit, at least five projects will be identified as having been catalyzed at this event.","Our first outcome was to expand partnership capacity between artists, arts organizations, and community development groups in rural Minnesota. We evaluated this outcome based on the breakdown of participants' backgrounds, since a wide variety of community development sectors represented in addition to artists and arts organizations would be an indicator of fulfilling this goal. Specifically, our goal was that at least 15% of attendees would identify themselves as having a non-arts background. After analyzing the organizations represented in registration forms, approximately 77 individuals, or 25% of our audience represented sectors outside of the arts, including university extension programs, historic preservation and museums, elected officials, food coops and farms, public health organizations, libraries, city staff, planning and development commissions, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, bicycle alliances, chambers of commerce, environmental groups and nonprofit resource organizations. Our second outcome was that the Regional Arts Council Summit would provide a place in which real and perceived barriers affecting participation in rural arts activities would be addressed. In our evaluation form given at the end of the Summit, we asked participants to a) list ideas or projects that they were planning on pursuing following the Summit and b) indicate their confidence level on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not very confident and 5 being very confident. 80% of respondents ranked their confidence at a level of 4 and 5. In June 2014, one year after the Summit, we will follow up with participants to get updates on any projects that were started as a result of the Summit, and will do profile of at least five projects that were catalyzed at the event.",,59513,"Other, local or private",76459,16946,"Eric Takeshita, Chris Kemp, Shannon Pettitt, Sally Sand, Ryan French, Melanie Full, Arleta Little, Lisa Middag, Kathy Mouacheupao, Anne Jin Soo Preston, Susan T. Schuster, Jeremy D. Sosna, Sheila Terryll, Eric L. Anderson",0.00,"Springboard for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"Springboard for the Arts will implement the second Rural Arts and Culture Summit, in June 2013, and will develop a planning and event model for rural regions throughout Minnesota to use in order to build capacity for long-term partnerships between artists and their communities.",2013-06-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michele,Anderson,"Springboard for the Arts","308 Prince St Ste 270","St Paul",MN,55101-1437,"(218) 770-3485 ",michele@springboardforthearts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Roseau, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-206,"Katherine Dodge: Executive director, Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program.; Elizabeth Flinsch-Garrison: Education and Outreach Director, Northern Clay Center; Patricia Grimes: Arts Coordinator- Sanford Center ( Neilson Place), Bemidji; Susan Haas: Artistic Producing Director, Open Eye Figure Theatre, Minneapolis; Joanna Kohler: Filmmaker and Media producer, community storytelling; Jennifer Monroe: President of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota and Treasurer of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association; Sherri Pugh: Director of Operations, Sabathini Community Center; Robert Weisenfeld: Assistant Vice President,Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20985,"Arts Access",2013,15310,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Theatre Novi Most will build a network of Russians in Minnesota who are interested in Russian language theatre and involve them actively in our work. We will have generated a comprehensive list of Russian groups in Minnesota and we will have attracted increased numbers of Russian immigrants to our workshops, reading and performances. We will have formed a Friends of Russian Theatre advisory group. 2: Bilingual Russian Americans will enjoy our performances. We will have successfully created a bilingual website and incorporated Russian and English language super titles into our performances of A Miracle. We will assess the success of this through audience surveys.","We created relationships with Russian organizations by holding workshops at their locations, attending their events and creating personal connections with their members and staff, and extending special ticket offers: Nasha Shkola Charter School, Russian Soul Cultural Center, St. Paul Jewish Community Center, Zerkalo newspaper, Russian Educational Center, Bookvar Russian Language School, Sabes Jewish Community Center's VOICE program, and St. Petersburg Restaurant. We shared Russian-language marketing materials and information about our company with over 30 local Russian businesses (500 postcards and 35 posters). We introduced University of Minnesota students and the general public to a work based on a Russian story, selling a total of 1,284 tickets. Russian newspaper Zerkalo, which has a circulation of 7,000 in the Twin Cities, ran a 1/2 page article about our company after an interview with Artistic Director Vladimir Rovinsky. 2: We reached out to the Russian community with Russian language marketing materials, newspaper articles, and direct communication which made clear that the show would be a great experience for those looking to preserve or be exposed to Russian literature, culture, and history. The information we provided to the Russian community about our theater company makes it clear that there is a theater in the Twin Cities which seeks to serve them. We encouraged our contacts in the Russian community to stay in touch and give us feedback on what they'd like to see in the future. We hired a webmaster who made our website bilingual. We've received written and verbal feedback from Russian patrons of the show and workshops which indicated that they were glad to have found out about Theatre Novi Most and hope to be informed of future projects.",,3075,"Other, local or private",18385,9000,"Lisa Channer, Allison Witham, Asya Mikhailenko, Vladimir Rovinsky, Megan Lewis, Vincent Olivieri",0.14,"Theatre Novi Most","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"Theatre Novi Most will implement an outreach campaign to the Russian American community in Minnesota, involving bilingual families in the creation and attendance of A Miracle, a new play based on a Russian classic. It will form lasting partnerships from that experience.",2013-01-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lisa,Channer,"Theatre Novi Most","3230 Garfield St",Minneapolis,MN,55418,"(612) 308-1365 ",lisa@theatrenovimost.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Wright, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-211,"Melanie Davis: Volunteer Services and Corporate Engagement Director, Lyngblomsten, St. Paul; Alice De Yonge: Program director, Project G.E.M., nonprofit that serves special needs youth; Anna Deschampe: School Director, Oshki Ogimaag Community School, Grand Portage; Sharon Fischlowitz: Executive Director, Black Label Movement, Minneapolis; David Machacek: Executive director, ArtOrg, Visual artist; MaryLynn Pulscher: Environmental Education Coordinator, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board; Toni Quirk: Vice president of development PAI (provides services to adults with developmental disabilities), White Bear Lake.; Kristine Wyant: Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations., Minneapolis College of Art and Design","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20987,"Arts Learning",2013,7003,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Visual arts program offerings at Tofte Lake Center will be expanded through a new workshop for visual artists at any level of experience and at any stage in their artistic development. Successful creation and completion of the proposed workshop; enrollment of eighteen students for workshop; surveys indicating satisfaction with workshop and learning/achievement of personal goals among students. 2: Economic access to the new visual arts workshop will be provided by offering subsidies and discounted admissions. A total of three scholarships offered free access for community applicants who would otherwise be unable to participate; a total of nine individuals from the local community in and around Ely, Minnesota received discounted access ($150 vs. $350 for six non-local participants).","Artists left the workshop week with a deepened experience and appreciate of photography, drawing, and botany. Through this interdisciplinary teaching and learning approach, the students gained increased insight into their ability to look and observe as a critical basis for the visual arts. It isn't often that these three disciplines come together to teach, and the students all responded exuberantly to the breadth of perspectives and lenses. They came away with new ideas and ways to approach process and product, as well as a raised awareness and consciousness of their own process of art-making. They gained new approaches and skill sets: how to use certain tools and new materials. Most importantly, they were reinvigorated and rejuvenated as artists, leaving with renewed courage and inspiration. This was evidenced in the feedback surveys they filled out, as well as through an evaluation/discussion on the final evening of the workshop. 2: It is rare that artists are able to be in residence and receive instruction without having to pay for the opportunity. This issue of too-high workshop fees was the participation barrier that we identified and intended to address. Thanks to the generosity provided by this grant, artists were able to receive lodging, two dinners, and weeklong instruction for a nominal fee. The feedback from everyone who attended, whether staying onsite, receiving instruction and meals only, or instruction and meal scholarship, was that the low cost of the workshop singlehandedly enabled their participation.",,4292,"Other, local or private",11295,1682,"Bernadette Christiansen, Sara Enlason, Mara Isaacs, Kathleen Nolan, John Warren, Keiko Williams, Steve Woodring",0.00,"Tofte Lake Center Incorporated AKA Tofte Lake Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"Tofte Lake Center will expand its visual arts program offerings with an August 2013 week-long workshop for adults. Two teaching artists and a botanist will help participants explore the natural world through observation, drawing, and photography.",2013-03-01,2013-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Liz,Engelman,"Tofte Lake Center Incorporated AKA Tofte Lake Center","2209 Fernberg Rd",Ely,MN,55731,"(218) 365-7769 ",toftelakecenter@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Lake, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-375,"Alyssa Baguss: Arts programming coordinator, Three Rivers Park District/Silverwood Park; Betty Devine: Jewelry designer and lettering artist; Southeastern Minnesota Visual Artists co-op board member; Kelly Dupre: Instructor- printmaking and mosaics; Volunteer and classroom coordinator, North House Folks School, Grand Marais; Scott Gustafson: Department Leader, Visual Arts and Technologies, Eastview High School, Apple Valley; Denise Kulawik: Writer, Producer; Susan Lundin: Director of Government Relations, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities; Ward Merrill: Executive Director, Backus Community Center, presenter; Heather Miller-Shiell: Director of Development and Institutional Giving, Minnesota Orchestra","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 20996,"Arts Learning",2013,24184,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","This seven-part series offers directed, sequential music education to seniors in their residences. It enhances musical understanding and builds community. Detailed formal evaluations, with room for commentary and suggestions, one for activity directors, and another for participants, regarding scope, quality, and impact of the seven-part series will be distributed and collected at concluding programs. 2: Bringing arts learning to life-long learners in residences or senior centers removes financial, transportation, and access barriers to participation. Success is measured by attendance, which should stay constant or grow, and by comments and formal evaluations regarding comprehension of material, ability to see and hear the programs, and comments from participants and Activity Directors.","Our seven-program series offered a unique music education opportunity for the residents of the participating senior venues. Many in our audiences told us our presentations were different from the usual fare, our programs being education-based rather than entertainment-based. The long-term association (seven monthly visits) allowed us to offer a sequential music education experience of more breadth and quality to the residents than they usually receive. We also experienced community building as people discussed their reactions to the content of our material, and in many cases introduced themselves to each other, and even rallied together for our return in the future! We assessed our outcomes through a written questionnaire distributed to the audience members as well as a different one for the Activity Directors. We received positive feedback from both, emphasizing enthusiasm especially for the learning aspect of the presentations. 2: We visited ten varied senior residences; facilities ranged in size, demographics of residents, participation of activity directors, etc. This Arts Learning grant allowed us to bring our series at no cost to the venues. There were at least two venues that definitely would not have been able to fund our visits without the 100% funding from this grant. In most venues there were wheel-chair bound, walker-users who would have had physical difficulty leaving the facility for any activity. Since all the venues were ADA compliant we know all types of needs of our audiences were accommodated. We removed all the barriers for participation in our program - We created printed programs in large-tye format, we initiated PowerPoint projections, and we used the facility's amplification when needed. Our success was confirmed by overwhelmingly positive comments and audience numbers that stayed even or increased in all facilities. All comments reflected an appreciation of our efforts.",,670,"Other, local or private",24854,952,,0.00,"Carrie Vecchione AKA Pages of Music with Rolf and Carrie",Individual,"Arts Learning",,"Pages of Music will present a seven-program series of music education performances, once a month for seven months, in ten different senior venues in various Minnesota cities.",2013-05-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carrie,Vecchione,"Carrie Vecchione AKA Pages of Music with Rolf and Carrie",,,MN,,"(651) 319-1414 ",carvec@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Rice, Olmsted, Washington, Goodhue, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-378,"Scott Bean: Retired elementary art teacher; practicing artist; Camilla Berry: Artist and educator; Gita Ghei: Sculptor and arts educator; Bernadette Mahfood: Jewelry and glass tile artist and educator; Laura Meyer: English teacher, Big Lake Schools; Rebecca Meyer-Larson: Theatare arts, language arts and speech communications teacher, Moorhead High School; Gretchen Pick: Artistic director, Young Dance, Twin Cities","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 21000,"Arts Access",2013,64888,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","All people meeting the project's target group criteria and wishing to participate will be welcomed, and all issues of disability will be accommodated. The project planners will engage independent evaluators to review marketing outreach, observe workshop implementation, review participant self-report forms and conduct interviews at the culminating exhibits to ascertain any barriers in any settings. 2: More than 50% of the project participants will indicate this experience as their first as an adult participating in a public art exhibit or event. Each project participant will complete a demographic form, one portion of which, will ask for information as to previous experiences in being part of publicly displayed or presented art exhibits or arts events.","Two external evaluators, Mary McEathron and Ann Mavis, were contracted by VSA Minnesota to provide evaluation services to the Minnesota Disability Mural Project. A pre- and post-workshop survey was completed by most of the workshop participants. One of the post- questions asked if the workshop had been fully accessible to them. From a total of 1044 survey responses, 843 reported yes, 10 reported no, and 189 didn’t respond to the question. Thus, 1% of the participants felt that because of time constraints (1), table set-ups (2), more personal assistance (2) or some other unstated reason that the workshop was not completely accessible to them. No person was turned away from any workshop and all participants either had a disability themselves or worked with or had a family member/acquaintance with a disability. Of the total participants, 79% expressed positive responses regarding how they felt about their art-making experience, 1% found it frustrating and 20% did not provide a response. 2: Each of the workshop participants were asked a couple of questions in the pre-workshop survey to determine both the frequency of participating in art-making workshops and if they had ever had any artwork that they may have created shown in a public venue. We used this second question to assess Outcome 2. Thirty-six percent (36%) of the respondents indicated that they had had their work on display previously, 48% said no and for 16% of the responses it was unable to be determined. We believe that a majority of the 16% for whom we could not determine a response would have responded no. Thus, we feel very confident in stating that our outcome was met; more than 50% of the participants will indicate this experience as their first for being part of a public art exhibit.",,11946,"Other, local or private",76834,7100,"Gail Burke, Wade Karli, Christian Novak, Anne Peacock, Steve Danko, Adam Perry, Adrienne Mason, Sue Warner, Paul Tuveson, Jessica Lee, Stacy Shamblott",0.00,"VSA Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"The Minnesota Disability Mural and Story Project will engage people with disabilities, and those significantly connected to disability, in creating visual art or the written word to explore the question, What does Arts Access mean to me?",2013-03-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Craig,Dunn,"VSA Minnesota","528 Hennepin Ave Ste 305",Minneapolis,MN,55403-1810,"(612) 332-3888x 1",craig@vsamn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, Dakota, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-213,"Melanie Davis: Volunteer Services and Corporate Engagement Director, Lyngblomsten, St. Paul; Alice De Yonge: Program director, Project G.E.M., nonprofit that serves special needs youth; Anna Deschampe: School Director, Oshki Ogimaag Community School, Grand Portage; Sharon Fischlowitz: Executive Director, Black Label Movement, Minneapolis; David Machacek: Executive director, ArtOrg, Visual artist; MaryLynn Pulscher: Environmental Education Coordinator, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board; Toni Quirk: Vice president of development PAI (provides services to adults with developmental disabilities), White Bear Lake.; Kristine Wyant: Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations., Minneapolis College of Art and Design","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 21007,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,43904,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The project will allow me to perform concerts and do outreach in greater Minnesota. This outcome will be evaluated at project end. I will take a close look at my budget and determine whether artists were paid reasonably (as projected) and if communities received reasonably reduced artist fees in lieu of the grant event. 2: This project allows me to travel to three new communities: Dassel/Cokato, Fairmont, and International Falls. This outcome will be achieved at the end of each respective grant-funded event. If funding is received, we will know that we achieved the outcome of performing in 3 new communities right after we perform.","I and my artistic partners were paid fair wages for our work while being able to tour five brand new outstate communities. Through our outreach in Koochiching County, we actually toured an additional two communities, Littlefork and Northome. We strengthened our relationship with Albert Lea and Moorhead. In Albert Lea, we performed two improv outreach programs, expanding our and the presenting partner's relationships in the community. In Moorhead, we expanded on our past outreach experiences by rehearsing and performing in a public concert with the students. The presenting partners were able to work with reasonably reduced rates in lieu of the grant-funding. Amy Stearns, executive director at Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre, stated that she had always been interested in working with me, but couldn't make the money work. With the grant-funding, Amy was able to bring us in for outreach and a concert. 2: After contract amendment, five of the seven partnered communities were brand new to us. Our experience with new communities was amazing! I.e., performing eight different educational outreach programs in Koochiching county in conjunction with a capstone concert in International Falls. Our outreach contact in Northome stated, Without a doubt, there are students that heard them play that would not have had the opportunity to hear them if this had not been presented at our school. What a wonderful talented group! We expanded our relationship in Albert Lea where we performed two outreach programs - our workshop.",,10977,"Other, local or private",54881,1461,,0.00,"Elisa Wright AKA Lisi Wright",Individual,"Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Elisa Wright and The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra will share original music, provide educational outreach (Intergalactic Music Challenge) and/or senior home outreach (Remembering Through Music) with seven greater Minnesota communities.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elisa,Wright,"Elisa Wright AKA Lisi Wright",,,MN,,"(507) 438-6756 ",lisiwright@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Clay, Freeborn, Goodhue, Koochiching, Meeker, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-174,"Lynne Beck: Development Director, COMPAS; Olive Bieringa: Co-director, Body Cartography Project, Dance performance, workshops, films; Rachel Chomet: Actor and Playwright; Jane Gudmundson: Freelance consultant in education and the arts; Carol Gustavson: Traidtional Japanese Shibori Artist; Barbe Hansen: Executive director, Twin Rivers Center for the Arts, Mankato; Exeutive Producer, Sample Night Live; Cheryl Kramer-Milder: Artistic director, County Seat Theater Company, Cloquet; Peter Pestalozzi: Furniture designer/craftsman, Ely; Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council; Steven Schmidt: General manager, City of Rochester Music Department/Riverside Concerts|Christopher Taykalo, Marketing and Development Manager, Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 21013,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2013,44410,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We will build positive relationships with venues and presenters in greater Minnesota, creating opportunities for more dance events in the future. We will survey our venue partners to determine whether they would be interested in having Zorongo Flamenco and/or other similar arts organizations return to their venues. 2: We will expand our range of communities visited. We will show that we have presented successful performances at venues in communities in which we have not performed.","Our venue partners were all very enthusiastic about the tour appearances. All shows were well-attended, except for Fond du Lac College, proving that greater Minnesota audiences are excited to see styles of performance, such as flamenco, to which they may have had little previous exposure. The opportunities for Zorongo Flamenco and other arts organizations to tour in the future have thus been expanded. We surveyed all presenters, and they were all interested in having us perform again in the future. All presenters were interested in presenting other touring artists from Minnesota. 2: We successfully performed in all of our planned tour venues: University of Minnesota-Morris, Carleton College in Northfield, Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Myles Reif Center in Grand Rapids, and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet. We had not appeared previously at four of these locations, and it had been some time since we had visited the others, with the exception of Central Lakes College, where we toured in 2011. All of the performances were successful and all were well-attended except for Fond du Lac. This gave many audiences their first taste of flamenco music and dance, and they were thrilled to see it.",,12116,"Other, local or private",56526,3300,"Robert Schommer, Christine Kozachok, Robin Moede, Donald Davies, Marissa Sundquist, Alessandra Chiarelli, Silvia Lopez, Tamara Rogers, Georgia May, Allison Herrera, Vanessa Carneiro, Marguerita Scott, Susana di Palma, Catherine Higgins Whiteside",0.00,"Zorongo Flamenco, Inc. AKA Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Zorongo Flamenco Dance and Theatre will visit seven Minnesota communities with a program of traditional flamenco and new work based on the poems of Gabriela Mistral and the music of Gonzalo Grau.",2013-05-01,2014-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Niels,Strandskov,"Zorongo Flamenco, Inc. AKA Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School","3012 Minnehaha Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55406-1932,"(612) 743-8331 ",flamenco@zorongo.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Itasca, Carlton, Stevens, Rice, Crow Wing, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-175,"Lynne Beck: Development Director, COMPAS; Olive Bieringa: Co-director, Body Cartography Project, Dance performance, workshops, films; Rachel Chomet: Actor and Playwright; Jane Gudmundson: Freelance consultant in education and the arts; Carol Gustavson: Traidtional Japanese Shibori Artist; Barbe Hansen: Executive director, Twin Rivers Center for the Arts, Mankato; Exeutive Producer, Sample Night Live; Cheryl Kramer-Milder: Artistic director, County Seat Theater Company, Cloquet; Peter Pestalozzi: Furniture designer/craftsman, Ely; Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council; Steven Schmidt: General manager, City of Rochester Music Department/Riverside Concerts|Christopher Taykalo, Marketing and Development Manager, Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 9917,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2010,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access",,,,20125,"Other, local or private",24125,,,,"Wildwood Artist Series","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The 2010/2011 Wildwood Artist Series features the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir, folk-singer John McCutcheon with Patty McCutcheon providing sign language, and Celtic chanteusse Katie McMahon with Karen Mueller, Zack Kline, Mark Anderson, Jenny Russ, and the Corda Mor Irish Dancers.",,,2010-10-24,2011-03-25,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ellen,Bruner,"Wildwood Artist Series","8432 80th St N",Stillwater,MN,55082-9331,"(651) 426-3640",ebruner@comcast.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-7,,,, 20794,"Arts Access",2013,17546,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Deepen existing relationships and develop new relationships with organizations serving rural east central Minnesota youth. We will track the quantity of youth serving organizations contacted, quantity who became involved and were served. We will survey staff at participating organizations to assess satisfaction, identify issues, and gather suggestions for improvements. 2: Establish a new program to provide arts education programming for rural youth, by reducing financial barriers to participation in tours and workshops. We will track the quantity of youth-serving organizations contacted, and quantity of who became involved and were served. We will survey participants to assess satisfaction, identify issues, and gather suggestions for improvements.","Through the Rural Arts Program, we served a total of 1,231 rural youth, developed new relationships with over 20 youth-serving organizations, deepened existing relationships, and cultivated relationships with groups we hope to serve in the future. Rural Arts program also helped Franconia serve the rural community in more profound ways by encouraging families to attend other programming at Franconia and become more engaged in arts activities within the region. To assess achievement of this outcome, we tracked the quantity of organizations contacted, organizations who applied for the program, and organizations served. This assessment process also provided a way for us to identify underserved areas and groups that we would like to work with in the future. Please see the attached report for detailed results. 2: We successfully achieved the outcome of establishing a new program to provide arts education programming for rural youth by reducing financial barriers to participation in tours and workshops by establishing RAP that served 1,291 East Central Minnesota rural youth with fee-free guided tours, arts activities, and art-making workshops at Franconia’s 30-acre sculpture park. RAP provided rural youth deep engagement with art and artists, expanded notions of art, and exposed participants to the life of working artists in an unintimidating, high-touch setting. To assess this outcome and impact of the program, we conducted: 1) observational and participatory evaluation of youth served to assess progress towards identified learning objectives; 2) online surveys of group leaders to assess impact and uncover barriers to access for arts programming; and 3) in-depth online surveys of artists involved to assess their satisfaction with program administration. Please see the attached report.",,3054,"Other, local or private",20600,,"Peter Curtis, Dorothy Goldie, Gar Hargens, Libby Hlavka, Erik Janssen, John Joachim, Davis Klaila, Ronald Kopeska, John Kremer, Amy McKinney, Diane Mullin, Josine Peters, John Reinan, Tamsie Ringler",0.00,"Franconia Sculpture Park","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access ",,"Franconia Sculpture Park will increase access to the arts for underserved, rural youth from east central Minnesota by providing artist-led guided tours and artmaking workshops through its new Rural Arts Program. ",2013-02-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Hock,"Franconia Sculpture Park","29836 St Croix Trl",Shafer,MN,55074,"(651) 257-6668 ",johnhock@franconia.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-179,"Melanie Davis: Volunteer Services and Corporate Engagement Director, Lyngblomsten, St. Paul; Alice De Yonge: Program director, Project G.E.M., nonprofit that serves special needs youth; Anna Deschampe: School Director, Oshki Ogimaag Community School, Grand Portage; Sharon Fischlowitz: Executive Director, Black Label Movement, Minneapolis; David Machacek: Executive director, ArtOrg, Visual artist; MaryLynn Pulscher: Environmental Education Coordinator, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board; Toni Quirk: Vice president of development PAI (provides services to adults with developmental disabilities), White Bear Lake.; Kristine Wyant: Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations., Minneapolis College of Art and Design ","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University. ","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600 ", 3671,"Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users",2012,11243,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","The Metropolitan Council and MnTAP will identify opportunities for industrial water conservation as well as factors that motivate implementation of operational changes to capture water conservation savings. The Metropolitan Council will fill an existing knowledge gap in water conservation data in the metropolitan area.  Data gained from this project will be used in water supply planning projections for the metropolitan area.  Private industrial water users will receive site-specific water conservation recommendations.","We chose to investigate and engage about 16% of the applicable businesses based on our assessment of whether the business and industry sectors represented could be reasonably expected to have opportunities for water conservation through process improvements. The outreach method chosen was through email. This was seen as a contemporary and accessible way to reach the audience, but was ultimately found difficult due to lack of publicly available email addresses. However, once prepared, the outreach survey resulted in a good return rate of 39% (33 respondents). It found that factors that motivate implementation of operational changes to capture water conservation savings vary across industries, process needs, and the perceived value of the water resource. In many cases, the survey pointed to a lack of information, focus, or priorities concerning water. Companies have tried some initiatives aimed at water conservation, maybe have water conservation teams, plans, or projects, know what processes use the water, but don’t necessarily have any plans to reduce water use on that process. The anticipated project impact to identify use and opportunities didn’t seem to resonate with the survey respondents as either an opportunity for water and cost savings, or more generally as a call to action across the metro. Except in the seven cases where survey participation ultimately translated into assessment assistance, interaction with MnTAP beyond the survey was limited.Measureable OutcomesAccording to the survey results:42.5% of survey respondents have no water conservation initiatives45% of respondents measure water use on a facility-wide basis, as opposed to a process-by-process basisWater permitting costs are not a constraintWater supply treatment costs are a concernWastewater discharge regulations are a concernFrom the seven anonymous one-day, on-site assessments:Six assessment were performed at food-related faciltiesOne assessment was performed at a metal fabrication facilityAnnual water savings of up to 71.9 million gallons were identifiedThis equals 2.6% of total 2010 industrial well water use in the eleven-county study area From the three summer intern projects:Gedney Foods, Chaska:Total water savings of 6.4 million gallons per year identified (planned for implementation, or in testing)Total salt savings of 1 million pounds per year identifiedTotal natural gas savings of 22,790 therms per year identifiedTotal savings = $115,230 per yearNorthern Star - Michael Foods, ChaskaTotal water savings of 30.6 million gallons per year identified (fully implemented)Total savings = $132,000 per yearFederal Cartridge, AnokaTotal water savings of 7 million gallons per year identified (8 to 10% of total facility water use; implemented or awaiting installation or approval)Total savings = $113,200 per yearConclusionsMnTAP had an interesting exposure to a microcosm of specific well water needs in selected industries in the last two years. Our previous experiences are again reinforced with a number of conclusions coming from this project:Manufacturing process modifications can be very challenging, even with strong cost and efficiency justification. Changes can include production downtime, re-piping systems, recalibrating flow rates, re-assignments and other modifications to the currently productive and profitable facility layout and routine.There are in-situ and practical limits to knowing about water use- how much is used, where it goes, how much it costs per use. The cost of water is an industry overhead expense, and in many cases not scrutinized. Whatever water supply treatment needs that are necessary are part of that operating expense, to be maintained and operating at the risk of production curtailment or shutdown.MnTAP’s experience with this project has given us a renewed appreciation for, and focus on the pervasive implications and prominent opportunities surrounding water conservation. Program initiatives will continue to target water conservation education, project, and technical assistance outreach. We look forward to continuing our relationship with MCES and other water supply and treatment system operators around the state to work with their communities on meaningful and cost-effective water conservation.",,,,11243,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/University of Minnesota - Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)","Local/Regional Government, Public College/University","Working with the Metropolitan Council, the University of Minnesota - Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) is investigating the opportunity for water conservation by private industrial water users across the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Private industrial water users are defined as industries that use private wells for their water supply. This work is determining factors that encourage or create barriers for implementation of identified industrial water conservation opportunities. Through this project the Metropolitan Council will gain ideas on common water conservation opportunities within a variety of industrial facilities, knowledge on water assessment protocol within an industrial facility, and a case study on water conservation resulting from a detailed MnTAP intern project investigation. The project includes a survey of private industrial water users to assess general trends in water use and conservation activities; onsite assessments with MnTAP engineering staff to directly identify water conservation opportunities in selected facilities; and an in-depth investigation of one facility through a MnTAP summer intern project.",,,2012-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Davis,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1519",Brian.Davis@metc.state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-opportunity-and-barriers-water-conservation-private-industrial-users,,,, 3671,"Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users",2013,36453,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion.",,,,36453,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/University of Minnesota - Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)","Local/Regional Government, Public College/University","Working with the Metropolitan Council, the University of Minnesota - Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) is investigating the opportunity for water conservation by private industrial water users across the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Private industrial water users are defined as industries that use private wells for their water supply. This work is determining factors that encourage or create barriers for implementation of identified industrial water conservation opportunities. Through this project the Metropolitan Council will gain ideas on common water conservation opportunities within a variety of industrial facilities, knowledge on water assessment protocol within an industrial facility, and a case study on water conservation resulting from a detailed MnTAP intern project investigation. The project includes a survey of private industrial water users to assess general trends in water use and conservation activities; onsite assessments with MnTAP engineering staff to directly identify water conservation opportunities in selected facilities; and an in-depth investigation of one facility through a MnTAP summer intern project.",,,2012-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Davis,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1519",Brian.Davis@metc.state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-opportunity-and-barriers-water-conservation-private-industrial-users,,,, 3671,"Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users",2014,45337,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","We chose to investigate and engage about 16% of the applicable businesses based on our assessment of whether the business and industry sectors represented could be reasonably expected to have opportunities for water conservation through process improvements. The outreach method chosen was through email. This was seen as a contemporary and accessible way to reach the audience, but was ultimately found difficult due to lack of publicly available email addresses. However, once prepared, the outreach survey resulted in a good return rate of 39% (33 respondents). It found that factors that motivate implementation of operational changes to capture water conservation savings vary across industries, process needs, and the perceived value of the water resource. In many cases, the survey pointed to a lack of information, focus, or priorities concerning water. Companies have tried some initiatives aimed at water conservation, maybe have water conservation teams, plans, or projects, know what processes use the water, but don’t necessarily have any plans to reduce water use on that process. The anticipated project impact to identify use and opportunities didn’t seem to resonate with the survey respondents as either an opportunity for water and cost savings, or more generally as a call to action across the metro. Except in the seven cases where survey participation ultimately translated into assessment assistance, interaction with MnTAP beyond the survey was limited. Measureable Outcomes According to the survey results: •42.5% of survey respondents have no water conservation initiatives •45% of respondents measure water use on a facility-wide basis, as opposed to a process-by-process basis •Water permitting costs are not a constraint •Water supply treatment costs are a concern •Wastewater discharge regulations are a concern From the seven anonymous one-day, on-site assessments: •Six assessment were performed at food-related facilties •One assessment was performed at a metal fabrication facility •Annual water savings of up to 71.9 million gallons were identified •This equals 2.6% of total 2010 industrial well water use in the eleven-county study area From the three summer intern projects: Gedney Foods, Chaska: •Total water savings of 6.4 million gallons per year identified (planned for implementation, or in testing) •Total salt savings of 1 million pounds per year identified •Total natural gas savings of 22,790 therms per year identified •Total savings = $115,230 per year Northern Star - Michael Foods, Chaska •Total water savings of 30.6 million gallons per year identified (fully implemented) •Total savings = $132,000 per year Federal Cartridge, Anoka •Total water savings of 7 million gallons per year identified (8 to 10% of total facility water use; implemented or awaiting installation or approval) •Total savings = $113,200 per year Conclusions MnTAP had an interesting exposure to a microcosm of specific well water needs in selected industries in the last two years. Our previous experiences are again reinforced with a number of conclusions coming from this project: Manufacturing process modifications can be very challenging, even with strong cost and efficiency justification. Changes can include production downtime, re-piping systems, recalibrating flow rates, re-assignments and other modifications to the currently productive and profitable facility layout and routine. There are in-situ and practical limits to knowing about water use- how much is used, where it goes, how much it costs per use. The cost of water is an industry overhead expense, and in many cases not scrutinized. Whatever water supply treatment needs that are necessary are part of that operating expense, to be maintained and operating at the risk of production curtailment or shutdown. MnTAP’s experience with this project has given us a renewed appreciation for, and focus on the pervasive implications and prominent opportunities surrounding water conservation. Program initiatives will continue to target water conservation education, project, and technical assistance outreach. We look forward to continuing our relationship with MCES and other water supply and treatment system operators around the state to work with their communities on meaningful and cost-effective water conservation.",,,,45337,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/University of Minnesota - Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)","Local/Regional Government, Public College/University","Working with the Metropolitan Council, the University of Minnesota - Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) is investigating the opportunity for water conservation by private industrial water users across the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Private industrial water users are defined as industries that use private wells for their water supply. This work is determining factors that encourage or create barriers for implementation of identified industrial water conservation opportunities. Through this project the Metropolitan Council will gain ideas on common water conservation opportunities within a variety of industrial facilities, knowledge on water assessment protocol within an industrial facility, and a case study on water conservation resulting from a detailed MnTAP intern project investigation. The project includes a survey of private industrial water users to assess general trends in water use and conservation activities; onsite assessments with MnTAP engineering staff to directly identify water conservation opportunities in selected facilities; and an in-depth investigation of one facility through a MnTAP summer intern project.",,,2012-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Davis,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1519",Brian.Davis@metc.state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-opportunity-and-barriers-water-conservation-private-industrial-users,,,, 19366,"Beltrami County Fair Forestry Education Building Exhibit",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","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",,,,,,,,"Greg Claypool, Pat Erickson, Rose Erickson, Shawn Davis, Linda Brinkley, John Gilbertson Jr., Peggy Gross, Paul Hokuf, Vern Holzhueter, Carla Mandrell, Jessica Mistic, Guy Drevlow, David Quam, Joel Rohde, Tim Schussman, Bob Smith, Tom Lembrick, Joe Waslaski, Sue Wells, Beryl Wernberg, Bill Wilson",,"Beltrami County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To complete the interior display areas of the historically accurate Forestry Ranger Station. Exhibits will feature the early history of forest fire fighting, an account of forestry activity on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, draft horse logging equipment, lumberjack tools, and a tribute to Paul Bunyon. Additionally, funds will be used for a stage where speakers can tell stories and teach about forestry stewardship. The Forestry Education Building Exhibit will gain the essential space it needs to give tribute to the historical, cultural, and environmental contributions offered to Minnesota by the Forest industry. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Paul ",Hokuf,"Beltrami County Fair",,,,,(218)444-8169,bcmnfair@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beltrami-county-fair-forestry-education-building-exhibit,,,, 18271,"Bertram Chain of Lakes - Phase 6",2013,1528925,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"Wright County",,"Acquire 124-acre addition to existing 496-acre Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park. This property consists of 1,200 acres, including four undeveloped lakes (5.75 miles of lake shore and 1.5 miles of streams), in Wright County. ",,,2013-06-01,2015-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bertram-chain-lakes-phase-6,,,, 3865,"Big Bog State Recreation Area - Visitor Center Energy Conservation Project",2010,,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Construct 3.9KW pole mounted renewable energy system",,,2010-07-01,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/big-bog-state-recreation-area-visitor-center-energy-conservation-project,,,, 835,"Bigfork River Target Watershed Assessment",2010,52077,,,,,,,,,,,.23,"Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The ""Bigfork River Target Watershed Assessment – Lake of the Woods & Koochiching Soil and Water Conservation Districts"" Project focuses on collecting water chemistry and field parameters at Bear River, Big Fork River (4 sites), Caldwell Brook and Sturgeon River. The project will support the biological assessments being completed by MPCA staff for this Target Watershed Assessment. This work will also train and develop Koochiching SWCD staff to enable them to continue water quality monitoring in the Rainy River Basin.",,,2010-04-01,2012-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Mike ",Hirst,"Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District",,,,,"(218) 634-1842 ext. 2",mike.hirst@mn.nacdnet.net,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Itasca, Koochiching",,"Big Fork River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bigfork-river-target-watershed-assessment,,,, 33396,"Blue Earth - Phase 2",2010,317130,"MS Section 446A.073","Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Grant Program","Meet TMDL wasteload allocation requirement","Meet TMDL wasteload allocation requirement",,317130,"PFA loan",,,,,"Blue Earth, City of","Local/Regional Government","Construct wastewater treatment improvements to meet TMDL wasteload requirement",,,2009-07-02,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Freeman,"Minnesota Public Facilities Authority","332 Minnesota Street, Suite W820","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 259-7465",jeff.freeman@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Public Facilities Authority ",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/blue-earth-phase-2,,,, 927,"Blue Earth River-East Branch Watershed Approach",2010,250000,,,,,,339950,,,,,2.5,"Faribault County","Local/Regional Government","This project will utilize a systematic approach to identify principal sources, or “hot-spots”, of sediment contributions and work with individual landowners, county drainage officials, and municipalities to coordinate and implement critical Best Management Practices (BMP’s), establish demonstration sites, and provide education and outreach efforts. This project will also establish baseline watershed data with the addition of site specific information, and determine high priority watersheds. Appropriate practices will be identified and mapped utilizing GPS and GIS equipment and software. ",,,2010-01-15,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Michele,Stindtman,"Faribault County",,,,,"(507) 526-2300",fcswcd@bevcomm.net,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,Faribault,,"Blue Earth River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/blue-earth-river-east-branch-wathershed-approach,,,, 18924,"Brown's Creek Restoration ",2013,72500,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 12 pounds/year, Sediment by 1 tons/year and runoff volume by 1 acre-feet/year.","Reduce Phosphorus by 2.5 pounds per year, Sediment by 1 tons per year ",,27000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",72500,,"Craig Leiser, Gail Pundsack, Gerald Johnson, Connie Taillon",,"Brown's Creek Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Brown's Creek Watershed District, the MN DNR Trails and Countryside Auto Repair will partner to achieve significant thermal and sediment reductions in the biologically impaired Brown's Creek by installing one large scale rain garden with infiltration, one pretreatment chamber for sediment capture off of parking and drive lanes, and a two cell bio-filtration garden. The entire project site is intensely utilized, drains untreated water to Brown's Creek, and is located on the developing Brown's Creek State Trail. This project was identified as a high priority in the Brown's Creek TMDL Implementation Plan. The stormwater practices are designed to remove 2.3 tons of the total suspended solids, 12 pounds of total phosphorous, and retain at least 1 acre-foot of warm stormwater on the land per year. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Kill,"Brown's Creek Watershed District","1380 W. Frontage Rd. Highway 36",Stillwater,MN,55115,"(651) 275-1136 ",karen.kill@mnwcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/browns-creek-restoration,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 18925,"Brown's Creek Restoration - Retrofitting Neal Ave Neighborhood",2013,45000,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 6 pounds/year, Sediment by 1 tons/year and runoff volume by 3 acre-feet/year.","Reduce Phosphorus by 6.6 pounds per year, Reduce Sediment by 1 ton per year Reduce runoff volume by 4 acre-feet per year. ",,20000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",45000,,"Craig Leiser, Gail Pundsack, Gerald Johnson, Connie Taillon",,"Brown's Creek Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Brown's Creek Watershed District (BCWD) has identified this project as a part of the Brown's Creek TMDL Implementation. The identified untreated residential development in Stillwater directly contributes stormwater to Brown's Creek, a DNR designated trout stream currently impaired for turbidity and lack of cold water assemblage. The main stressors for Brown's Creek are total suspended solids and thermal loading. By working with residential landowners in the neighborhood, BCWD will install 9-13 streetside raingardens to infiltrate over 3 acre-feet of warm stormwater and to remove 1 ton of the total suspended solids and 7 pounds of total phosphorous per year. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Kill,"Brown's Creek Watershed District","1380 W. Frontage Rd. Highway 36",Stillwater,MN,55115,"(651) 275-1136 ",karen.kill@mnwcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/browns-creek-restoration-retrofitting-neal-ave-neighborhood,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 16688,"BWSR Clean Water Assistance Grants - Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Abatement Grants",2013,1631794,"Laws of Minnesota 2012, chapter 264, article 2, section 3","(a) $13,750,000 the first year and $13,750,000 $15,350,000 the second year are for pollution reduction and restoration grants to local government units and joint powers organizations of local government units to protect surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) projects and stream bank, stream channel, and shoreline restoration projects. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans.","Evaluation and Outcome Plan Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy.",,,173940,,,,,,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional Government","Funds are to be used to protect, enhance and restore water quality in lakes, rivers and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water. Activities include structural and vegetative practices to reduce runoff and retain water on the land, feedlot water quality projects, SSTS abatement grants for low income individuals, and stream bank, stream channel and shoreline protection projects. For the fiscal year 2012, BWSR awarded 12 local governments with funds. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,"BWSR FY2013 Clean Water Assistance SSTS Grant Recipients",,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd. Suite 200","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 296-3767",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Chisago, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Pennington, Pope, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bwsr-clean-water-assistance-grants-subsurface-sewage-treatment-system-ssts-abatement-gran-0,,,"Nicole Clapp", 9429,"Campground Shower Building Solar Water Heater",2010,18000,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.",,,,,,,,,,"Washington County",,"to install two 120 gallon solar water heaters with solar panels at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve campground restroom/shower facilities",,,2010-07-08,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/campground-shower-building-solar-water-heater,,,, 11467,"Capital Grant",2010,1163,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Grant recipients report improvement in their ability to provide programs and services. More programs and venues are accessible to people with disabilities.",,,291,"Other, local or private",1454,,,,"Music Saint Croix","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karl,Diekman,"Music Saint Croix","522 W Oak St",Stillwater,MN,55082-5623,"(651) 430-8182",karldiekmanquestionsauthority@q.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/capital-grant-9,,,, 943,"Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District ""10"" Impaired Lakes TMDL Project-Phase III",2010,103598,,,,,,,,,,,.50,"Washington Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Continued TMDL project to support next phases associated with completion of TMDL's for ten lakes in the Carnelian Marine Saint Croix Watershed District (CMSCWD). Ten lakes are; East Boot, Fish, Goose, Hay, Jellum’s, Long, Loon, Louise, Mud and South Twin. ",,,2010-08-16,2012-02-29,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jay,Riggs,"Washington Conservation District","1380 W. Frontage Rd.",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 275-1136",,"Technical Assistance, Planning, Monitoring, Modeling, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Assessment/Evaluation, Analysis/Interpretation","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Washington",,"Lower St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/carnelian-marine-st-croix-watershed-district-10-impaired-lakes-tmdl-project-phase-iii,,,, 845,"Cass County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program",2010,198971,,,,,,,,,,,1.75,"Cass County Environmental Services Department","Local/Regional Government","This monitoring project includes lake and stream monitoring and encompasses all of Cass County, and surrounding counties. The project will obtain water quality data for streams; in 2009, lakeshed assessments indicated that many surface waters throughout the county were data deficient. This project will address the need for sufficient data on a county-wide basis and fulfill the State’s intensive watershed monitoring program goals by obtaining water quality data at targeted lake and stream sites. ",,,2010-04-01,2012-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,John,Ringle,"Cass County Environmental Services Department",,,,,"(218) 547-7241",john.ringle@co.cass.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Morrison, Otter Tail, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,"Crow Wing River, Leech Lake River, Mississippi River - Grand Rapids, Mississippi River - Headwaters",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cass-county-lake-and-stream-monitoring-program,,,, 18938,"Cedar Lake Watershed Protection and Improvement Project",2013,277900,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 480 pounds/year.","This restoration reduced an estimated 1,280 lb. of phosphorus per year.",,276300,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",277900,,"Robert Schiefelbein, Jerry Risberg, Mark Kampa, Mary Ellen Wells, Paul DeGree",,"Clearwater River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","In 2002, citizens began to notice severe algal blooms in Cedar Lake, a high value recreational lake with exceptional clarity and fisheries habitat. Clearwater River Watershed District (CRWD) began an intensive monitoring program in 2003 to identify nutrient sources and protect Cedar Lake. Through intensive lake and watershed monitoring, CRWD identified the major source of nutrients to the lake. Three nutrient impaired shallow lakes; Swartout, Albion and Henshaw Lakes, in the upper watershed and impaired wetlands discharge excess amounts of soluble phosphorus. CRWD also identified a suite of in-lake and watershed practices to improve water quality in the impaired shallow lakes to protect Cedar Lake. This project targets reductions to the largest watershed sources of nutrient to Cedar and Swartout Lakes by installing iron sand filters to remove soluble phosphorus currently exported from degraded wetlands and lakes. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Loewen,"Clearwater River Watershed District","Box 481",Annandale,MN,55302,"(320) 274-3935",loewen.dennis@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Meeker, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cedar-lake-watershed-protection-and-improvement-project,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 17852,"NE Churchill, Nelson, Slaughter Addition Local Designation District Project",2013,4600,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,4600,,,,"City of Stillwater","Local/Regional Government","To hire a professional to prepare documentation for local designation of the Churchill, Nelson, Slaughter Addition to the City of Stillwater.",,"To hire a professional to prepare documentation for local designation of the Churchill, Nelson, Slaughter Addition to the City of Stillwater.",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Michel,Pogge,"City of Stillwater","216 North Fourth Street",Stillwater,MN,55082,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ne-churchill-nelson-slaughter-addition-local-designation-district-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 18857,"EA: City of Roseville - PAH Contaminated Pond Sediment",2013,100000,,,,,,,,,,,1,"City of Roseville","Local/Regional Government","The Villa Park Wetland Restoration Project proposes sediment removal from 6 contiguous stormwater wetland treatment cells within the Villa Park Wetland system resulting in an additional 118lbs/yr of total phosphorus(TP) removal from water entering Lake McCarrons. ",,,2013-04-09,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kristine,Giga,"City of Roseville","2660 Civic Center Drive",Roseville,MN,55113,651-792-7048,kristine.giga@ci.roseville.mn.us,"Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ea-city-roseville-pah-contaminated-pond-sediment,,,, 9822,"Coldwater Fish Habitat Enhancement , Phase 4",2013,2120000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(e)","$2,120,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited to restore and enhance coldwater fish lake, river, and stream habitats in Minnesota. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Enhanced 347 acres of habitats ",,,"n/a ",2080000,,,.70,"MN Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited enhanced in-stream and riparian fish and wildlife habitat in and along coldwater streams and lakes located on public lands and Aquatic Management Areas.  We originally proposed 11 projects, yet completed 13 projects. Contracting efficiencies and leveraging of other funding allowed us to add three more habitat enhancement projects in northeast Minnesota and to lengthen others.  One small budget project was dropped when a partner changed the scope from 144 acres to less than 15 and proposed costs outweighed the potential benefit. Despite dropping that project we finished with 89% of the proposed acres being achieved (347 acres completed versus 388 acres proposed).",,"The projects completed with Fy2013 funding used methods similar to those used on projects completed by MNTU chapters in the past several years and also incorporated new research to improve project designs and fish and wildlife benefits. The specific fish habitat enhancement methods used on each stream varied depending upon the distinct natural resource characteristics of each watershed and ecological region, the limiting factors identified for each stream, and the variations in the type and magnitude of poor land uses practices within each watershed. MNTU tailored each project accordingly, using the best available science, in close consultation with resource professionals within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (“MNDNR”). Purposes: Each project was designed and completed using techniques selected to accomplish one or more of the following purposes: (a) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation downstream; (b) reconnect streams to their floodplains to reduce negative resource impacts from severe flooding; (c) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms; (d) maintain or increase adult trout abundance; (e) increase habitat and biodiversity for both invertebrates and other non-game species; (f) be long lasting with minimal maintenance required; (g) improve angler access and participation; (h) improve lake productivity for trout species; and (i) protect productive trout waters from undesirable invasive species. Habitat enhancement methods: Methods used on each project included one or more of the following techniques: (1) sloping back stream banks to both remove accumulated sediments eroded from uplands areas and better reconnect the stream to its floodplain; (2) removing undesirable woody vegetation (invasive box elder, buckthorn, etc.) from riparian corridors to enable removal of accumulated sediments, reduce competition with desirable plant and grass species, and allow beneficial energy inputs (sunlight) to reach the streams; (3) stabilizing eroding stream banks using vegetation and/or rock; (4) selectively installing overhead and other in-stream cover for trout; (5) installing soil erosion prevention measures; (6) mulching and seeding exposed stream banks (including with native prairie plant species where appropriate and feasible); (7) improving or maintaining stream access roads and stream crossings to reduce erosion; (8) fencing grassy riparian corridors, including in such a way as to facilitate managed grazing, in order to prevent damage from over grazing; (9) placing large logs in northern forested streams to restore cover logs removed a half century or more ago; and (10) in northern forested watersheds with little cold groundwater, planting desirable trees in riparian areas to provide shade for the stream channel and help cool the water. Agricultural area example: Many streams in the agricultural areas of southern and central Minnesota have been negatively impacted by many decades of poor land management practices. The projects in southeast Minnesota used the following approach to address this: Erosion has led to wider, shallower and warmer streams, as well as excessive streamside sediments which regularly erode, covering food production and trout reproduction areas. In many cases shallow rooted invasive trees have taken over the riparian corridors, out competing native vegetation which better secures soils, and reducing energy inputs to the stream ecosystem. To remedy this, a typical enhancement project will involve several steps. First, invasive trees are removed from the riparian zone and steep, eroding banks are graded by machinery to remove excess sediments deposited here from upland areas. Importantly, this reconnects the stream to its floodplain. Since many of these agricultural watersheds still experience periodic severe flooding, select portions of the stream banks are then reinforced with indigenous rock. In lower gradient watersheds, or watersheds where flows are more stable, little or no rock is used. After enhancement work is completed the streams flow faster and become deeper, keeping them cooler and providing natural overhead cover through depth and the scouring of sediments deposited by decades of erosion. Second, overhead cover habitat is created. Bank degradation and the removal of native prairie have dramatically decreased protective overhead cover in the riparian zone. Two methods are used to remedy this situation: increasing the stream’s depth, which alone provides natural cover to trout, and installing overhead cover structures in select stream banks. Wooden structures are often installed into banks in hydraulically suitable locations and reinforced with rock as a way to restore or recreate the undercut banks which had existed before settlement and agricultural land use altered the more stable flows which had gradually created and maintained them. Finally, vegetation is reestablished in the re-graded riparian corridor to further stabilize banks and act as buffer strips to improve water quality. Depending upon the specific site conditions, landowner cooperation, and agricultural use, native prairie grasses may be planted along the stream corridors, although often mixed with fast sprouting annual grains to anchor soils the first year. Taken together, these actions directly enhance physical habitat, and typically increase overall trout abundance, population structure, the number of larger trout, and levels of successful natural reproduction. In addition to the benefits to anglers of increased trout habitat and trout abundance, project benefits extending well downstream include reduced erosion and sedimentation, cooler water temperatures, improved water quality and numerous benefits to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations. ",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P.O. Box 845",Chanhassen,MN,55346,"(612) 670-1629",jlenczewski@comcast.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, Fillmore, Goodhue, Lake, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coldwater-fish-habitat-enhancement-phase-4,,,, 17103,"Collections Care and Management: Inventory Project",2010,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Afton Historical Society",," The Afton Historical Society (AHS) staff performed a wall-to-wall baseline inventory of 10,020 items, counting and locating each item.  This number includes all components of 6206 line items documented on the inventory forms.  Items inventoried include materials from the permanent collections, historical property that originated with the building, and consumable items/materials used in programming (PUMs) or for education.   One result of this inventory is that knowledge and information about each object is more readily and more easily available to present and future staff, and to the very community who entrusted the objects to their care.  The inventory has also greatly strengthened the Afton Historical Society's ability to fulfil their stewardship responsibilities and meet the needs of the collections.   The value of this inventory will endure and is already serving as a guide for future AHS policies and planning.  It has established a foundation for collections based projects for years to come, including conservation and collections management. They now have a record of what is in our collections and where the items are located. Future generations will benefit through the care taken now of the collections.   The inventory procedures, forms and policies put in place during the inventory will serve the Society for years to come. They have been added to existing policies and procedures in a manual designed to guide all museum operations for present and future officers, Board members, staff and volunteers. ",,"To gain physical and intellectual control of approximately 4000 artifacts using PastPerfect software.",2010-03-12,2010-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Stan,Ross,,"14616 Afton Blvd. S",Afton,MN,55001,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-care-and-management-inventory-project,,,, 28427,"Collections Inventory, Phase III",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","The inventory staff have met and exceeded our expectations for the inventory. Our plan was to complete 2,000 objects in Row 12: Governer Rudy Perpich Collection, Row 13: Art Collection, Row 14: Costumes and large free standing objects, Historic houses (Homestead/Sauna/Barn, Darfegoahti Sami Hut, and Stabbur). We completed Row 12, Row 13, Row 14, the three historic buildings. Because there were significantly less artifacts in the Stabbur and Darfegoahti we were able to inventory CCC Museum Building.",,,1309,,8309,,"Rep. Carly Melin, Harlan Tardy, Larry Killien, Paul Janssen, Lisa Kvas, Jim Perunovich, Bonnie Fena, Deron Stendor, Shelley Robinson, Rally Hess.",0.34,"Minnesota Discovery Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To begin the next phase of a complete collections inventory, making the collections more accessible to the public.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mai,Vang,"Minnesota Discovery Center","1005 Discovery Drive",Chisholm,MN,55719,218-254-1238,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Aitkin, Cook, Crow Wing, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-inventory-phase-iii,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 10910,"Community Arts Support",2010,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts organizations are developed to serve their communities. Existing and new arts organizations have sustainability to increase or continue arts programming and activities.",,,,,3000,,,,"Bemidji Chorale","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To apply for 501(c)3 designation purchase music folders music for special concert with the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra and compensation for the conductor accompanist and guest musicians.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leanne,Jaskowiak,"The Bemidji Chorale","8635 N Grace Lake Rd SE",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-6665",jasko@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support,,,, 10911,"Community Arts Support",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts organizations are developed to serve their communities. Existing and new arts organizations have sustainability to increase or continue arts programming and activities.",,,,,6000,,,,"Bemidji Community Arts Council AKA Bemidji Community Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Funds to hire staff to assist in the implementation of existing programs allowing the organization the opportunity to better serve its members area artists and the community-at-large.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lori,Forshee-Donnay,"Bemidji Community Arts Council AKA Bemidji Community Arts Center","426 Bemidji Ave N",Bemidji,MN,56601-3139,"(218) 444-7570",bcac@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-0,,,, 10914,"Community Arts Support",2010,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts organizations are developed to serve their communities. Existing and new arts organizations have sustainability to increase or continue arts programming and activities.",,,,,3000,,,,"Bemidji Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support rental of permanent costume storage and costume construction space as well as funds to expand our technical capabilities in order to add to the artistic quality of our productions.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Knox-Johnson,"Bemidji Community Theater","4840 Knollwood Dr NE",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-8942",moxnk@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-1,,,, 10916,"Community Arts Support",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts organizations are developed to serve their communities. Existing and new arts organizations have sustainability to increase or continue arts programming and activities.",,,,,6000,,,,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To produce the 2010-2011 orchestra concert season delivering three free and four subscription concerts to the people of north central Minnesota.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beverly,Everett,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","317 Beltrami Ave NW PO Box 3136",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-7914",BeverEvere@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-2,,,, 10935,"Community Arts Support",2010,4070,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts organizations are developed to serve their communities. Existing and new arts organizations have sustainability to increase or continue arts programming and activities.",,,,,4070,,,,"Northern Artist Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Funds will be used to support the marketing arm of the Northern Artist Association by assisting with monthly expenses and outreach.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeannine,Fenner,"Northern Artist Association","502 3rd St",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-9813",fen218@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-5,,,, 11024,"Community Arts Support",2010,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Arts organizations are better able to meet their financial goals and further their missions.",,,,,4000,,,,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support and assist established central Minnesota arts organizations that demonstrate programming of high artistic quality and efficient management .",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mary Ellen",Lundsten,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","301 NE 2rd Ave PO Box 707",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(763) 682-4595",burns@cmab.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-8,,,, 20372,"Community Arts",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Social skills development; to create a public performance that highlights the unique perspective of, and perception of, individuals with developmental disabilities; to break down disability barriers while fostering relationships for future productions.Attendance numbers; membership tracking; participant evaluation; parent/guardian evaluations.","The program had 100% enrollment with a waiting list; students created a quality public performance; parents reported that their children benefited greatly from participating; attendance at the final performance was almost double of projection at 130.",,2000,"Other, local or private",7000,,"Susan Kane, Tara King, Sara Hayden, Jill Gonzalez, Kristin Klemetstrud, Jan Kramer, Joan Spevak, Heather Zortman",,"Valley Friendship Club","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts",,"Funding for a four-week theater and artist residency with Upstream Arts for young adults with disabilities. Activities will take place for two hours a day / two days a week and will culminate in a performance in August 2013.",2013-04-15,2013-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Kane,"Valley Friendship Club","2300 Orleans St W",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 491-6486 ",info@valleyfriendshipclub.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-392,"Betsy Mowry: administration, education, volunteerism; Nancy Anderson: administration; Kay Augustine: education, youth programming, disabilities specialist; Scott Swanson: artistic, administration, finance; Emily Foxen: events, marketing, administration; Justine Pearson: artistic, administration, fundraising.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20378,"Community Arts",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The audience will leave with a deeper, more intimate understanding of immigration, migration and ethnicity, a greater understanding of their neighbor’s struggles, and a stronger connection to their community.Post event surveys to audience member; attendance at event; ticket sales.",,,1500,"Other, local or private",6500,,"Mary George, Lindsay Olson, Ron Ofstead, Rev. Victoria Safford, Mary Ellen childs, Geetha Damadoran, Deb Lauer, Peter Yang, Sunshine Yang, Benita Gemechu, Ayyaana Gemechu, Sadia Mafuto",,"Walking Together","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts",,"Funding for Walking Together, a concert of newly composed music created through a collaboration of musicians and readers exploring migration, immigration and ethnicity. The concert will take place at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church in February 2014.",2013-04-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Catherine,Dalton,"Walking Together","84 Hickory St",Mahtomedi,MN,55115,"(651) 592-2383 ",hickorystreet@comcast.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-394,"Betsy Mowry: administration, education, volunteerism; Nancy Anderson: administration; Kay Augustine: education, youth programming, disabilities specialist; Scott Swanson: artistic, administration, finance; Emily Foxen: events, marketing, administration; Justine Pearson: artistic, administration, fundraising.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20379,"Community Arts",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To provide an uplifting message to the county fair public audiences and inspire an appreciation for the performing arts in young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.Year-to-year cost evaluation; audience attendance; registration numbers; informal feedback from audience and participants.","Sixty-one youth participated in the creation of the show, 1987 individuals attended performances; the show's theme was ""everyone counts""; feedback from youth was positive.",,3670,"Other, local or private",8670,,"Avis Peters, Cheryl White, Julie Persoon, Kim Bjerke, Kris Barnard",,"Washington County 4-H Federation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts",,"Funding for County Arts-In, a four-day intensive performing arts camp for youth ages 13 to 19. The camp will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds in July and culminate with performances at the Washington County Fair and the Minnesota State Fair in August 2013.",2013-07-14,2013-08-04,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Pamela,Johnson,"Washington County 4-H Federation","14949 62nd St N",Stillwater,MN,55082-6132,"(651) 430-6800 ",churc1009@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-395,"Betsy Mowry: administration, education, volunteerism; Nancy Anderson: administration; Kay Augustine: education, youth programming, disabilities specialist; Scott Swanson: artistic, administration, finance; Emily Foxen: events, marketing, administration; Justine Pearson: artistic, administration, fundraising.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20759,"Community Arts Schools and Conservatories",2013,7611,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Develop and increase music programming to attract a wide range of participants--from young children to retirees. As student enrollment has grown, so too has the demand for new programs for our students. Increase the number and depth of early childhood music education offerings, the number of summer camp programs for adults and children, and the number and types of performing opportunities for the ensembles. Success was measured by the number of new courses created (4), the number of students enrolled in these courses (39), and retention from one semester to the next (90% of children in the ensembles and Tin Whistle Troupe continued.) Musical progression was also evaluated and one student who started in the beginner ensemble was able to progress to the intermediate ensemble by the second term. All students advanced in the Tin Whistle Troupe program. 2: As the only comprehensive Irish music program in the state, the Center for Irish Music is committed to bringing its music and workshops to people who do not have access to our programs, either from geographical distance or mobility issues. The Center for Irish Music plans to expand its involvement in the Farm on Mathias Celtic Fest in Brainerd by bringing a larger performing ensemble and offering more music workshops. It also is bringing music to nursing homes, hospitals and community events across the Twin Cities. The success of outcome two was measured by the number of public performances (20), the number of students participating in these performances (53 age range from 5 to 70+), and the number of audience members reached (estimated at over 250,000 including the large festival performances and TV broadcast audience.)","The Center for Irish Music achieved this outcome by adding two performance ensemble classes in 2013, developing its Tin Whistle Troupe program, and entering into a visiting artist residency with famed accordion player Paddy O'Brien. One new ensemble was a beginner course for children under twelve, and one was an intermediate ensemble for children and youth. Both ensembles are feeder courses for the more advanced youth ensemble. The Tin Whistle Troupe program for 6-9 year-olds, developed by Executive Director Norah Rendell, doubled in size in less than a year. The students progressed from level one to level three. The visiting artist residency with Paddy O'Brien allowed both youth and adult to study and learn tunes over a nine-month period. The residency culminated in a public performance at the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend in June 2013, and a larger public concert in Fall 2013. The tunes learned are also entering into the larger repertoire of the performance ensembles so the public can enjoy these largely unknown tunes. 2: The Center for Irish Music is committed to sharing its music with the community, especially in areas with limited access to Irish music. The outcome was focused on bringing Center for Irish music programming to the Farm on Mathias Celtic Festival in Brainerd, and music to hospitals, nursing homes and community events. This outcome was achieved as the Center for Irish Music participated in the Farm on Mathias Celtic Festival in July 2013, sending one instructor Todd Menton, and several students to perform. The Center also performed at several large community events including: the Rochester Irish Music Festival, the Irish Fair of Minnesota, Art Under Glass, at the Como Zoo Conservancy, 2013 Step Up for Down's Syndrome Walk at Como Park, and Grand Old Day. Center for Irish Music ensembles also performed at four nursing homes/senior housing centers in 2013. A large broadcast audience was reached in two performances by the Advanced Youth Ensemble. The youth performed on WCCO's Morning Program in March 2013 and at the Give to the Max Day live video performances at Mall of America in November 2013.",,161172,"Other, local or private",168783,2160,"Mike Lynch, Jeanne Morales, Mike O'Connor, Patrick Cole, Christopher Eliasen, Teish Magee, Ruth McGlynn",0.06,"The Center for Irish Music","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts Schools and Conservatories",,,2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeanne,Morales,"The Center for Irish Music","836 Prior Ave N","St Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 815-0083 ",jmorales@centerforirishmusic.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Meeker, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-schools-and-conservatories-9,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20814,"Community Arts Schools and Conservatories",2013,10897,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Headwaters School of Music and the Arts will see a five percent increase in arts activities for people over 60 years of age. Headwaters School of Music and the Arts will provide two additional artists to work with people with disabilities who want to create art. Our First City Singers choir will be able/willing to perform at one additional senior facility in the Bemidji area in 2013. One additional music artist and one additional painting artist will be added to the programs offered to adults with development disorders. We receive comments on a regular basis from the residents of area elderly housing communities, as to how much they enjoy the First City Singers when they come to their respective residences. Many of the residents know many members of the First City Singers and in fact there are five members of the First City Singers are residents of the facilities. Having this sharing of music between seniors who are still living in their own homes with seniors who live in assisted living or nursing homes is vital to the well-being of both groups. 2: Headwaters School of Music and the Arts will plan three additional concert opportunities to persons within a 50-mile radius of Bemidji in the fall of 2012/spring 2013. The evaluation for this second outcome is totally visual and firsthand appreciation that I will share two stories: One adult who has taken piano violin and pottery classes shared with us how much she has enjoyed each opportunity. In fact she shared with me that she has found the art form that she plans to make a part of her life. She loves pottery and has made some beautiful pieces that she has been able to show and sell at a local art fair. This has given her great confidence. Another young woman (age 29) began voice lessons in the summer of 2013. She has been very isolated all of her life. She lives 35 miles outside of Bemidji. She does work at a local day activity center and her worker transports her here to her lessons once per week. This past December she participated in a recital situation. Her whole family came to see her perform. It was so heart-warming and her family is overjoyed that she has this opportunity to bring new vitality into her life and how this becomes interwoven into who she is.","In the spring of 2013, a group of 36 senior adults began a program at Headwaters School called First City Singers. This group is comprised of both men and women ages 62 - 85. This group's focus is to come together to sing for enjoyment and then to share their selection of music at five local elderly housing complexes here in Bemidji. This group comes together on an every week basis for rehearsal purposes and then goes into the community the last two weeks of each month to five different assisted living/nursing home communities. At each of these sing-outs, there is the opportunity for the residents to sing with the group and at the end of the sing-out, the group has coffee and treats with the residents. 2: During 2012 and 2013, the Headwaters School has added two different art programs for people with disabilities. We have begun offering private lessons to adults who are part of the adult DD population here in Bemidji. We have had five different individuals take advantage of private voice, piano, and violin lessons. ",,124103,"Other, local or private",135000,4500,"Jessica Evenson, Nicholas Jackson, Arlyce Hall, Terry Jones, Jane Mueller, Linda Wagner, Don Zieman, Al Pederson",1.00,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts Schools and Conservatories",,,2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Brademan,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","519 Minnesota Ave NW",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-5606 ",headwatersschool@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-schools-and-conservatories-10,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20188,"Community Arts",2013,1161,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To demonstrate wind ensemble literature performed at a professional level for audiences of all ages to enjoy; to serve as a model for local high school musicians in their school wind ensemble/ band programs; to provide an outlet for excellence in musicianship for post-collegiate instrumentalists.Board meeting following each concert.","The Ensemble performed the premiere of a work by a high school student who was the winner of the Charles B Olson Young Composers Contest; audience at the Rosemount performance included 60 students and were double the size of previous concerts; 430 total attendance at both concerts.",,2500,"Other, local or private",3661,,"Sasha Mackin, Renee Klitzke Spillum, Pablo Sanchez, Scott Walters, Jill Caruso, Kyle Kane, Dan Loritz, Guillermo Narvaez, Andrew Norman, Steve Samuelson, Thomas Saylor",,"Encore Wind Ensemble","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts",,"Funding for two free concerts, including one concert featuring local high school-aged musicians from Rosemount High School. The concerts will take place at metro area locations in March and April 2013.",2013-02-21,2013-04-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nicholas,Ellison,"Encore Wind Ensemble","PO Box 251071",Woodbury,MN,55125,"(651) 275-0102 ",encorewind@msn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-313,"Kathy Mattson: community arts, multidisciplinary, organizational development, volunteerism, fundraising; Dawn Ridgway: dance, theatre, multidisciplinary, general management, audience development, artistic; Alejandra Pelinka: visual arts, community arts, general management, artistic, volunteerism; Peter Carlson: music, artist; Mary Beth King: theatre, music, multidisciplinary, artist, organizational development, general management; Pam Braunwarth: ceramics, artistic; Ruth Virkus: theatre, artist, general management; Karl Diekman: music, artist, general management.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20193,"Community Arts",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To help school-aged youth in the mobile home city of Landfall learn, thrive and connect; youth view the arts as an enjoyable, attractive activity; youth learn new skills; youth produce satisfying products; youth believe they had a caring supportive environment to work.Periodic surveys; survey at the end of the project.","Seventy-three youth participated in arts activities; 86 percent of surveyed youth participants said they ""learned something new about art or being an artist""; 68% felt ""Happy"" and/or ""Creative""; 61% felt ""proud""; the grant enabled FamilyMeans to better fulfill their youth development mission of equipping youth to learn, thrive, connect and contribute.",,1370,"Other, local or private",6370,,"Craig Allen, Donna Hogenson, Kim Heit, Bill Martinson, Ruth Ann McGlynn, Ann Mobley, Hope Grover",,FamilyMeans,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts",,"Funding for the Arts Exploration Workshop, free weekly art experiences in visual arts and hip hop dance for youth ages 5 to 18 in the mobile home community of Landfall. Art experiences will take place at the Teen Center from January through June 2013.",2013-01-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Yuska,FamilyMeans,"1976 Northwestern Ave S",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 439-4840 ",aaronson@familymeans.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-316,"Byron Richard: community development, education; Roxanne Heaton: administration, fundraising, finance; Stanley H. Rothrock, II: artistic, education, community education; Maija Brown: education, artistic, community education; Steve Busa: artistic, education, organizational development; Levi Weinhagen: artistic, audience development, youth programming; Merilee Klemp: artistic, education, youth programming; Johanna Winters: artistic, education, youth programming.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20198,"Community Arts",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To provide a quality, valued experience for families and individuals in the community.Anecdotal feedback from artists and audiences.","Eighty-one artists participated in Arts in the Park; 5500 community members attended activities; a once per month Kids Night was added and included a child-oriented musical group; Forest Lake community leaders are viewing community events as essential health and well-being activities.",,10449,"Other, local or private",15449,,"Pal Olson, Anthony Groff, Karen Morehead, Matthew Lindhom, Shauna Johnson, Matt Elvejhem, Paulette Smith",,"Forest Lake Park Board","Local/Regional Government","Community Arts",,"Funding for Arts in the Park, a series of free weekly summertime performances and exhibits at Lakeside Park and Gazebo in Forest Lake.",2013-03-31,2013-08-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nicole,Schossow,"Forest Lake Park Board","220 N Lake St","Forest Lake",MN,55025-2505,"(651) 209-9723 ",parkboard@ci.forest-lake.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-319,"Betsy Mowry: administration, education, volunteerism; Nancy Anderson: administration; Kay Augustine: education, youth programming, disabilities specialist; Scott Swanson: artistic, administration, finance; Emily Foxen: events, marketing, administration; Justine Pearson: artistic, administration, fundraising.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20276,"Community Arts",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To perform interesting and varied programs of chamber music at a high standard of musical excellence; to perform excellent musical performances of chamber music; to engage our audience in dialogue about the music and concert experience.Evaluation meeting with the board and interested audience member two weeks after each concert; board observation at each concert; informal feedback from audience.","An estimated 30 artists and 700 patrons were served by the project; audiences enjoyed the performances and were enthusiastic with their applause; both concert venues were ADA compliant.",,28673,"Other, local or private",33673,,"Karl Diekman, Larry Zimmerman, Lucia Magney, David Arnot, Theresa Elliot, Eric Kodner, Dennis Lindsay, Robert McManus",,"Music Saint Croix","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts",,"Funding for their 2013 – 2014 concert series of three chamber music concerts to be presented at the Washington County Historic Courthouse and Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater.",2013-09-01,2014-03-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karl,Diekman,"Music Saint Croix","522 W Oak St",Stillwater,MN,55082-5623,"(651) 430-8182 ",karldiekmanquestionsauthority@q.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-353,"Betsy Mowry: administration, education, volunteerism; Nancy Anderson: administration; Kay Augustine: education, youth programming, disabilities specialist; Scott Swanson: artistic, administration, finance; Emily Foxen: events, marketing, administration; Justine Pearson: artistic, administration, fundraising.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 20295,"Community Arts",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To bring the diverse culture of Hip-Hop to the Saint Croix Valley through an educational process.Participant surveys; advisory committee meeting.","Large crowds attended the break dancing competition; the artist conducted a three-day workshop for school-aged youth; two panels of aerosol art were installed at the Stillwater skate park.",,19000,"Other, local or private",24000,,"Carrie Wasley, James Patrick Barone, Lori Vosejpka, Orlin Bandt, Jim Berry, Sara Fisher, Franklin Heller, Matthew Hertz, Nancy Livingston, Keith McCarthy, Jeff Musch, Michael Spellman, Cyntia Stange",,"Paint on the Water Hip Hop Festival AKA Paint on the Water: Saint Croix Valley Hip Hop Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Community Arts",,"Funding for Paint on the Water: St. Croix Valley Hip Hop Festival, a one-day Hip-Hop event featuring aerosol art, B-Boy-ing, B-Girl-ing, MC-ing and DJ-ing. The event will be held at Lowell Park in Stillwater in September 2013.",2013-09-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Zahren,"Paint on the Water Hip Hop Festival AKA Paint on the Water: Saint Croix Valley Hip Hop Festival","116 S Main St",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 494-8657 ",alescigallery@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-362,"Kathy Mattson: community arts, multidisciplinary, organizational development, volunteerism, fundraising; Dawn Ridgway: dance, theatre, multidisciplinary, general management, audience development, artistic; Alejandra Pelinka: visual arts, community arts, general management, artistic, volunteerism; Peter Carlson: music, artist; Mary Beth King: theatre, music, multidisciplinary, artist, organizational development, general management; Pam Braunwarth: ceramics, artistic; Ruth Virkus: theatre, artist, general management; Karl Diekman: music, artist, general management.","Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.",,2 19781,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,5313,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Quality of performance, our foremost goal, will be evident in the live and recorded concert sounds. Board members and orchestra musicians will give verbal feedback on their reactions to such quality. For our on-going operations, we put grant funds to work with 15 hours per week of pay for our General Manager to keep the many details of rehearsal and performance progressing. Administrative expenses such as insurance, auditing, and licenses will benefit. Improving the means to our performance goal will be evident with (1) increased concert attendance, (2) scrutiny through regular, measurable evaluative instruments, (3) higher contract wages for our high-performing artists, and (4) managing dedicated volunteers to edit and expand a photo-rich website, five on-line newsletters with creative graphics and concert-relevant articles, active use of Facebook with tie-ins to other arts organizations' sites on facebook, and rehearsals for the Buffalo Community Orchestra's newly-regenerated Trillium ensembles to perform at frequent local venues and made Buffalo Community Orchestra more visible.For key objectives to reach our primary goal of ever-better concert quality, (1) audience attendance will be measured by ticket sales, concert by concert, and compared to average sales figures over the past 8 years), (2) quantitative instruments designed for gaining audience, orchestra, and board responses to evaluative questions with ordinal measures and written comments, (3) an annual budget which can accommodate a $500 dollar increase for our conductor and $25 increments for section leaders, and (4) a 25% increase in visitors to our website, with more links to Facebook, a 15% addition to our 200 on-line newsletter subscribers, and at least 6 performances by Buffalo Community Orchestra ensembles at civic functions and local business venues.","Our primary artistic goal of highly creative, well-prepared concerts which draw increased audiences, was measured by (1) audience attendance (quantified by ticket sale revenues: 39% higher than previous 7 years); and (2) quantitative instruments, including some ordinally-measured questions plus comments, to survey separately audience, orchestra, and board members: all surveys showed high satisfaction numbers rating musicians’ skill and concert performance. Organizational goals, emphasizing expanded and effective operations, to be achieved by (1) retaining the paid General Manager, (2) covering increased administrative expense for auditing, insurance and licensing, (3) pay increases for conductor (added $500 to yearly salary) and section leaders (added $25 per service), and (4) attracting 2 Buffalo Community Orchestra unpaid volunteers to boost publicity and community outreach through Facebook and the Buffalo Community Orchestra website. Concert promotion through Facebook increased, the on-line newsletter subscribers rose to more than 150 subscribers, and organizing and rehearsing Buffalo Community Orchestra string and brass ensembles reached new listeners at 6 civic functions and local business venues.",,30107,"Other, local or private",35420,5313,"Jeffrey Burns, Gail Anderson, Renee Vetsch, Julie Rathmanner, Mary Ellen Lundsten, Erin Walsh, Gretchen Katzenberger, Rosemary Tabbut, Mike Walsh, Polly O'Brien, Veronica Lily, Sarah Braith",,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Buffalo Community Orchestra is a concert-producing non-profit community organization in Central Minnesota.",,,2012-09-01,2013-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mary Ellen",Lundsten,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","301 2nd Ave NE PO Box 707",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(952) 657-6250 ",melundsten1@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, Sherburne, Hennepin, Carver, Ramsey, Meeker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-36,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19786,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Our database of participants/audience members will be expanded by at least 15%. We will have one or two interns working with our organization, through a permanent intern position with Buffalo Community Theater. Our ticket sales will have increased by at least 10%. We will have hosted a free audition workshop for at least 40 local youth. We will have implemented a volunteer recognition program, including a Volunteer of the Year award. We will have been able to retain the paid services of our Administrative Assistant for another year, and possibly increase the number of hours we can pay the position by 20% in order to facilitate all of our goals.Buffalo Community Theater will measure these goals by tracking the number of people who: create, audition, volunteer, perform or attend our performances; through ticket sales figures; by collecting data from staff, audience members, performers and volunteers to determine what advertising methods are most useful for contacting the public; through surveys given to the actors as well as the volunteers that will help us gather data about how we can improve all of our procedures from auditions to striking the production; by holding post-production meetings that will allow artistic staff and Buffalo Community Theater Board members an opportunity to dialog about the production process and for those intimately involved to give input on how things went and make suggestions as to how Buffalo Community Theater could improve its’ procedures and practices.","Our database of participants/audience members was expanded by 26% over the previous season, which we calculated by using our ticket database and counting participants. We were able to contract with two freelance individuals to work with our organization. One served as a graphic artist and the other worked on our marketing. Using the ticket sales reports from our ticket vendor (Arts People) our ticket sales increased 35% over the year before. We implemented a volunteer recognition program. We were able to retain the paid services of our Administrator for another year, and increased the number of hours for the position by 25%.",,,,10000,6945,"Michael Walsh, Lisa Ellwoods, Janice Luoma, Jon Salmon, Zanna Joyce, Don Schmidt, Erin Walsh, Bryce Bishop, Diane Paulu, Chris Cammarn, John Hage",,"Buffalo Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Buffalo Community Theater",,,2011-09-01,2012-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Suzanna,Joyce,"Buffalo Community Theater","PO Box 23",Buffalo,MN,55313-0023,"(763) 898-8227 ",zannaj@q.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, Stearns, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-37,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19790,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The proposed opportunities will have been offered-concerts and auxiliary activities will have taken place as planned. Audience and participant surveys will indicate the effect activities had on the participants. School children, through their teachers, will have let us know what they learned. If we have new/additional people in our audiences as a result, it will indicate that their appreciation for chamber music has been enhanced. Sometimes we hear about results: once a young musician was coached in a master class, making immediate improvements in her playing, and she went on to win a competition shortly thereafter; another time a young child decided after hearing a Family Concert by a guitarist that he would take up the instrument, and he was still studying several years later. Outcomes such as these are always gratifying to hear but cannot easily be predicted. Providing opportunities for musical growth, however, can be guaranteed, and that is what we strive to do.We always collect anecdotal evidence at the concerts themselves; board members mingle with the audience and collect feedback. We also survey our audience periodically to get written feedback; in the coming year we will be increasing the number of surveys and will be asking more thoughtful questions. At schools, we seek feedback from teachers. At Whitney we have already added evaluation methods, which help track not only information useful to the Chamber Music Society but also information useful for Whitney Senior Center itself.","The Chamber Music Society has provided opportunities for enjoyment of chamber music performed by top-quality musicians, and has done educational activities to enhance people's understanding of chamber music. All concerts were on a high level of artistry. School visits, an in-depth three-day residency at Pine Meadow Elementary, and other outreach including Family Concerts, were of the same quality as formal concerts, and included information about instruments, repertoire, and other aspects of the program, plus chances for listeners to ask questions and meet the performers. Workshops and coaching sessions provided opportunities for advanced students and adult amateur musicians to learn from professionals and to improve their technical and interpretive skills. Visits to the senior center provided continuing education to older adults, as well as enabling them to hear great music at a familiar place, during the day, for minimal or no cost. Surveys and communications from representatives of the organizations we serve have provided means for evaluation of our programs. We always collect anecdotal evidence at the concerts themselves; board members mingle with the audience and collect feedback. We also survey our audience periodically to get written feedback; in the current year we have increased the number of surveys and are asking more thoughtful questions. At schools, we seek feedback from teachers. At Whitney we incorporate evaluation methods, which help track not only information useful to the Chamber Music Society but also information useful for Whitney Senior Center itself.",,92924,"Other, local or private",102924,10000,,,"Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Chamber Music Society presents an annual series of concerts and outreach by renowned ensembles from around the world.",,,2012-09-01,2013-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Dubin,"Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud","PO Box 205","St Cloud",MN,56302-0205,"(320) 253-3683 ",susan_dubin@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-38,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19795,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,5935,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Outcome 1: Command Performance Choirs will maintain two essential functions: educational programming on a weekly basis, and regular performance opportunities at current levels to benefit our students, families, and community. Weekly educational program schedules: In order for students to benefit and learn from systematic, incremental musical instruction and prepare for the challenges of performing before live audiences, Command Performance Choirs will maintain weekly class and instructional schedules. Our class schedules for Saturday morning are as follows: one and one-half hour of class/rehearsal and supplementary instructional time per week on Saturday mornings for each younger choir group: Prep, Premier, and Prima. Supplementary activities for the younger choir groups support and enhance the musical instruction and provide social bonding within the group and tactile benefits to the students. Command Performance Choirs's weekly Monday schedule is: one and one half hours rehearsal/instructional time for the Command group and one and one-half hours instructional time weekly for the Young Mens' Chorus. An additional instructional period of 45 minutes-one hour is dedicated to the Command Jazz group, which incorporates advanced vocal instruction with instruction in dance and movement. Command Performance Choirs will continue to provide additional rehearsal and instructional time in advance of impending performances, intermittently as needed. Weekly incremental instruction provides significant impact for the students by enabling them to learn and master musical material of increasing complexity and difficulty, and by learning the skills, intricacies, and the dynamics of performing before live audiences. Weekly instruction will ultimately culminate in a planned performance at the end of fall semester, in late winter, and at the end of spring semester. Performance outcomes: Command Performance Choirs will continue to conduct specific performances during the year. Our main performance project opportunities are typically in December and in late spring each year. This year, Command Performance Choirs conducted a Christmas Renaissance Theme project in December 2012, and in May of 2013, we will conduct a German Heritage Music and Community Festival in conjunction with the Elk River Lions, the Guardian Angels, and Elk River Parks and Recreation. In addition, CPC typically plans and carries out a late winter performance, as well as additional performances and educational outreach. These extra projects and/or performances are accomplished as we have time and resources and determine need, interest, and the benefit impact within the community and within the organization. Examples of these extra performances or outreaches that Command Performance produces or collaborates on include SingOut! In October of 2012, produced in collaboration with Land of Lakes Boys' Choir and the Elk River School District, and an upcoming outreach in March 2013 to PreK and early elementary ages: the Teddy Bear and American Girl Teas. These extra educational and performance based events provide enhanced artistic benefit to each student involved and make artistic performance and education easily accessible to the broader community and the target student populations. To summarize: Command Performance Choirs will maintain the current level of structured weekly education classes and rehearsal times for all choir groups from September through May. Command Performance Choirs will also maintain the current level of performance opportunities and the community educational and concert opportunities that are offered. We currently schedule a concert at the end of fall semester, one in late winter, and a larger production in late spring. In addition, we schedule other projects, music education outreach, and performances that align with our mission as needed. Outcome 2: We will increase media exposure for our organization and performances by 50% through newspaper, direct mail, email, internet and website, brochures, signs and posters and other media. Outcome 3: Command Performance Choirs will maintain scholarship funding to enable as many as desire to participate in our music and performance education programs without economic roadblocks that may prevent them from doing so. Command Performance turns no student or family away due to inability to pay tuition. Outcome 4: It is critical for our students, our families, and our audiences that we maintain our presence in the region and continue to provide the same level of instructional services, and same number (or more) performances throughout the region to meet a variety of needs, including free and low cost performances to a variety of audiences and populations, including students and seniors, who may never otherwise be able to enjoy them.Outcome 1: To maintain educational programming and performance opportunities at current levels--the evaluations of current educational programming and performance readiness will be conducted by assessments from staff and board members, and surveys to member families as to the effectiveness of the educational programming in accomplishing the objective, which is mastery of the material at all developmental levels and performance before live audiences. Periodic pre and post-performance discussions and feedback between directors, accompanists, and students will also be used to evaluate outcomes and determine whether objectives are being met. Surveys and meetings with parents and families and project collaborators to evaluate progress of learning and preparation will also be conducted on a project by project basis. As we continue to add additional performances and educational outreach offerings, such as the Teddy Bear/American Girl Teas and Sing Out!, performance and educational opportunities thereby increase for students, program participants, and audience members. Command Performance Choirs will be pleased to consider that increase as surpassing our basic proposed outcome goals for all age groups. Outcome 2: To gauge the impact of increased media exposure, we will compare paid and unpaid attendance numbers from 2013-14 with previous years, and membership levels in all choir groups to determine effectiveness of the types of media we use to increase awareness of our organization and our performances. Outcome 3, maintaining scholarship funding, shall be measured by retention of 50% or more of students who are unable to pay the full monthly tuition amounts. Outcome 4, to maintain our presence in the region, is evaluated by stable or increasing membership levels, stable or increasing audience numbers, and maintaining or increasing the number of our planned performances to benefit our students, their families, and our regional community. This is in spite of an environment where various factors compete for the time, energy, and financial support of area students and families.","Because of the 2013 Community Support grant funding, Command Performance Choirs was able to maintain the organizations two essential functions: weekly educational programming and performance opportunities for girls ages kindergarten through high school and post voice change boys. In addition, Command Performance Choirs increased the organization's media exposure by approximately 50% by utilizing more stream-send email outreach, newspaper ads, and program ads in other arts programming. Command Performance Choirs also maintained its financial need based scholarship program. And finally, Legacy funds helped us to provide free and low cost programming for students, seniors, and community groups who may never otherwise have been able to enjoy them. Primary examples of this were the German Heritage Festival in May 2013, and the performance for at Olde Main Eatery, both in December 2013.",,33637,"Other, local or private",39572,287,,,"Command Performance Choirs","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We are a non-profit 501 c3 organization dedicated to music education through choral performance for students grades K-12.",,,2011-08-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Noding,"Command Performance Choirs","PO Box 95","Elk River",MN,55330-6819,"(612) 296-5652 ",maximom7@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-39,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19804,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,7574,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. Elk River Community Theater will successfully complete two live theater productions within the next year, to a high level of professionalism in the quality of these productions, for acting, directing, set design, costuming, and other elements of live theater. As a result, Elk River Community Theater will strive for a high degree of artist and audience satisfaction with each production. 2. Elk River Community Theater will continue to search for, recruit, train, and retain artists and volunteers to help fulfill the mission of bringing professional level live theater to Sherburne/Wright county and surrounding areas. The target outcome is to increase volunteer participation from 2012-2013 by a minimum of 20% over current levels, and to increase artist participation by a minimum of 20% over current levels. 3. As we have done for nearly four decades, the Elk River Community Theater organization will maintain a strong regional presence for artists, patrons, sponsors, and audiences as an opportunity for high quality, affordable, local live theater. 4. Our efforts will be to increase audience size from 2012-2013 levels by 300 people over the course of two productions. We will maintain the level of advertising and marketing that we currently do to increase awareness of the arts opportunities we offer, and thereby attract artists, volunteers, and audiences to our productions.1. Elk River Community Theater will complete or be in process of completing two artistically successful productions. We will take evaluations and feedback of the artistic quality and success of our productions by surveys of artists, staff, Elk River Community Theater board and random audience members. We will evaluate the overall number of tickets sold to assess the economic success of each production and the gauge the interest of the community. 2. We shall assess the numbers of additional volunteers and artists that we recruit long-term and on a project basis over the coming year. 3, 4. We shall maintain our aggressive marketing and advertising strategies to our core audiences and our community, and by this increase our audience size by a minimum of 300 people over the coming year. Evaluation shall come by assessing total overall ticket sales. 2, 3, 4. Elk River Community Theater will produce professional quality plays that attract audiences and participants. This will be evident with the increased ticket sales and increased artist engagement. Elk River Community Theater advertises and markets aggressively to our community and target audiences for each of our productions. We also target market to potential new audiences on a project by project basis.","1. Elk River Community Theatre produced two live theater productions. 2. Elk River Community Theatre increased its Board of Directors size by 6 members, its volunteer base by 40% and artist participation by 52 people. 3. Elk River Community Theatre maintained its standard of affordable, high quality live theater. Audience size increased by 1867 people, far exceeding its goal of 300 people.",,42917,"Other, local or private",50491,1164,,,"Elk River Community Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Elk River Community Theater exists to promote and produce live theater in Sherburne/Wright county and surrounding communities.",,,2011-07-01,2012-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Noding,"Elk River Community Theatre","400 Jackson Ave Ste 105","Elk River",MN,55330-3926,"(763) 441-4685 ",kim.maximom7@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-42,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19836,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","As Pioneer Place Theatre Company's mission and vision for the future indicate, it is our continued goal to produce high quality, cost-effective professional theatre production and to be a leader in performing arts in Central Minnesota. In order for us to be successful, it is critical that we continue an open dialogue with our stakeholders: season ticket holders, artistic teams, community, and business partners. We measure our success with each of these groups differently: 1) AUDIENCE GROWTH: It is vital that we continue growing our audience and provide quality productions that entertain and challenge. We measure this through audience attendance, ticket revenues, and season ticket holder growth throughout the year. We also survey our audience on an annual basis to garner vital feedback regarding our programming, facilities, and artistic integrity. 2) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Pioneer Place Theatre Company is setting a new standard in using professional theatre as a catalyst for community discussions on a wide range of topics. Whether it be using Tuesdays With Morrie as a guide for community discussions on end-of-life decisions, or Don Shelby's one-man Mark Twain show on the importance of the Mississippi River in Central MN, we will continue to find productions that bring greater meaning to our area and will measure the outcomes through participation in our round table discussions, feedback sessions, and the participation of local experts. 3) ARTISTIC INTEGRITY: Pioneer Place prides itself on presenting varied productions ranging from comedy, drama, to classics, and musicals. A typical season is presented in a way to give our audience members the opportunity to engage with a variety of theatrical forms and talents. It is our goal that we continue to bring the best in talent to our stages in both technical and performing artists. We measure this through the audience feedback on the quality of our productions, but more importantly, by how we are engaged by the theatre community in terms of auditions, participation, and the level of actors and technicians who work in our productions. 4) BUSINESS COMMUNITY: We feel that Pioneer Place Theatre Company's role in our community is much greater than simply producing plays. It is our role to be involved in the business community, playing an important role in employee recruitment, tourism, economic development, and education. We do this by being actively involved in various organizations and committees, opening our space for community meetings, and participating in local conversations regarding the business environment. We measure our success through the success of our business partners.As Pioneer Place Theatre Company's mission and vision for the future indicate, it is our continued goal to produce high quality, cost-effective professional theatre production and to be a leader in performing arts in Central Minnesota. In order for us to be successful, it is critical that we continue an open dialogue with our stakeholders: season ticket holders, artistic teams, community, and business partners. We measure our success with each of these groups differently: AUDIENCE GROWTH: It is vital that we continue growing our audience and provide quality productions that entertain and challenge. We measure this through audience attendance, ticket revenues, and season ticket holder growth throughout the year. We also survey our audience on an annual basis to garner vital feedback regarding our programming, facilities, and artistic integrity. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Pioneer Place Theatre Company is setting a new standard in using professional theatre as a catalyst for community discussions on a wide range of topics. Whether it be using Tuesdays With Morrie as a guide for community discussions on end-of-life decisions, or Don Shelby's one-man Mark Twain show on the importance of the Mississippi River in Central Minnesota, we will continue to find productions that bring greater meaning to our area and will measure the outcomes through participation in our round table discussions, feedback sessions, and the participation of local experts. ARTISTIC INTEGRITY: Pioneer Place prides itself on presenting varied productions ranging from comedy, drama, to classics, and musicals. A typical season is presented in a way to give our audience members the opportunity to engage with a variety of theatrical forms and talents. It is our goal that we continue to bring the best in talent to our stages in both technical and performing artists. We measure this through the audience feedback on the quality of our productions, but more importantly, by how we are engaged by the theatre community in terms of auditions, participation, and the level of actors and technicians who work in our productions. BUSINESS COMMUNITY: We feel that Pioneer Place Theatre Company's role in our community is much greater than simply producing plays. It is our role to be involved in the business community, playing an important role in employee recruitment, tourism, economic development, and education. We do this by being actively involved in various organizations and committees, opening our space for community meetings, and participating in local conversations regarding the business environment. We measure our success through the success of our business partners.","Pioneer Place Theatre Company' evaluates its outcomes on four areas as determined by our mission and vision. Those areas include: AUDIENCE GROWTH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, ARTISTIC INTEGRITY, and BUSINESS COMMUNITY. In regards to Audience Growth, we evaluate season ticket holder revenue, single ticket revenue, and outreach programs that may not increase revenue, but increase audiences and visibility to our theatre. In the 2013 year, our season ticket renewal increased slightly over the previous year to a total of 432 season ticketholders. Overall ticket revenue decreased primarily due to a scheduling change whereas we removed the October show and added it to January, and we only ran 14 performances of our Holiday show instead of the 19 performances the year below. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT continues to be a strong cornerstone of Pioneer Place as we brought in a remarkable production of Mark Twain's Life On The Mississippi starring Don Shelby from WCCO fame, where we partnered with the Stearns History Museum to create a series of talkbacks regarding the importance of The Mississippi River in our community. Continuing to use theatre as a catalyst for opening dialogues with our audience, we also produced a wonderful 9-woman show titled Talking With where we brought to life the stories of 9 women in varying phases of their lives. Again, we hosted talkbacks with local experts and the cast to continue the dialogue and discussion of women's issues. We strongly believe this is a critical element of sustaining theatre in Central Minnesota and a very unique way to collaborate with community organizations to bring light to issues. Also, Pioneer Place Theatre Company's annual Pack The Porch Food Drive raised over $15,000 cash and nearly a ton and a half of food for our local Catholic Charities Food Shelf. This sort of community involvement is paramount to the success of the theatre and we continue to look for new avenues to bring awareness and visibility to our organization. ARTISTIC INTEGRITY is what our theatre was founded on and continues to be the pillar that holds it all together. By producing topical shows along with entertaining classics, Pioneer Place is able to bring in regional talent and pair that with our wonderful local resources to create theatrical experiences our audiences want so much more of. We evaluate our artistic integrity through our audience by conducting annual surveys where we question them on subjects ranging from costume and set quality, to play choices and restrooms cleanliness. These surveys are very useful for our artistic team in picking shows and ensuring we are meeting the theatre needs of our patrons. We also evaluate by participation of our actors through auditions. Pioneer Place boasts a large roster of talent and when we audition for our season, attendance continues to grow with professionals hoping to perform for our Central Minnesota audience. BUSINESS COMMUNITY is the final success measurement. We believe that the arts community and business community share a common goal - the creation of a vital and healthy community rich with jobs, growth, quality of life, and education. By using theatre and partnering with local businesses in terms of sponsorships, cross promotions, and employee involvement, we are able to use the arts to create an environment that companies can use for recruitment purposes, employee recognition, economic development, and tourism. We measure our success in this category by corporate sponsorship - both in-kind and financial. 2013 showed growth as we added two new corporate sponsors to our roster, and maintained all existing sponsorships.",,233713,"Other, local or private",243713,500,,1,"Pioneer Place Theatre Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Pioneer Place Theatre Company is Central Minnesota's premier professional theatre, producing a seven-show season from September - May annually.",,,2012-09-01,2013-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Daniel,Barth,"Pioneer Place Theatre Company","22 5th Ave S","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 492-5541 ",dan@dmrpioneer.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-47,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19845,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Nine musical performances are presented by members of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra in Central Minnesota in the 2013-2014 Season. Including a Preview Concert, four Season Concerts, two Classics for Kids concerts, a Chamber Music Concert and the Lemonade Concert. Two thousand adults and students experience music and have contact with local musicians through educational programming including: Pre-Concert Discussions lead by the Artistic Director one-hour before concert, Classics for Kids, Young Performers Competition, Young Composers Competition, Honors Concert and Classics for Kids 2.0, the newest program, an on-line learning experience. Ninety musicians perform various genres of music in Central Minnesota in events produced by the Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra. A strategic plan for 2013-2016 will be created by and for the Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra.The Symphony analyzes and evaluates all programs utilizing standard statistical and accounting practices. As has been done annually since its inception, The Symphony measures the number of performances for the season, the size of the audience as compared to previous years, the number of external events and educations programs, and the number of musicians who participate in these programs. Programs are also evaluated based on their return on investment and how they meet the organization’s mission and strategic plans. The Evaluation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis includes: A. The number of performances during the 2013-2014 season. B. The number of audience members/students attending performances, events and educational programs. C. The number of musicians participating in performances, events and educational programs. The qualitative analysis includes: A. Verbal and written feedback from musicians, board members and audience members. B. Recording of events demonstrates the technical abilities of the musicians. C. Printed materials, season program and season brochure, document the organization activities. D. Web site reflects the programming, provides information and learning, and offers opportunities for feedback and recognition. E. A strategic plan with goals and objectives will be available by the end of 2013.","Ten musical performances were presented by members of the Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra in Central Minnesota in the 2013-2014 Season. Including a Preview Concert, four Season Concerts, two Classics for Kids concerts, a Chamber Music Concert, The Lemonade Concert, and a Children's Holiday Concert. Two thousand adults and students experienced music and have had contact with local musicians through educational programming including: Pre-Concert Discussions lead by the Artistic Director one-hour before concert, Classics for Kids, Young Performers Competition, Young Composers Competition, Honors Concert and Classics for Kids 2.0, the newest program, an on-line learning experience. Ninety musicians performed various genres of music in Central Minnesota in events produced by the Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra. A strategic plan for 2013-2016 was created by and for the Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra. The Symphony analyzed and evaluated all programs utilizing standard statistical and accounting practices. As has been done annually since its inception, The Symphony measured the number of performances for the season, the size of the audience as compared to previous years, the number of external events and educations programs, and the number of musicians who participate in these programs. Programs were also evaluated based on their return on investment and how they meet the organization’s mission and strategic plans. The Evaluation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis includes: A. The number of performances during the 2013-2014 season. B. The number of audience members/students attending performances, events and educational programs. C. The number of musicians participating in performances, events and educational programs. The qualitative analysis includes: A. Verbal and written feedback from musicians, board members and audience members. B. Recording of events demonstrates the technical abilities of the musicians. C. Printed materials, season program and season brochure, document the organization activities. D. Web site reflects the programming, provides information and learning, and offers opportunities for feedback and recognition. E. A strategic plan with goals and objectives was available by the end of 2013.",,141212,"Other, local or private",151212,10000,"Walter Boyd, Glenda Burgeson, Mary Calantoc, Sharon Cogdill, Ross Detert, David Haugen, John Ingman, Lori Johnson, Keri Phillips, Roger Rohlck, Kristin Rothstein, Blair Schrader, Mark Springer",,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra",,,2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandy,Nadeau,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","14 7th Ave N Ste 111 PO Box 234","St Cloud",MN,56302,"(320) 252-7276 ",snadeau@stcloudsymphony.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-48,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19855,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,9145,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","1. Engage 500 visual artists 2. Utilize the website, e-newsletter and social media to broaden our audience and get people engaged and interested in the arts activities in this community. 3. This funding will support a part time director at 568 hours per year. The role of the director is to write grants, prepare for board meetings, develop relationships with community members, and to coordinate programs.When it comes to the types of programs we present, we want to make sure that we have a high quality experience bringing in a consistent stream of emerging and experienced artists. 100 artists for Essential Art; 150 student artists for High School Art; 150 artists for FYI Professional Development; 40 artists for the Art Scope Community Galleries; 60 artists involved in Sketchbook. Our website is an evolving tool to bring more people information and to link with social media and our e-newsletter. The use of social media allows for people to receive reminders and information about programs of the past and future projects. We share information on a larger scope, within the community and throughout the country. Our online communication methods are all trackable to find the level of engagement and outreach. The use of staff time is approximately 11 hours per week, when calculated based on the funds of this grant. We anticipate that many of these hours will be isolated during periods of the year, with programs concentrated in the winter.","1. Engage 500 visual artists 2. Utilize the website, e-newsletter and social media to broaden our audience and get people engaged and interested in the arts activities in this community. 3. This funding will support a part time director at 568 hours per year. The role of the director is to write grants, prepare for board meetings, develop relationships with community members, and to coordinate programs.",,51827,"Other, local or private",60972,9145,,0.75,"Visual Arts Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Visual Arts Exhibitions and Professional Development Organization",,,2012-06-01,2013-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Natalie,Ratha,"Visual Arts Minnesota","913 St Germain St W PO Box 972","St Cloud",MN,56301-3460,"(320) 257-3108 ",vam@visualartsminnesota.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-49,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19859,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,8955,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Artistic Staff expects to establish a clear structure for a Student Leadership Team that meets regularly, is sustainable, and assists in organizational development. Increased interaction and shared experiences between all members of varied singing abilities will take place. A scheduled increase in the number of performances and collaborations during the upcoming season will increase our visibility and gain more audience recognition. The number of young singers auditioning for a spot in Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota continues to increase each year, with the number of males completely surpassing any other previous year. We hope to see more young high school men audition for a spot in our Mixed Chorale. Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota will be continuing its goal of commissioning a new work each season, thus adding a quality piece of repertoire to the choral world. By surveying our audiences at each Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota-sponsored concert, we anticipate the outcome and feedback will allow us to plan future concerts, while making sure that our mission is being met, and the community is satisfied with the level of choral music that is being offered by our organization. Conducting a Women’s Choir Festival will meet a need in the community as there are currently no all-day festivals for high school girls in Central Minnesota.The primary focus of the Student Leadership Team would be to assist the conductors in making sure that their peers (singers) are satisfied with how the choir is functioning, as well as making sure that the choirs are operating cohesively. The purpose is to develop leaders within Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota and offer a positive environment where high school youth can go above and beyond “just singing.” The conductors and Student Leadership Team members would meet regularly to discuss the atmosphere of the choirs as well as any concerns. The Student Leadership Team would meet one last time at the end of the season to assess the year and effectiveness of having a student-led team. At the end of the season, we hope to observe an increase in the number of Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota singers who wish to be a part of the Student Leadership Team. As the community becomes more aware of our program, we are able to measure the number of collaboration requests from the local area as well as into the Twin Cities metro. We hope to continue to see an increase in the number of young singers auditioning each year. This past year, we saw the highest number of high school males auditioning for a spot in our Mixed Chorale choir. We had to turn some away to keep the choir balanced, which was a first. Many supporters – directors and singers - were excited about the possibility of adding a second group to our organization, as evidenced by the number of women who auditioned. We can continue to evaluate our two ensembles by the number of registered auditions. As our current singers have positive experiences while being a part of the Youth Chorale, they are ambassadors to others in their schools, all while promoting an interest in Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota. Last year’s commissioned piece was met with great excitement by our singers and made its world premiere debut during our solo concert at the Paramount Theatre. This year, well-known composer Joshua Shank will be composing a piece for our choirs and we plan to perform his composition more than once next year, but also keep it in our repertoire for use in the future. By using an online and paper format to survey our audiences at each Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota-sponsored concert, we will measure and evaluate the feedback which will allow us to plan future concerts, while making sure that our mission is being met, the community is satisfied with the level of choral music that is being offered by our organization, and the likelihood that audiences will return in the future. Conducting a Women’s Choir Festival will meet a need in the community as there are currently no all-day women’s choir festivals for high school girls in Central Minnesota. We will evaluate the success of this festival by singer attendance, participation in sectionals and group rehearsals (both directors and singers), size of audience at the end-of-festival concert, and using online and paper formats to survey festival participants.","The Artistic Staff established a clear structure for the Student Leadership Team where members met monthly with Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota staff to discuss the atmosphere of the choirs. They assisted the conductors in making sure that singers were satisfied with how the choir was functioning throughout the season, as well as making sure that the choirs were operating cohesively. The purpose was to develop future leaders within Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota and in their communities, as well as offer a positive environment where high school youth could go above and beyond “just singing.” The Student Leadership Team met one last time at the end of the season to assess the year and effectiveness of having a student-led team. At the end of the season, we observed an increase in the number of Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota singers who applied to be a part of the Student Leadership Team for the upcoming season. A scheduled increase in the number of performances and collaborations during the season increased our visibility and gained more audience recognition. More collaborations were discussed, as other arts groups were seeking out Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota for future projects. The number of singers interested in learning more about Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota, as well as those auditioning for a spot, increased, especially the number of younger singers in 9th grade. Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota continued its goal of commissioning a new work, thus adding a quality piece of repertoire to the choral world. By using online and paper surveys for our audiences at each Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota-sponsored concert, we were able to discover the level of community satisfaction while making sure that our mission was still being met. The surveys showed that the community was satisfied with the level of choral music being offered by our organization and that they would likely return for future concerts. A part-time Executive Director has given Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota a more solid footing administratively, thus allowing both the Artistic Director and Women’s Chorale Conductor to focus more on music and building upon relationships with composers and local musicians and arts groups.",,50748,"Other, local or private",59703,6625,"James Wiant, Joann Weber, Mary Jo Bot, Chad Armstrong, Jennifer Butkowski, Karen Cash, Susan Heysse, David Paulson, David Tilstra, Andrew Walesch, Ethan Wittrock",,"Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","YCCM is a non-profit chorus for students in grades 9-12 from the Central Minnesota area, representing 16 different high schools and 21 communities.",,,2013-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paula,Heydman,"Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 281-9226 ",pheydman@youthchorale.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-50,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19494,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Bemidji Chorale will increase revenues through increased advertising and promotion with our new logo and through CD sales to compensate the conductor, accompanist, and guest musicians adequately.Bemidji Chorale will compare revenues over the next two years to those of prior years to see if there is an increase, and if so, how significant. We will also strive to increase compensation for the conductor and the accompanist based on an increase in revenues. We will report these outcomes with copies of the checks and financial statements, as well as providing copies of CD, advertising and promotion with the new logo, and a report of any contributions or verbal comments received after our concert.","Advertising and promotion of CD sales resulted in an increase in revenues for the Chorale over the previous fiscal year. The grant and the increased revenues provided compensation for the conductor, the accompanist and guest musicians.",,,,3000,,"Andrea LeVasseur, Patricia Mason, Trish Quistgaard, Becky Leuben, Joyce Way, Marilyn Gandrud, Rolf Smeby",,"Bemidji Chorale","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Bemidji Chorale Promotion and Increased Compensation for Conductor and Accompanist",,"Funds will assist the Bemidji Chorale to continue its mission to provide the community with high quality choral music by providing adequate compensation for the conductor and accompanist.",2013-07-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Andrea,LeVasseur,"Bemidji Chorale","PO Box 1543",Bemidji,MN,56619,"(218) 751-8789 ",alevas@midco.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Hubbard, Cass",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-25,"Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Germaine Riegert: literary artist, arts appreciator, arts advocate.","Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist.",,2 19498,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Bemidji Community Theater will provide an opportunity for people to pursue their interests in theater through acting and stagecraft support activities in productions by and for community members. We will also improve our visibility in the community through an upgraded web site and use of newsletters, brochures and other publicity.Bemidji Community Theater will keep a count of how many people participated in each production with a breakdown according to acting and technical areas. Attendance numbers will be kept to determine if audience numbers are rising and our upgraded web site will be able to measure the number of visitors.","Buffalo Community Theatre produced four productions during their season this year with over 3,700 residents from five counties attending, representing a 10% increase over last year’s attendance. These productions provided theatrical opportunities for 120 people to act or support the stagecraft activities. There were 28 youth and 14 adults cast as actors for the first time in a Buffalo Community Theatre production. 270 audience surveys indicated positive responses to the four shows, and the Talk Back sessions had good attendance providing information to audience questions. Anecdotal feedback was gathered from cast and stage crews on their experiences with all positive comments ranging from “improved self-image” to “can’t wait to be in the next show.”",,,,3000,,"Ernest Rall, Vicki Stenerson, Patti Lester, Julie Kaiser, Mark Fulton, Mary Knox-Johnson, Sue Wright",,"Bemidji Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Bemidji Community Theater Web Site, Publicity, and Stage Tools",,"Funds will assist Bemidji Community Theater to enhance their web site, increase publicity and number of newsletters, purchase tools for building sets and rental of costume storage.",2013-07-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Knox-Johnson,"Bemidji Community Theater","4840 Knollwood Dr NE",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-8942 ",moxnk@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Beltrami, Clearwater",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-26,"Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Germaine Riegert: literary artist, arts appreciator, arts advocate.","Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist.",,2 19501,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Bemidji Symphony Orchestra will hire a full time professional executive director to work in a collaborative and supportive relationship with the music director in the service of a high quality arts experience for the people of the region. We will continue to employ MaryAnne Wilimek as the interim executive director, part time, and she will prepare the organization to hire a full time executive director in the future.Bemidji Symphony Orchestra will document the evidence of more visible collaboration between the board and the orchestra players through stories shared by members of the organization. Evidence of improved strategic fundraising by board members will be documented in the corporate contributor section of our database. To measure strategic marketing efforts the board will review the organization’s branding, and our web site will reach out to audiences in new and visible ways.","Funds allowed the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra to hire a .50 FTE executive director to facilitate, stabilize and unify the activities of the organization. The director designed and manages Bemidji Symphony Orchestra’s confidential database that tracks fundraising efforts, enhances communication with constituents, and informs the budgeting process. The printed and virtual marketing materials are handled in a more cohesive and professional manner, and valuable board time is expended more efficiently due to a board activity calendar and a clearer focus on committee tasks. The director develops organizational efficiencies, fundraising strategies, audience development, and investigates partnerships.",,,,6000,,"Mary Auger, Gloria Collyard, Julia Conlon, Nancy Haugen, Louise Jackson, Rachel Johnson, Kathy Meyer, Alicia Cloose, Bob Mack, Rachel Mack, Sally Montebello, Erik Evansen, Diane Wahl, Geri Wilimek, Erika Svanoe, Ann Long-Voelkner",0.15,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Bemidji Symphony Orchestra Executive Director",,"Funds will assist the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra to support and promote the orchestra by developing the administrative side of the organization through a part time executive director.",2013-07-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beverly,Everett,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","PO Box 3136",Bemidji,MN,56619,"(218) 444-7914 ",bemidjisymphony@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-27,"Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Germaine Riegert: literary artist, arts appreciator, arts advocate.","Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist.",,2 19518,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Heartland Concert Association will continue to provide and promote quality musical, educational and cultural entertainment genres to Hubbard county and the surrounding area to people of all ages at an affordable price.Heartland Concert Association will measure the impact the series has provided by feedback received, such as standing ovations, evaluation forms, personal comments and renewals of memberships and business sponsorships.","37% of the audience surveys were returned with 100% indicating that the concerts met the audience’s expectations. There were 87% responses indicating “excellent” to questions about the artist’s interaction with the audience, the concert experience and the overall quality of the performance.",,,,4000,,"Bert Ahern, Bud Schlong, Paul Dove, Leroy Chief, Curt McCabe, Linda Larsen, Pat Beaumont, Jan Kehr, Bill Medellin, Christine Jessen, Bill Zigmant, Bobbi Zigmant, Joyce Cowman",,"Heartland Concert Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Heartland Concert Association Concert Series",,"Funds will assist Heartland Concert Association to provide quality musical, educational and cultural entertainment genres to the surrounding area.",2013-07-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Roberta,Zigmant,"Heartland Concert Association","PO Box 43","Park Rapids",MN,56470,"(218) 732-9293 ",bbzigmant@unitelc.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Hubbard, Beltrami, Cass, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-29,"Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Germaine Riegert: literary artist, arts appreciator, arts advocate.","Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist.",,2 19527,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Mask and Rose Theater will purchase a light board and lights and pay for rental of the theater space.Mask and Rose Theater’s volunteer women light designers will report a 90% increase in satisfaction with their light plots due to the new lighting equipment on a survey. They will report how they have been able to design lighting with more artistic sophistication and aesthetic value to enhance the overall quality of our theater productions. Within the next three years the Mask and Rose Women’s Theater Collective will win the best light design award from the local Oxcars committee.","The Mask and Rose Theater’s rent was covered for the two-year period of this grant and 100 theater seats were purchased for their future theater space at Belle Thalia.",,,,3000,,"Cate Belleveau, Patty Lester, Lavina Erickson, Deborah Davis, Amanda Anderson, Diana Kukliski",,"Mask and Rose Women's Theater Collective","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Mask and Rose Light Board and Light Sets",,"Funds will assist Mask and Rose Theater to purchase a light board and lights and for rental of the theater space.",2013-07-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cate,Belleveau,"Mask and Rose Women's Theater Collective","24011 Hwy 89 NW",Puposky,MN,56667,"(218) 243-2685 ",kayakc2@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-31,"Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Germaine Riegert: literary artist, arts appreciator, arts advocate.","Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist.",,2 19532,"Community Arts Support Grant",2013,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Northern Artist Association will provide public exposure to the arts and an opportunity for community members to participate in the arts through classes and workshops at Gallery North. The Northern Artist Association will keep a count of visitors to Gallery North and our web site. We will also keep a count of participants in our workshops and classes as well as a list of all community and charitable activities in which the gallery participates.","Annual visitors to the Gallery North had a slight decrease, but the website had an increase of 8,350 visits. Many workshops and classes were provided to community members in various media during the year. A monthly open house in conjunction with Bemidji’s First Friday Art Walk featured guest showcase artists and demonstrations to provide exposure to the arts to the public.",,,,4000,,"Grace Garland, Kathy Robinson, Les Sanders, Diane Jones, Joyce Martin",,"Northern Artist Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Gallery North Marketing and Overhead",,"Funds will assist the Northern Artist Association with marketing and overhead expenses to enhance artistic offerings at Gallery North.",2013-07-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Curtis,Schagunn,"Northern Artist Association","502 3rd St Ste L114",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-9813 ",cschaugunn@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-support-grant-32,"Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Germaine Riegert: literary artist, arts appreciator, arts advocate.","Deane Johnson: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, arts advocate; Kathy Gustafson: visual artist, sculptor, artist career counselor; Patt Rall: arts columnist, literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, visual artist; Diana McLain: photographer, visual artist, arts advocate; Malotte Backer: visual artist, arts advocate; Steve Ballard: visual artist, art teacher, arts advocate; Steve Prenevost: arts appreciator, arts advocate; Nancy Cole: musician, theatrical artist, dance performer; Lois Schaedler: visual artist, filmmaker, photographer, craft artist; Leah Prussia: literary artist, musician, theatrical artist, craft artist.",,2 12981,"Community Arts",2010,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,21220,"Other, local or private",26220,,,,"Stillwater Area School District",,"To support groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lori,Brink,"Stillwater Area School District","1875 S Greeley St",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 351-8300",brinkl@stillwater.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-193,,,, 11449,"Community Arts",2010,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,22400,"Other, local or private",27400,,,,"Masquers Theatre Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Manning,"Masquers Theatre Company","PO Box 446","Forest Lake",MN,55025-0446,"(651) 464-5823",info@masquerstheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-33,,,, 11458,"Community Arts",2010,4540,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Cultural Heritage","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,32650,"Other, local or private",37190,,,,"The Minnesota Feis, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mark,Dietzsch,"The Minnesota Feis, Inc.","9770 85th St Pl S","Cottage Grove",MN,55016,"(651) 743-8519",theminnesotafeis@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-36,,,, 11502,"Community Arts",2010,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,21435,"Other, local or private",26435,,,,"Saint Croix Valley Chamber Chorale","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Swackhamer,"Saint Croix Valley Chamber Chorale","PO Box 352",Stillwater,MN,55082-0352,"(763) 430-0124",dswack@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-54,,,, 11523,"Community Arts",2010,3600,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,31000,"Other, local or private",34600,,,,"Summer Tuesdays","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jill,Roth,"Summer Tuesdays","106 S Main St",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 439-4001",summertuesdays@ilovestillwater.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-60,,,, 11367,"Community Arts",2010,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,6918,"Other, local or private",11918,,,,"Bridge Productions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michelle,Storm,"Bridge Productions","8271 Landon Ave",Woodbury,MN,55125,"(651) 501-9273",plays@bridgeproductions.info,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-4,,,, 11394,"Community Arts",2010,4880,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Projects are artistically successful reach the target constituency and have community impact.",,,5500,"Other, local or private",10380,,,,FamilyMeans,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Landfall Youth Development Initiative",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Yuska,FamilyMeans,"1875 Northwestern Ave S",Stillwater,MN,55082-7534,"(651) 439-4840",familymeans@familymeans.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-16,,,, 9826,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program, Phase 4",2013,4990000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(i)","$4,990,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive, matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Grants shall not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants shall not be made from = appropriations in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. $366,000 of this appropriation may be spent for personnel costs and other direct and necessary administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by state law. The program shall require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for all grants. The match may be cash or in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall provide a separate, simplified application process. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the commissioner of natural resources shall, when evaluating projects of equal value, give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving or charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land or a conservation easement, priority shall be given to projects associated with existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; and aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a conservation easement or public ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority shall be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner shall provide notice of the grant program in the game and fish law summaries that are prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2.",,"Restored 4,933 acres, Protected 665 Acres, and Enhanced 44,797 acres for a total of 50,395 acres.",,915500,"Grantee match",4571600,6000,,3,DNR,"State Government","The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program, managed by the Department of Natural Resources, provided 56 competitive matching grants to non-profit organizations and governments, appropriating all the available ML12 funds.",,"The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program (CPL) is managed by the MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations, including governments. Grant activities include the enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants. CPL Program Staff solicited applications and worked with applicants to submit applications, oversaw the grant selection process, prepared and executed grant documents, reviewed expenditure documentation, made reimbursement payments, monitored grant work, assisted recipients with closing out their agreements, and prepared reports as required by LSOHC. Applicants describe the location of the work (county and ecological subsection), activity type, and habitat in their application. They also describe how their actions will benefit habitat and fish, game and wildlife. For acquisition projects, applicants describe their parcel selection process. Funds for projects under this appropriation were available until June 30, 2016. In administering this program, the DNR complied with the Department of Administration - Office of Grants Management policies. Stakeholders were involved in this proposal as applicants or reviewers (if no conflict of interest exists). There is no known stakeholder opposition to this program. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on the CPL website in August, 2012. This document contained grant program information, application requirements and scoring criteria, grant reporting requirements, and state agency contacts. A list of ECP Projects and criteria for each was developed by conservation biologists so grant applicants could easily apply and receive funding for commonly-accepted restoration and enhancement conservation projects. The RFP and grant agreements incorporated appropriate principles and criteria from LSOHC’s FY13 Call for Funding Requests and associated legislation. Simplified application processes were in place for applicants requesting up to $25,000 or ECP grants. Grants were selected for funding once in the full for the Traditional cycle, and ECP applications were approved continuously throughout the year by CPL staff. CPL staff reviewed applications to make sure they were complete and met grant program requirements. Technical Review Committee(s), selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, reviewed and scored applications based on established criteria. These committees included representatives from DNR, BWSR, the University of MN, state universities or private colleges, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate members from government, non-profit organizations, and private businesses. A final ranking committee made up of the Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry considered TRC, Division and Regional DNR comments, and recommended projects and funding levels to the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The Commissioner made the final decisions on all projects funded and funding levels. Efforts were made to evenly distribute the selected grants by geographic location and activity. CPL staff worked with grantees to ensure financial reviews, grant agreements, and any other necessary paperwork was completed. Grantees submitted annual accomplishment reports, accounting for the use of grant and match funds, and outcomes in measures of wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat restored, enhanced, and protected. The report also included an evaluation of these results. A final report was required by all grantees. CPL staff submitted accomplishment reports to LSOHC. Accomplishment information was also posted on the CPL website. Grant administration costs were billed using actual costs. These costs included salary and fringe for grants staff, direct support services, travel, supplies, and expense. An internal Service Level Agreement (SLA) was developed with DNR’s Management Information Systems to update and manage the online grant application system. (This budget item is included in the Contracts line in the attached Budget Table.) Applicants were required to budget for DNR Land Acquisition costs that are necessary to support the land acquisition process for parcels to be conveyed to the DNR. The Division of Fish and Wildlife staff provided ongoing technical guidance. This technical guidance helped applicants prepare grant proposals, and helped grantees meet requirements for working on state lands. Additional technical guidance was provided for land acquisitions, program planning and management, accounting and grantee payment. Grantees were paid on a reimbursement or “for services rendered” basis. Grantees must provide proof that the work was completed or a purchase made in order to receive payment. Grantees were required to provide a 10% match from nonstate sources. All match was verified before final grant payment were made.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Lee,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155-4020,651-259-5233,jessica.lee@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Brown, Carlton, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kittson, Lake, Lincoln, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Nobles, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Rock, Sherburne, St. Louis, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-phase-4,,,, 2180,"Cost-Benefit Analysis of Water Conservation",2010,11785,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10","$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","This project proposed to develop a tool so that communities are able to evaluate different water conservation rate structures and quantify costs and benefits of implementing water conservation programs. This will assist communities in the selection of effective measures to reduce per capita demand and capital expenditures.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion.",,,,11785,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Environmental Financial Group Inc.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","On behalf of the Metropolitan Council, Environmental Financial Group Inc. generated a matrix of water conservation programs with detailed information about the costs and benefits of the programs. Tools were also developed to allow users to calculate potential water savings, estimate program implementation costs, and test the effects of various water conservation programs and rate structures.",,,2009-07-01,2010-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 N Robert St.","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,Analysis/Interpretation,"Metropolitan Council",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cost-benefit-analysis-water-conservation,,,, 2180,"Cost-Benefit Analysis of Water Conservation",2011,36754,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10","$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","See 2010 Fiscal Year Proposed Measureable Outcomes.","Communities are able to evaluate different water conservation rate structures and quantify costs and benefits of implementing water conservation programs. This will assist communities in the selection of effective measures to reduce per capita demand and capital expenditures.",,,,36754,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Environmental Financial Group Inc.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","On behalf of the Metropolitan Council, Environmental Financial Group Inc. generated a matrix of water conservation programs with detailed information about the costs and benefits of the programs. Tools were also developed to allow users to calculate potential water savings, estimate program implementation costs, and test the effects of various water conservation programs and rate structures.",,,2009-07-01,2010-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 N Robert St.","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,Analysis/Interpretation,"Metropolitan Council",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cost-benefit-analysis-water-conservation,,,, 2906,"County Geologic Atlases for Sustainable Water Management - Part B",2012,300000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b2","$900,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are from the trust fund to accelerate the production of county geologic atlases to provide information essential to sustainable management of ground water resources by defining aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. Of this appropriation, $600,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Geologic Survey and $300,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,300000,,,3.06,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1982 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program collects information on the geology of Minnesota to create maps and reports depicting the characteristics and pollution sensitivity of Minnesota's ground-water resources and their interaction with surface waters. The information from County Geologic Atlases is used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government, by businesses, and by homeowners to ensure sound and sustainable planning, management, and protection of water resources used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and more. This appropriation will:Support completion of geologic atlases for Carlton, McLeod, Carver, Benton, and Chisago counties.Support ongoing work on geologic atlases for Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, and Wright counties;Initiate geologic atlases for three or more additional counties;Make collected data available in a digital format.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jan,Falteisek,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5665",jan.falteisek@state.mn.us,"Technical Assistance, Mapping, Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access, Analysis/Interpretation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-sustainable-water-management-part-b,,,, 2906,"County Geologic Atlases for Sustainable Water Management - Part B",2013,300000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b2","$900,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are from the trust fund to accelerate the production of county geologic atlases to provide information essential to sustainable management of ground water resources by defining aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. Of this appropriation, $600,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Geologic Survey and $300,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,300000,,,3.05,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1982 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program collects information on the geology of Minnesota to create maps and reports depicting the characteristics and pollution sensitivity of Minnesota's ground-water resources and their interaction with surface waters. The information from County Geologic Atlases is used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government, by businesses, and by homeowners to ensure sound and sustainable planning, management, and protection of water resources used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and more. This appropriation will:Support completion of geologic atlases for Carlton, McLeod, Carver, Benton, and Chisago counties.Support ongoing work on geologic atlases for Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, and Wright counties;Initiate geologic atlases for three or more additional counties;Make collected data available in a digital format.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jan,Falteisek,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5665",jan.falteisek@state.mn.us,"Technical Assistance, Mapping, Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access, Analysis/Interpretation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-sustainable-water-management-part-b,,,, 11357,"Creative Intersections",2010,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","The number of local arts agencies arts active community education units and parks and recreation departments involved with MRAC increases.",,,20315,"Other, local or private",30315,,,,"ArtReach Saint Croix","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support innovative partnerships that integrate arts and culture into plans for community development and enrichment.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Pack,"ArtReach Saint Croix","224 N 4th St",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 439-1465",jessica@artreachstcroix.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-intersections-0,,,, 18999,"Crow River Gully Stabilization to Reduce Turbidity",2013,98300,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 260 pounds/year and Sediment by 226 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 311 lb. of phosphorus per year, 276 tons of sediment per year, and 509 tons of soil lost per year",,33550,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",98300,1100,"Mark McNamara, Judith Kelly, Mike Zieska, Mary Wetter, Duane Dahlman",0.2,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with the Crow River Organization of Water (CROW) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service on this comprehensive sediment reduction project to focus on stabilizing five of the most active gully erosion sites on the Crow River. A LiDAR study and follow up field inspection identified 15 priority sites within the study area. This particular area was chosen due to the high level of turbidity and low dissolved oxygen within this stretch of the Crow River. This project will drastically reduce the amount of sediment, 226 tons per year, and phosphorus, 261 pounds per year, being exported from the targeted stretch of the Crow River by constructing grade stabilization structures at the headward eroding tops of these gullies. The installed practices will stop the gullies' advancement and thus help to heal the lower stretch over time. This project is targeting the upper one third of the area located in Wright County with the lower two thirds to be assessed for future projects while using the original five sites as examples for future potential project land owners. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District","311 Brighton Ave S, Suite C",Buffalo,MN,55313,"(763) 682.1933",luke.johnson@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-river-gully-stabilization-reduce-turbidity,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 13215,"CWF-12, Lower Mississippi River WMO Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRAP) Study",2012,189999,,,,,,,,,,,.79,"Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO)","Local/Regional Government","This project will complete a comprehensive study, following a rational, step-wise process of data analysis, response modeling and comparison to the water quality standards, followed by impairment diagnosis, modeling of improvement and protection options, and development of a WRAP Report and Implementation Plan for Sunfish lake, Thompson lake, Pickerel lake, and Rogers lake. ",,,2012-04-23,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Jester,"Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO)",,,,,(651)480-7784,laura.jester@co.dakota.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-12-lower-mississippi-river-wmo-watershed-restoration-and-protection-wrap-study,,,, 13215,"CWF-12, Lower Mississippi River WMO Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRAP) Study",2013,29995,,,,,,,,,,,.12,"Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO)","Local/Regional Government","This project will complete a comprehensive study, following a rational, step-wise process of data analysis, response modeling and comparison to the water quality standards, followed by impairment diagnosis, modeling of improvement and protection options, and development of a WRAP Report and Implementation Plan for Sunfish lake, Thompson lake, Pickerel lake, and Rogers lake. ",,,2012-04-23,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Jester,"Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO)",,,,,(651)480-7784,laura.jester@co.dakota.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-12-lower-mississippi-river-wmo-watershed-restoration-and-protection-wrap-study,,,, 14138,"CWF-12, Valley Branch Watershed District Watershed Restoration and Protection Project",2013,94683,,,,,,,,,,,.46,"Barr Engineering","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will complete a Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan for the Lower St. Croix River that provides quantitative pollutant load reduction estimates and a set of pollutant reduction and watershed management strategies to achieve water quality standards for all impairments within the watershed, and that are understood and adoptable by local units of government and other stakeholders. ",,,2012-09-14,2013-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Chris ",Klucas,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2498",chris.klucas@state.mn.us,"Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Washington",,"Lower St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-12-valley-branch-watershed-district-watershed-restoration-and-protection-project,,,, 14145,"CWF-12, Sunrise River Watershed Ag Environmental Quality Assurance Program",2013,38853,,,,,,,,,,,.10,"Chisago County Soil & Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","This project will support the development of whole farm conservation plans for ten (10) agricultural producers within the Sunrise River Watershed. The conservation plans will be used by the farmer and the Chisago SWCD to develop an action plan to address the resource concerns identified as part of the AgEQA program. The overall goal of the program is to prioritize conservation practices that will improve the overall water quality of the Sunrise River.",,,2013-01-01,2014-08-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Craig,Mell,"Chisago County Soil & Water Conservation District",,,,,"(651) 674-2333",craig.mell@mn.nacdnet.net,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Washington",,"Lower St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-12-sunrise-river-watershed-ag-environmental-quality-assurance-program,,,, 9753,"CWF-12, Mississippi River-Winona Civic Engagement Continuation Project",2012,158328,,,,,,,,,,,2.16,"Whitewater Watershed Project Joint Powers Board","Local/Regional Government","This project will provide Agency staff, local partners and the citizen volunteers with a framework for building local capacity to design civic engagement and communication / outreach efforts. This will contribute to meaningful and sustained public participation in surface water protection and restoration activities throughout the watershed. MPCA staff, local partners and citizen volunteers will also be able to integrate the results of the biophysical and community assessment into strategies for improving water bodies on the MN 303d List of Impaired Waters",,,2012-03-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Natalie ","Siderius ","Whitewater Watershed Project Joint Powers Board",,,,,"(507) 523-3717",nsiderius@co.winona.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Olmsted, Wabasha",,"Mississippi River - Winona",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-12-mississippi-river-winona-civic-engagement-continuation-project,,,, 9753,"CWF-12, Mississippi River-Winona Civic Engagement Continuation Project",2013,83000,,,,,,,,,,,1.4,"Whitewater Watershed Project Joint Powers Board","Local/Regional Government","This project will provide Agency staff, local partners and the citizen volunteers with a framework for building local capacity to design civic engagement and communication / outreach efforts. This will contribute to meaningful and sustained public participation in surface water protection and restoration activities throughout the watershed. MPCA staff, local partners and citizen volunteers will also be able to integrate the results of the biophysical and community assessment into strategies for improving water bodies on the MN 303d List of Impaired Waters",,,2012-03-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Natalie ","Siderius ","Whitewater Watershed Project Joint Powers Board",,,,,"(507) 523-3717",nsiderius@co.winona.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Olmsted, Wabasha",,"Mississippi River - Winona",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-12-mississippi-river-winona-civic-engagement-continuation-project,,,, 9757,"CWF-12, South Fork Crow River Watershed Restoration and Protection Project",2012,80640,,,,,,,,,,,.75,"Crow River Organization Of Water (CROW)","Local/Regional Government","This project includes project planning, coordination, stream reconnaissance, and begins the effort towards civic engagement/outreach components of the South Fork Crow River Watershed project. Phase I will focus towards the development of project teams, identifying stakeholders, developing an initial civic engagement strategic plan and conducting limited lake and stream monitoring. ",,,2012-03-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Sander,"Crow Organization of Water (CROW)",,,,,"(763) 682-1933 Ext. 112",diane.sander@mn.nacdnet.net,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Carver, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Wright",,"South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-12-south-fork-crow-river-watershed-restoration-and-protection-project,,,, 9757,"CWF-12, South Fork Crow River Watershed Restoration and Protection Project",2013,149360,,,,,,,,,,,.71,"Crow River Organization Of Water (CROW)","Local/Regional Government","This project includes project planning, coordination, stream reconnaissance, and begins the effort towards civic engagement/outreach components of the South Fork Crow River Watershed project. Phase I will focus towards the development of project teams, identifying stakeholders, developing an initial civic engagement strategic plan and conducting limited lake and stream monitoring. ",,,2012-03-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Sander,"Crow Organization of Water (CROW)",,,,,"(763) 682-1933 Ext. 112",diane.sander@mn.nacdnet.net,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Carver, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Wright",,"South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-12-south-fork-crow-river-watershed-restoration-and-protection-project,,,, 13580,"CWF-13 - Upper Mississippi Bacteria Phase 3",2013,99355,,,,,,,,,,,.48,"Emmons & Olivier Resources ","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will complete a pollutant source identification and subwatershed information report and support the development of a Draft Restoration and Protection Plan (RAPP). It will also support the devlopment of a Implementation Plan that will identify target areas for BMP implementation for bacteria reductions. These Plans will build the groundwork so that future planning efforts can provide water quality goals and recommendations on implementation activities that will allow the Mississippi River and tributaries within the project area to meet water quality standards for aquatic recreation. Semi-annual reports and holding stakeholder meetings will also be completed during this project period.",,,2012-08-03,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Barb,Peichel,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2646",Barbara.Peichel@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Benton, Carver, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Ramsey, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Washington, Wright",,"Mississippi River - Sartell, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, North Fork Crow River, Sauk River, South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-13-upper-mississippi-bacteria-phase-3,,,, 14128,"CWF-13, HSPF Sediment Research: Minnesota River",2013,70000,,,,,,,,,,,.29,RESPEC,"For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will complete spatial and temporal revisions , recalibration and validation of 7 watershed HSPF models. These fully functioning calibrated validated executable models will simulate hydrology, sediment (sand, silt, and clay), temperature, phosphorus, nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and algae at the 12-digit HUC subbasin scale (or finer). ",,,2012-08-07,2013-04-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Charles,Regan,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2866",chuck.regan@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cottonwood, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Murray, Nicollet, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine",,"Blue Earth River, Cottonwood River, Le Sueur River, Lower Minnesota River , Minnesota River - Mankato, Redwood River, Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-13-hspf-sediment-research-minnesota-river,,,, 14132,"CWF-13, Bois de Sioux Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan Project",2013,285000,,,,,,,,,,,1.28,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","This project will set water quality goals for the Minnesota portions of the watershed, recommend allocations for achieving total maximum daily loads where waters do not meet Minnesota state standards and are listed as impaired, and recommend management strategies for those Minnesota waters meeting state standards. This project also recognizes that as monitoring continues in the watershed, additional impairments may be identified. Technical analyses conducted under this project will be cognizant of the potential for future listings and to the extent possible within the budget provided, work to minimize the need for significant resource expenditures in the future. ",,,2012-10-15,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Roeschlein,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District",,,,,"(320) 563-4185",bdswd@frontiernet.net,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Grant, Otter Tail, Traverse, Wilkin",,"Bois de Sioux River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-13-bois-de-sioux-watershed-restoration-and-protection-plan-project,,,, 14136,"CWF-13, HSPF Phases 1-2: Lake of the Woods/Rainy River Watershed",2013,249932,,,,,,,,,,,1.08,RESPEC,"For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will construct, calibrate, a set of HSPF watershed models covering the entire area of the Lake of the Woods drainage, including the Rainy River watershed. The consultant will produce HSPF models that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs. The consultant will clearly demonstrate that these models generate predicted output timeseries for hydrology which are consistent with available sets of observed data.",,,2012-08-17,2013-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Charles ",Regan,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2866",chuck.regan@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Roseau, St. Louis",,"Lake of the Woods, Rainy River - Baudette, Rainy River - Black River, Rainy River - Headwaters, Rainy River - Rainy Lake",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-13-hspf-phases-1-2-lake-woodsrainy-river-watershed,,,, 14146,"CWF-13, HSPF Development for the Zumbro River",2013,121916,,,,,,,,,,,.58,LimnoTech,"For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will construct, calibrate, and validate an HSPF watershed model for the Zumbro River watershed. The consultant will produce HSPF watershed models that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDLs). The consultant will clearly demonstrate that the models generate predicted output timeseries for hydrology, sediment, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen that are consistent with available sets of observed data. ",,,2012-10-19,2013-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Justin ",Watkins,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(507) 206-2621",watkins.justin@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Dodge, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha",,"Zumbro River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-13-hspf-development-zumbro-river,,,, 18469,"CWF-13, Rice Creek Southwest Watershed SW Lakes TMDL",2013,22012,,,,,,,,,,,.11,"Emmons and Oliver Resources, Inc.","For-Profit Business/Entity","The goal of this project is to develop a phosphorus TMDL for the six impaired lakes in the southwest portion of the Rice Creek Watershed District; Island Lake, Little Lake Johanna, Long Lake, East Moore Lake, Pike Lake and Lake Valentine. ",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chris,Zadak,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","520 Lafayette Road North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-757-2866,chris.zadak@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-13-rice-creek-southwest-watershed-sw-lakes-tmdl,,,, 18542,"CWF-13, Dean, Malardi & Fountain Lake Core Samples",2013,19999,,,,,,,,,,,.08,"Crow River Organization of Water ","Local/Regional Government","The primary focus of this project is the collection of lake core samples to aid in the completion of lake TMDLs for Dean, Malardi & Fountain lakes. This work will enable completing tasks included in the North Fork Crow River Watershed Restoration & Protection Project (WRPP). Additional data collection is needed to update lake response models. This new data will provide a cohesive and comprehensive data collection for Dean, Malardi and Fountain lakes. ",,,2013-05-01,2014-01-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Diane ","Sander ","Crow River Organization of Water","311 Brighton Ave Ste C ",Buffalo,MN,55313,"(763) 682-1933 ",diane.sander@mn.nacdnet.net,"Modeling, Monitoring, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Carver, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Wright",,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-13-dean-malardi-fountain-lake-core-samples,,,, 18228,"CWF-13 Coon Creek Watershed District WRAP Strategy",2013,252200,,,,,,,,,,,1.6,"Coon Creek Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","This project will provide the MPCA, CCWD, and all other stakeholders the information and tools necessary to improve the water quality within Coon Creek Watershed District. The improvements will take place using targeted activities throughout the watershed to reduce the primary biological and chemical stressors. In turn, the reduction of these stressors will help to reduce overall loadings of sediment, turbidity, total phosphorus, and E. coli bacteria. Targeted activities will also be used to improve biota, fisheries, invertebrates, flow alteration and volume within Coon Creek and its tributaries.",,,2012-12-10,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brooke,Asleson,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2205",brooke.asleson@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwf-13-coon-creek-watershed-district-wrap-strategy,,,, 3352,"CWLA 11 Red Lake River Watershed Based Assessment",2011,150000,,,,,,,,,,,1.10,"Red Lake Watershed District (RLWD)","Local/Regional Government","This project Phase will collect data, background information, and watershed characteristics within the Red Lake River watershed. This information will be documented within the framework of early draft TMDL Reports (with background information, but no load calculations) for impaired reaches within this watershed and early draft protection plans for the areas in the watershed that are not currently impaired. ",,,2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Jim ",Courneya,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(218) 846-8105",jim.courneya@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake",,"Red Lake River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwla-11-red-lake-river-watershed-based-assessment,,,, 3352,"CWLA 11 Red Lake River Watershed Based Assessment",2013,109900,,,,,,,,,,,.72,"Red Lake Watershed District (RLWD)","Local/Regional Government","This project Phase will collect data, background information, and watershed characteristics within the Red Lake River watershed. This information will be documented within the framework of early draft TMDL Reports (with background information, but no load calculations) for impaired reaches within this watershed and early draft protection plans for the areas in the watershed that are not currently impaired. ",,,2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Jim ",Courneya,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(218) 846-8105",jim.courneya@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake",,"Red Lake River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwla-11-red-lake-river-watershed-based-assessment,,,, 19209,"CWLA-10, Thief River Watershed",2011,178832,,,,,,,,,,,1.8,"Red Lake Watershed District ","Local/Regional Government","The goal of this project is the implementation of a watershed-based total maximum daily load (TMDL) and watershed assessment project.",,,2011-04-11,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Corey,Hanson,"Red Lake Watershed District ","1000 Pennington Ave S","Thief River Falls",MN,56701,218-681-5800,,"Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Marshall, Pennington",,"Thief River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwla-10-thief-river-watershed,,,, 19209,"CWLA-10, Thief River Watershed",2013,224560,,,,,,,,,,,2.2,"Red Lake Watershed District ","Local/Regional Government","The goal of this project is the implementation of a watershed-based total maximum daily load (TMDL) and watershed assessment project.",,,2011-04-11,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Corey,Hanson,"Red Lake Watershed District ","1000 Pennington Ave S","Thief River Falls",MN,56701,218-681-5800,,"Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Marshall, Pennington",,"Thief River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwla-10-thief-river-watershed,,,, 941,"CWLA-10, Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District ""Five Lakes"" TMDL",2010,196600,,,,,,,,,,,.63,"Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","TMDL project in the Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District that will develop a watershed based plan and provide strategies for water quality and aquatic ecosystem management, restoration, and protection within Sunrise River Watershed. This project will also aid in understanding the Phosphorus loading to Lake St. Croix.",,,2010-09-29,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Craig,Mell,"Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District",,,,,"(651) 674-2333",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Washington",,"Lower St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwla-10-chisago-lakes-lake-improvement-district-five-lakes-tmdl,,,, 18861,"CWP-13 - Sand & Long Lakes Protection Project",2013,132000,,,,,,,,,,,1.32,"Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Implementation activities proposed as a part of this project include water quality monitoring, biotic surveys, sediment core sampling, mechanical treatment of curly-leaf pondweed (in accordance with regulations and permitting), an iron-enhanced sand filter, with a high capacity multi-stage outlet weir and 40,000 pounds of iron filings and stakeholder involvement in the design process and educational presentations. ",,"Clean Water Partnership Program",2013-06-18,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Shaver,"Carmelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District","21150 Ozark Avenue ",Scandia,MN,55073,"(651) 433-2150",JShaver@CMSCWD.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Washington",,"Lower St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwp-13-sand-long-lakes-protection-project,,,, 19099,"CWP-13 - Pomme de Terre River Protective Buffer Project",2013,216600,,,,,,,,,,,2.17,"Pomme de Terre River Association","Local/Regional Government","This project will allow for outreach programs to engage interested citizens in protecting 200 acres of riparian buffer in the headwaters of the watershed, accounting for 1860 tons of sediment prevented from reaching surface waters each year the practices remain in place. The desired outcome would include 30 or more participants in the program, and to develop a more extensive volunteer base.",,"Clean Water Partnership Program",2013-09-26,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Brett ",Arne,"Pomme de Terre River Association","12 Highway 28 East, Suite 2 ",Morris,MN,56267,"320-589-4886 ",brett.arne@stevensswcd.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwp-13-pomme-de-terre-river-protective-buffer-project,,,, 10000484,"Develop recreation facilities for evening use in the Lake Elmo Park Reserve winter recreation",2010,595000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 3, Sec. 3 (a) (SFY 2010) PTLF","Sec. 3. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$12,641,000$15,140,000 (a) $12,641,000 the first year and $15,140,000 the second year are from the parks and trails fund to be distributed as required under new Minnesota Statutes, section 85.535, subdivision 3, except that of this amount, $40,000 the first year is for a grant to Hennepin County to plant trees along the Victory Memorial Parkway. (b) The Metropolitan Council shall submit a report on the expenditure and use of money appropriated under this section to the legislature as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195, by March 1 of each year. The report must detail the outcomes in terms of additional use of parks and trails resources, user satisfaction surveys, and other appropriate outcomes. (c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section shall ensure that the funds are used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding. (d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section shall give consideration to contracting with the Minnesota Conservation Corps for contract restoration, maintenance, and other activities.","Growth in park visits over time. The 2014 annual report will compare 2010 park visits in winter (pre-construction) to 2012 park visits in winter (post-construction) to measure the effect of constructing this winter recreation area.","Project completed.",,,,,,"County Board",,"Washington County",,"Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Build Winter Recreation Area including plan winter recreation area, develop recreation facilities to accommodate evening use; install lighting for ski trails and site; develop roads and parking lot; remodel barn for use as a trailhead. A?",,"Lake Elmo Park Reserve",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,"Sandy Breuer",,,"14949 62nd St N",Stillwater,MN,55082,651-430-4303,sandy.breuer@co.washington.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-recreation-facilities-evening-use-lake-elmo-park-reserve-winter-recreation,,,, 9818,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Program, Phase 4",2013,3480000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$3,480,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire interests in land in fee or permanent conservation easements for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, and to restore and enhance aquatic habitat. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. Up to $25,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund and a description of annual monitoring and enforcement activities.",,"Restored 66 acres, protected in fee 58 acres and protected in easement 93 acres of habitat ",,2736400,"Mix of cash and in-kind time from Olmsted County, City of Orononco, and Dam Safety bonding money contributed towards the Zumbro River project, Landowner donation, RIM, Game and Fish Fund, and Fish and Wildlife Acquisition Account. ",3480000,,,1,DNR,"State Government","We used a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement for lakes, trout streams, and rivers across all LSOHC planning regions of Minnesota.",,"This appropriation funded a mixture of restoration, enhancement, and protection of aquatic habitat by the DNR. We were successful in completing our proposed projects, and in meeting may of the goals included in our accomplishment plan. The different projects accomplished from this appropriation are summarized below.Habitat protection was accomplished using a mixture of fee title and easement acquisition. For easements we purchased 11 parcels on trout streams located on either the North Shore or in southeast Minnesota. Easements will protect 5.3 miles of stream and 94 acres of habitat. Fee title acquisition protected 5 parcels of lakeshore, including one parcel that was purchased with funds from both ML2011 and ML2012 funding. Acreage and shoreline feet protected have been pro-rated between appropriations based in their respective contribution to the purchase price. A total of 2.6 miles of shoreline and 58 acres of habitat are protected by these parcels. The amount of habitat protected in easement and fee title falls short of our proposed outcomes for this appropriation. Because land values vary across the state it is difficult to anticipate how much habitat can be protected for a given amount of money. It is also hard to anticipate the amount of landowner donation we will receive. We were successful in leveraging an additional $1.3 million toward protection work from a mixture of sources, including landowner donation.The Mille Lacs Lake shoreland enhancement involved the removal of breakwall from a former marina that is now a DNR Aquatic Management Area. Breakwall was removed along 455 feet of shore and returned to a natural shoreline, with native riparian vegetation planted in all areas. This habitat will benefit fish species using the nearshore area of the lake as well as other wildlife such as birds, reptiles and amphibians that use a mixture of nearshore and riparian habitat.The Kingsbury Creek stream restoration project removed masonry walls that had been built along the banks through that reach and were limiting habitat. The project also included constructed a new stream channel through a reach that had previously been impounded by a dam. The stream channel was resized to appropriate dimensions, and habitat structures such as toe wood, rootwads, and cross vanes were installed. The project will benefit resident brook trout as well as steelhead that spawn and rear juveniles in Kingsbury Creek.A fish passage project at Shell Lake converted a dam into an arch-rapids, allowing fish to migrate in and out of the lake freely. Fish passage is especially important at Shell Lake, which is subject to occasional partial winter-kills. Recolonization from the Shell River will help the lake to recover from these events. This project was added to our original accomplishment plan and completed using surplus funds realized due to cost savings from other projects.A second stream habitat enhancement project was done using surplus funds. This one was located on the Pomme de Terre River, where a riffle and adjoining streambank was enhanced to provide better habitat in a former reservoir where the dam had been removed several years previous.Backwater habitat on the Mississippi River within Weaver Bottoms was enhanced to create critical backwater habitat that had been lost due to decades of sedimentation. The deepwater habitat is critical for many fish species such as bluegill and black crappie that over-winter there. The nine acres of newly enhanced habitat has shown high use by Mississippi River fish, and anglers have taken notice and are using the area as well.This appropriation funded a portion (along with the DNR's ML2013 Aquatic Habitat) of the restoration of the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River through a former impoundment known as Lake Shady. The dam had washed out in a 2011 flood, leaving behind an eroding mud flat that threatened to harm downstream reaches as it eroded, and contained poor habitat in the channels that had cut through the mud. The former dam site's grade was stabilized by creating a rapids of stable rock material, and within the former reservoir new stream channels with appropriate dimensions were constructed. Habitat in the new channels was restored to include woody material as well as rocky riffles. Re-vegetation of the surrounding reservoir sediments with native plant species will provide quality riparian and upland habitat as well. The project was completed in partnership with Olmsted County ($125,736), the city of Oronco ($83,824) and DNR Dam Safety bonding funds ($1,000,000) all contributing funding. An additional $236,540 of in-kind staff time was contributed by Olmsted County. In addition to the 147 acres of habitat restored, the project opened up access to 119 miles of stream.Stream habitat work for this appropriation and other LSOH-funded projects from other appropriations was aided by funding for a stream restoration coordinator and intern. These positions aided in survey work, design, permitting, contracting, and coordination with project partners on these complex projects. The coordinator also worked on assessing other potential projects for future LSOHC proposals.",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Nerbonne,"Mn Dept of Natural Resources","1601 Minnesota Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,651-259-5205,brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Redwood, Renville, Rice, St. Louis, Stearns, Wabasha, Washington","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-program-phase-4,,,, 18984,"Drainage Management Planning for Faribault County's Future. ",2013,188500,"111 006 02 07D 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce phosphorus by 14,250 pounds/year and reduce sediment by 11,285 tons/year. ","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 2,350 lb. of nitrogen per year, 15 lb. of phosphorus per year, and 2,200 tons of sediment per year.",,47125,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",188500,6000,"Milton Steele, Jean Millmann, Larry Wigern, Neal Mensing, Bill Anderson",1.6,"Faribault Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","At the public drainage system scale, Faribault County will develop comprehensive Multipurpose Drainage Management Plans that focus on traditional and innovative conservation practices to reduce on-field and in-channel peak flow and erosion with enhanced water quality and wildlife habitat benefits. Planning will occur in conjunction with an established Redetermination of Benefits (ROB) schedule or as initiated through the petition process. The County drainage engineer will work with 5-10 systems per year to conduct a preliminary survey, detailed inventory, evaluation of existing conditions and plan development. Plans will establish costs to repair each system to original condition while considering non-traditional, cost-effective practices that have the potential to reduce long-term maintenance costs of the system and become a viable alternative to a bigger pipe. Outreach efforts will be used to reach landowners and local drainage contractors to educate them on project objectives, and available funding sources for non-traditional conservation drainage practices. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,," Michele ",Stindtman,"Faribault Soil and Water Conservation District","415 S Grove Street, Suite 8","Blue Earth",MN,56013,507-526-2388,fcswcd@bevcomm.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/drainage-management-planning-faribault-countys-future,"Bill Thompson-MPCA, Bruce Henningsgaard-MPCA, Mark Dittrich-MDA, Adam Birr-MDA, Greg Eggers-MDNR, Jim Solstad-MDNR, Gary Feyereison-USDA-ARS, Rick Moore-MSU-M, WRC, Sonia Maassel Jacobsen-NRCS, Tim Gillette-BWSR, Al Kean, BWSR ","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 18496,"Education Programming: Treaties and American Indian Museum Fellowship",2013,153500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","Exhibit attendees and members of the public will gain greater knowledge and understanding of the American Indian tribes and communities as the result of this exhibit and programming. Make a positive impact in public schools and in higher education institutes and generate interest and desire to offer more relevant curriculum and programming to students throughout Minnesota.Raise the level of awareness, interest and dedication to teach to American Indian content by teachers and administrators of schools throughout the state. Generate a key desire to work with American Indian tribes and communities by enhancing knowledge of state workers, leaders, and community members in the non-Indian communities. Generate more interest in American Indian students in museum work and the fields of archeology.","• During this grant period, over 11,800 people visited the exhibit in 8 locations. • Convened collaborative sessions with 11 community members to create educator guides that will help educators deepen learning around exhibit content • 8 Educator Guides are in draft and have been piloted in two high schools (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School and Eden Prairie High School) • 8 fellows completed the 3-week long residential American Indian Museum Fellowship • Website enhancements are currently in progress • Staff met with administrators from higher education to discuss how the exhibit could make a positive impact in a post-secondary setting",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Why Treaties Matter exhibit made possible by previous Legacy funding explores the relationships between Minnesota's Dakota and Ojibwe tribes and the United States Government. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Humanities Center will take the work and impact of the exhibit deeper by creating a curriculum to complement the exhibit. Support will also be provided to The American Indian Museum Fellowship program – a three-week residential program, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, designed to expose and engage Minnesota's American Indian undergraduates to the fields of museum work and archeology.",,,2013-01-04,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Annamarie,Hill,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council","161 St Anthony Avenue, Suite 919","St. Paul",MN,55103,6512960041,annamarie.hill@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Cass, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-programming-treaties-and-american-indian-museum-fellowship,,,, 2182,"Evaluation of Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction",2010,35246,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10","$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","This project proposes to benefit communities planning for future water supplies and regulatory agencies evaluating potential impacts of new or increased water appropriations. Communities anticipating increased groundwater withdrawals in areas with sensitive surface water features will be able to more effectively plan for the costs for the assessment, monitoring and management needed to evaluate and mitigate the potential effects of the withdrawals. ","Outcomes will be reported at project completion.",,,,35246,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","On behalf of the Metropolitan Council, Barr Engineering Company developed maps and supporting information to characterize the relationship between surface waters and groundwater, identifying surface waters most likely to be impacted by groundwater withdrawals in the region. This project also provided guidance on effective resource monitoring strategies and costs for each type of surface water feature. ",,,2009-07-01,2010-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 N. Robert Street","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-groundwater-and-surface-water-interaction,,,, 2182,"Evaluation of Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction",2011,31754,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10","$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","See 2010 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","This project benefits communities planning for future water supplies and regulatory agencies evaluating potential impacts of new or increased water appropriations. Communities anticipating increased groundwater withdrawals in areas with sensitive surface water features will be able to more effectively plan for the costs for the assessment, monitoring and management needed to evaluate and mitigate the potential effects of the withdrawals. ",,,,31754,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","On behalf of the Metropolitan Council, Barr Engineering Company developed maps and supporting information to characterize the relationship between surface waters and groundwater, identifying surface waters most likely to be impacted by groundwater withdrawals in the region. This project also provided guidance on effective resource monitoring strategies and costs for each type of surface water feature. ",,,2009-07-01,2010-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 N. Robert Street","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-groundwater-and-surface-water-interaction,,,, 3927,"Evaluation of Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Minnesota’s Forests",2012,175000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$175,000 the first year and $175,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the impacts biomass harvests for energy have on soil nutrients, native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and long-term tree productivity within Minnesota's forests. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,175000,,,3.98,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's forests are currently being viewed as potential feedstocks for the production of renewable energy. A primary concern about harvesting forest biomass to generate renewable energy is the long-term impacts these harvests will have on soil nutrients and long-term ecosystem production, such as forest growth, carbon storage, and wildlife habitat. With this appropriation, scientists at the University of Minnesota's Department of Forest Resources are evaluating the ecological impacts of forest biomass harvesting in northern Minnesota. Results from this effort will be used by the energy industry and forestry professionals in both the public and private sector to guide long-term management that maximizes harvesting without negatively impacting forest productivity and ecological integrity. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Minnesota's forests are currently being viewed as potential feedstocks for production of renewable energy. A primary concern about harvesting forest biomass to generate renewable energy is the long-term impacts these harvests will have on soil nutrients and long-term ecosystem productivity, particularly in forests growing on nutrient poor soils. This project was designed to increase our understanding of the ecological impacts of biomass harvesting through establishment of a network of research sites in forests on nutrient poor soils. Treatments representing various levels of biomass removal and live-tree retention were implemented at four large-scale (80 acre) research sites in Becker, Hubbard, and Wadena Counties and were used to evaluate the importance of post-harvest slash and live-tree retention in maintaining the resilience and sustainability of jack pine forests under different biomass harvesting regimes. Treatments included current site-level guidelines for slash retention to allow for evaluations of the effectiveness of this practice at reducing impacts on long-term soil nutrients and forest vegetation. Field measurements from these sites were used to model the long-term effects of repeated biomass removals on ecosystem productivity. Results from this project indicate that there is no difference in post-harvest slash levels between areas in which slash was retained to meet current site-level guidelines and in places in which whole trees were harvested (i.e., no slash deliberately retained). The overall levels of slash retention in these areas were half those found after similar treatments in aspen-dominated forests on nutrient rich sites, highlighting the potential for greater nutrient depletion following biomass harvesting on nutrient poor sites and suggest a need for refinement of site-level guidelines to increase retention levels for nutrient poor soils. Long-term field data and model results indicate that biomass harvests that retain less than 40% of available residues may result in lower soil carbon stocks after several harvest rotations. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< The results of this project have been shared on numerous occasions with resource professionals, policy makers, citizens, and scientists over the past three years in efforts to inform forest conservation decisions regarding biomass harvesting impacts. These dissemination activities have included the development of a fact sheet for LCCMR members that was distributed on the LCCMR tour of Itasca State Park on July 18, 2013. In addition, an overview of the project and results were shared with private forest landowners through a University of Minnesota Extension Webinar to private forest landowners and county, state, and federal natural resource managers on December 9, 2013, as well as through a meeting of the Forest Operations and Planning Section of the Minnesota DNR Division of Forestry on January 8, 2014. Results were also presented at the Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America in Minneapolis, MN on August 5, 2013. Finally, results regarding the impact of different levels of post-harvest slash retention on soil nutrients have been discussed with members of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council and are being used to inform future guideline revisions. Publications resulting from this work are available for download from the Department of Forest Resources web site (www.forestry.umn.edu). Additional publications from this work that are currently in development will also be posted on this site and shared with LCCMR staff for dissemination.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Anthony,D'Amato,"U of MN","1530 N Cleveland Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-3733",damato@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-biomass-harvesting-impacts-minnesota-s-forests,,,, 3927,"Evaluation of Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Minnesota’s Forests",2013,175000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$175,000 the first year and $175,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the impacts biomass harvests for energy have on soil nutrients, native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and long-term tree productivity within Minnesota's forests. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,175000,,,3.98,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's forests are currently being viewed as potential feedstocks for the production of renewable energy. A primary concern about harvesting forest biomass to generate renewable energy is the long-term impacts these harvests will have on soil nutrients and long-term ecosystem production, such as forest growth, carbon storage, and wildlife habitat. With this appropriation, scientists at the University of Minnesota's Department of Forest Resources are evaluating the ecological impacts of forest biomass harvesting in northern Minnesota. Results from this effort will be used by the energy industry and forestry professionals in both the public and private sector to guide long-term management that maximizes harvesting without negatively impacting forest productivity and ecological integrity. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Minnesota's forests are currently being viewed as potential feedstocks for production of renewable energy. A primary concern about harvesting forest biomass to generate renewable energy is the long-term impacts these harvests will have on soil nutrients and long-term ecosystem productivity, particularly in forests growing on nutrient poor soils. This project was designed to increase our understanding of the ecological impacts of biomass harvesting through establishment of a network of research sites in forests on nutrient poor soils. Treatments representing various levels of biomass removal and live-tree retention were implemented at four large-scale (80 acre) research sites in Becker, Hubbard, and Wadena Counties and were used to evaluate the importance of post-harvest slash and live-tree retention in maintaining the resilience and sustainability of jack pine forests under different biomass harvesting regimes. Treatments included current site-level guidelines for slash retention to allow for evaluations of the effectiveness of this practice at reducing impacts on long-term soil nutrients and forest vegetation. Field measurements from these sites were used to model the long-term effects of repeated biomass removals on ecosystem productivity. Results from this project indicate that there is no difference in post-harvest slash levels between areas in which slash was retained to meet current site-level guidelines and in places in which whole trees were harvested (i.e., no slash deliberately retained). The overall levels of slash retention in these areas were half those found after similar treatments in aspen-dominated forests on nutrient rich sites, highlighting the potential for greater nutrient depletion following biomass harvesting on nutrient poor sites and suggest a need for refinement of site-level guidelines to increase retention levels for nutrient poor soils. Long-term field data and model results indicate that biomass harvests that retain less than 40% of available residues may result in lower soil carbon stocks after several harvest rotations. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< The results of this project have been shared on numerous occasions with resource professionals, policy makers, citizens, and scientists over the past three years in efforts to inform forest conservation decisions regarding biomass harvesting impacts. These dissemination activities have included the development of a fact sheet for LCCMR members that was distributed on the LCCMR tour of Itasca State Park on July 18, 2013. In addition, an overview of the project and results were shared with private forest landowners through a University of Minnesota Extension Webinar to private forest landowners and county, state, and federal natural resource managers on December 9, 2013, as well as through a meeting of the Forest Operations and Planning Section of the Minnesota DNR Division of Forestry on January 8, 2014. Results were also presented at the Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America in Minneapolis, MN on August 5, 2013. Finally, results regarding the impact of different levels of post-harvest slash retention on soil nutrients have been discussed with members of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council and are being used to inform future guideline revisions. Publications resulting from this work are available for download from the Department of Forest Resources web site (www.forestry.umn.edu). Additional publications from this work that are currently in development will also be posted on this site and shared with LCCMR staff for dissemination.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Anthony,D'Amato,"U of MN","1530 N Cleveland Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-3733",damato@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-biomass-harvesting-impacts-minnesota-s-forests,,,, 17285,"Exhibit: Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News: Early Healthcare",2010,6896,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1800,,,,,,"Beltrami County Historical Society",," To produce a new exhibit on early county healthcare, the Beltrami County Historical Society (BCHS) drew from primary records in local and state repositories and used the funds for the research and development phase of the exhibit. The exhibit follows the path of early healthcare in Beltrami County including traditional healing, the history of North Country Hospital and Lake Julia Sanatorium to dentistry. According to Wanda Hoyum, Executive Director of the Beltrami County Historical Society, ""Not only did this grant allow us to move into the actual implementation  of the exhibit, but all the research conducted through BCHS and MHS archives, interviews, newspaper articles and ads will be added to BCHS archives and research library for present-day researchers and for the ""inquiring minds: that need to know the importance of the history of healthcare in Beltrami County and the role it played in shaping this community well into the future for the next generation of researchers."" ",,"To produce a new exhibit on early county healthcare drawn from primary records in local and state repositories",2010-01-13,2010-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Wanda,Hoyum,,"130 Minnesota Ave. SW",Bemidji,MN,56601,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-doctor-doctor-give-me-news-early-healthcare,,,, 18454,"Experience Development Project, Phase II",2013,125000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 ","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Increased participation of children, families, and community partners in the exhibit development process.2. Increased participation in the exhibit development process by children and families experiencing barriers to participation because of socio economic factors, cultural background, geographic isolation, and ability or special need.3. Increased involvement from community stakeholders.4. Completed fabrication plans5. Increased organizational development and capacity in delivering informal learning experiences that create access to explorations of art, culture, and heritage.6. Increased organizational capacity to effectively evaluate and report impacts.","1. Prototyped many STEAM programs, held outreach meeting to solicit input, made exhibit prototype adjustments, and held exhibit redesign meeting with team. 2. Connected with STEAM partners in the community and held Access Family Days (166 visitors), issued Access Family Punch Cards to 19 families. 3. Staff toured local children's museums and completed professional development that corresponded with individual needs and responsibilities.",,,,76095,48905,"Brian Benshoof, CEO, MRCI Worksource; Laura Bowman, Director, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Dr. Brenda Flannery, Dean, College of Business, MNSU; Linda Frost, Retired Early Childhood Specialist, ECFE; Kaaren Grabianowski, CEO/Owner, Events & Expos; Mary Jo Hensel, Retired Director, ECFE; Nick Hinz, Financial Services, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Lyle Jacobson, Former Owner, Katolight; Eric Lennartson, Designer/Marketing, Paulsen Architects; Naomi Mortensen, Donor Relations/Advancement, Gustavus Adolphus College; Jean Peterson, Retired Director, Children’s House, MNSU; Christine Powers, Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; Tom Riley, Retired Executive, Midwest Wireless; Beth Serrill, Partner, Blethen Gage & Krause; Dr. Katie Smentek, Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Laura Stevens, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Karen Wahlstrom, Retired Early Childhood Specialist, ECFE; Pam Willard, Director, Golden Heart",3.31,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) will complete the innovative community engagement process started with the previous Legacy grant. CMSM will build upon the progress created with the previous Legacy grant by transitioning the team's focus to carrying-out of strategic access strategies that engage a diversity of community members in the exhibit development process, resulting in the completion of fabrication plans for exhibits and environments that are accessible; engaging; and reflect the diverse art, culture, and heritage of southern Minnesota. With this grant, the community engagement project will be expanded to include the development and evaluation of complimentary programatic offerings.","In 2007, the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) conducted an environmental scan of informal early learning opportunities for children in southern Minnesota. It became apparent that our region creates few opportunities for children to engage in self-directed learning experiences in social settings; in particular, opportunities that create access to arts, culture, and heritage. In the previous grant, CMSM began to address this need by engaging diverse segments of the community in prototyping exhibits and environments. As a community initiated museum, CMSM aims to create exhibits and environments that connect to the art, culture, and heritage of the region in ways that allow everyone to participate.",,2012-12-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103 ",Mankato,MN,56002,,peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-project-phase-ii,,,, 21722,"Faribault County Fair History Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section","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 heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Daryl Murray, Eugene Stallkamp, Robin Stenzel, Milton Steele, Dave Adams, Carl Carlson, Sara Gack, Lorraine Haugland, Brandi Jacobsen, Marlin Krupp, Marlin Prange, Zach Rinehart",,"Faribault County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To connect fairgoers with Minnesota history through storytelling and a dog sled exhibition. Paul Bunyan, portrayed by David Ward, told about legends involving his life as a lumberjack. The Iron Will Dog Sled exhibit displayed the actual sled used in the movie Iron Will, which was filmed in Northeastern Minnesota. ",,,2013-07-23,2013-07-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Daryl,Muray,"Faribault County Fair",,,,,(507)526-5802,Murray2984@bevcomm.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/faribault-county-fair-history-programming,,,, 19011,"Faribault County Stormwater Mini Grant Program",2013,37500,"111 006 02 07G 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Five to Ten Community Partners Grant Projects","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 2,350 lb. of nitrogen per year, 15 lb. of phosphorus per year, and 2,200 tons of sediment per year.",,10000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",37500,2500,"Milton Steele, Jean Millmann, Larry Wigern, Neal Mensing, Bill Anderson",0.1,"Faribault SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Faribault County Soil and Water Conservation District will develop a mini-grant program to partner with area non-profits, community groups and lake associations to implement stormwater management practices that will intercept, treat, filtrate and/or infiltrate runoff that will reduce phosphorus and sediment loads into high priority and TMDL impaired waters in Faribault County. This program would provide cost-share and technical assistance to enable these organizations to go beyond planning and take action to protect our water resources. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Michele ",Stindtman,"Faribault SWCD","415 S Grove St., Suite 8","Blue Earth",MN,56013,507-526-2388,fcswcd@bevcomm.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/faribault-county-stormwater-mini-grant-program,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Milton Steele - Treasurer, Jean Millmann - Public Relations, Larry Wigern - Secretary, Neal Mensing - Vice Chair, Bill Anderson - Chair ","Nicole Clapp",No 3933,"Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant Program - 2010",2010,1234350,,,"Evaluation and Outcome Plan Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy.",,,1465397,,,,,,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional Government","Currently, there are approximately 5,050 feedlots with fewer than 300 animal units that need to come into compliance with State feedlot rules. Clean Water Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant funds are being used to provide financial assistance to landowners with feedlot operations less than 300 animal units in size and located in a riparian area or impaired watershed. A variety of practices are commonly used to reduce the pollution potential from a feedlot site. Each situation is unique and may require capital improvements such as ag waste storage systems or more modest improvements such as clean water diversions, rain gutters on roofs, grass filter strips, or fencing. Technical staff and engineers from local government units and private contractors work with the landowner to develop and implement a pollution control system that protects the environment and maintains the economic viability of the farm. 41 projects totaling $1,234,350 were awarded in FY2010. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant Program - 2010",,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Benton, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Morrison, Renville, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/feedlot-water-quality-management-grant-program-2010,,,"Nicole Clapp",No 17990,"J.B. Finchy Building (Pembroke Ave Visitor Center) Predevelopment Evaluation",2013,9000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9000,,"Mayor Rollin Hall, John Friedmeyer, Catherine Gallenberger, Nan Hiers, Steve Schmidt, Charles Bricher, Dean Meurer",,"City of Wabasha","Local/Regional Government","To acquire professional services for a study on potential municipal reuse of the J.B. Finchy Building, a contributing feature of the Wabasha Commercial Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",,"To acquire professional services for a study on potential municipal reuse of the J.B. Finchy Building, a contributing feature of the Wabasha Commercial Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Molly,Patterson-Lundgren,"City of Wabasha","900 Hiawatha Drive E, PO Box 268",Wabasha,MN,55981,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jb-finchy-building-pembroke-ave-visitor-center-predevelopment-evaluation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 20817,"Folk and Traditional Arts",2013,7400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Broaden the appreciation of Scottish culture to include art from a lesser-known corner of the Scottish diaspora, namely Cape Breton Island. Measure audience numbers, workshop participant numbers, and ask concert audiences certain questions about Cape Breton culture. 2: Achieve recognized mastery of Cape Breton piping, in order to be able to teach others. Evaluate feedback from my teacher and track the interest of other pipers in learning the tradition from me. More students of Cape Breton piping indicates a positive outcome.","I asked questions relating to the audience's experience with Cape Breton and its culture during concerts and workshops, and noted the show of hands that responded. Tabulation was more exact during workshops than at concerts. Exposure to Cape Breton music was definitely a new experience for most of the audience and workshop participants. Among workshop participants, although most (77%) of these musicians had heard of Cape Breton music before, only 23% had any chance to study it previously, and only 14% had been to Cape Breton, which is 2000 miles from here. Concert audiences had even less prior familiarity with this tradition: only about 25% had previously heard OF Cape Breton music, and only about 20% had previously been to a Cape Breton music concert. A similarly small percentage associated Cape Breton music with Scotland. Audience and workshop numbers were acceptable, but would have been much higher if not for a freak May snowstorm, which greatly reduced the Winona audience.",,2726,"Other, local or private",10126,,,0.00,"Richard W. Hensold AKA Dick Hensold",Individual,"Folk and Traditional Arts",,"Hensold will bring master fiddler Andrea Beaton to Minnesota to collaborate with him on a series of concerts and workshops in Cape Breton fiddle playing and dancing.",2012-12-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Hensold,"Richard W. Hensold AKA Dick Hensold",,,MN,,"(651) 646-6581 ",hensold@world.oberlin.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Clay, Ramsey, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-and-traditional-arts-25,"Elizabeth Bucheit: Visual artist, jewelry and metalwork; Nicolas Carter: Harpist, performer of Latin American music, Fulbright Scholar, Teaching artist; Tamara Nadel: Founding member, Ragamala Dance; Timothy Sparks: Musician, guitarist; Kimberly Sueoka: Vocalist, specializing in Hawaiian music; instructor and artist in residence; Gwen Westerman Wasicuna: Professor of English and humanities, Minnesota State University Mankato. Poet and fiber artist.; Greg Wright: Executive director, North House Folk School","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20824,"Folk and Traditional Arts",2013,15000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Hmong Cultural Center will serve a combined total of at least 75 youth and adults with instruction in orally recited marriage and funeral ceremonies, in classes on weekend mornings over the project period. Hmong Cultural Center will closely track student enrollment and attendance over the entire project period in order to assess the extent that the Cultural Customs program is meeting its service goal projections and achieving this outcome.","In a very substantive way, Hmong Cultural Center increased the number of Hmong Minnesotans who participated in folk and traditional arts activities. The grant from the MN State Arts Board allowed the organization to continue to offer to the community its unique traditional Hmong Wedding and Funeral Song Classes on Sunday mornings. The intended outcomes were measured by the compilation of student attendance data.",,5000,"Other, local or private",20000,,"Sean Lee, Dao Xiong, Kin Vang, Khue Yang, Dr. Gerald Fry, T. Scott Uzzle",0.25,"Hmong Cultural Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Hmong Cultural Customs",,"Hmong Cultural Center will support its Hmong Cultural Customs program to teach participants the canon of orally recited songs associated with Hmong wedding and funeral ceremonies.",2012-11-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Txongpao,Lee,"Hmong Cultural Center","379 University Ave Ste 204","St Paul",MN,55103,"(651) 917-9937 ",txong@hmongcc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Washington, Dakota",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-and-traditional-arts-26,"Elizabeth Bucheit: Visual artist, jewelry and metalwork; Nicolas Carter: Harpist, performer of Latin American music, Fulbright Scholar, Teaching artist; Tamara Nadel: Founding member, Ragamala Dance; Timothy Sparks: Musician, guitarist; Kimberly Sueoka: Vocalist, specializing in Hawaiian music; instructor and artist in residence; Gwen Westerman Wasicuna: Professor of English and humanities, Minnesota State University Mankato. Poet and fiber artist.; Greg Wright: Executive director, North House Folk School","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20862,"Folk and Traditional Arts",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Jump Start Your Fiddle will introduce old time fiddling to at least fifty people in Minnesota, and participants will learn an average of ten old time tunes. The evaluation will include tracking attendance at workshops and study sessions, and participants' pre- and post-surveys about their learning.","Over 190 Minnesota fiddlers liked Facebook pages or signed up for email notification list on JumpStart activities, up from 52 before the JumpStart program. I promoted twelve fiddle contests in Minnesota to the JumpStart lists; most coordinators reported increases in the number of participants. For example, thirty fiddlers competed in the Smity's Amateur Fiddlers' Contest in Big Lake, MN (up from 7 in 2012). The Minnesota State Fiddlers Association State Fair Fiddle Contest was full for the first time in sixteen years. The Minnesota State Fiddlers Association membership, which has dwindled in the past few years, has seen a surge of new members from the JumpStart program; some of whom are now serving on the board of directors.",,2800,"Other, local or private",7800,,,0.00,"Mary Kleven AKA MaryPat Kleven",Individual,"Jump -Start Your Fiddle",,"Klevan will introduce adult beginning fiddle players to the basics of old time fiddle music through her program, Jump-Start Your Fiddle, to provide the tools needed to continue learning and playing this timeless art form.",2012-11-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Kleven,"Mary Kleven AKA MaryPat Kleven",,,MN,,"(402) 490-6710 ",marypatkleven@ymail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Cass, Dakota, Hennepin, Hubbard, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-and-traditional-arts-30,"Elizabeth Bucheit: Visual artist, jewelry and metalwork; Nicolas Carter: Harpist, performer of Latin American music, Fulbright Scholar, Teaching artist; Tamara Nadel: Founding member, Ragamala Dance; Timothy Sparks: Musician, guitarist; Kimberly Sueoka: Vocalist, specializing in Hawaiian music; instructor and artist in residence; Gwen Westerman Wasicuna: Professor of English and humanities, Minnesota State University Mankato. Poet and fiber artist.; Greg Wright: Executive director, North House Folk School","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20918,"Folk and Traditional Arts",2013,72000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","With this project, up to twenty-five Irish musicians will learn rare, traditional, Irish tunes and pass along what they've learned to others. We will interview apprentices, asking in detail about what they have learned from teaching activities and asking how and where they will pass on those tunes to others. We will also conduct audience surveys at public events.","A total of 26 apprentices participated in the learning sessions for this project. They ranged in age from 8 years to 78 years, and were an economically diverse group from all over the Twin Cities area. We conducted surveys and interviews to evaluate the project. 2: With the apprenticeship component of the project, we reached 26 musicians in the Twin Cities area, public performances components brought Irish traditional music to 100,000+ people in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Brainerd, Moorhead, and Rochester; and the recording component will make knowledge and experience of Irish traditional music widely available to the citizens of Minnesota.",,18000,"Other, local or private",90000,7000,,2.50,"Patrick O'Brien AKA Paddy O'Brien",Individual,"Folk and Traditional Arts",,"O'Brien will document 500 tunes from his repertoire and write a companion book of background information about each piece. He will teach these tunes to 15-25 apprentices and play a concert with them while also creating educational programs to be presented at Minnesota Irish festivals.",2012-11-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Patrick,O'Brien,"Patrick O'Brien AKA Paddy O'Brien",,,MN,,"(651) 698-2258 ",paddyobrien@qwest.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Sibley, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-and-traditional-arts-32,"Elizabeth Bucheit: Visual artist, jewelry and metalwork; Nicolas Carter: Harpist, performer of Latin American music, Fulbright Scholar, Teaching artist; Tamara Nadel: Founding member, Ragamala Dance; Timothy Sparks: Musician, guitarist; Kimberly Sueoka: Vocalist, specializing in Hawaiian music; instructor and artist in residence; Gwen Westerman Wasicuna: Professor of English and humanities, Minnesota State University Mankato. Poet and fiber artist.; Greg Wright: Executive director, North House Folk School","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20994,"Folk and Traditional Arts",2013,19071,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Add new dancers, especially ages 4-6, and retain existing dancers through compelling dance education, costuming, workshops, and performances. Measure the increase in number of dancers in each age group and the number of older dancers retained through their college years. 2: Develop future instructors/choreographers by offering instructor jobs, advanced workshops, motivational performances, and financial stipends. Measure the number of older dancers who agree to become instructors, parents who previously danced and now bring their kids and agree to become instructors, and participants in advanced Ukrainian dance workshops that are interested in choreography.","Projected outcome: Adding new dancers, especially ages 4-6, and retaining existing dancers through compelling dance education, costuming, workshops, and performance. Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble experienced a surge of new members for its 2013-2014 season: 17 dancers between three and eight years old. This resulted from an increased number of grant-enabled performances for the 2012-2013 season, including one at the Cowles Center for Dance, as well as enhanced visibility and marketing efforts within the Ukrainian and general American communities. The group retained a large majority of its existing dancers. Workshops led by guest choreographers exposed dancers to new styles and techniques; the troupe's artistic director choreographed new dances for each age group; and performances at new, larger performance created excitement. In addition, some dancers received new, handmade costumes representing various regions of Ukraine. 2: Cheremosh significantly enhanced efforts to motivate dancers and create new apprentice opportunities. Grant support allowed performances before larger audiences at more premiere and public venues providing member dancers with a renewed enthusiasm for Ukrainian folk dance. Grant money supported new paid internship positions for members of the oldest dance group to instruct younger dancers, thereby building their commitment to the future growth of the ensemble. This was so successful that for the upcoming 2013-2014 season, we expanded this apprentice program to include four teenaged members, each with outside ballet training, to instruct younger dancers on ballet positions, poise, and technique.",,9525,"Other, local or private",28596,18,"Larry Bell, Renee Bell, Myron Hawryluk, Orest Kramarczuk, Bob Kuczwarskyj, Bob Mandybur, Wally Wdowychyn, Paul Jablonsky, Walter Anastasievsky, Ken Matlashewski, Luba Lewytzkyi, Walt Wolinetz, Vitaliy Pechenuk",0.10,"Ukrainian American Community Center Inc","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Cheremosh Ukrainian Folk Dance",,"The Ukrainian American Community Center will reinvigorate its Cheremosh Ukrainian Folk Dance program by purchasing new costumes, learning new dances, hosting visiting instructors, and presenting their work to a wider segment of the public.",2012-11-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Jablonsky,"Ukrainian American Community Center Inc","301 Main St NE",Minneapolis,MN,55413,"(612) 242-1059 ",paul.jablonsky@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-and-traditional-arts-33,"Elizabeth Bucheit: Visual artist, jewelry and metalwork; Nicolas Carter: Harpist, performer of Latin American music, Fulbright Scholar, Teaching artist; Tamara Nadel: Founding member, Ragamala Dance; Timothy Sparks: Musician, guitarist; Kimberly Sueoka: Vocalist, specializing in Hawaiian music; instructor and artist in residence; Gwen Westerman Wasicuna: Professor of English and humanities, Minnesota State University Mankato. Poet and fiber artist.; Greg Wright: Executive director, North House Folk School","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 776,"MN Forests for the Future / Upper Mississippi Project, Phase 1 & 2",2010,36000000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3","$18,000,000 in fiscal year 2010 and $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2011 are to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land or permanent working forest easements on private forests in areas identified through the Minnesota forests for the future program under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.66. Priority must be given to acquiring land or interests in private lands within existing Minnesota state forest boundaries. Any easements acquired must have a forest management plan as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 290C.02, subdivision 7. A list of proposed fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The fiscal year 2011 appropriation is available only for acquisitions that, by August 15, 2009, are: (1) subject to a binding agreement with the commissioner; and (2) matched by at least $9,000,000 in private donations.",,"190,622",,,,36000000,,,,DNR,"State Government","Our program/project will protect and maintain intact forest ecosystems through the use of perpetual conservation easements and other tools. This program/project will directly protect approximately 187, 277 acres of forest and wetlands with permanent conservation easements and 1,344 acres with fee acquisition.","This proposal will protect nearly 190,000 acres of private forest through the use of working forest conservation easements and fee acquisition that will prevent forestland conversion and parcelization. The highest priority blocks of forest within Minnesota's forested subsections will be targeted for permanent protection. Acquisitions will prevent development, assure traditional public access for hunting and fishing, and allow for sustainable forest management. The sale of large timber company holdings in Minnesota is part of a national trend. These large blocks of forest provide critical connectivity with public conservation lands. Private and public forest lands interact to create a working forest across the landscape that provides essential benefits Minnesotans deeply care about. The vision of the MFF is to protect up to 530,000 acres of private forests over the next 25 years (see Minnesota Forests for the Future: Strategic Report. April 2008). The current request reflects an accelerated acquisition program over the next 3-4 years in order to take advantage of a short window of opportunity to protect some of the largest, remaining blocks of private forestland in the state. Projects funded under this program will protect forests, prevent forest fragmentation and encourage forest consolidation - outcomes consistent with Minnesota Statutes 97A.056. The state faces a major challenge today and in the future due to the thousands of acres of privately owned forest being sold across Minnesota. These forestland sales can impact the state's ability to sustain its forests for multiple public benefits including fish and wildlife habitat, public recreation, and forest products production. Forest conversion from development and parcelization can lead to forest fragmentation, or the creation of many small forest ""islands"" separated by nonforested areas. Forest conversion and fragmentation erodes the functioning of the remaining natural system, reducing the forest's resilience to disturbances such as windstorms, fire, climate change and invasive species. Conversion and fragmentation also endangers habitat for native wildlife species, especially for larger mammals such as bears and wolves, which require large tracts of undeveloped land. Additionally, development and parcelization is a threat to public access of forests. In cooperation with partners and stakeholders, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will identify and protect the most critical large blocks of forestland in Minnesota. Prioritized projects will: provide permanent protection to forests and associated habitats; continue traditional public access and uses including hunting and fishing; and allow for the sustainable harvest of timber and other forest products. This proposal can have a significant impact at a landscape scale due to the immediate opportunities presented by several high priority projects within the Laurentian Mixed Forest Province. Pre-acquisition activities including conservation easement negotiations and appraisals are either completed or underway on these key projects. Additional project identification, prioritization and protection will be completed during 2010 through 2013. This project/program has been recommended and supported by local governments including Itasca County. Specific conservation values protected by this project proposal include: significant forest resources that are intended to be used for commercial timber production and which are an important element of the local, state, and regional economy; ?economically and environmentally important private forestlands that are threatened by fragmentation, parcelization and conversion to non-forest uses; the adjacency of the Protected Property to numerous parcels of public lands under forest management where coordination of harvests and related activities is important for the management of public lands; and ?water features, including 30 miles of state-designated trout streams and 121 miles of other streams, 133 miles of lake and pond shoreline, and over 60,000 acres of wetlands, which features provide value to water quality, habitat for species and natural communities, and enhance the public?s recreational experience; significant cultural areas and native plant communities and wildlife species habitat as identified by the Minnesota Natural Heritage Program and other sources; native forests and natural ecosystems and unique geologic features including an intact esker; views of the Protected Property from 36 miles of publicly-recognized scenic roadways; the adjacency of the Protected Property to numerous parcels of public land thereby providing a buffer to the habitat and other values provided on said public parcels; the adjacency of the Protected Property to numerous public parcels of land which provides access to said public lands; 82 miles of snowmobile trails and 262 miles of off-highway vehicle routes including 32 miles of state-designated off-highway vehicle trails; Over 187,000 acres for the public for other, non-motorized uses including hunting, fishing, trapping, cross-country skiing, birdwatching, berry picking, hiking, snow shoeing; and A corridor established for hiking and cross-country skiing trails including the North Country National Scenic Trail, which trail has been recognized by the United States Congress and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as providing state and nationally significant scenic, recreational, historic, natural, and cultural qualities. ","Accomplishment Plan: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2010/accomp_plan/3.pdfThis proposal will protect over 190,000 acres of private forest through the use of working forest conservation easements and fee acquisition that prevents forestland conversion and parcelization. The highest priority blocks of forest within Minnesota’s forested subsections will be targeted for permanent protection. Acquisitions will prevent development, assure traditional public access for hunting and fishing, and allow for sustainable forest management. The sale of large timber company holdings in Minnesota is part of a national trend. These large blocks of forest provide critical connectivity with public conservation lands. Private and public forest lands interact to create a working forest across the landscape that provides essential benefits Minnesotans care deeply about. The vision of the Minnesota Forests for the Future Program is to protect up to 530,000 acres of private forests over the next 25 years (see Minnesota Forests for the Future: A Strategic Report. April 2008). The current request reflects an accelerated acquisition program over the next 3-4 years in order to take advantage of a short window of opportunity to protect some of the largest, remaining blocks of private forestland in the state. Projects funded under this program will protect forests, prevent forest fragmentation and encourage forest consolidation –outcomes consistent with Minnesota Statutes 97A.056.",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Richard,F.,DNR,"1810 - 30th St. NW ",Faribault,None,55021,5073332012,richard.f.peterson@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Itasca, Kanabec, Kanabec","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-forests-future-upper-mississippi-project,,,, 18419,"Funds Transfer for County Subsurface Sewage Treatment (SSTS) Programs",2012,600000,,,,,,,,,,,3,"Board of Water & Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government, State Government","BWSR will administer funding to eligible County projects that provide funds and other assistance to low income property owners to upgrade or replace Noncompliant Septic Systems. BWSR will also manage annual reporting completed by each County. The 48 counties awarded these funds are: Aitkin, Beltrami, Big Stone, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac Qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Marshall, McLeod, Morrison, Norman, Olmsted, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Scott, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona and Yellow Medicine. The amounts awarded ranged between $17,000 and $20,902 per county.",,,2011-09-11,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Gretchen,Sabel,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2686",gretchen.sabel@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Big Stone, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Marshall, McLeod, Morrison, Norman, Olmsted, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Scott, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine",,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/funds-transfer-county-programs,,,, 18419,"Funds Transfer for County Subsurface Sewage Treatment (SSTS) Programs",2013,397580,,,,,,,,,,,3.98,"Board of Water & Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government, State Government","BWSR will administer funding to eligible County projects that provide funds and other assistance to low income property owners to upgrade or replace Noncompliant Septic Systems. BWSR will also manage annual reporting completed by each County. The 48 counties awarded these funds are: Aitkin, Beltrami, Big Stone, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac Qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Marshall, McLeod, Morrison, Norman, Olmsted, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Scott, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona and Yellow Medicine. The amounts awarded ranged between $17,000 and $20,902 per county.",,,2011-09-11,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Gretchen,Sabel,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2686",gretchen.sabel@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Big Stone, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Marshall, McLeod, Morrison, Norman, Olmsted, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Scott, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine",,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/funds-transfer-county-programs,,,, 14141,"FY-13, HSPF Red Lake River and Clear River Watersheds",2013,99986,,,,,,,,,,,.42,RESPEC,"For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will finalize HSPF watershed model construction and complete the calibration/validation process. The consultant will add representation of point source discharges to the model. The consultant will compile flow data for the purposes of calibration and validation. An initial hydrologic calibration will be performed and submitted for approval. ",,,2012-10-03,2013-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Vavricka,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(218) 846-8137",michael.vavricka@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake",,"Clearwater River, Red Lake River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy-13-hspf-red-lake-river-and-clear-river-watersheds,,,, 14149,"FY-13, Hydrologic Review of HSPF Models in the Red River Basin",2013,36848,,,,,,,,,,,.12,"Aqua Terra Consultants","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will maximize the utility and usefulness of three HSPF models that have been constructed and calibrated for hydrology. The contractor will identify and reduce parameterization errors in the following three HSPF models: 1) Buffalo River Watershed, 2 ) Thief River Watershed, 3) Bois de Sioux-Mustinka Watersheds. This will result, not only in a better hydrology calibration, but will also improve each of the models’ ability to more accurately estimate sediment and pollutant loads and concentrations. ",,,2012-10-15,2013-01-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Charles,Regan,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2866",chuck.regan@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Clay, Grant, Marshall, Otter Tail, Pennington, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,"Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Mustinka River, Thief River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy-13-hydrologic-review-hspf-models-red-river-basin,,,, 18472,"FY-13, HSPF Upper Mississippi and Rum Rivers P1",2013,253710,,,,,,,,,,,2.5,RESPEC,"For-Profit Business/Entity","The goal of this project is to construct, calibrate, and validate five Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed models. The outcome will be HSPF models that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs. These models will generate predicted output timeseries for hydrology, sediment, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen which are consistent with available sets of observed data. ",,,2013-03-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chuck,Regan,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","520 Lafayette Road North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-757-2866,chuck.regan@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Wright, Todd, Stearns, St. Louis, Sherburne, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Meeker, Kanabec, Itasca, Isanti, Chisago, Cass, Carlton, Benton, Anoka, Aitkin",,"Mississippi River - Brainerd, Mississippi River - Grand Rapids, Mississippi River - Sartell, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Rum River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy-13-hspf-upper-mississippi-and-rum-rivers-p1,,,, 19963,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope more people will become involved in the arts center by consistent public exposure to Albert Lea Art Center.Numbers of participants, income and attitude will be measured. We will do a follow up graph to determine the outcome and success of each activity.","We increased the number of participants in our various activities and brought new artists and new members to ALAC. We were pleased at the response to the Freeborn County Lakes and other exhibits which brought a diversity of art to our visitors.",,18455,"Other, local or private",20855,,"Carole Bower, Lu Callstrom, Tom Ferleman, Kirk Foley, Pat Garbisch, Bev Jackson Cotter, Tom Mullen, Joyce Purdy, Sue Rechtzigel, Grace Skaar, Marty Shepard, Donna Widenhoefer",,"Albert Lea Art Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Provide visual arts opportunities",2013-04-01,2013-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joyce,Purdy,"Albert Lea Art Center","224 S Broadway Ave PO Box 313","Albert Lea",MN,56007-0313,"(507) 373-5665 ",alartcenter@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Steele",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-63,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20013,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The experience our community takes from interactions with the filmmakers has created an enlightened audience of film activists.We track ticket sales and number of students from each school to enable us to maintain the community context.","A major goal was to increase children's attendance which was accomplished by changing venue for children's film set to largest auditorium on Winona State University campus and adding more events for children.",,82000,"Other, local or private",84400,,"Lyle Blanchard, Cherie Harkenrider, Mike Kennedy, Jennifer Knapp, Susan Meine, Betsy Midthun, Chad Ubi, Andrea Wood",,"Frozen River Film Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Administrative support to include attending Telluride Mountainfilm",2013-04-01,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Crystal,Hegge,"Frozen River Film Festival","175 W Mark St PO Box 647",Winona,MN,55987,"(480) 522-7940 ",info@frff.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-70,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20029,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We will enhance our community's arts experience by providing quality events and guaranteeing access to all marching arts lovers.We will evaluate using a questionnaire and gathering data on numbers of attendees.","The first goal was to create a basic understanding of the marching arts, and accessibility to the event. The second was to measure audience understanding of jazz music stiles at our Fall Jazz Concert. Both goals were met as demonstrated by surveys administered around each event.",,1600,"Other, local or private",4000,,"Anthony Adler, Cindy Craig, Karolee Adler, Tami Ender",,"Lake City Music Boosters","K-12 Education","General Operating Support",,"Hire a color guard instructor for marching band festival and jazz festival.",2013-04-10,2013-12-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Holland,"Lake City Music Boosters","300 S Garden St PO Box 26","Lake City",MN,55041,"(651) 345-4553x 7051",pholland@lake-city.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-71,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20063,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We believe that by continuing to publish regional poets we are adding to the cultural definition of southeastern Minnesota. Further, the books we publish will inspire more and more residents to write this region into existence.We encourage new poets through an open chapbook contest, to bring the series back to open the press to new beginnings.","The goals of our proposal was to launch two new literary series, one to encourage new poets, one to provide instructions to new readers of established poets. Publication was part of the way these goals were met.",,6900,"Other, local or private",9300,,"Larry Gavin, Lisa King, Roger Parish, Beverly Voldseth",,"Red Dragonfly Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Launch two new publication series",2013-05-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Scott,King,"Red Dragonfly Press","163 Tower View Dr","Red Wing",MN,55066,"(507) 664-3892 ",reddragonflypress@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Beltrami, Douglas, Goodhue, Stearns, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-75,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20065,"General Operating Support",2013,1000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Success for this project is enthusiasm for brass bands in general and the Sheldon Theatre Brass Band in particular, from both the student participants and community members in the audience.We will include an audience survey in the new locations. Our goal is that least 50% are very likely to see Sheldon Theatre Brass Band perform in their particular community in the future.","Our joint concert with the Owatonna High School Concert Band reached out to around 350 who had not heard us before. Our goal is to always impress audiences enough that they will want to hear more brass band music. Our Sheldon Theatre concerts had lower attendance than expected.",,22300,"Other, local or private",23300,,"Cheryl Luettinger, Jerry Greupner, Cami Madison, Robert Brodie, Milt Hovelson, Andy Blackwood, Bill Gillis, Dan Marrs, Greg Sackreiter",,"Red Wing Brass Band, Inc. AKA The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Artistic expenses for 2012-2013.",2012-10-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Brodie,"Red Wing Brass Band, Inc. AKA The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band","c/o Bob Brodie 365 Oak Hill Dr","Red Wing",MN,55066,"(651) 388-2656 ",brods365@msn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-77,"Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.",,2 20072,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Goals to provide quality services to our stakeholders, to promote and advocate for arts organizations and individual artists, to expose youth to unique arts education opportunities, and to encourage the appreciation of artistic talent through public art projects.A survey to measure satisfaction with the connecting resources service, and the number of hits on the pages will be tracked.","To promote and advocate for arts organizations and individual artists through the Building a Creative Economy initiative. To expose youth to unique arts education opportunities. To encourage the appreciation of artistic talent through public art projects.",,7060,"Other, local or private",9460,,"Andrea Costopoulos, Donna Drews, Brad Jones, Stephen Lehmkuhle, Robin Pearson, Robert Sanborn, Randy Staver, Gregory Stavrou",,"Rochester Arts Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Standard administrative costs",2013-04-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bari,Amadio,"Rochester Arts Council","30 Civic Center Dr SE Ste 200",Rochester,MN,55904,"(507) 424-0811 ",bamadio@rochestermnarts.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-78,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20074,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The purpose of chamber music is to create a rapport between performers and listeners. Audience members can mingle with artists during intermissions and open receptions.Rochester Chamber Music Society will measure goals with surveys, concert analysis by the board, feedback from artists, informal discussions with audience, and data collection regarding attendance, donations and expenses.","We chose exceptional regional and master musicians to play in a venue with excellent acoustics and which allowed the performers and their listeners to be close to each other. The artists offered information about the music during the performances, during intermissions, and after the concerts.",,2890,"Other, local or private",5290,,"Amanda Bussell Rabe, Kathy Gust, James Nigon",,"Rochester Chamber Music Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Salary and administrative expenses",2013-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joan,Smith,"Rochester Chamber Music Society","400 5th Ave SW PO Box 834",Rochester,MN,55903-0834,"(507) 282-8812 ",rcmsociety@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-79,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20084,"General Operating Support",2013,1000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The success of each of our plays is both artistic and financial. Financial success is determined by our ability to meet the financial obligations of maintaining a performance space and operating a production company.Artistic achievement is assessed through audience response, attendance, internal evaluations, and audience surveys. We also conduct post-performance discussion groups.","We were successful in producing a unique contemporary translation of a major classical play, the works of 10 emerging playwrights, 3 contemporary comedies and a wildly popular intimate production of a major musical.",,90550,"Other, local or private",91550,,"Larry Sinak, Stephen Carmichael, Christine Boos, Mark Hansen, Sue Jenkins, Mark Masbruch, Cara Edwards, Cheryl Frarck, Tim Haskins, Joel Starks",,"Rochester Repertory Theatre AKA The Rep","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Salaries for part-time staff and honoraria for directors.",2012-08-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeanne,Skattum,"Rochester Repertory Theatre AKA The Rep","103 7th St NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 289-1737 ",boxoffice@rochesterrep.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-82,"Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.",,2 20086,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Rep continually reaches out to engage a broader community of artists and patrons. We strive to provide access to performances through outreach to community groups who are not able to access theater experiences by invitations to attend prevue performances without charge.The success of each play is evaluated on several levels: audience response, attendance figures, post production internal evaluations, and audience surveys.","We successfully mounted a full season of 5 plays and provided diverse theater experiences for artists and audiences alike. We maintained and enhanced our venue as a comfortable and inviting performance space. We completed the season on a financially sound basis.",,89940,"Other, local or private",92340,,"Christine Boos, Stephen Carmichael, Cara Edwards, Chery, Frarck, Tim Haskin, Sue Jenkins, Mark Masbruch, Renee Schaefer, Larry Sinak",,"Rochester Repertory Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Salaries for part-time staff and honoraria for artistic staff.",2013-08-01,2014-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lawrence,Sinak,"Rochester Repertory Theatre","103 7th St NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 289-7800 ",boxoffice@rochesterrep.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-83,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20093,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We provide fundamental support to an engaging musical education and present well attended public concerts throughout the region.Concert attendance and associated donations will measure success. Artistic and experiential assessment will be via verbal and written feedback by performers and audience.","We conducted weekly choral rehearsals through the concert season, including an intensive rehearsal retreat. We presented two open outreach performances at area nursing homes. We provide choir tuition scholarships for singer families with demonstrated need.",,99065,"Other, local or private",101465,,"Tracy Austin, Johanna Christner, Kara Jacobsen, Craig Johnson, George Malkasian, Ellington Miller, Betsy Singer, Mark Winemiller, Michelle Winemiller",,"Sing Out Loud AKA Bella Voce Young Women's Choir","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Support two community youth choirs",2013-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Shelly,Winemiller,"Sing Out Loud AKA Bella Voce Young Women's Choir","PO Box 6205",Rochester,MN,55903,"(507) 244-0222 ",shelly@singoutloud.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Carver, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-84,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20097,"General Operating Support",2013,2400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide bluegrass music and education about this native artform to a rural region.Surveys of attendees and attendance figures while keeping the admission fees reasonable for families.","To provide quality bluegrass music in a family atmosphere at an affordable price held at ADA accessible facilities. Comments received supported quality programming at both festivals.",,4130,"Other, local or private",6530,,"Roberta Anderson, John Campbell, John Leahy, John Magnuson, Judith Mayo, Barbara Ottman, Darrell Ottman, Jon Owens, Daryl Thompson",,"Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Administrative operations",2013-04-01,2013-12-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Darrell,Ottman,"Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association","PO Box 83",Rushford,MN,55971-0093,"(507) 864-8109 ",darrbarr@q.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Stearns, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-85,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20122,"General Operating Support",2013,1000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Reduce barriers for involving a wider audience by creating opportunities that entice people to experience art in many different ways.Zumbrota Area Arts Council will track volunteer hours, increase in membership, diversity of attendees, and website and social media traffic. We will collect feedback from participants in events at the State Theatre.","We measured volunteer participation in membership contributions. In 2013 we had 80 volunteers who spent 830 hours staffing events at the State Theatre. In 2013 we increased memberships from 78 in 2012 to 106 members, contributing $8,025 versus $1,800 the previous year.",,132864,"Other, local or private",133864,,"Pamela Shaw, Janice Faye Joyner, Joan Henriksen Hellyer, Cheryl Hill, Marit Lomen, Bill Marx, Allan Nilson, David Zimmerman",,"Zumbrota Area Arts Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General Operating Support",,"Support Zumbrota Area Arts Council programming 2013.",2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dick,Whitaker,"Zumbrota Area Arts Council","96 E 4th St PO Box 45",Zumbrota,MN,55992-0045,"(507) 732-5210 ",rkwhit@charter.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-88,"Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Marta Biitner: visual artist; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Daniel Freeman: actor; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; William Hoy: literary artist; Katie Leo: playwright; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Tom Willis: potter.",,2 19648,"General Operating Support",2013,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Stabilize staff; increase year round presence; upgrade marketing efforts.Stabilize financial aspects of the organization, analyze and understand the financial income and expenses and promote ongoing series.","A new bookkeeping process will be put in place to better track, analyze, and understand the financial matters of the organization.",,,,8000,,"Richard Hansen, Johnathon Olsen, Steve Grazier, Riki McManus",,"Sound Unseen International Duluth",,"General Operating Support",,"Hire bookkeeper and increase marketing campaign to a year round basis.",2013-02-01,2015-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Hansen,"Sound Unseen International Duluth","1814 E 9th St",Duluth,MN,55812,"(612) 227-8015 ",richard@soundunseen.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,"St. Louis, Carlton, Pine, Lake, Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-operating-support-62,"Josh Aerie: cellist, orchestra conductor, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Ken Bloom: Director of the Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director for North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator for MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.","Josh Aerie: cellist, orchestra conductor, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor at North House Folk School; Ken Bloom: Director of the Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, instructor North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 2908,"Golden Eagle Survey",2012,30000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$30,000 the first year and $30,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Eagle Center to increase the understanding of golden eagles in Minnesota through surveys and education. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,30000,,,0.67,"National Eagle Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Not previously thought to be regular inhabitants of Minnesota, in recent years there have been reports of golden eagle sightings in most counties of the state, while recent surveys suggest there is now a regular wintering population in the blufflands of southeast Minnesota. This appropriation is being used to better understand the numbers, distribution, migration routes, and habitat needs of golden eagles in Minnesota. This information will inform natural resource management decisions and be used to educate landowners and the general public about golden eagles in the state. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The Golden Eagle Survey Project represents groundbreaking research on a bird that was previously not thought to be a regular inhabitant of Minnesota. Through field observations and telemetry, the Golden Eagle Survey Project is expanding the understanding of population, distribution, habitats, habitat use, migration routes, breeding areas, and management needs of the population of golden eagles that winter in Minnesota. Annual surveys coordinated by the Golden Eagle Survey Project have documented a regular migratory population using the bluffland subsection of the Paleozoic Plateau in southeast Minnesota in winter. During annual winter surveys in 2012-2014, an average of 36 golden eagles have been observed in Minnesota's blufflands. Using satellite telemetry to track golden eagles, the Project is expanding the world's knowledge of the range, location of breeding territories, and migration routes of this previously unstudied population. One golden eagle, #46, was released in January 2011 with a GPS satellite-linked transmitter. The Project tracked #46 for more than 950 days, from his release in Wabasha County and his migrations to Nunavut, Canada and back to wintering range in southeast Minnesota. Data collected on golden eagle habitat use, preferred prey, and range will be used to ensure appropriate management and conservation action to protect critical wintering habitat for golden eagles in Minnesota. Thousands of people have learned about the presence of golden eagles in Minnesota through the Golden Eagle Survey Project's outreach to landowners, wildlife managers and the general public. In programs at the National Eagle Center and throughout the state, the Golden Eagle Project increased awareness and understanding of golden eagles as regular winter inhabitants of the blufflands region. The Project's outreach to conservation professionals and the general public continues to broaden awareness of this unique species in Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< Golden Eagle Survey Project data are publicly available on the National Eagle Center's website. Since January, 2012, the National Eagle Center's website has seen nearly 30,000 unique visits to the Golden Eagle Survey Project information pages. Here visitors learn about the presence of golden eagles in Minnesota, view data and project maps, and learn how they can get involved in efforts to understand and conserve golden eagles in Minnesota. In addition, updates on golden eagle tracking are posted on social media outlets, reaching an audience of more than 10,000 followers. Detailed data from field observations, Annual Wintering Golden Eagle Surveys, and telemetry are made available to researchers and others upon request. Thus far, we have shared this data with at least one utility seeking information on golden eagle migration and habitat use in siting transmission lines. The Golden Eagle Survey Project has been regularly featured in regional news media throughout the Project's duration. An attached list highlights some of the regional news stories about the Golden Eagle Survey Project. Links to the story are provided where available. In 2013, the Golden Eagle Project shared in the US Forest Service's Wings Across America award for work as part of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group. In January 2014, Minnesota DNR's monthly magazine Conservation Volunteer featured a cover story about the Golden Eagle Survey Project's work and golden eagles in Minnesota.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Mehus,"National Eagle Center","50 Pembroke Ave",Wabasha,MN,55981,"(651) 565-4989",jeff@nationaleaglecenter.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/golden-eagle-survey,,,, 2908,"Golden Eagle Survey",2013,30000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$30,000 the first year and $30,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Eagle Center to increase the understanding of golden eagles in Minnesota through surveys and education. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,30000,,,0.67,"National Eagle Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Not previously thought to be regular inhabitants of Minnesota, in recent years there have been reports of golden eagle sightings in most counties of the state, while recent surveys suggest there is now a regular wintering population in the blufflands of southeast Minnesota. This appropriation is being used to better understand the numbers, distribution, migration routes, and habitat needs of golden eagles in Minnesota. This information will inform natural resource management decisions and be used to educate landowners and the general public about golden eagles in the state. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The Golden Eagle Survey Project represents groundbreaking research on a bird that was previously not thought to be a regular inhabitant of Minnesota. Through field observations and telemetry, the Golden Eagle Survey Project is expanding the understanding of population, distribution, habitats, habitat use, migration routes, breeding areas, and management needs of the population of golden eagles that winter in Minnesota. Annual surveys coordinated by the Golden Eagle Survey Project have documented a regular migratory population using the bluffland subsection of the Paleozoic Plateau in southeast Minnesota in winter. During annual winter surveys in 2012-2014, an average of 36 golden eagles have been observed in Minnesota's blufflands. Using satellite telemetry to track golden eagles, the Project is expanding the world's knowledge of the range, location of breeding territories, and migration routes of this previously unstudied population. One golden eagle, #46, was released in January 2011 with a GPS satellite-linked transmitter. The Project tracked #46 for more than 950 days, from his release in Wabasha County and his migrations to Nunavut, Canada and back to wintering range in southeast Minnesota. Data collected on golden eagle habitat use, preferred prey, and range will be used to ensure appropriate management and conservation action to protect critical wintering habitat for golden eagles in Minnesota. Thousands of people have learned about the presence of golden eagles in Minnesota through the Golden Eagle Survey Project's outreach to landowners, wildlife managers and the general public. In programs at the National Eagle Center and throughout the state, the Golden Eagle Project increased awareness and understanding of golden eagles as regular winter inhabitants of the blufflands region. The Project's outreach to conservation professionals and the general public continues to broaden awareness of this unique species in Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< Golden Eagle Survey Project data are publicly available on the National Eagle Center's website. Since January, 2012, the National Eagle Center's website has seen nearly 30,000 unique visits to the Golden Eagle Survey Project information pages. Here visitors learn about the presence of golden eagles in Minnesota, view data and project maps, and learn how they can get involved in efforts to understand and conserve golden eagles in Minnesota. In addition, updates on golden eagle tracking are posted on social media outlets, reaching an audience of more than 10,000 followers. Detailed data from field observations, Annual Wintering Golden Eagle Surveys, and telemetry are made available to researchers and others upon request. Thus far, we have shared this data with at least one utility seeking information on golden eagle migration and habitat use in siting transmission lines. The Golden Eagle Survey Project has been regularly featured in regional news media throughout the Project's duration. An attached list highlights some of the regional news stories about the Golden Eagle Survey Project. Links to the story are provided where available. In 2013, the Golden Eagle Project shared in the US Forest Service's Wings Across America award for work as part of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group. In January 2014, Minnesota DNR's monthly magazine Conservation Volunteer featured a cover story about the Golden Eagle Survey Project's work and golden eagles in Minnesota.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Mehus,"National Eagle Center","50 Pembroke Ave",Wabasha,MN,55981,"(651) 565-4989",jeff@nationaleaglecenter.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/golden-eagle-survey,,,, 17809,"Grant County Courthouse Historical and Cultural Landscape Study",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Philip Groneberg Tom Amundson Keith Swanson Ronald Woltjer Todd Schneeberger",,"Grant County","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified and experienced historian to prepare a Cultural Landscape Report that will guide future preservation projects on the grounds of the Grant County Courthouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To hire a qualified and experienced historian to prepare a Cultural Landscape Report that will guide future preservation projects on the grounds of the Grant County Courthouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Jim,Standish,"Grant County","10 Second Street Northeast","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grant-county-courthouse-historical-and-cultural-landscape-study,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 19250,"Grants Administration for State Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013",2013,81500,"Minnesota Laws, 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 6","""These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the commissioner for grantsadministration. Grant agreements entered into by the commissioner and recipients of appropriations in this subdivision must ensure that money appropriated in this subdivision is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding."" ""FILM PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM; APPROPRIATION. $600,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2013 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration for a grant to the Minnesota Film and TV Board for a new competitive film production incentive program. The Minnesota Film and TV Board in consultation with Independent Feature Project/Minnesota shall reimburse film producers for eligible production costs incurred to produce a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs are expenditures incurred in Minnesota that are directly attributable to the production of a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs include talent, management, labor, set construction and operation, wardrobe, sound synchronization, lighting, editing, rental facilities and equipment, and other direct costs of producing a film or documentary in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practices. A producer must agree, to the greatest extent possible, to procure all eligible production inputs in Minnesota. A producer must submit proper documentation of eligible production costs incurred. The commissioner of administration may use up to one percent of this appropriation for grant administration."" ",,,,,,,,,1,"Department of Administration","State Government","Per Minnesota Laws, 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 6, ""These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the commissioner for grants administration. Grant agreements entered into by the commissioner and recipients of appropriations in this subdivision must ensure that money appropriated in this subdivision is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding."" Per Minnesota Laws, 2012, Chapter 264, Article 5, Section 6, ""FILM PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM; APPROPRIATION. $600,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2013 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration for a grant to the Minnesota Film and TV Board for a new competitive film production incentive program. The Minnesota Film and TV Board in consultation with Independent Feature Project/Minnesota shall reimburse film producers for eligible production costs incurred to produce a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs are expenditures incurred in Minnesota that are directly attributable to the production of a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs include talent, management, labor, set construction and operation, wardrobe, sound synchronization, lighting, editing, rental facilities and equipment, and other direct costs of producing a film or documentary in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practices. A producer must agree, to the greatest extent possible, to procure all eligible production inputs in Minnesota. A producer must submit proper documentation of eligible production costs incurred. The commissioner of administration may use up to one percent of this appropriation for grant administration."" ",,,2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Michael ",Hochhalter,"Minnesota Department of Administration","50 Sherburne Avenue ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-2525",michael.hochhalter@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grants-administration-state-fiscal-years-2012-and-2013,,,, 19250,"Grants Administration for State Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013",2013,6000," Minnesota Laws, 2012, Chapter 264, Article 5, Sec. 6","""FILM PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM; APPROPRIATION. $600,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2013 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration for a grant to the Minnesota Film and TV Board for a new competitive film production incentive program. The Minnesota Film and TV Board in consultation with Independent Feature Project/Minnesota shall reimburse film producers for eligible production costs incurred to produce a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs are expenditures incurred in Minnesota that are directly attributable to the production of a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs include talent, management, labor, set construction and operation, wardrobe, sound synchronization, lighting, editing, rental facilities and equipment, and other direct costs of producing a film or documentary in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practices. A producer must agree, to the greatest extent possible, to procure all eligible production inputs in Minnesota. A producer must submit proper documentation of eligible production costs incurred. The commissioner of administration may use up to one percent of this appropriation for grant administration.""",,,,,,,,,.5,"Department of Administration","State Government","Per Minnesota Laws, 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 6, ""These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the commissioner for grants administration. Grant agreements entered into by the commissioner and recipients of appropriations in this subdivision must ensure that money appropriated in this subdivision is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding."" Per Minnesota Laws, 2012, Chapter 264, Article 5, Section 6, ""FILM PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM; APPROPRIATION. $600,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2013 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration for a grant to the Minnesota Film and TV Board for a new competitive film production incentive program. The Minnesota Film and TV Board in consultation with Independent Feature Project/Minnesota shall reimburse film producers for eligible production costs incurred to produce a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs are expenditures incurred in Minnesota that are directly attributable to the production of a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs include talent, management, labor, set construction and operation, wardrobe, sound synchronization, lighting, editing, rental facilities and equipment, and other direct costs of producing a film or documentary in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practices. A producer must agree, to the greatest extent possible, to procure all eligible production inputs in Minnesota. A producer must submit proper documentation of eligible production costs incurred. The commissioner of administration may use up to one percent of this appropriation for grant administration."" ",,,2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Michael ",Hochhalter,"Minnesota Department of Administration","50 Sherburne Avenue ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-2525",michael.hochhalter@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grants-administration-state-fiscal-years-2012-and-2013,,,, 19250,"Grants Administration for State Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013",2012,91750," Minnesota Laws, 2012, Chapter 264, Article 5, Sec. 6","""These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the commissioner for grants administration. Grant agreements entered into by the commissioner and recipients of appropriations in this subdivision must ensure that money appropriated in this subdivision is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.""",,,,,,,,,1,"Department of Administration","State Government","Per Minnesota Laws, 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 6, ""These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the commissioner for grants administration. Grant agreements entered into by the commissioner and recipients of appropriations in this subdivision must ensure that money appropriated in this subdivision is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding."" Per Minnesota Laws, 2012, Chapter 264, Article 5, Section 6, ""FILM PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM; APPROPRIATION. $600,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2013 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration for a grant to the Minnesota Film and TV Board for a new competitive film production incentive program. The Minnesota Film and TV Board in consultation with Independent Feature Project/Minnesota shall reimburse film producers for eligible production costs incurred to produce a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs are expenditures incurred in Minnesota that are directly attributable to the production of a film or documentary in Minnesota. Eligible production costs include talent, management, labor, set construction and operation, wardrobe, sound synchronization, lighting, editing, rental facilities and equipment, and other direct costs of producing a film or documentary in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practices. A producer must agree, to the greatest extent possible, to procure all eligible production inputs in Minnesota. A producer must submit proper documentation of eligible production costs incurred. The commissioner of administration may use up to one percent of this appropriation for grant administration."" ",,,2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Michael ",Hochhalter,"Minnesota Department of Administration","50 Sherburne Avenue ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-2525",michael.hochhalter@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grants-administration-state-fiscal-years-2012-and-2013,,,, 4022,"Grants Administration for State Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011",2011,35420,"Minnesota Laws, 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 5","""Funds in this subdivision are appropriated to the commissioner of the Department of Administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the Department of Administration for grants administration. Grants made to public television or radio organizations are subject to Minnesota Statutes, sections 129D.18 and 129D.19.""",,,,,,,35420,,,"Minnesota Department of Administration","State Government","Per Minnesota Laws, 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 5, ""Funds in this subdivision are appropriated to the commissioner of the Department of Administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the Department of Administration for grants administration. Grants made to public television or radio organizations are subject to Minnesota Statutes, sections 129D.18 and 129D.19."" Accordingly, the Department of Administration used Arts and Cultural Heritage funds to provide grants administration, including agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, financial and program reconciliation and reporting. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jane,Xiong,"Minnesota Department of Administration","50 Sherburne Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55155,651-201-2525,jane.xiong@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grants-administration-state-fiscal-years-2010-and-2011,,,, 4022,"Grants Administration for State Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011",2010,23314,"Minnesota Laws, 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 5","""Funds in this subdivision are appropriated to the commissioner of the Department of Administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the Department of Administration for grants administration. Grants made to public television or radio organizations are subject to Minnesota Statutes, sections 129D.18 and 129D.19.""",,,,,,,23314,,,"Minnesota Department of Administration","State Government","Per Minnesota Laws, 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 5, ""Funds in this subdivision are appropriated to the commissioner of the Department of Administration for grants to the named organizations for the purposes specified in this subdivision. Up to one percent of funds may be used by the Department of Administration for grants administration. Grants made to public television or radio organizations are subject to Minnesota Statutes, sections 129D.18 and 129D.19."" Accordingly, the Department of Administration used Arts and Cultural Heritage funds to provide grants administration, including agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, financial and program reconciliation and reporting. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jane,Xiong,"Minnesota Department of Administration","50 Sherburne Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55155,651-201-2525,jane.xiong@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grants-administration-state-fiscal-years-2010-and-2011,,,, 18465,"Great River Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2013,347553,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 472 Total attendance: 2,699 Total number of partnerships: 85",,,n/a,338864,8689,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Great River Regional Library",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant. Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is a consolidated regional public library system in central Minnesota. GRRL has thirty-two branch public libraries located in six counties: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, GRRL and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,"Great River Regional Library accomplished a number of highly successful programs in fiscal year 2013. The largest undertaking was a performance by Stroia Ballet of ""Peter & the Wolf,"" a fully narrated ballet specifically for children. GRRL sent children from 17 schools to the performance, and tickets were also used by area families who homeschool their children. There were four performances on two dates in April, with nearly all 700 seats full for each performance. One attendee wrote, ""Today we were able to go to the Paramount to watch the ballet of Peter and the Wolf. It was very extraordinary! Today we also learned the five positions in ballet. The costumes were fabulous! The whole show was just so tremendous! Thank you for our tickets."" GRRL also contracted with Paynesville-based artist Jennifer Anfinson to offer art workshops at various branches throughout the year. Anfinson offered workshops on a variety of art topics, including jewelry-making and using recycled materials to create art pieces.These workshops were very popular intergenerational programs that involved children, teens, and adults of all ages. ""I just love Jen! She's a wonderful teacher. I would attend any class that she taught,"" wrote one attendee.",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kirsty,Smith,"Great River Regional Library","1300 West St. Germain","Saint Cloud",MN,56301,(320)650-2512,kirstys@grrl.lib.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education","Storia Ballet Paramount Theater St. Cloud - GRRL FY 13","Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/great-river-regional-library-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 18465,"Great River Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2012,343363,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total Number of Programs Held: 437 Total Attendance: 28,867 Total Number of Partnerships: 100",,65000,"Great River Regional Library, In Kind - Branch staff's time planning and presenting programs, Finance department tracking of invoices, Communication department creation of promotional pieces/printing/distribution, and administrative oversight of all of GRRL's Legacy dollars.",336620,6743,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Great River Regional Library",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant. Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is a consolidated regional public library system in central Minnesota. GRRL has thirty-two branch public libraries located in six counties: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, GRRL and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,"Great River Regional Library accomplished a number of highly successful programs in fiscal year 2013. The largest undertaking was a performance by Stroia Ballet of ""Peter & the Wolf,"" a fully narrated ballet specifically for children. GRRL sent children from 17 schools to the performance, and tickets were also used by area families who homeschool their children. There were four performances on two dates in April, with nearly all 700 seats full for each performance. One attendee wrote, ""Today we were able to go to the Paramount to watch the ballet of Peter and the Wolf. It was very extraordinary! Today we also learned the five positions in ballet. The costumes were fabulous! The whole show was just so tremendous! Thank you for our tickets."" GRRL also contracted with Paynesville-based artist Jennifer Anfinson to offer art workshops at various branches throughout the year. Anfinson offered workshops on a variety of art topics, including jewelry-making and using recycled materials to create art pieces.These workshops were very popular intergenerational programs that involved children, teens, and adults of all ages. ""I just love Jen! She's a wonderful teacher. I would attend any class that she taught,"" wrote one attendee.",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kirsty,Smith,"Great River Regional Library","1300 West St. Germain","Saint Cloud",MN,56301,(320)650-2512,kirstys@grrl.lib.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education","Storia Ballet Paramount Theater St. Cloud - GRRL FY 13","Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/great-river-regional-library-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 1059,"Great River Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2011,483371,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.","Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, post-test; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status ",,,65000,,,,,,"Great River Regional Library",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is a consolidated regional public library system in central Minnesota. It has thirty-two branch public libraries located in six counties: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright. GRRL was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. GRRL and member branch public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Great River Regional Library's share through the formula is $405,673 in 2010 and $483,371 in 2011. The funds enable GRRL member branch libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ","Total Legacy Dollars Received from the State: $405,673.61 GRRL allocated: 90% of the funds ($365,086.21) to region-wide projects 10% of the funds ($40,587.40) to state-wide collaborative projects Total Number of Programs Held: 500+ Total Attendance: 22,800+ Total Number of Partnerships: 75+ Programs supported by funds from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund took place at all 32 branch locations of the Great River Regional Library in addition to some partner locations such as schools, senior centers, and community centers. GRRL coordinated the planning of these programs with the use of branch staff and the Patron Services Specialist overseeing plans to meet the grant requirements. In-Kind Staff and Partnership Contributions: An estimated $65,000 for branch staff’s time planning and presenting programs, Finance department tracking of invoices, Communication department creation of promotional pieces /printing/distribution, and administrative oversight of all of GRRL’s Legacy dollars. ",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Great River Regional Library Final Report Executive Summary FY 2011, Great River Regional Library Final Report FY 2011, Great River Regional Library Budget Report FY 2011, Great River Regional Library Final Report Executive Summary FY 2010, Great River Regional Library Final Report FY 2010, Great River Regional Library Budget Report FY 2010",Kirsty,Smith,"Great River Regional Library","1300 West St. Germain Street","St. Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 650-2512",kirstys@grrl.lib.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/great-river-regional-library-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 1059,"Great River Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2010,405673,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.","Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, post-test; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status ",,,65000,,,,,,"Great River Regional Library",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is a consolidated regional public library system in central Minnesota. It has thirty-two branch public libraries located in six counties: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright. GRRL was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. GRRL and member branch public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Great River Regional Library's share through the formula is $405,673 in 2010 and $483,371 in 2011. The funds enable GRRL member branch libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ","Total Legacy Dollars Received from the State: $405,673.61 GRRL allocated: 90% of the funds ($365,086.21) to region-wide projects 10% of the funds ($40,587.40) to state-wide collaborative projects Total Number of Programs Held: 500+ Total Attendance: 22,800+ Total Number of Partnerships: 75+ Programs supported by funds from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund took place at all 32 branch locations of the Great River Regional Library in addition to some partner locations such as schools, senior centers, and community centers. GRRL coordinated the planning of these programs with the use of branch staff and the Patron Services Specialist overseeing plans to meet the grant requirements. In-Kind Staff and Partnership Contributions: An estimated $65,000 for branch staff’s time planning and presenting programs, Finance department tracking of invoices, Communication department creation of promotional pieces /printing/distribution, and administrative oversight of all of GRRL’s Legacy dollars. ",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Great River Regional Library Final Report Executive Summary FY 2011, Great River Regional Library Final Report FY 2011, Great River Regional Library Budget Report FY 2011, Great River Regional Library Final Report Executive Summary FY 2010, Great River Regional Library Final Report FY 2010, Great River Regional Library Budget Report FY 2010",Kirsty,Smith,"Great River Regional Library","1300 West St. Germain Street","St. Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 650-2512",kirstys@grrl.lib.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/great-river-regional-library-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 2938,"HCP VII - Wild Rice/Waterfowl Habitat: Enhancement & Long-term Monitoring (2e)",2012,25000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j2e","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,12980,,25000,,,0.37,"Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe","Local/Regional Government","The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is working within the Leech Lake Reservation boundaries to address loss and degradation of aquatic habitat for wild rice and waterfowl. Efforts will include regulating water levels on shallow lakes by controlling beaver activity and conducting periodic water level draw-downs, reseeding of approximately 200 acres of wild rice, and implementing adaptive management based on analysis of wild rice productivity.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The purpose of this project was to collect data on selected wild rice beds located on the Leech Lake Reservation and, using GIS, develop a method of quantifying the abundance from aerial photographs. Data collected from this work was then compared to fall waterfowl abundance data collected by the MN DNR to determine if a correlation existed. We were able to develop the methodology for quantifying rice abundance from high resolution photographs into some broad categories, but were unable to statistically correlate this with fall duck abundance. Either the rice quantification methods or waterfowl counts are not refined enough to make a statistically valid determination or, more likely, waterfowl will still make use of rice even if it is not abundant, provided it contains sufficient cover. Even though we were unable to make a correlation between rice abundance and fall waterfowl numbers the methodology developed for quantifying rice from aerial photographs will be valuable to us and other managers in the future. This project also had two smaller components. The first was to manage, maintain, and enhance some of the waterfowl impoundments and other waters that are located on the Leech Lake Reservation. Over the period of this grant we focused on five impoundments and other waterways to enhance these areas for waterfowl and other species that utilize these habitats. On impoundments water levels were managed and dike and control structures were repaired and maintained. Beaver plugging is an ongoing problem on many of these waterways so dam material was removed as needed, Clemson Levelers were installed, and in some cases beaver removal was utilized to reduce the problem. A second aspect of this project was to enhance waterfowl food supply by planting wild rice. Wild rice has been degraded in some locations due to inappropriate water levels, damage from wind storms, and human activities. Two hundred acres of Natures Lake was reseeded with rice under this grant in an effort to reestablish rice in areas where it had historically occurred. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The methodology and techniques used to quantify wild rice beds from aerial photographs will be available to other resource managers if they would like to use them to evaluate their rice beds.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Mortenson,"Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe","115 - 6th Street NW","Cass Lake",MN,56633,"(218) 335-7421",smortensen@lldrm.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, Itasca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-wild-ricewaterfowl-habitat-enhancement-long-term-monitoring-2e,,,, 2938,"HCP VII - Wild Rice/Waterfowl Habitat: Enhancement & Long-term Monitoring (2e)",2013,25000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j2e","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,25000,,,0.37,"Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe","Local/Regional Government","The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is working within the Leech Lake Reservation boundaries to address loss and degradation of aquatic habitat for wild rice and waterfowl. Efforts will include regulating water levels on shallow lakes by controlling beaver activity and conducting periodic water level draw-downs, reseeding of approximately 200 acres of wild rice, and implementing adaptive management based on analysis of wild rice productivity.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The purpose of this project was to collect data on selected wild rice beds located on the Leech Lake Reservation and, using GIS, develop a method of quantifying the abundance from aerial photographs. Data collected from this work was then compared to fall waterfowl abundance data collected by the MN DNR to determine if a correlation existed. We were able to develop the methodology for quantifying rice abundance from high resolution photographs into some broad categories, but were unable to statistically correlate this with fall duck abundance. Either the rice quantification methods or waterfowl counts are not refined enough to make a statistically valid determination or, more likely, waterfowl will still make use of rice even if it is not abundant, provided it contains sufficient cover. Even though we were unable to make a correlation between rice abundance and fall waterfowl numbers the methodology developed for quantifying rice from aerial photographs will be valuable to us and other managers in the future. This project also had two smaller components. The first was to manage, maintain, and enhance some of the waterfowl impoundments and other waters that are located on the Leech Lake Reservation. Over the period of this grant we focused on five impoundments and other waterways to enhance these areas for waterfowl and other species that utilize these habitats. On impoundments water levels were managed and dike and control structures were repaired and maintained. Beaver plugging is an ongoing problem on many of these waterways so dam material was removed as needed, Clemson Levelers were installed, and in some cases beaver removal was utilized to reduce the problem. A second aspect of this project was to enhance waterfowl food supply by planting wild rice. Wild rice has been degraded in some locations due to inappropriate water levels, damage from wind storms, and human activities. Two hundred acres of Natures Lake was reseeded with rice under this grant in an effort to reestablish rice in areas where it had historically occurred. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The methodology and techniques used to quantify wild rice beds from aerial photographs will be available to other resource managers if they would like to use them to evaluate their rice beds.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Mortenson,"Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe","115 - 6th Street NW","Cass Lake",MN,56633,"(218) 335-7421",smortensen@lldrm.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, Itasca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-wild-ricewaterfowl-habitat-enhancement-long-term-monitoring-2e,,,, 2942,"HCP VII - Shoreland Protection Program (3a)",2012,225000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3a","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,225000,,,2.31,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect approximately 500 acres of critical shoreline habitat along Minnesota's lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Otter Tail, Pope, and Wabasha counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSIn the seventh phase of our Shorelands Protection project, the Minnesota Land Trust continued to work with landowners to secure permanent conservation easements on quality habitat along or containing critical riparian lands. We initiated or continued contact with more than 30 landowners and completed eight conservation easements. Collectively, these easements preserve approximately 700 acres of land - exceeding our original goal of 400 to 600 acres - and protect nearly 34,172 linear feet of fragile shoreline. Highlights from the eight completed projects include:One donated easement over 30 acres in Kandiyohi County that protected over 2,600 feet of natural shoreline along the Middle Fork of the Crow River.A complex of five easements surrounding five lakes in Becker County that protected approximately 474 acres and over 3 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Four of the five easements were donated to the Land Trust.One donated easement in Otter Tail County that protected 48 acres and over 2,900 feet of shoreline along Blanche Lake, immediately adjacent to Glendalough State Park.Another donated easement that protected 145 acres of forest and wetlands in Beltrami County and preserved almost two miles of shoreline along Black Lake and Three Island Lake.Overall, this phase of the grant program protected 269 acres of forest, 183 acres of wetlands, and over 6 miles of undeveloped shoreline.All eight projects met the following selection criteria:Habitat: quality and quantity of existing habitat on site; protects riparian areas and buffers water resourcesContext: proximity and relationship to other protected landsOpportunity: cost-benefit ratio: landowners willingness and readiness to participate nowOther Benefits: meeting multiple objectives, including visual and physical access, forestry goals, water quality, etc.Additionally, the Land Trust prepared baseline property reports for each easement, detailing the condition of the property for future monitoring and enforcement. To fund this required perpetual obligation, the Land Trust dedicated funds to its segregated Stewardship and Enforcement Fund for several completed projects. For these projects, we estimated the anticipated annual expenses of each project and the investment needed to generate annual income sufficient to cover these expenses in perpetuity - all in accordance with our internal policies and procedures as approved by LCCMR. We will report to LCCMR annually on the status of the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund and the easements acquired with funds from this grant. All but one of the eight easements completed under this grant were entirely donated. The value is known for only two of the donated easements, which together total $204,000 in appraised donated value under this grant. The Land Trust purchased one of the Fischer Lakes easements for the appraised value of $170,000. The cost to the State of Minnesota to complete the eight projects completed under this phase of the grant was just under $600 per acre. Cumulatively, across all phases of the HCP program, the Land Trust has completed 89 conservation easements, protecting 8,245 acres of critical habitat and more than 258,000 feet of shoreline, at a cost to the State of approximately $320 per acre. The Land Trust's work on this project continues to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of working with conservation easements to protect natural and scenic resources along Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams, as the cost to the State was well below the cost to purchase land along our increasingly threatened shorelines. This grant continued to generate interest among landowners, and therefore, ongoing funding will be important to sustained success. Additionally, our experiences during this phase of the grant indicate that funds to purchase easements will be necessary in the future as work becomes more targeted, selective, and focused on building complexes of protected land. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Land Trust disseminated information about the specific land protection projects completed under this grant though our newsletter, email updates, web site, and press releases. The Land Trust also shared information about conservation easements generally and our experience with our partner organizations, other easement holders, local communities, as well as policy makers including members of the LCCMR and LSOHC.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Meeker, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Todd, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-shoreland-protection-program-3a,,,, 2942,"HCP VII - Shoreland Protection Program (3a)",2013,225000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3a","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,225000,,,2.31,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect approximately 500 acres of critical shoreline habitat along Minnesota's lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Otter Tail, Pope, and Wabasha counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSIn the seventh phase of our Shorelands Protection project, the Minnesota Land Trust continued to work with landowners to secure permanent conservation easements on quality habitat along or containing critical riparian lands. We initiated or continued contact with more than 30 landowners and completed eight conservation easements. Collectively, these easements preserve approximately 700 acres of land - exceeding our original goal of 400 to 600 acres - and protect nearly 34,172 linear feet of fragile shoreline. Highlights from the eight completed projects include:One donated easement over 30 acres in Kandiyohi County that protected over 2,600 feet of natural shoreline along the Middle Fork of the Crow River.A complex of five easements surrounding five lakes in Becker County that protected approximately 474 acres and over 3 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Four of the five easements were donated to the Land Trust.One donated easement in Otter Tail County that protected 48 acres and over 2,900 feet of shoreline along Blanche Lake, immediately adjacent to Glendalough State Park.Another donated easement that protected 145 acres of forest and wetlands in Beltrami County and preserved almost two miles of shoreline along Black Lake and Three Island Lake.Overall, this phase of the grant program protected 269 acres of forest, 183 acres of wetlands, and over 6 miles of undeveloped shoreline.All eight projects met the following selection criteria:Habitat: quality and quantity of existing habitat on site; protects riparian areas and buffers water resourcesContext: proximity and relationship to other protected landsOpportunity: cost-benefit ratio: landowners willingness and readiness to participate nowOther Benefits: meeting multiple objectives, including visual and physical access, forestry goals, water quality, etc.Additionally, the Land Trust prepared baseline property reports for each easement, detailing the condition of the property for future monitoring and enforcement. To fund this required perpetual obligation, the Land Trust dedicated funds to its segregated Stewardship and Enforcement Fund for several completed projects. For these projects, we estimated the anticipated annual expenses of each project and the investment needed to generate annual income sufficient to cover these expenses in perpetuity - all in accordance with our internal policies and procedures as approved by LCCMR. We will report to LCCMR annually on the status of the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund and the easements acquired with funds from this grant. All but one of the eight easements completed under this grant were entirely donated. The value is known for only two of the donated easements, which together total $204,000 in appraised donated value under this grant. The Land Trust purchased one of the Fischer Lakes easements for the appraised value of $170,000. The cost to the State of Minnesota to complete the eight projects completed under this phase of the grant was just under $600 per acre. Cumulatively, across all phases of the HCP program, the Land Trust has completed 89 conservation easements, protecting 8,245 acres of critical habitat and more than 258,000 feet of shoreline, at a cost to the State of approximately $320 per acre. The Land Trust's work on this project continues to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of working with conservation easements to protect natural and scenic resources along Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams, as the cost to the State was well below the cost to purchase land along our increasingly threatened shorelines. This grant continued to generate interest among landowners, and therefore, ongoing funding will be important to sustained success. Additionally, our experiences during this phase of the grant indicate that funds to purchase easements will be necessary in the future as work becomes more targeted, selective, and focused on building complexes of protected land. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Land Trust disseminated information about the specific land protection projects completed under this grant though our newsletter, email updates, web site, and press releases. The Land Trust also shared information about conservation easements generally and our experience with our partner organizations, other easement holders, local communities, as well as policy makers including members of the LCCMR and LSOHC.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Meeker, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Todd, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-shoreland-protection-program-3a,,,, 17308,"Hersey & Bean Planing Mill Wall Stabilization",2010,4260,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,535,,,,,,"City of Stillwater",,"To develop a plan for the immediate stabilization and long term preservation of the remaining rear wall of the Hersey & Bean Planing Mill",,"To develop a plan for the immediate stabilization and long term preservation of the remaining rear wall of the Hersey & Bean Planing Mill",2010-01-13,2010-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Michel,Pogge,,"216 N 4th Street",Stillwater,MN,55082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hersey-bean-planing-mill-wall-stabilization,,,, 17833,"Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Project",2013,6850,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6850,,"Mayor Pat Snyder, Council member Peg Nolz, Council member Joe Richter, Council member Bill Palmquist, Council member Randy Nelson",,"City of Afton","Local/Regional Government","To hire a consultant to review the City of Afton's existing design guideline ordinance for the historic Old Village area and develop an updated, illustrated set of design guidelines for Old Village historic properties.",,"To hire a consultant to review the City of Afton's existing design guideline ordinance for the historic Old Village area and develop an updated, illustrated set of design guidelines for Old Village historic properties.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ron,Moorse,"City of Afton","Afton City Hall, 3033 St. Croix Trail S, PO Box 219",Afton,MN,55001,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-preservation-design-guidelines-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 17851,"Historic Downtown Stillwater Podcasts",2013,4750,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,4750,,,,"City of Stillwater","Local/Regional Government","To create and make available 14 podcasts for greater public access to Stillwater's historic resources.",,"To create and make available 14 podcasts for greater public access to Stillwater's historic resources.",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Michel,Pogge,"City of Stillwater","216 North Fourth Street",Stillwater,MN,55082,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-downtown-stillwater-podcasts,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 14126,"HSPF Phases1-2: Mississippi Headwaters, Leech Lake, and Pine River",2013,174954,,,,,,,,,,,.80,RESPEC,"For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will construct, calibrate, and validate three HSPF watershed models. The consultant will produce HSPF models that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs. The consultant will clearly demonstrate that these models generate predicted output time series for hydrology, sediment, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen which are consistent with available sets of observed data.",,,2012-07-02,2013-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Charles,Regan,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,651-757-2866,chuck.regan@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca",,"Leech Lake River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Pine River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hspf-phases1-2-mississippi-headwaters-leech-lake-and-pine-river,,,, 17171,"Hurd House/Anderson Hotel Reuse Study",2010,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,8500,,,,,,"City of Wabasha",," A reuse study on the Hurd House/Anderson Hotel, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was completed by John Lauber and Associates with a final draft sent to the City of Wabasha on 1/24/2011.  The City of Wabasha Historic Preservation Commission and Port Authority along with City Administrator and Planner were directly involved with the development of the project. The Hurd House/Anderson Hotel was closed in early 2009 and has remained closed since First State Bank took position in late 2009. The Building is locked with minimal heat and protection from the elements. The property does not have a day to day caretaker as it did when it was previously operated as a hotel in private ownership. The City Port Authority working with the First State Bank has worked diligently with a number or interested parties to look at selling the property to a party that would re-establish its usc as a hotel. Each of these prospective parties had significant interest in hotel and restaurant operations, several of a historic nature. The primary goal for the reuse study was to find a qualified party interested in acquiring the property and placing it back into use.  The grantee reported that they had a group very interested in the property only because of the work undertaken by this study. ",,"To conduct and prepare a reuse study of the Hurd House/Anderson Hotel listed in the National Register of Historic Places",2010-06-16,2010-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,David,"Schmidt CM, AICP",,"900 Hiawatha Dr. E., PO Box 268",Wabasha,MN,55981,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hurd-houseanderson-hotel-reuse-study,,,, 2086,"Hydrogeologic and Groundwater Chemistry Assessment",2010,18226,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10","$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","The proposed project outcomes include information for resource managers to: optimize management of existing wells; site future wells to maximize productivity and minimize impacts from withdrawals; and better understand the vulnerability of groundwater resources to land-use activities. The detailed information collected during this study also increases the understanding of aquifer availability, capacity and vulnerability in the region, and is extremely valuable for improving the predictive capability of groundwater flow models.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion",,,,18226,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Minnesota Geological Survey","Local/Regional Government, Public College/University","On behalf of the Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota Geological Survey collected information and conducted an assessment of the hydraulic properties and chemistry of selected aquifers in the metro area. This project greatly improves the accessibility of existing data, which were previously available only in scattered paper reports. A robust database of groundwater age, aquifer hydraulic conductivity and groundwater chemistry data was developed to make the information easily accessible to water resource managers.",,,2009-07-01,2010-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 N. Robert St.","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,Analysis/Interpretation,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hydrogeologic-and-groundwater-chemistry-assessment,,,, 2086,"Hydrogeologic and Groundwater Chemistry Assessment",2011,48138,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10","$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","See 2010 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","This project provides include information for resource managers to: optimize management of existing wells; site future wells to maximize productivity and minimize impacts from withdrawals; and better understand the vulnerability of groundwater resources to land-use activities. The detailed information collected during this study also increases the understanding of aquifer availability, capacity and vulnerability in the region, and is extremely valuable for improving the predictive capability of groundwater flow models. ",,,,48138,,,,"Metropolitan Council/Minnesota Geological Survey","Local/Regional Government, Public College/University","On behalf of the Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota Geological Survey collected information and conducted an assessment of the hydraulic properties and chemistry of selected aquifers in the metro area. This project greatly improves the accessibility of existing data, which were previously available only in scattered paper reports. A robust database of groundwater age, aquifer hydraulic conductivity and groundwater chemistry data was developed to make the information easily accessible to water resource managers.",,,2009-07-01,2010-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 N. Robert St.","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,Analysis/Interpretation,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hydrogeologic-and-groundwater-chemistry-assessment,,,, 3670,"Impacts on Groundwater Quality by Stormwater Practices",2013,66562,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","This project proposes to generate information about the impacts of nitrate, selected metals, chloride, lead, and petroleum hydrocarbons in stormwater infiltration at three sites across the Twin Cities metro area. ","The impacts of nitrate and most of the metals analyzed from stormwater infiltration, at these three sites, is low.  The impact of chloride was significant, with higher than expected concentrations measured in the summer and autumn.  Lead was measured in the soil water beneath the infiltration devices, as were total petroleum hydrocarbons (the latter at one site).  Results for these analytes were inconclusive. ",,,"NA ",66562,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/University of Minnesota - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Local/Regional Government, Public College/University","The Twin Cities metropolitan area has a rich history and connection with its waters. In an effort to keep surface waters clean, a wide variety of stormwater practices have been developed and installed throughout the metro in recent years. Many of these, such as rain gardens and infiltration basins and trenches, are intended to reduce the total runoff volume by infiltrating stormwater. Six to seven aquifers underlie the metro area and provide residents with drinking water. There are concerns that contaminants commonly found in stormwater (organics, toxic metals, nutrients, chloride, etc.) are infiltrating through the metro area practices into the groundwater.The objective of this project are to investigate the impact of stormwater infiltration practices on groundwater quality in the metro area. This objective will be achieved through a combination of a literature survey, laboratory studies, and field measurements.",,,2012-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Davis,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1519",Brian.Davis@metc.state.mn.us,Research,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/impacts-groundwater-quality-stormwater-practices,,,, 3670,"Impacts on Groundwater Quality by Stormwater Practices",2014,33438,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See 2013 Fiscal Year Proposed Measureable Outcomes.","The impacts of nitrate and most of the metals analyzed from stormwater infiltration, at these three sites, is low. The impact of chloride was significant, with higher than expected concentrations measured in the summer and autumn. Lead was measured in the soil water beneath the infiltration devices, as were total petroleum hydrocarbons (the latter at one site). Results for these analytes were inconclusive.",,,,33438,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/University of Minnesota - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Local/Regional Government, Public College/University","The Twin Cities metropolitan area has a rich history and connection with its waters. In an effort to keep surface waters clean, a wide variety of stormwater practices have been developed and installed throughout the metro in recent years. Many of these, such as rain gardens and infiltration basins and trenches, are intended to reduce the total runoff volume by infiltrating stormwater. Six to seven aquifers underlie the metro area and provide residents with drinking water. There are concerns that contaminants commonly found in stormwater (organics, toxic metals, nutrients, chloride, etc.) are infiltrating through the metro area practices into the groundwater.The objective of this project are to investigate the impact of stormwater infiltration practices on groundwater quality in the metro area. This objective will be achieved through a combination of a literature survey, laboratory studies, and field measurements.",,,2012-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Davis,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1519",Brian.Davis@metc.state.mn.us,Research,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/impacts-groundwater-quality-stormwater-practices,,,, 34294,"Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan",2009,67899,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10","$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","This project proposes to increase collaboration between Metropolitan Council and stakeholders, develop tools and processes to improve data sharing and management, identify and prioritize data gaps to direct work for additional collection the update of analytical tools, and support ongoing water supply availability analyses. ","Outcomes will be reported at project completion. ",,,,67899,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, John Commers, Wendy Wulff",1,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","In 2005, Metropolitan Council was directed to carry out regional water supply planning activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. Working closely with the region's many water supply stakeholders and under the guidance of a metropolitan area water supply advisory committee, Metropolitan Council developed and adopted a metropolitan area master water supply plan (master plan) in 2010. The plan provides a framework for water supply planning and identifies actions needed to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies across the region. The Clean Water Fund supports master plan-recommended activities to fill information gaps, analyze the feasibility of new approaches to water supply management, and support subregional collaboration around emerging water supply issues.",,"The master plan describes the actions that will be taken to ensure that current and future decisions are based on the best available information and analyses. These actions include: A) Continued collaboration with stakeholders B) Improved data sharing and management C) Collecting additional data and information and update existing datasets and analytical tools D) Supporting ongoing water availability analysis ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementation-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-master-water-supply-plan,,,, 34294,"Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan",2010,79070,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10","$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See 2009 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion. ",,,,79070,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, John Commers, Wendy Wulff",1,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","In 2005, Metropolitan Council was directed to carry out regional water supply planning activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. Working closely with the region's many water supply stakeholders and under the guidance of a metropolitan area water supply advisory committee, Metropolitan Council developed and adopted a metropolitan area master water supply plan (master plan) in 2010. The plan provides a framework for water supply planning and identifies actions needed to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies across the region. The Clean Water Fund supports master plan-recommended activities to fill information gaps, analyze the feasibility of new approaches to water supply management, and support subregional collaboration around emerging water supply issues.",,"The master plan describes the actions that will be taken to ensure that current and future decisions are based on the best available information and analyses. These actions include: A) Continued collaboration with stakeholders B) Improved data sharing and management C) Collecting additional data and information and update existing datasets and analytical tools D) Supporting ongoing water availability analysis ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementation-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-master-water-supply-plan,,,, 34294,"Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan",2010,75783,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5","$400,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2011 from the clean water fund, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 114D.50, to the Metropolitan Council to fund Metropolitan Council water supply planning activities under section 473.1565, for projects that include, but are not limited to, protection of the Seminary Fen and Valley Branch Trout Stream; lessening groundwater vulnerability by mapping glacial aquifers; creation of a comprehensive map of known groundwater contaminant plumes; and the design of plans that can be used by communities for reusing storm water. By January 15, 2011, the council shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions that make recommendations for appropriations from the clean water fund on the outcomes of the council's water supply planning activities. This appropriation is onetime and available until expended.","See 2009 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion.",,,,75783,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, John Commers, Wendy Wulff",1,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","In 2005, Metropolitan Council was directed to carry out regional water supply planning activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. Working closely with the region's many water supply stakeholders and under the guidance of a metropolitan area water supply advisory committee, Metropolitan Council developed and adopted a metropolitan area master water supply plan (master plan) in 2010. The plan provides a framework for water supply planning and identifies actions needed to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies across the region. The Clean Water Fund supports master plan-recommended activities to fill information gaps, analyze the feasibility of new approaches to water supply management, and support subregional collaboration around emerging water supply issues.",,"The master plan describes the actions that will be taken to ensure that current and future decisions are based on the best available information and analyses. These actions include: A) Continued collaboration with stakeholders B) Improved data sharing and management C) Collecting additional data and information and update existing datasets and analytical tools D) Supporting ongoing water availability analysis ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementation-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-master-water-supply-plan,,,, 34294,"Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan",2011,64020,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5","$400,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2011 from the clean water fund, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 114D.50, to the Metropolitan Council to fund Metropolitan Council water supply planning activities under section 473.1565, for projects that include, but are not limited to, protection of the Seminary Fen and Valley Branch Trout Stream; lessening groundwater vulnerability by mapping glacial aquifers; creation of a comprehensive map of known groundwater contaminant plumes; and the design of plans that can be used by communities for reusing storm water. By January 15, 2011, the council shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions that make recommendations for appropriations from the clean water fund on the outcomes of the council's water supply planning activities. This appropriation is onetime and available until expended.","See 2009 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion.",,,,64020,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, John Commers, Wendy Wulff",1,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","In 2005, Metropolitan Council was directed to carry out regional water supply planning activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. Working closely with the region's many water supply stakeholders and under the guidance of a metropolitan area water supply advisory committee, Metropolitan Council developed and adopted a metropolitan area master water supply plan (master plan) in 2010. The plan provides a framework for water supply planning and identifies actions needed to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies across the region. The Clean Water Fund supports master plan-recommended activities to fill information gaps, analyze the feasibility of new approaches to water supply management, and support subregional collaboration around emerging water supply issues.",,"The master plan describes the actions that will be taken to ensure that current and future decisions are based on the best available information and analyses. These actions include: A) Continued collaboration with stakeholders B) Improved data sharing and management C) Collecting additional data and information and update existing datasets and analytical tools D) Supporting ongoing water availability analysis ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementation-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-master-water-supply-plan,,,, 34294,"Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan",2011,85473,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See Fiscal Year 2009 for Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion.",,,,85473,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, John Commers, Wendy Wulff",1,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","In 2005, Metropolitan Council was directed to carry out regional water supply planning activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. Working closely with the region's many water supply stakeholders and under the guidance of a metropolitan area water supply advisory committee, Metropolitan Council developed and adopted a metropolitan area master water supply plan (master plan) in 2010. The plan provides a framework for water supply planning and identifies actions needed to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies across the region. The Clean Water Fund supports master plan-recommended activities to fill information gaps, analyze the feasibility of new approaches to water supply management, and support subregional collaboration around emerging water supply issues.",,"The master plan describes the actions that will be taken to ensure that current and future decisions are based on the best available information and analyses. These actions include: A) Continued collaboration with stakeholders B) Improved data sharing and management C) Collecting additional data and information and update existing datasets and analytical tools D) Supporting ongoing water availability analysis ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementation-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-master-water-supply-plan,,,, 34294,"Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan",2012,70469,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See 2009 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion.",,,,70469,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, John Commers, Wendy Wulff",1,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","In 2005, Metropolitan Council was directed to carry out regional water supply planning activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. Working closely with the region's many water supply stakeholders and under the guidance of a metropolitan area water supply advisory committee, Metropolitan Council developed and adopted a metropolitan area master water supply plan (master plan) in 2010. The plan provides a framework for water supply planning and identifies actions needed to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies across the region. The Clean Water Fund supports master plan-recommended activities to fill information gaps, analyze the feasibility of new approaches to water supply management, and support subregional collaboration around emerging water supply issues.",,"The master plan describes the actions that will be taken to ensure that current and future decisions are based on the best available information and analyses. These actions include: A) Continued collaboration with stakeholders B) Improved data sharing and management C) Collecting additional data and information and update existing datasets and analytical tools D) Supporting ongoing water availability analysis ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementation-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-master-water-supply-plan,,,, 34294,"Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan",2013,179573,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See 2009 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","Outcomes will be reported at project completion.",,,,179573,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, John Commers, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","In 2005, Metropolitan Council was directed to carry out regional water supply planning activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. Working closely with the region's many water supply stakeholders and under the guidance of a metropolitan area water supply advisory committee, Metropolitan Council developed and adopted a metropolitan area master water supply plan (master plan) in 2010. The plan provides a framework for water supply planning and identifies actions needed to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies across the region. The Clean Water Fund supports master plan-recommended activities to fill information gaps, analyze the feasibility of new approaches to water supply management, and support subregional collaboration around emerging water supply issues.",,"The master plan describes the actions that will be taken to ensure that current and future decisions are based on the best available information and analyses. These actions include: A) Continued collaboration with stakeholders B) Improved data sharing and management C) Collecting additional data and information and update existing datasets and analytical tools D) Supporting ongoing water availability analysis ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementation-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-master-water-supply-plan,,,, 34294,"Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan",2014,160004,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See 2009 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes.","Collaboration was enhanced through the maintenance of existing subregional water supply work groups and the creation of new groups. Public forums were also held to provide opportunities for collaboration and relationship building centered on water supply issues. Data sharing and management was improved through the update of the Metropolitan Council website and Metropolitan Council participation on task forces and technical advisory committees. Data gaps were identified and prioritized such that information was available in a timely way to support the update of regional recharge and groundwater modeling, as well as the update of regional water supply policies.",,,,160004,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, John Commers, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","In 2005, Metropolitan Council was directed to carry out regional water supply planning activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. Working closely with the region's many water supply stakeholders and under the guidance of a metropolitan area water supply advisory committee, Metropolitan Council developed and adopted a metropolitan area master water supply plan (master plan) in 2010. The plan provides a framework for water supply planning and identifies actions needed to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies across the region. The Clean Water Fund supports master plan-recommended activities to fill information gaps, analyze the feasibility of new approaches to water supply management, and support subregional collaboration around emerging water supply issues.",,"The master plan describes the actions that will be taken to ensure that current and future decisions are based on the best available information and analyses. These actions include: A) Continued collaboration with stakeholders B) Improved data sharing and management C) Collecting additional data and information and update existing datasets and analytical tools D) Supporting ongoing water availability analysis ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementation-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-master-water-supply-plan,,,, 10093,"Institutional Support",2010,18105,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Provide after school programming in two area schools. Provide weekly program in local nursing facility for residents who have memory lapses. Provide arts and music programming to people with disabilities.",,,174719,"Other, local or private",192824,,,,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","General operating support",,,2009-07-01,2010-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Brademan,"Headwaters School of Music and the Arts","PO Box 542",Bemidji,MN,56619-0542,"(218) 444-5606",headwatersschool@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/institutional-support-25,,,, 17297,"John Runk Film Project",2010,4390,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,2200,,,,,,"Washington County Historical Society",," More than 40 reels of 8mm film were shot by the prolific photographer John Runk of his home down during 1947 through 1954. These films depict life in the Stillwater area post-World War Two and were donated to the Washington County Historical Society by Runk himself. The project received an MHS Grants-in-Aid award in 2008 to enable the transfer of the raw 8mm film footage to digital tape and DVD. MHCG funding allowed John Runk's little known motion pictures to be more broadly accessible to the public through edited down highlights in DVD format. ",,"To make little known motion pictures by a famous still photographer broadly accessible to the public",2010-01-13,2010-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Brent T.",Peterson,,"PO Box 167",Stillwater,MN,55082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/john-runk-film-project,,,, 18471,"Kitchigami Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2013,186486,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.","Total Number of Programs Held: 42 Total Attendance: 6,803 Total Number of Partnerships: n/a",,,,"$16,000 in-kind contributions",181361,5125,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Kitchigami Regional Library",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRL) is a consolidated regional public library system in north central Minnesota. KRL has nine branch public libraries located in five counties: Beltrami, Cass, Crow, Wing, Hubbard, and Wadena. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, KRL and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations. Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy.",,"The Everett Smithson Band drew in large crowds throughout the Region. The band generated excitement with their enthusiasm and catchy beats. One commenter said it was, ""a great musical experience-very lively and music for all tastes - a good use of tax dollars."" Another commenter remarked on their cultural exposure from the program saying, ""I love Zydeco - thank you for bringing it to the frozen north!"" A unique program that was well received throughout the region was a historical presentation about Minnesota's grand peonies presented by Harvey Buchite, owner of Hidden Springs Flower Farm in southeastern MN. As a past president of the American Peony Society, he brought his enthusiasm and knowledge to the presentations. One participant noted they, ""very much enjoyed the historical emphasis ,"" while another participant said they were, ""so impressed by Harvey Buchite's depth of knowledge. Super!""",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marian,Ridge,"Kitchigami Regional Library","P.O. Box 84","Pine River",MN,56474,"(218) 587-4855",ridgem@krls.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kitchigami-regional-library-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 18471,"Kitchigami Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2012,203268,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.","Total Number of Programs Held: XX programsTotal Attendance: X,XXX peopleTotal Number of Partnerships: XX partnerships",,,14620,"Kitchigami Regional Library",198288,4980,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Kitchigami Regional Library",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRL) is a consolidated regional public library system in north central Minnesota. KRL has nine branch public libraries located in five counties: Beltrami, Cass, Crow, Wing, Hubbard, and Wadena. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, KRL and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations. Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy.",,"The Everett Smithson Band drew in large crowds throughout the Region. The band generated excitement with their enthusiasm and catchy beats. One commenter said it was, ""a great musical experience-very lively and music for all tastes - a good use of tax dollars."" Another commenter remarked on their cultural exposure from the program saying, ""I love Zydeco - thank you for bringing it to the frozen north!"" A unique program that was well received throughout the region was a historical presentation about Minnesota's grand peonies presented by Harvey Buchite, owner of Hidden Springs Flower Farm in southeastern MN. As a past president of the American Peony Society, he brought his enthusiasm and knowledge to the presentations. One participant noted they, ""very much enjoyed the historical emphasis ,"" while another participant said they were, ""so impressed by Harvey Buchite's depth of knowledge. Super!""",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marian,Ridge,"Kitchigami Regional Library","P.O. Box 84","Pine River",MN,56474,"(218) 587-4855",ridgem@krls.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kitchigami-regional-library-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 1058,"Kitchigami Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2011,108067,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.",,,,,,,,,,"Kitchigami Regional Library",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRLS) is a consolidated regional public library system in north central Minnesota. It has nine branch public libraries located in five counties: Beltrami, Cass, Crow, Wing, Hubbard, and Wadena. KRLS was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. KRLS and branch public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Kitchigami Regional Library System's share through the formula is $268,287 in 2010 and $273,022 in 2011. The funds enable KRLS branch libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Kitchigami Final Report 2011 Executive Summary, Kitchigami Final Report 2011, Kitchigami Final Report 2010",Marian,Ridge,"Kitchigami Regional Library","310 2nd Street North","Pine River",MN,56474,"(218) 587-2171",ridgem@krls.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kitchigami-regional-library-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 1058,"Kitchigami Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2010,108995,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, S","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.",,,,,,,,,,"Kitchigami Regional Library",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRLS) is a consolidated regional public library system in north central Minnesota. It has nine branch public libraries located in five counties: Beltrami, Cass, Crow, Wing, Hubbard, and Wadena. KRLS was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. KRLS and branch public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Kitchigami Regional Library System's share through the formula is $268,287 in 2010 and $273,022 in 2011. The funds enable KRLS branch libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Kitchigami Final Report 2011 Executive Summary, Kitchigami Final Report 2011, Kitchigami Final Report 2010",Marian,Ridge,"Kitchigami Regional Library","310 2nd Street North","Pine River",MN,56474,"(218) 587-2171",ridgem@krls.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kitchigami-regional-library-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 21650,"Koochiching County Fair Farm Museum",2013,18050,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","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: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Donald Lukenbill, Mary Lukenbill, John Ungerecht, Karrie Gieser, Betty Olson, Alice Fisher, Sylvia Fleming, Karen Ungerecht, Keith Lidner",,"Koochiching County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the Koochiching County Fair Farm Museum interior to allow for history of agriculture exhibits. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Donald,Lukenbill,"Koochiching County Fair",,,,,(218)897-5980,lukenbil@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/koochiching-county-fair-farm-museum,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2 21654,"Koochiching County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Programming and Stage Enhancement",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","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",,,,,,,,,,"Koochiching County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the existing performance stage, install six “farm museum” murals produced by a local high school, and offer several programs promoting northern Minnesota’s agricultural heritage. Koochiching County Fair has updated their performance stage to have the capacity to offer several arts performances including a barbershop quartet, a robotic puppet show, a dogsled demonstration, and an antique machinery display. In addition to offering performance art shows, the fair has installed several murals created by local children celebrating the areas local agricultural history.",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Donald D. ",Lukenbill,"Koochiching County Fair",,,,,(218)897-5205,lukenbil@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/koochiching-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-programming-and-stage-enhancement,,,, 18852,"Koochiching SWCD Civic Engagement & Project Support",2013,162500,,,,,,,,,,,1.3,"Koochiching County Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The goal of this project is to develop, implement, and evaluate the impacts of co-developed civic engagement outcomes for the Big Fork and Littlefork River Watersheds. ",,,2013-05-20,2015-01-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Pam,Tomevi,,"715 4th St Courthouse","International Falls",MN,56649,218-283-1174,,"Assessment/Evaluation, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Itasca, Koochiching",,"Big Fork River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/koochiching-swcd-civic-engagement-project-support,,,, 3283,"Lake Bemidji Camper Cabins",2010,238000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Enhancement of existing overnight camping facilities by providing rustic cabins ","This funding provide five new rustic cabins",,2010-07-01,2012-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-bemidji-camper-cabins,,,, 881,"Lake of the Woods SWCD-Major Watershed Load Monitoring",2010,39134,,,,,,,,,,,.18,"Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","This project will provide monitoring of four of the major watersheds (8-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes) in the western part of the Rainy River Basin. Staff from the Lake of the Woods SWCD will conduct water quality sampling, review, manage and provide collected data to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). ",,,2010-04-01,2011-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Mike ",Hirst,"Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation Districts",,,,,"(218) 634-1842 ext. 3",mike.hirst@mn.nacdnet.net,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Roseau",,"Big Fork River, Lake of the Woods, Rainy River - Baudette, Rainy River - Black River, Rapid River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-woods-swcd-major-watershed-load-monitoring,,,, 934,"Lake St. Croix - Water Monitoring and Phosphorus Reduction Activities",2010,500000,,"Minnesota Laws 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 4 (j) states: $200,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year are for coordination with the state of Wisconsin and the National Park Service on comprehensive water monitoring and phosphorus reduction activities in the Lake St. Croix portion of the St. Croix River. The Pollution Control Agency shall work with the St. Croix Basin Water Resources Planning Team and the St. Croix River Association in implementing the water monitoring and phosphorus reduction activities. This appropriation is available to the extent matched by nonstate sources. Money not matched by November 15, 2010, cancels for this purpose and is available for the purposes of paragraph (a).",,,,500000,,,,,1.2,"St. Croix River Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will provide information about the amount and sources of phosphorous flowing into Lake St Croix by implementing additional water quality monitoring and reduce the amount of phosphorous flowing into Lake St Croix by implementing phosphorous reduction activities. The St Croix River Association (SCRA) will coordinate with the St. Croix Basin Water Resources Planning Team (Basin Team) on the identification and funding of comprehensive water monitoring and phosphorus reduction activities in the Lake St. Croix portion of the St. Croix River by selecting, awarding and executing grants through a fair competitive process. ",,,2010-03-15,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Ryun,"St. Croix River Association",,,,,"(715) 483-2292",debryun@scramail.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Grants/Contracts, Monitoring, Planning, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Washington",,"Lower St. Croix River, Upper St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-st-croix-water-monitoring-and-phosphorus-reduction-activities,,,, 19001,"Large Turf Areas Conversion to Native Plantings",2013,123930,"111 006 02 07G 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Up to Thirty Community Partners Grant Projects","12 Community Partners Grant Projects converting 19.8 acres turf to prairie conversion and reducing phosphorus by 29 pounds per year. ",,30983,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",123930,3150,"Bob Rosenquist, Jim Levitt, John Rheinberger, Louise Smallidge, George Weyer ",0.2,"Washington Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The Washington Conservation District (WCD) proposes a program to reduce overall phosphorus contributions to Lake St. Croix impaired for excess nutrients by converting maintained turf grass areas to native plant cover. Initial water quality benefit modeling results reveals up to a 99% reduction in total phosphorus runoff when converting an acre of turfgrass to an established native planting. Priority will be given to locations directly connected to Lake St. Croix or to receiving water bodies impaired that are a tributary of Lake St. Croix. Project costs include conversion of turf areas to native plantings as well as 2 years of maintenance from the time of planting and seeding. Maintenance of native planting areas is essential to the successful establishment of the plantings. The total number of grant outputs would be up to 30 projects. ",,,2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Andy ",Schilling,"Washington Conservation District","1380 W Frontage Road, Hwy 36",Stillwater,MN,55082,651.275.1136,aschilling@mnwcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/large-turf-areas-conversion-native-plantings,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Bob Rosenquist, Jim Levitt, John Rheinberger, Louise Smallidge, George Weyer ","Nicole Clapp",No 9647,"Leech Lake River Watershed Restoration and Protection Project ",2012,30000,,,,,,,,,,,.2,"Cass County (Environmental Services Department)","Local/Regional Government","This project supports the planning, coordination and civic engagement/outreach components of the Leech Lake River Major Watershed project. Phase 1 will focus towards the development of project teams, identifying stakeholders, developing an initial civic engagement strategic plan and reviewing current and past watershed project data. Phase II of this project will focus on source assessment, running of watershed modeling scenarios, lake protection planning, stressor identification and the continuation of the Civic Engagement components of the project.",,,2012-12-27,2014-08-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,John,Ringle,"Cass County (Environmental Services Department)",,,,,"(218) 547-7241",john.ringle@co.cass.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard",,"Leech Lake River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/leech-lake-river-watershed-restoration-and-protection-project,,,, 9647,"Leech Lake River Watershed Restoration and Protection Project ",2013,70000,,,,,,,,,,,.75,"Cass County (Environmental Services Department)","Local/Regional Government","This project supports the planning, coordination and civic engagement/outreach components of the Leech Lake River Major Watershed project. Phase 1 will focus towards the development of project teams, identifying stakeholders, developing an initial civic engagement strategic plan and reviewing current and past watershed project data. Phase II of this project will focus on source assessment, running of watershed modeling scenarios, lake protection planning, stressor identification and the continuation of the Civic Engagement components of the project.",,,2012-12-27,2014-08-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,John,Ringle,"Cass County (Environmental Services Department)",,,,,"(218) 547-7241",john.ringle@co.cass.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard",,"Leech Lake River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/leech-lake-river-watershed-restoration-and-protection-project,,,, 20533,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2013,1500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The project expands programming from the usual Scandinavian tradition.Recital success will be measured through attendance numbers and a short written exit survey. Workshop success will be measured by collecting and distributing participant contact information to encourage playing together again. Challenging workshop participants to present a recital together at the museum in 2014.","Ms. Reilly's performance is quite wide ranging. The closest she comes to a Scandinavian tradition is her fondness for hymns and choral singing. She highlighted her upcoming performance with a Minneapolis church chorus. Lake Region Arts Council members may recall your 2013 banquet- we enjoy juxtaposing performance and audience with the museum collection. Introducing instruments from the collection, even playing them in the workshop, is one of our programmatic goals. The special exhibit became a part of the performance. The theatrical drop is one that has not previously been on display in the museum. This concert presented an opportunity to show the drop and use it in the context for which it was designed - live performance. This goal is less obvious in its evaluation. Ms. Reilly encouraged participants to play/sing loud. She noted our progress throughout the morning. Inspire opportunities to continue to play instruments with others. Two workshop participants already perform together. Others declined to pursue performance opportunities.",,440,"Other, local or private",1940,,"Cody Ragahn, Corgin Corson, David Lent, JoAnne Peterson, Kathy Claussen, Mary Smith, Neil Lageson, Suzanne Vold",,"Pope County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To host a workshop and recital by Lucille Reilly, dulcimer artist.",2013-10-01,2013-11-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Merlin,Peterson,"Pope County Historical Society","809 S Lakeshore Dr",Glenwood,MN,56334-9406,"(320) 634-3293 ",popecountymuseum@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Pope, Douglas, Grant, Stevens",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-111,"Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.","Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.",,2 19666,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2013,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The goal of our project is to bring youth and adults together to enjoy a wide range of public art events and to increase their artistic awareness and skills. We want to emphasize the diverse talent in our community and share the finished products to a large audience. We expect that we'll attract around 30-50 people to our photography class and an additional 20 children to that class. We also anticipate that we will draw 150 to 200 people to each Thursday evening event.Our goals will be measured by a pre and post survey for all participants to measure the increase in artistic knowledge and skills. We expect 50% of those responding to identify an increase and we will also survey the audience at these events to measure if they have had an increase in their awareness of public art activities in their community. We expect 80% of those responding to have a favorable reaction to the public art activities.","Photography Class: 1. How would you rate your art experience? 25% said Great, 42% said Excellent, 33% said Exceptional 2. Did you learn anything new from this art experience? 100% said yes 3. Did the photography class increase your awareness of photography as an art form? 100% said yes 4. Several positive comments were submitted Farmers Market and Festival 1. Have you ever thought of music as an art form? 100% said Yes 2. Have you ever thought of movies as an art form? 100% said Yes 3. How would you rate your art experience after listening to the music and or watching the movies? 75% said exceptional and 25% said Excellent 4. Did the movie and musical entertainment and information proved increase your awareness of music and movies as an art form? 100% said yes.",,,,10000,,"George Jordan, Jim Karl, Marcia Koefod, Ronnie Jaenisch",,"City of Ashby","Local/Regional Government","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To provide four concerts and movies at the August Farmers' markets, to sponsor photography classes and Picture Ashby photo exhibition.",2013-06-20,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Val,Martin,"City of Ashby","203 W Main PO Box 320",Ashby,MN,56309,"(218) 747-2876 ",ashbycit@prtel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-87,"Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.","Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.",,2 19672,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2013,21820,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","A Center for the Arts will offer a seven show series of amazing “WOW” factor artists at a regionally acceptable fee. We will continue to be a professional organization offering world class entertainment, experiences, outreach, education and community involvement to our patrons, performers, community members, family and friends. Over 700 adults, 500 between the ages of 50 to 60, will attend one of the workshops or outreach programs. Over 2000 students will be afforded the opportunity to interact with world class artists. Thousands from the community will continue to benefit directly or indirectly by the ability to interact with artists of different cultures, talents and creativity through workshops, run outs, meet and greets and/or performances. The artists will interact with the youth of our region offering classes, training and kind words; instilling arts and culture into our community and its citizens. Our season will be as barrier free, to all our patrons, as we can make it and we will listen to patron suggestions and ideas to make their experience even more pleasurable. We will survey our audience and compile show information so we may learn and become better at providing services to them in the future. All while staying within the Board approved budget.A simple survey, both handout and online, will be given to participating patrons at the end of the series. Age range will be a question on the survey. We are looking to see in increase in attendance by the targeted group as well as an 85% positive experience rating, in addition the series information 1. Number of series tickets, 2. Number of single night tickets, 3. Number of youth tickets, 4. Expense breakdown will all be a part of our final series report.","Over 2000 e-mails were sent a survey monkey survey, 45 were completed. Hard copy results and photos have been given to Lake Region Arts Council staff. Word balloons were used for only the last two shows and have been refined for the Fiscal Year 2015 shows. Of note 6 of the surveys did not check any of the listed shows. (hard copy) 42% rated the shows ""Excellent,"" 38% ""Very Good,"" 16 ""Fairly Good,"" 2% ""Mildly Good,"" and 2% ""Not Good at All.""",,83920,"Other, local or private",105740,,"Ben Schierer, Deb Embretson, Deb Ferguson, Linda MacFarlane, Lisa Litt, Mark Helland, Mark Olmsted, Nancy Straw, Scott Wagnild, Stephen Rufer, Tim Hunt",,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Inc. AKA A Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Concert Series 2013-14",,"To sponsor 7 performances with residency during the coming season.",2013-09-01,2014-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Burgraff,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Inc. AKA A Center for the Arts","124 W Lincoln Ave","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 736-5453x 16",ac4ta@fergusarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Grant, Wilkin, Becker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-93,"Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Donald Clark: professor at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, photographer; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager at Mankato State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor at The Julliard School; Christian Boe: former director Traverse County Social Services, musician, art advocate; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Michael Eble: professor and gallery curator, University of Minnesota-Morris, visual artist; Kari Adams: visual artist, graphic designer, printmaker; Dick DuBord: retired Professor Social Work at Mankato State University-Moorhead, visual artist-wood.","Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Christian Boe: former director of Traverse County Social Services, musician, art advocate; Donald Clark: professor at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, photographer; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Michael Eble; professor and gallery curator, University of Minnesota-Morris, visual artist; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Dick DuBord (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, visual artist-wood.",,2 19679,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2013,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","My goal is to offer new classes for advanced glass art students at my home studio. I will teach seven five-week sessions with 8 - 10 students in each session from September to May, totaling approximately 70 students. The classes will take place one hour per week, with additional drop-in times available for independent work.I will collect evaluations from students at the end of each 5-week session, asking them about the quality of their experience, their personal growth and development of style. Each student at my studio has their own portfolio. Pre and post peer to peer critiques and showcasing students on our website will measure increased ability and growth. I will also measure success by the excitement, and more people that sign up for the classes.","The results were very favorable and I will continue the classes, since I'm still hearing good input and questions as to when is the next class going to be.",,840,"Other, local or private",6840,,,,"David Messenger",Individual,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To purchase a new kiln and supplies to teach glass fusion techniques.",2013-04-01,2014-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,David,Messenger,"David Messenger",,,MN,,"(218) 736-7877 ",flamingoglass@prtel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Becker, Grant",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-97,"Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Donald Clark: professor at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, photographer; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager at Mankato State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor at The Julliard School; Christian Boe: former director Traverse County Social Services, musician, art advocate; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Michael Eble: professor and gallery curator, University of Minnesota-Morris, visual artist; Kari Adams: visual artist, graphic designer, printmaker; Dick DuBord: retired Professor Social Work at Mankato State University-Moorhead, visual artist-wood.","Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Carolyn Flieder: fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Christian Boe: former director of Traverse County Social Services, musician, art advocate; Donald Clark: professor at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, photographer; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Michael Eble; professor and gallery curator, University of Minnesota-Morris, visual artist; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Dick DuBord (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, visual artist-wood.",,2 19687,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","To provide an authentic experience of traditional Mexican music. To bring both the Latino and non-Latino community together. To encourage the attendance of children. To demonstrate the value of traditional Mexican music. To increase arts access to the Latino community.1. We will keep a count of attendees, paying special attention to the number of Latinos. 2. We will use a brief exit survey to gauge the audience's experience.","23 people filled out the form. 17 of those rated the event 5 (excellent) out of 5; 6 rated it 4 out of 5.",,,,3000,,"Athena Kildegaard, Chrissy Kolaya, Clarice Dieter, Dawn Poore, Deb Swezey, Ellie Musselman, Kali Dale, Melissa Yauk, Sarah McDermott",,"Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To host the musical group Viva Mexico! for an outdoor street dance.",2013-10-04,2013-10-05,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ferolyn,Angell,"Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance","630 Atlantic Ave",Morris,MN,56267-1327,"(320) 585-5037 ",prca@prairierenaissance.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Stevens, Pope, Grant",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-104,"Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.","Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.",,2 19688,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2013,4660,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","1. The partners in this project, Wetlands Management staff, Center for Small Towns, Morris Community Education, Central Neighborhood Improvement Association students, Horticultural Gardens staff, and Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance Board members will all be contacted for follow up evaluations. 2. Evaluation forms will be given out at each workshop. At least 60% of respondents will have favorable comments. 3. In addition, follow up meetings with program teachers and the student intern will be conducted to determine successful practices and identify problem areas.1. The partners in this project, Wetlands Management staff, Center for Small Towns, Morris Community Education, Central Neighborhood Improvement Association students, Horticultural Gardens staff, and Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance Board members will all be contacted for follow up evaluations. 2. Evaluation forms will be given out at each workshop. At least 60% of respondents will have favorable comments. 3. In addition, follow up meetings with program teachers and the student intern will be conducted to determine successful practices and identify problem areas.","Workshop 1 (painting on fabric) did not fulfill everyone's expectations but most participants were pleased with their experience. Workshop 2 (making natural dyes and egg tempera w/ plants and flowers) was very well received by all. Participants lingered afterwards to talk with the instructor and continue their experiments. Workshop 3 (poetry and photography) occurred during windy, wet weather but participants were happy to learn from the artists. Workshop 4 (puppet and mask making) was extremely well received. A picnic and parade of masks in the Native American Garden brought everything together. Workshop 5 (avant-garde knitting styles) was postponed to a week night in September and attendance was low but participants were enthusiastic.",,,,4660,,"Athena Kildegaard, Chrissy Kolaya, Clarice Dieter, Dawn Poore, Deb Swezey, Ellie Musselman, Kali Dale, Melissa Yauk, Sarah McDermott",,"Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To offer summer afternoon art workshops for people of all ages, Art in the Gardens.",2013-06-19,2013-09-13,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ferolyn,Angell,"Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance","630 Atlantic Ave",Morris,MN,56267-1327,"(320) 585-5037 ",prca@prairierenaissance.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Stevens, Pope, Grant",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-105,"Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.","Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.",,2 19689,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2013,18000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. To refurbish our historical theater building through installing new shingles. 2. To preserve the integrity of said historic building by preventing deterioration and water leaks to the building 3. To preserve the uniqueness and historic accuracy of the building as far as feasibly possible. 4. To continue to be able to provide a safe, accessible, comfortable venue for the presentation of theater and other cultural events available to hundreds of residents in the West Central Minnesota area. 5. To continue to provide a safe, accessible, comfortable performance space for area actors, musicians, and artistic support personnel to practice and improve their crafts. 6. To continue to provide meeting space for private groups and non-profit organizations.We will measure the project by the amount of targeted grants and donations we can raise in one year. Specifically, the donations received due to our fund-raising efforts will be a measurement of community support. We plan to fund the project donations totally 20% of the cost of the project. In addition, we plan to devise a survey to measure satisfaction of our audiences and members with the visual aspects of our recent renovations. This survey may incorporate other questions pertaining to our organization as well. The survey will give Prairie Wind Players a sense of what draws first time customers, and what is the incentive to return.","Our facility's useful life as a performing arts venue has been extended another 20-30 years.",,7000,"Other, local or private",25000,,"Adrianne Keep, Arlyn Swenson, Claremont Anderson, Darcy Mayda, Jane Schlotfeld, Jim Barbour, Karen Alvstad, Leah Drexler, Randy Larson, Twig Webster",,"Prairie Wind Players Community Theatre AKA Prairie Wind Players of Grant County","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To install a new roof on the historic theatre building.",2014-01-01,2014-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Alvstad,"Prairie Wind Players Community Theatre AKA Prairie Wind Players of Grant County","PO Box 246 202 Hawkins Ave",Barrett,MN,56311-0246,"(320) 528-2382 ",alvstad@runestone.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-106,"Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.","Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.",,2 19692,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2013,8840,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Goal 1: Develop and implement financial sustainability plan through expanded marketing and fundraising efforts. Goal 2: Utilize facility and grounds for uses beyond traditional season to generate revenue, create visibility and engage the community. Goal 3: Determine facility upgrade needs, set annual maintenance schedule.Theatre L'Homme Dieu once again plans to use an exit survey for patrons, artists and technicians to evaluate the success of the productions, to project impact and to determine areas for improvement, enhancement, or adjustment.","Overwhelmingly, all of the respondents who participated in the classes this past season (2013) were thrilled with not only the caliber of class, but, more importantly to this grant, the caliber and professionalism of the leaders of each class.",,,,8840,,"Amy Sunderland, Donna Jensen, Fred Bursch, Gayle Haanen, Jack Reuler, Kathryn Liesemeyer, Linda Akenson, Michael Stormoen, Philip Eidsvold, Shelly Karnis, Yvonne Kinney-Hockert",,"Theatre L'Homme Dieu","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To support the purchases of lighting cables, sound equipment and necessary repairs to the genie lift.",2013-07-01,2013-08-19,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Ann C",Hermes,"Theatre L'Homme Dieu","PO Box 1086",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 846-3150 ",ann@tlhd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Douglas, Pope, Grant, Stevens, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-109,"Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.","Amy Schmidt: literary and visual artist, bookstore owner; Carolyn Aarsvold: retired elementary music educator, violinist; Jane Gudmundson: retired gallery manager Minnesota State University-Moorhead, artist in residence; Jeannie Pederson: Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator; Kari Adams: graphic designer, printmaker; Kari Kjesbo: former gallery manager and catering business owner; Nancy Berns: radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer; Pagyn Harding: literary artist and published author; Rebecca Davis: international classical pianist and teacher, graduate and former instructor of The Julliard School; Stan Goldade: High School math instructor, photographer, sculptor; Timothy Ray: actor, director, technical director, musician-performer; Rebecca Mitchell (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, glass artist; Sandra Barnhouse(alternate): visual and literary artist, retired art instructor; Jay Johnson (alternate): former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, jazz musician.",,2 19381,"Little Fork River and Big Fork River - USGS FLOWSED",2013,140000,,,,,,11047,Federal,,,,.33,"United States Geological Survey (USGS)","Federal Government","The Little Fork River and Big Fork River - USGS FLOWSED project was established to collect site specific data for streamflow, SSC, and bedload at the Littlefork and Big Fork Rivers in Northern Minnesota; use the data to evaluate the use of dimensionless sediment rating curves for the rivers; and document the results of the study in conjunction with the results from other rivers in the state for the application of regional sediment rating curves to rivers in Minnesota. The project is an extension of the Statewide Sediment Network and a collaboration with a MN DNR project sampling several other sites in the state. The collaborative project will develop regional sediment rating curves for Minnesota. The development of regional sediment rating curves for Minnesota will enhance water resources programs by providing improved sediment budgets, reducing costs associated with extensive sediment data collection, identifying streams that depart from reference conditions, providing a tool for restoration prioritization, and yielding important information for future river restoration design.",,,2012-08-01,2014-09-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Christopher,Ellison,USGS,"2280 Woodale Drive","Mounds View ",MN,55112,763/783-2471,,"Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Itasca, Koochiching",,"Big Fork River, Little Fork River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/little-fork-river-and-big-fork-river-usgs-flowsed,,,, 9815,"Living Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Initiative, Phase 2",2013,4490000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(d)","$4,490,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to assess, restore, and enhance shallow lakes and wetlands, including technical assistance, survey, design, and engineering to develop new enhancement and restoration projects for future implementation. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Restored 150 acres and Enhanced 2,936 acres of wetlands",,839300,"Ducks Unlimited private funds and federal funds",4490000,24000,,2.3,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing engineering program restored and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands by installing water level control structures to improve aquatic plant abundance and water clarity in partnership with the Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Ducks Unlimited engineered and completed 20 projects, including 3 wetland restorations and 17 shallow lake enhancements.  In all, this work restored 150 wetland acres and enhanced 2,936 shallow lake acres for a total of 3,086 wetland acres completed, surpassing our goals and spending all the state funds appropriated while providing $839,300 in non-state funding as leverage, well-beyond our proposal.",,"This grant was Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing engineering program restored and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands by installing water level control structures to improve aquatic plant abundance and water clarity in partnership with the Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Ducks Unlimited engineered and successfully completed 20 wetland projects through this appropriation, including 3 wetland restorations and 17 shallow lake enhancements.  In all, this work restored 150 wetland acres and enhanced 2,936 shallow lake acres for a total of 3,086 wetland acres completed, surpassing our goals and spending all the state funds appropriated while providing $839,300 in non-state funding as leverage, well-beyond the goals in our proposal and accomplishment plan.Minnesota has lost approximately 90% of our prairie wetlands, and many wetlands in other ecoregions of the state, to drainage. The shallow lakes and large marshes that remain now serve as the core of Minnesota’s remaining waterfowl habitat complexes, and are often those basins that were too deep to drain. These remaining wetlands now receive excessive water and nutrient runoff from a highly altered and intensively drained landscape, and are easily accessed by invasive fish such as common carp. As a result, many basins are now turbid and degraded due to high, stable water levels that allow carp and other invasive fish to proliferate and aquatic ecology to stagnate. The results is a lack of aquatic plants and invertebrates required to sustain migrating and breeding waterfowl, especially those species that rely on aquatic foods exclusively such as diving ducks.As a result, ducks migrating through Minnesota on their way north to breed in spring find sparse aquatic food resources, much to their detriment further north, and also again in the fall when their passage through Minnesota appears briefer each year. Those waterfowl that remain here to breed find poor brood-rearing habitat, as shallow lakes and marshes have a paucity of high quality wetland habitat with abundant aquatic plants and invertebrate food resources on which young ducks rely. These factors have contributed to a decline in Minnesota’s diverse waterfowl resources and, unfortunately, a decline in Minnesota’s rich waterfowling traditions.To remedy this situation, Ducks Unlimited’s “Living Lakes Initiative” assists the Minnesota DNR, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and other conservation partners to enhance and restore Minnesota’s shallow lakes and wetlands. This grant supported Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's biological and engineering work to design and construct water control structures and fish barriers. DU biologists worked closely with Minnesota DNR Shallow Lakes Program biologists to assess wetland conditions and identify possible management solutions. DU biologists and engineers surveyed, designed, and constructed the water control infrastructure necessary for state and federal agency staff to actively manage water levels. Funding in this request also supported ongoing shallow lake technical assistance from DU biologists and engineers to assess, survey, and design future projects for implementation under future OHF appropriations.Most enhancement work occured in the Prairie Region by design, as that is where waterfowl are in most need of habitat improvements.  Structures are used by agency managers to simulate natural temporary drought cycles in shallow lakes and wetlands that rejuvenate the aquatic ecological process that produces abundant aquatic plants and invertebrates. These structures last for 30 or more years and are generally use by agency staff every 5-7 years to conduct periodic temporary draw-downs that are key to enhancing and maintaining highly productive wetlands. Importantly, DU also restored smaller wetlands on public and other protected land near shallow lakes. Shallow lakes were selected for enhancement by DNR and FWS managers, and generally enjoy strong support from the public for improvement. The Minnesota DNR holds public meetings to share information on the current condition and management plan for shallow lakes designated for wildlife management purposes.PlanningEvery statewide conservation plan recognizes the need for improving and protecting Minnesota’s shallow lakes and associated wetlands for optimal wildlife habitat. The Minnesota DNR’s Duck Recovery Plan is the most specific, calling for the active management of 1,800 shallow lakes and adding 64,000 restored wetlands to Minnesota’s landscape. DU’s Living Lakes Initiative supports this plan through a goal of improving 300 Minnesota shallow lakes in 10 years. Shallow lakes and wetlands are identified as critical habitat for several “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” listed in Minnesota’s “Tomorrow’s Habitat for the Wild & Rare: An Action Plan for Minnesota Wildlife”, including lesser scaup, northern pintail, and trumpeter swan.Importantly, Ducks Unlimited’s Living Lakes Initiative directly address Minnesota’s Statewide Conservation & Preservation Plan Habitat Recommendations #4 and #5 on pages 78 and 80, respectively, which calls for the restoration and protection of shallow lakes (page 78) and the restoration of land, wetlands, and watersheds (page 80). This program addresses the LSOHC priorities of wetland and shallow lake restoration and enhancement in the Prairie and Forest-Prairie Transition sections. Finally, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan’s Prairie Pothole Joint Venture prioritizes the restoration and management of wetlands and shallow lakes through goals and objectives for improved brood-rearing and migration habitat for ducks. Many of the shallow lakes and wetlands prioritized for enhancement by DU are located within wetland habitat complexes identified by the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Strategic Habitat Conservation model and are high priority basins for both Service and Minnesota DNR field managers. DU shallow lake and wetland enhancement work is performed in close coordination and collaboration with either the Minnesota DNR or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and these agencies assume all future management and operation responsibilities for water control structures designed and installed by DU.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-9916",jschneider@ducks.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Murray, Otter Tail, Sibley, Stearns, Wadena, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/living-shallow-lakes-and-wetlands-initiative-phase-2,,,, 21310," Local Cultural Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","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",,,,,,,,"Doyle Sperr, Doug Rudell, Randy Larson, Michelle Sperr, Chad Bruns, Kyle Weets, Tony Volker, Ryan Kellen, Claude Sperr, Molly Bertram, Joyce Jones, Brittany Shervey, Kerby Weets, Kyle Volker, Jeremiah Thompson, Bryan Crandall, David Larson",,"Grant County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide events that highlight local culture and history. The Grant County Fair will feature the Iron Will dog sledding exhibit, host a performance by a local band, have a wool spinning demonstration, and display a seed sack exhibit. ",,,2013-07-15,2013-07-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Randy,Larson,"Grant County Agricultural Association",,,,,320-677-2770,rudellag@runstone.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/local-cultural-programming,,,, 19562,"McKnight Fellowship",2013,2350,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Extend the work of Veterans in the Arts in rural/remote areas of Minnesota.Attendance at workshops and reception to the workshops.","Developed and conducted two types of workshops for veterans and their families.",,2650,"Other, local or private",5000,,,,"Jeanette M. Cox",Individual,"McKnight Fellowship",,"Provide workshops for military veterans, their families and friends interested in exploring personal narrative as a means of healing throughout Northeastern Minnesota.",2013-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeanette,Cox,"Jeanette M. Cox",,,MN,,"(218) 404-0578 ",jetecho@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,"St. Louis, Lake, Cook, Carlton, Koochiching, Itasca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mcknight-fellowship-21,"Brian Carlson: Executive Director of Grand Rapids Showboat; Mary McReynolds: Director of Laurentian Arts and Culture Alliance, Virginia; Rebecca Peterson: Executive Director of Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; John Gregor: photographer, community education advocate; Brian Lukasavitz: artist based attorney, musician, theater artist; Ken Bloom: Director of Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth.","Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 19605,"McKnight Individual Artist Grant",2013,1350,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Use transcribed documents of approximately 20 interviews of direct descendants as primary sources in the historical novel she is writing; manuscript completion goal is October, 2014.Transcribed oral interviews, power point presentations, Boxell family scrapbook, ongoing communication between myself and those descendants I have interviewed as well as any other Boxell descendants with interest in family history.","Interviews lead to more in depth characters in novel, classes going well and new novel in planning stages.",,2210,"Other, local or private",3560,,,,"Christine L. Marcotte",Individual,"McKnight Individual Artist Grant",,"Interview approximately 20 third generation descendants of William Thomas Boxell, whose unsolved murder occurred in 1897 in Howard Lake, Minnesota. I am a direct descendant and am writing a historical novel about this family tragedy.",2013-06-01,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christine,Marcotte,"Christine L. Marcotte",,,MN,,"(218) 244-2127 ",lunariaspirit@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,"Itasca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mcknight-individual-artist-grant-94,"Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.","Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 2136,"MeCC V - Restore & Enhance Significant Watershed Habitat (2.3)",2010,90000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f2.3","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the fifth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $2,185,000 is for Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $1,190,000 is for agreements as follows: $380,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $90,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $155,000 with Great River Greening; $250,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $225,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $90,000 with Friends of the Minnesota Valley for the purposes of planning, restoring, and protecting important natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through grants, contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,80000,,,,,,"Friends of the Mississippi River","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project Outcome and Results The Twin Cities contains significant habitat areas. There is a concerted effort to protect, improve and link these areas. FMR's goal with this project was to partner with landowners to restore and enhance habitat at a number of these areas. During this phase of the MeCC project, FMR conducted activities at 9 distinct sites resulting in the restoration of a total of 287 acres, including 179 acres using Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund funds and 108 acres using leveraged funds. A management plan exists for each site, which served as guide for the restoration and enhancement activities. These sites included: Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area: Spot treated weeds on a 17-acre restored prairie and conducted exotic brush control on 28 acres of woodland. Conducted follow up buckthorn control on 3-acres of woodland. Sand Coulee Prairie. Conducted prescribed burns, mowing, and spot-spraying on 83- acres. Volunteers assisted in collecting seeds and removing weeds. Rosemount Wildlife Preserve. Conducted a prescribed burn on 16 acres of woodland. Wilmar. Mowed a 25-acre prairie restoration & treated exotic invasive plans in a 15-acre woodland. Mississippi River Gorge. Volunteers installed native tree and shrubs on 2-acre and installed prairie plants to enhance a 4-acre prairie restoration within Crosby Park. Volunteers also hand weeded the site. At the Riverside Park in Minneapolis, volunteers installed native plants within 4-acre of woodland. Hastings Riverflats Park. Applied basal bark treatment to buckthorn on 27 acres of floodplain forest. Gores Pool Wildlife Management Area and Aquatic Management Area. Exotic brush was removed and sprouts treated on 67 acres of woodland. Native grass seed was broadcasted over this woodland. Prairie restoration activities took place on a 4-acre old field. A 4-acre reed canary grassland was treated as part of a re-forestation effort. Ravenna Block Greenway-Dakota County. Buckthorn was removed from 12 acres of woodland, while a prescribed burn was conducted and native prairie seed was broadcasted on a 24-acre grassland. Emrick. 22 acres of a former farm field were seeded to prairie, followed by a mowing. Nine acres of exotic dominated woodland were removed and chipped for biofuels. Project Results Use and Dissemination FMR organizes many tours and stewardship events at the sites where we conduct restoration activities. We share information about this project with the participants of these events. FMR also occasionally publishes articles in its paper and electronic newsletters regarding restoration projects that it is involved in. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Lewanski,"Friends of the Mississippi River","360 N Robert St, Ste 400","St. Paul",MN,55101,"651-222-2193 x1",tlewanski@fmr.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-restore-enhance-significant-watershed-habitat-23,,,, 2139,"MeCC V - Restore & Enhance Significant Habitat (2.5)",2010,155000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f2.5","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the fifth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $2,185,000 is for Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $1,190,000 is for agreements as follows: $380,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $90,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $155,000 with Great River Greening; $250,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $225,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $90,000 with Friends of the Minnesota Valley for the purposes of planning, restoring, and protecting important natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through grants, contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,300000,,,,,,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project Outcome and Results Great River Greening, along with our volunteers and partners, restored and enhanced a total of 204 acres of habitat with Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund dollars, exceeding our goal of 155 acres, and an additional 140 acres with over $153,000 in leveraged non-state funds. Habitats included prairie, savanna, and forest, including nine native plant communities with biodiversity of statewide significance (as rated by Minnesota County Biological Survey), and habitat for 18 documented rare plant species (1 invertebrate, 2 bird, and 15 plant species). Restorations/enhancements also occurred at sites in priority watersheds rich with rare terrestrial and aquatic rare species, including the St. Croix, Mississippi, and Minnesota; as well as Valley Creek and Eagle Creek trout stream watersheds. A total of 15 different sites were restored/enhanced. Enhancement of native plant communities with existing significant biodiversity occurred at: Arcola Mills Historic Foundation (Stillwater); St Croix Valley Early Detection/Rapid Response Garlic Mustard (Taylors Falls and Marine locations); Spring Lake Regional Park (Scott Co); Spring Lake Park Reserve (Dakota Co); Hidden Valley Park (Savage); Snail Lake Regional Park (Shoreview); St. Croix Savanna SNA (Bayport); Lost Valley Prairie SNA (Denmark Township); and Pond Dakota Mission (Bloomington).   Restoration/enhancement of habitats in important and strategic locations were: prairie/savanna establishment at Pilot Knob Hill (Mendota Heights), located in an area identified by DNR as a top-tier township for habitat for Species of Greatest Conservation Need; a large prairie/savanna restoration/enhancement at Belwin Conservancy's Lake Edith site (Afton), in the Valley Creek watershed; early detection and control of garlic mustard at a Valley Creek watershed location; prairie restoration/enhancement at Central Corridor (Woodbury and Cottage Grove), historically connected to Lost Valley Prairie SNA; savanna maintenance at Eagle Creek AMA (Savage), a metro trout stream;/li>; floodplain forest enhancement at Heritage Village Park (Inver Grove Heights) to expand on existing significant floodplain forest on the banks of the Mississippi River; and a prairie reconstruction burn at OH Anderson Elementary (Mahtomedi), habitat that is also used extensively in classroom studies. Volunteers contributed over 2500 hours to these habitat projects. Project Results Use and Dissemination In January, 2010, Great River Greening included a feature article on the ENRTF, LCCMR, and the Metro Conservation Corridors program and projects in our e-postcard, circulation 3200. A write up on the Metro Conservation Corridors program with features of select projects was included in our Spring 2011 Newsletter, and an article featuring the Pond Dakota Mission restoration was featured in our Fall 2010 newsletter. These are available for continued viewing at http://www.greatrivergreening.org/news.asp. In addition, project descriptions are included in our volunteer recruitment efforts to all the volunteers in our database. In addition, Greening is in active partnership with landowners and other land managers, resulting in a dynamic and timely exchange of information and results. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","35 W Water St, Ste 201","St. Paul",MN,55107,651-665-9500,wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-restore-enhance-significant-habitat-25,,,, 2142,"MeCC V - Metro SNA Acquisition, Restoration & Enhancement (2.7/3.6)",2010,410000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f2.7/3.6","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the fifth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $2,185,000 is for Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $1,190,000 is for agreements as follows: $380,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $90,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $155,000 with Great River Greening; $250,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $225,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $90,000 with Friends of the Minnesota Valley for the purposes of planning, restoring, and protecting important natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through grants, contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Project Outcome and Results Nearly 150 acres of high quality native habitat threatened by urban development was acquired and added to two metro Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs). First, 80 acres were acquired (36.7 acres pro-rated to this appropriation) and added to the Hastings Sand Coulee SNA. The addition contains native oak savanna and prairie and increases this SNA to 267 acres. Thus, more than half of this largest remaining prairie complex in Dakota County is protected for its 13 resident rare species (including 3 snake and 2 butterfly species) and for public use, including hiking and nature observation. Second, about 70 acres - including public fishing frontage on the Credit River - was acquired (6.2 acres pro-rated to this appropriation) and added to the Savage Fen SNA in Scott County. These sites offer urban residents close-to-home nature-based recreation, including a new archery hunting opportunity on 300 acres at Savage Fen SNA. SNA restoration and enhancement activities were completed on 187 acres at 13 SNAs in 7 counties in the greater metropolitan area. For example, a 55-acre prairie was reconstructed (restored) at Lost Valley Prairie SNA with the help of volunteers and a Sentence-to-Serve crew using seed collected on site by hand and mechanically harvested by the SNA crew. Almost 100 acres was prescribed burned at 5 SNAs. About 34 acres received invasive species control actions, including work by Conservation Corps Minnesota. These activities result in better habitat for the SNAs' rare features and improved quality for users of SNAs. Project Results Use and Dissemination Information about Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) sites, including those SNAs with new acquisition, restoration, enhancement and development activities through this appropriation, is available on the DNR website (www.mndnr.gov/snas). DNR-sponsored volunteer events, such as those involved in the Lost Valley Prairie, are regularly posted at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteering/sna/index. Both of the acquisition projects received publicity in local newspapers and in partner organization newsletters. Specifically, Savage Fen SNA acquisition was publicized in the Shakopee Valley News and in the Trust for Public Land's electronic newsletter and electronic invite. The Hastings Sand Coulee SNA acquisition was referenced in articles in the Hastings Gazette and the Friends of the Mississippi River website. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,"Peggy ",Booth,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5088,peggy.booth@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation, Land Acquisition, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-metro-sna-acquisition-restoration-enhancement-2736,,,, 2143,"MeCC V - Stream Habitat Restoration (2.9)",2010,150000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f2.9","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the fifth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $2,185,000 is for Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $1,190,000 is for agreements as follows: $380,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $90,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $155,000 with Great River Greening; $250,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $225,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $90,000 with Friends of the Minnesota Valley for the purposes of planning, restoring, and protecting important natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through grants, contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Project Outcome and Results This project had a two pronged focus. Result 1 (4f2.9) focused on a trout stream habitat restoration project located within Vermillion River Aquatic Management Areas (AMA), in Dakota County. This stretch of the Vermillion River channel had been altered by ditching. Result 2 (4f3.5) focused on securing fee title parcels on the Vermillion River in Dakota County and Eagle Creek in Scott County. Parcels include habitat linkages that provided environmental protection of the shoreline and riparian zone, exhibit a high risk of development, supply angler access, and afford management access necessary for implementing habitat improvement projects. Project goals were to restore 0.6 miles of stream habitat and acquire 60 acres with 1.0 mile of shoreline. Partner funding includes donations of land value and cash. Result 1 (4f2.9): Restoration of 0.9 miles of Vermillion River channel. Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) dollars directly restored approximately 0.44 miles of the total restored channel. Other State dollars (TU OHC = $140,000) restored 0.41 miles, and other funding (Vermillion River Watershed = $20,000) restored 0.05 miles of the total. Result 2 (4f3.5): Acquisition of four parcels with a grand total of approximately 50.5 acres and 1.1 miles of stream shoreline. Because of the extreme variation in shoreline values it is hard to accurately predict a reliable acre benchmark. Most years, including the 2008 ENRTF appropriation, we far exceeded our acres goal. For the 2009 ENRTF appropriation, we fell short of the acres goal, but reached our ""miles of shoreline"" goal. ENRTF directly acquired approximately 38.8 acres of the total, including 0.7 miles stream shoreline. Donations of land value (""other funds"" $106,800) accounted for 11.7 acres and 0.4 shoreline miles. One of the Vermillion River parcels (parcel 7) was acquired jointly using both 2008 and 2009 grants to Metro Corridors Conservation Partnership. Results for Vermillion River, P7 were proportionately distributed for each grant. Overall, as a result of this project, 0.9 miles of Vermillion River channel was restored to its original course, after being ditched for 50 or more years. Also, as a result of this project, 50.5 acres, including 1.1 miles of critical shoreline fish and wildlife habitat are now permanently protected and open to public angling and/or hunting - as well as other light use recreational activities. Due to failed negotiations, two acquisitions went into abeyance towards the end of the grant, resulting in $57,975 being turned back to the ENRTF. Acquired parcels are now designated and managed as AMAs. Project Results Use and Dissemination All new AMA lands will be added to DNR's Public Recreational Information Maps (PRIM). ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,"Rick ",Walsh,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5233,rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-stream-habitat-restoration-29,,,, 2145,"MeCC V - Protect Significant Habitat by Acquiring Conservation Easements (3.2)",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f3.2",,"Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project Outcome and Results During the fifth phase of the Metro Corridors project, the Minnesota Land Trust continued to work with landowners throughout the greater metropolitan area to permanently protect lands that are key components of Minnesota's remaining natural areas in the region. Eight perpetual conservation easements were completed that collectively protect 765 acres of land and more than 13,000 feet of shoreline. Three easements were purchased, and the remaining five easements were donated. While two of the purchased easements used both 2009 and 2010 ENRTF funding, we are reporting the accomplishments as part of our 2009 report. We will not report these acres in future 2010 reports to avoid double-counting. All eight projects represent unique opportunities to protect high quality natural habitat, riparian areas, and to build upon prior land protection work by the Land Trust at several priority sites. The specific project sites of the conservation easements include: 45 acres, including 1,095 feet of shoreline, along Deer Lake in Anoka County (purchased using both ML 2009 and ML 2010 ENRTF appropriations); 148 acres, including 2,527 feet of shoreline, along Elk River in Sherburne County (donated); 44 acres, including 3,065 feet of shoreline, on Kingswood Pond in Hennepin County (purchased using both ML 2009 and ML 2010 ENRTF appropriations); 157 acres near Hardwood Creek in Washington County (donated); 5 acres in Scandia in Washington County (donated); 126 acres near the headwaters of Valley Creek in Washington County (donated); 39 acres adjacent to Wild River State Park in Chisago County (purchased using ML 2009 ENRTF appropriation only); 201 acres near Baypoint Park in Goodhue County (donated). Additionally, the Land Trust prepared baseline property reports for each easement, detailing the condition of the property for future monitoring and enforcement. To fund this required perpetual obligation, the Land Trust dedicated ENRTF and other funds to its segregated Stewardship and Enforcement Fund for all completed projects. We estimated the anticipated annual expenses of each project and the investment needed to generate annual income sufficient to cover these expenses in perpetuity - all in accordance with our internal policies and procedures as approved by LCCMR. We will report to LCCMR annually on the status of the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund and the easements acquired with funds from this grant. Values are known for only five of the eight easements acquired, and this value totals $854,500, with a known donated value of $413,500. The cost to the State of Minnesota to complete these projects was just over $326 per acre. Cumulatively, across phases I-V of the Metro Corridors program, the Land Trust has protected 3,298 acres of critical habitat and more than 75,000 feet of shoreline, at a cost to the State of $520 per acre. The Minnesota Land Trust's work on this project continues to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of working with conservation easements to protect natural and scenic resources within developed and developing areas, as the cost to the State was well below the cost to purchase land in the Twin Cities region. This grant continued to generate interest among landowners, and therefore, ongoing funding will be important to sustained success. Additionally, our experiences during this phase of the grant continue to indicate that funds to purchase easements, as opposed to obtaining donated easements, will be necessary in the future as work becomes more targeted, selective, and focused on building complexes of protected land. Project Results Use and Dissemination The Minnesota Land Trust disseminated information about the specific land protection projects completed under this grant though our newsletter, email updates, web site, and press releases. The Land Trust also shared information about conservation easements generally and our experience with our partner organizations, other easement holders, local communities, as well as policy makers including members of the LCCMR and L-SOHC. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St. Paul",MN,55114,651-647-9590,sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-protect-significant-habitat-acquiring-conservation-easements-32,,,, 2148,"MeCC V - Fish & Wildlife Land Acquisition (3.5)",2010,350000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f3.5","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the fifth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $2,185,000 is for Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $1,190,000 is for agreements as follows: $380,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $90,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $155,000 with Great River Greening; $250,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $225,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $90,000 with Friends of the Minnesota Valley for the purposes of planning, restoring, and protecting important natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through grants, contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Project Outcome and Results This project had a two pronged focus. Result 1 (4f2.9) focused on a trout stream habitat restoration project located within Vermillion River Aquatic Management Areas (AMA), in Dakota County. This stretch of the Vermillion River channel had been altered by ditching. Result 2 (4f3.5) focused on securing fee title parcels on the Vermillion River in Dakota County and Eagle Creek in Scott County. Parcels include habitat linkages that provided environmental protection of the shoreline and riparian zone, exhibit a high risk of development, supply angler access, and afford management access necessary for implementing habitat improvement projects. Project goals were to restore 0.6 miles of stream habitat and acquire 60 acres with 1.0 mile of shoreline. Partner funding includes donations of land value and cash. Result 1 (4f2.9): Restoration of 0.9 miles of Vermillion River channel. Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) dollars directly restored approximately 0.44 miles of the total restored channel. Other State dollars (TU OHC = $140,000) restored 0.41 miles, and other funding (Vermillion River Watershed = $20,000) restored 0.05 miles of the total. Result 2 (4f3.5): Acquisition of four parcels with a grand total of approximately 50.5 acres and 1.1 miles of stream shoreline. Because of the extreme variation in shoreline values it is hard to accurately predict a reliable acre benchmark. Most years, including the 2008 ENRTF appropriation, we far exceeded our acres goal. For the 2009 ENRTF appropriation, we fell short of the acres goal, but reached our ""miles of shoreline"" goal. ENRTF directly acquired approximately 38.8 acres of the total, including 0.7 miles stream shoreline. Donations of land value (""other funds"" $106,800) accounted for 11.7 acres and 0.4 shoreline miles. One of the Vermillion River parcels (parcel 7) was acquired jointly using both 2008 and 2009 grants to Metro Corridors Conservation Partnership. Results for Vermillion River, P7 were proportionately distributed for each grant. Overall, as a result of this project, 0.9 miles of Vermillion River channel was restored to its original course, after being ditched for 50 or more years. Also, as a result of this project, 50.5 acres, including 1.1 miles of critical shoreline fish and wildlife habitat are now permanently protected and open to public angling and/or hunting - as well as other light use recreational activities. Due to failed negotiations, two acquisitions went into abeyance towards the end of the grant, resulting in $57,975 being turned back to the ENRTF. Acquired parcels are now designated and managed as AMAs. Project Results Use and Dissemination All new AMA lands will be added to DNR's Public Recreational Information Maps (PRIM). ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Walsh,"MN DNR ","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5233,rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-fish-wildlife-land-acquisition-35,,,, 2935,"MeCC VI - Aquatic Management Area Acquisition (3.5)",2012,150000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.5","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,150000,,,1.22,"MN DNR","State Government","Project OverviewThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to purchase 35 acres, with 0.6 miles of shoreline, along the Vermillion River in Dakota County to be managed as Aquatic Management Areas. Priority will be given to lands that have a high risk of development, provide protection to shoreline and riparian zones, and allow access for anglers and habitat improvement projects.Project Outcome and Results This appropriation provided funding to acquire land in fee title within the Metro Conservation Corridors Partnership (MeCC) areas. It focused on habitat linkage projects along the Vermillion River in southern Dakota County that have the following characteristics: high risk of development, angler access, environmental protection of the shoreline and riparian zone, and access for DNR personnel and constituent cooperators to do habitat improvement projects. Parcels acquired will be managed as Aquatic Management Areas (AMA). This funding also supported the finalization of three parcels acquired with a previous MeCC appropriation, but for which professional services bills were still needed. A total of $8,080 was spent on completion of the three previously acquired parcels. The remaining $292,000 was spent on acquisition of two additional parcels for the Vermillion River AMA. These two parcels closed in late 2013 and added 114 acres of land which provide permanent protection and public hunting, fishing, and trapping along almost 11,000 feet of stream. The AMA now consists of 450 acres and 27,650 feet (over 5 miles) of stream. The Vermillion River is known for production of large brown trout and is a popular anger destination. The acquisition of these two parcels relied on other public funding in addition to this appropriation. Dakota County contributed $40,000 and another $108,600 came largely from a 2011 Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriation to DNR. Both of the new sites have been surveyed and the boundaries posted in time for the 2014 trout opener. Costs for boundary posting and other initial development were paid from other DNR budgets. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION A press release announcing the two new parcels was issued in early April 2014: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/2014/04/08/dnr-adds-2-miles-metro-trout-fishing-opportunities-along-vermillion-2/. The story was picked up by at least two local media outlets - CBS Minnesota (http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/04/09/dnr-expands-trout-fishing-along-vermilion-river/) and Pioneer Press (http://blogs.twincities.com/outdoors/2014/04/10/minnesota-stream-trout-fishing-new-vermillion-river-properties-acquired/). In addition to this news release and subsequent stories, information about these and other AMA recreation opportunities is published on the DNR Recreation Compass (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/compass.html) on DNR's website at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Walsh,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5233",rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-aquatic-management-area-acquisition-35,,,, 2935,"MeCC VI - Aquatic Management Area Acquisition (3.5)",2013,150000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.5","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,150000,,,1.22,"MN DNR","State Government","Project OverviewThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to purchase 35 acres, with 0.6 miles of shoreline, along the Vermillion River in Dakota County to be managed as Aquatic Management Areas. Priority will be given to lands that have a high risk of development, provide protection to shoreline and riparian zones, and allow access for anglers and habitat improvement projects.Project Outcome and Results This appropriation provided funding to acquire land in fee title within the Metro Conservation Corridors Partnership (MeCC) areas. It focused on habitat linkage projects along the Vermillion River in southern Dakota County that have the following characteristics: high risk of development, angler access, environmental protection of the shoreline and riparian zone, and access for DNR personnel and constituent cooperators to do habitat improvement projects. Parcels acquired will be managed as Aquatic Management Areas (AMA). This funding also supported the finalization of three parcels acquired with a previous MeCC appropriation, but for which professional services bills were still needed. A total of $8,080 was spent on completion of the three previously acquired parcels. The remaining $292,000 was spent on acquisition of two additional parcels for the Vermillion River AMA. These two parcels closed in late 2013 and added 114 acres of land which provide permanent protection and public hunting, fishing, and trapping along almost 11,000 feet of stream. The AMA now consists of 450 acres and 27,650 feet (over 5 miles) of stream. The Vermillion River is known for production of large brown trout and is a popular anger destination. The acquisition of these two parcels relied on other public funding in addition to this appropriation. Dakota County contributed $40,000 and another $108,600 came largely from a 2011 Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriation to DNR. Both of the new sites have been surveyed and the boundaries posted in time for the 2014 trout opener. Costs for boundary posting and other initial development were paid from other DNR budgets. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION A press release announcing the two new parcels was issued in early April 2014: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/2014/04/08/dnr-adds-2-miles-metro-trout-fishing-opportunities-along-vermillion-2/. The story was picked up by at least two local media outlets - CBS Minnesota (http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/04/09/dnr-expands-trout-fishing-along-vermilion-river/) and Pioneer Press (http://blogs.twincities.com/outdoors/2014/04/10/minnesota-stream-trout-fishing-new-vermillion-river-properties-acquired/). In addition to this news release and subsequent stories, information about these and other AMA recreation opportunities is published on the DNR Recreation Compass (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/compass.html) on DNR's website at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Walsh,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5233",rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-aquatic-management-area-acquisition-35,,,, 2928,"MeCC VI - Coord., Mapping & Outreach & Mapping & Database Work (1.1/1.2)",2012,20000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i1.1/1.2","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,20000,,,0.29,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Land Trust provides coordination, mapping, and data management for the Metropolitan Conservation Corridors partnership. Funds are being used to coordinate the partnership, guide strategic outreach and implementation efforts, manage project data, and provide reporting and mapping of accomplishments.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-coord-mapping-outreach-mapping-database-work-1112,,,, 2928,"MeCC VI - Coord., Mapping & Outreach & Mapping & Database Work (1.1/1.2)",2013,20000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i1.1/1.2","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,20000,,,0.29,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Land Trust provides coordination, mapping, and data management for the Metropolitan Conservation Corridors partnership. Funds are being used to coordinate the partnership, guide strategic outreach and implementation efforts, manage project data, and provide reporting and mapping of accomplishments.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-coord-mapping-outreach-mapping-database-work-1112,,,, 2929,"MeCC VI - Restore and Enhance Significant Watershed Habitat (2.1)",2012,100000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i2.1","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,100000,,100000,,,1.14,"Friends of the Mississippi River","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Friends of the Mississippi is using this appropriation to restore and enhance approximately 163 acres of permanently protected prairie and forest lands in Dakota, Washington, Ramsey, and Hennepin counties in order increase the amount of high quality habitat within designated conservation corridors. Specific activities will include updating management plans, soil preparation, prescribed burning, native vegetation installation, woody encroachment removal, and invasive species control.Project Outcome and Results High quality habitat within the Metro area is important for both resident and migratory species. The Metro Conservation Corridors partnership is working to establish a system of habitat corridors that also provide open space and water quality benefits for the residents of the area. One goal of this project was to increase the amount of high quality habitat within designated conservation corridors. During this project, FMR installed 86 acres of prairie, besting the projected amount by 31 acres. This prairie restoration took place at the Emrick property, Gores Pool WMA, Heritage Village Park, Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, and Mississippi River Gorge sites. FMR conducted woodland restoration activities on 2 acres at Mounds Park and Heritage Village Park, falling short by 3 acres of the proposed goal. Uncommon flooding at Gores Pool WMA prevented woodland restoration at the site. Activities associated with this restoration included updating management plans, soil preparation, seed/plant installation, mowing, and weed control. These additional acres of natural communities will provide critical habitat for many species that rely on prairie and woodland, some of which are rare or in decline. A second goal was to enhance the quality of existing habitat areas. We conducted enhancement activities, mostly exotic invasive plant control and burning, on 275.8 acres, exceeding the number of acres committed to in the work program by 172.8. The third goal achieved was to develop a list of potential future restoration and acquisition projects within the corridors by reaching out to 27 landowners. This outreach has lead to meetings and site visits with landowners interested in learning more about the natural resources on their property. In other cases, the follow up contact is still taking place. This outreach centered around existing conservation areas, including Gores Pool Wildlife Management Area, Mississippi River riparian area, Sand Coulee SNA, Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area & the Vermillion River. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION FMR organizes many tours and stewardship events at the sites where we conduct restoration activities. We share information about this project with the participants of these events. FMR also occasionally publishes articles in its paper and electronic newsletters regarding restoration projects that it is involved in.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Lewanski,"Friends of the Mississippi River","360 N Robert St, Ste 400","St Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 222-2193 x1",tlewanski@fmr.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-restore-and-enhance-significant-watershed-habitat-21,,,, 2929,"MeCC VI - Restore and Enhance Significant Watershed Habitat (2.1)",2013,100000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i2.1","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,100000,,,1.14,"Friends of the Mississippi River","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Friends of the Mississippi is using this appropriation to restore and enhance approximately 163 acres of permanently protected prairie and forest lands in Dakota, Washington, Ramsey, and Hennepin counties in order increase the amount of high quality habitat within designated conservation corridors. Specific activities will include updating management plans, soil preparation, prescribed burning, native vegetation installation, woody encroachment removal, and invasive species control.Project Outcome and Results High quality habitat within the Metro area is important for both resident and migratory species. The Metro Conservation Corridors partnership is working to establish a system of habitat corridors that also provide open space and water quality benefits for the residents of the area. One goal of this project was to increase the amount of high quality habitat within designated conservation corridors. During this project, FMR installed 86 acres of prairie, besting the projected amount by 31 acres. This prairie restoration took place at the Emrick property, Gores Pool WMA, Heritage Village Park, Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, and Mississippi River Gorge sites. FMR conducted woodland restoration activities on 2 acres at Mounds Park and Heritage Village Park, falling short by 3 acres of the proposed goal. Uncommon flooding at Gores Pool WMA prevented woodland restoration at the site. Activities associated with this restoration included updating management plans, soil preparation, seed/plant installation, mowing, and weed control. These additional acres of natural communities will provide critical habitat for many species that rely on prairie and woodland, some of which are rare or in decline. A second goal was to enhance the quality of existing habitat areas. We conducted enhancement activities, mostly exotic invasive plant control and burning, on 275.8 acres, exceeding the number of acres committed to in the work program by 172.8. The third goal achieved was to develop a list of potential future restoration and acquisition projects within the corridors by reaching out to 27 landowners. This outreach has lead to meetings and site visits with landowners interested in learning more about the natural resources on their property. In other cases, the follow up contact is still taking place. This outreach centered around existing conservation areas, including Gores Pool Wildlife Management Area, Mississippi River riparian area, Sand Coulee SNA, Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area & the Vermillion River. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION FMR organizes many tours and stewardship events at the sites where we conduct restoration activities. We share information about this project with the participants of these events. FMR also occasionally publishes articles in its paper and electronic newsletters regarding restoration projects that it is involved in.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Lewanski,"Friends of the Mississippi River","360 N Robert St, Ste 400","St Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 222-2193 x1",tlewanski@fmr.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-restore-and-enhance-significant-watershed-habitat-21,,,, 2930,"MeCC VI - Restoring Our Lands and Waters (2.3)",2012,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i2.3","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,120000,,200000,,,3.54,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","These funds will enable Great River Greening to restore approximately 121 acres of permanently protected forests, savanna, prairie, and wetland habitat and 0.18 miles of shoreland habitat while engaging hundreds of volunteers in the stewardship of the Metropolitan area's remaining natural areas. Specific activities include invasive species control, seeding/planting, prescribed burning, and other associated activities.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","35 W Water St, Ste 201","St Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-restoring-our-lands-and-waters-23,,,, 2930,"MeCC VI - Restoring Our Lands and Waters (2.3)",2013,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i2.3","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,200000,,,3.54,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","These funds will enable Great River Greening to restore approximately 121 acres of permanently protected forests, savanna, prairie, and wetland habitat and 0.18 miles of shoreland habitat while engaging hundreds of volunteers in the stewardship of the Metropolitan area's remaining natural areas. Specific activities include invasive species control, seeding/planting, prescribed burning, and other associated activities.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","35 W Water St, Ste 201","St Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-restoring-our-lands-and-waters-23,,,, 2933,"MeCC VI - TPL’s Critical Land Protection Program (3.1)",2012,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.1","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,1.9,"The Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Trust for Public Land is using this appropriation to purchase approximately 30 acres of land and 0.3 miles of shoreline with high ecological value and then convey the land to state or local governments for long-term stewardship and protection. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding include areas around the Rum River and Rice Creek in Anoka County, Lindstrom Natural Area in Chisago County, Savage Fen Scientific and Natural Area and Pike Lake in Scott County, and St. Croix/Fraconia-Scandia Scientific and Natural Area in Washington County.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,McGillivray,"The Trust for Public Land","2610 University Ave W, Ste 300","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 999-5307",rjm@tpl.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-tpl-s-critical-land-protection-program-31,,,, 2933,"MeCC VI - TPL’s Critical Land Protection Program (3.1)",2013,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.1","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,1.9,"The Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Trust for Public Land is using this appropriation to purchase approximately 30 acres of land and 0.3 miles of shoreline with high ecological value and then convey the land to state or local governments for long-term stewardship and protection. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding include areas around the Rum River and Rice Creek in Anoka County, Lindstrom Natural Area in Chisago County, Savage Fen Scientific and Natural Area and Pike Lake in Scott County, and St. Croix/Fraconia-Scandia Scientific and Natural Area in Washington County.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,McGillivray,"The Trust for Public Land","2610 University Ave W, Ste 300","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 999-5307",rjm@tpl.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-tpl-s-critical-land-protection-program-31,,,, 2934,"MeCC VI - Protect Significant Habitat by Acquiring Cons. Easements (3.2)",2012,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.2","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,200000,,,2.09,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect 150 acres of high quality forest, prairie, or wetland habitat by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Anoka, Carver, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Washington, and Wright counties.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-protect-significant-habitat-acquiring-cons-easements-32,,,, 2934,"MeCC VI - Protect Significant Habitat by Acquiring Cons. Easements (3.2)",2013,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.2","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,200000,,,2.09,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect 150 acres of high quality forest, prairie, or wetland habitat by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Anoka, Carver, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Washington, and Wright counties.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-protect-significant-habitat-acquiring-cons-easements-32,,,, 9819,"Metro Big Rivers Habitat Phase 3",2013,3680000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(b)","$3,680,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire interests in land in fee or permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers as follows: $1,000,000 to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $375,000 to the Friends of the Mississippi; $375,000 to Great River Greening; $930,000 to The Minnesota Land Trust; and $1,000,000 to The Trust for Public Land. A list of proposed = acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. Up to $51,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund and a description of annual monitoring and enforcement activities.",,"Restored 8 acres of prairie, protected in fee 67 acres, and enhanced 495 acres. ",,27500,"City of Fridley, Maplewood, and Mahtomedi ",1353100,,,1.48,"MN Valley NWR Trust, Friends of Mississippi River, Great River Greening, MN Land Trust, Trust for Pulbic Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers Phase 3 protected 67 acres of significant habitat along more than 1 mile of the Mississippi River, restored 8 acres of prairie and enhanced 495 acres of priority habitat (47 wetland acres, 50 prairie acres and 398 forest acres) in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area.",,"Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) completed restoration and enhancement activities on 314 acres, exceeding its original 166 grant acres. FMR restored 8 acres of prairie and enhanced 30 acres prairie, 47 acres of wetland and 237 acres of forest on three sites in Dakota County and one in Washington County, as follows:• Gores Pool Wildlife Management Area (Freitag Tract) -- Gores Pool WMA is a 6,449-ac complex of floodplain forest, marshland and backwater along the Mississippi River and Vermillion River Bottoms in Dakota County. Most of the area is designated as outstanding biodiversity significance and constitutes one of the largest expanses of floodplain native plant communities in southeast Minnesota. It is also one of the top four sites in the state for rare forest birds. The 300 acre Freitag Tract was purchased in 2008 by the DNR in partnership with Dakota County and the City of Hastings. With this Phase 3 grant, FMR continued its activities at the WMA in partnership with the DNR, enhancing 47 acres of wet meadow, 125 acres of forest, and 5 acres of prairie. Methods included cutting and treating invasive woody and herbaceous species, prescribed burning, installing cottonwood livestakes, and planting native shrubs.• Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) - This SNA is identified as significant by the Dakota County Farmland and Natural Area Program and the County Biological Survey. In addition to containing an intermittent stream that flows to the Vermillion River, this site contains rare dry prairie and associated oak woodland. Fourteen rare species have been documented at this SNA. FMR’s work with Phase 3 restored 8 acres of prairie, enhanced 23 acres of prairie by removing woody species and conducting prescribed burns and enhanced 51 acres of oak woodland by controlling exotic invasive species and conducting prescribed burns.• Hastings Scientific and Natural Area -- This 69-acre SNA, designated in the 1970s, is situated along the Mississippi – Vermillion River floodplain and blufflands in Hastings, Dakota County. It contains wetland, maple-basswood forest and floodplain forest. FMR developed a Natural Resource Management Plan for this SNA in 2011 in partnership with the DNR. With Phase 3 funds, FMR conducted exotic invasive woody plant control on 35 acres of forest by cutting and stump-treating. These activities improved the habitat for the both rare species and all the plant and animal members of these forest communities.• Camel’s Hump / Gateway North Open Space Area -- This 34-acre site sits on a high ancient river terrace of sandstone and limestone within Cottage Grove (Washington County). The natural communities located on this site include oak forest, bedrock bluff prairie and lowland hardwood forest. Through this Phase 3 grant, FMR prepared a Natural Resource Management Plan, then conduct woody plant removal and a prescribed burn on approximately 2-acres of prairie and exotic plant control on approximately 26 acres of forest by cutting and treating woody plants and prescribed burns. Seed collected from the prairie on-site was used to enhance other areas on-site.Great River Greening (GRG) also exceeded its original grant acres. GRG conducted enhancement activities on 179 acres (141 acres were originally proposed), as follows:• Katherine Abbott Park: 6 acres prairie enhancement, and16 acres forest enhancement. Work included: removal of invasive common and glossy buckthorn, honeysuckle, black locust and Siberian elm; woody encroachment removal from the native prairie; and reed canary grass control in the wet prairie area. The enhancement at Katherine Abbott is continuing with Trust Fund support and City support. This site now hosts remnant prairie, oak savanna, enhanced forest habitat, and enhanced wetland habitats. Acreage and habitat goals were met; with City funds, summer and fall 2017 burns are being developed for the oak woodland communities to control buckthorn and promote the remnant understory. • Fish Creek Open Space: 75 acres of dry-mesic prairie oak savannah were enhanced. Work included woody invasive removal, tree planting, and prairie seeding. Oak savanna was restored using an oak grove design, and the timing of seeding was selected carefully to encourage forb establishment for better pollinator habitat and floristic diversity, as well as a robust prairie grass component. The establishment has included mowing to promote prairie perennials over weedy annuals and biennials, and spot treatment (pulling, spraying) of more problematic non-native invasive species. Restorations involved Greening’s Summer Youth Job Corps (a partnership with Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa, providing hands-on natural resource experience to underserved youth), students and faculty, volunteer citizens, contractors, and Greening staff. Fish Creek now hosts prairie habitat, oak savanna habitat, and enhanced forest habitat. This location in the Mississippi flyway is proving to continue to leverage volunteer services for enhancement and maintenance, and is also a pollinator citizen science project location with Trust Fund support. Acreage goals were met and maintenance program is robust and underway.• Springbrook Nature Center: 82 acres enhanced (66 acres proposed), 70 acres of forest and 12 acres of prairie, through woody invasive removal and treatment and several rounds of prescribed burns. Work was conducted by Greening’s Summer Youth Job Corps (see Fish Creek description), citizen volunteers, contractors, and Greening staff.With this grant, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) acquired 66 acres of a larger 335 acre acquisition of significant habitat in Elk River (Sherburne County) with over a mile of Mississippi River shoreline at the confluence of the Elk River and Mississippi Rivers. The full 335 acres were acquired with the balance of TPL’s Phase 2 grant and $610,000 of this Phase 3 grant. The land provides habitat for a variety of species and the shoreline affords access to an excellent smallmouth bass fishery. The property was conveyed to the City of Elk River to be managed in a manner similar to a state Wildlife Management Area. Public hunting and fishing will be allowed according to DNR guidelines. Restoration and enhancement of the habitat on this property is being completed under Metro Big Rivers Phase 5 by Friends of the Mississippi River.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.","3815 East American Boulevard",Bloomington,MN,55425,612-801-1935,dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sibley, Washington, Wright","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-habitat-phase-3,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2021,,N/A,,"This appropriation has now ended. Remaining funds were cancelled due to the May 2020 projected budget shortfall.",,,,,,,,,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2020,,N/A,,"In FY20 the DNR proposes to drill two additional wells monitoring deep bedrock aquifers install two additional data loggers for continuous groundwater level monitoring. DNR will continue to review and publish annual continuous records for the groundwater level monitoring wells in the metro area. DNR will continue to work with SWCD’s in the 11 County Metro Area to aid in our enhanced groundwater monitoring efforts. Plans also include website upgrades to provide data to the website directly from the new hydrologic database. ","In FY20 the DNR acquired 3 shallow aquifer wells from the USGS. Three new data loggers were installed for continuous groundwater level monitoring. DNR reviewed and published continuous water level records for monitoring wells in the metro area. All SWCD’s in the 11 County Metro Area participated in the enhanced groundwater monitoring efforts and uploaded data into the new DNR/PCA cooperative water quantity data management system. The website was upgraded to connect with the new hydrologic database. ",,,,174357,,,2,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2019,,N/A,,"In FY19 the DNR proposes to drill two additional wells in the deep aquifers and install five additional data loggers for continuous groundwater level monitoring. The DNR will continue to refine and expand the groundwater animations to visualize the continuously changing groundwater levels providing a better understanding of water use and aquifer responses in the 11-County Metro Area. DNR will continue to review and publish the annual continuous records for the groundwater level monitoring wells in the metro area.","In FY19 the DNR installed 2 deep aquifer bedrock wells. Thirteen new data loggers were installed for continuous groundwater level monitoring. DNR reviewed and published continuous water level records for monitoring wells in the metro area. All SWCD’s in the 11 County Metro Area participated in the enhanced groundwater monitoring efforts and uploaded data into the new DNR/PCA cooperative water quantity data management system.",,,,252276,74014,,2.4,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2018,,N/A,,"In FY18 DNR proposes to drill five additional wells in the shallow aquifers and install five additional data loggers for continuous groundwater level monitoring. The DNR will continue to refine and expand the groundwater animations to visualize the continuously changing groundwater levels and provide a better understanding of water use and aquifer responses in the 11 County Metro Area. All SWCDs in the 11 County Area will participate in the pilot monitoring partnership in FY18 and a new data system will come on line.","In FY18 the DNR reviewed and published continuous water level records for monitoring wells in the metro area. DNR also developed a metro area water level animation to show monthly changes from 2012-2017. All SWCDs in the 11 County Area participate in the enhanced groundwater monitoring efforts and upload the data into the new DNR/PCA cooperative water quantity data management system. No wells were added to the network in the metro area in FY18 due to limited availability of public property in priority areas.",,,,257210,,,2.7,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2017,,N/A,,"In FY17 the DNR will continue enhancing the processing and accessibility of groundwater network data. Enhancements will include streamlining the gathering storage and online accessibility of data for required groundwater monitoring permits in the 11-county metro and outstate areas with high groundwater appropriation volumes. Additional wells will fill some of the few remaining gaps in the metro groundwater monitoring network and a large effort will begin to transfer data into a new system better equipped to handle these large data sets.","In FY17 DNR installed 15 wells in the metro area including 12 to measure water levels in the deeper aquifers. Twenty new data loggers were installed to continuously measure groundwater levels bringing the total number of instrumented wells in the 11 county area to 216. Our local partner pilot program now includes 10 of the 11 metro county Soil and Water Conservations Districts (SWCD). These partnering SWCDs assist the state in measuring and downloading data in many of the wells in the metro area. The DNR compiled 134 continuous records of groundwater levels and developed a process to show animated changing groundwater levels in the area. The current animation shows monthly changes from 2012-2016. Work began to migrate all groundwater related data to a new data management system.",,,,544050,,,2.9,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2016,,N/A,,"In FY16 the DNR will continue to refine processes and compile continuous records for wells with data loggers. We will replace older model monitoring equipment with state of the art continuous monitoring equipment install additional wells and expand automated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) data gathering with metro communities focusing on the northeast metro. SCADA information is continuous groundwater use and water level data from a community’s production and monitoring wells managed by a computerized control system. SCADA systems are water supply management systems already in place in most communities. The fact that the DNR can now get this data automatically means that we get better reporting of community water use we can use existing data networks which saves the state money on monitoring costs and that we better understand groundwater use from multiple communities in localized areas.","In FY16 all continuous monitoring equipment was upgraded at existing locations and an additional 132 wells were instrumented with new equipment. Upgrades to the data importing system allowed a more consistent and streamlined process for data entry and storage. The data processing upgrades now allow public access to raw data gathered from the field within two days of data downloads. One additional SCADA system was added to the metro monitoring system. This further enhances the reporting of community water use and reduces monitoring costs through the use of existing community groundwater monitoring.",,,,250690,10793,,2.7,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2015,,N/A,,"In FY15 DNR hydrologists will continue to grow the 11-county monitoring well network by installing 21 monitoring wells 16 of which will be deep wells in bedrock. Additional data analysis will result in better information about aquifer characteristics and trends to be used in groundwater management decisions. The DNR also proposes to add an additional municipality into the automated groundwater data collection project.","In FY15 the DNR installed equipment at White Bear Lake to provide real time water level rain fall and ground water levels from five groundwater observation wells surrounding the lake. These data will provide the public with up to date water level information and improve the understanding of surface and groundwater interactions in the Northeast Metro. We also installed 27 deep aquifer wells instrumented 59 monitoring wells with continuous water level monitoring equipment and compiled 118 annual records for groundwater level monitoring. These records improve understanding about groundwater levels interaction between aquifers and how aquifer levels respond to groundwater use in the 11 County Metro Area – information that is essential for providing sustainable water supplies for people and ecosystems.",,,,410268,,,2.5,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2014,,N/A,,"In FY14 DNR scientists will continue to grow the 11-county monitoring well network by installing 15 monitoring wells 7 of which will be deep wells in bedrock. Additional data analysis will result in better information about aquifer characteristics and trends to be used in groundwater management decisions. The DNR also proposes to further identify the flow patterns and aquifer characteristics within the 11 County Metro through water chemistry sampling and hydraulic testing a subset of the monitoring wells.","In FY14 DNR scientists installed 15 aquifer monitoring wells including 10 in deep bedrock aquifers. Through the well installation process scientists were able to gather valuable information about the bedrock geology and aquifers in the Twin Cities Metro Area. DNR scientists also equipped these 15 new wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. Scientist compiled and completed continuous water level records for 36 wells with continuous data loggers. These wells and data provide information about regionally important aquifers that will improve future management decisions. In FY 14 scientists completed the migration of groundwater data into a state cooperative water data system. The pilot project to test the collection of real-time automated municipal groundwater data continued adding an additional municipality (water level and pumping data from 21 municipal wells used in the community). The public display of these data is under development. When established this public display of groundwater level information will help state scientists and communities better understand local and regional water use and manage future needs.",,,,246082,15045,,2.5,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2013,,N/A,,"In FY13 DNR scientists will continue to grow the 11-county monitoring well network by installing 20 monitoring wells 10 of which will be deep wells in bedrock. Additional data analysis will result in better information about aquifer characteristics and trends to be used in groundwater management decisions.","In FY13 DNR scientists installed 15 aquifer monitoring wells including 4 in deep bedrock aquifers. A change in the field manager for this project resulted in a decrease in well installation from the FY13 target. Through the well installation process scientists were able to gather valuable information about the bedrock geology and aquifers in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Staff also equipped 25 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. These wells and data provide information about regionally important aquifers that will improve future management decisions. In FY 13 work continued on the migration of groundwater data into a state cooperative water data system. The pilot project to test the collection of real-time automated municipal groundwater data was completed with one municipality (water level and pumping data from 9 municipal wells) and initiated with a second municipality. The public display of these data is under development. When established this public display of groundwater level information will help state scientists and communities better understand local and regional water use and manage future needs.",,,,516651,74970,,2.3,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2012,1000000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(i)","$1000000 the first year is for implementation of the metropolitan groundwater monitoring and protection activities under Minnesota Laws 2010 chapter 361 article 2 section 4 subdivision 2.","In FY12 DNR scientists will continue establishing a network of monitoring wells in the 11-county metropolitan area to provide information about aquifer characteristics and trends. Staff will install 20 new wells and equip 40 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. DNR will also grow our ability to evaluate changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells by installing deep aquifer monitoring wells in the Mt. Simon Aquifer when opportunities arise. The goal for this work is one well per year. Another goal for this program is to complete development of and implement a new automated data management system that will provide better data management and integrate groundwater and surface water data. ","In FY12 DNR scientists installed 28 aquifer monitoring wells including 14 in deep aquifers (installed in bedrock). Through the well installation process scientists were able to gather more and better valuable information about bedrock geology in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Staff equipped 146 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. These wells and data loggers provide information about aquifers stressed from pumping providing managers with better information for management decisions. Work began on the migration of data from observations wells (groundwater data) into the surface water data system in order to integrate these two important data sets. A pilot project is underway to test real time automated data collection storage and public display of groundwater data.",,,,570997,142026,,2.5,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2011,4000000,"M.L. 2010 Ch. 361 Art. 2 Sec. 4","The $5000000 appropriated in Laws 2009 chapter 172 article 2 section 4 paragraph (m) for activities relating to groundwater protection or prevention of groundwater degradation is canceled and $4000000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2011 to the commissioner of natural resources for the following purposes: (1) establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11-county metropolitan area that monitors non-stressed systems to provide information on aquifer characteristics and natural water level trends; and (2) develop an automated data system to capture groundwater level and water use data to enhance the evaluation of water resource changes in aquifer systems that are stressed by pumping of existing wells. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until spent. The base funding for this program in fiscal year 2012 is $1000000 and $0 in fiscal year 2013.","In FY11 DNR scientists will establish a network of monitoring wells in the 11-county metropolitan area to provide information about aquifer characteristics and trends. Staff will equip 70 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. DNR will also grow our ability to evaluate changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells by installing deep aquifer monitoring wells in the Mt. Simon Aquifer when opportunities arise. The goal for this work is one well per year. Another goal for this program is setting up a new automated data management system that will provide better data management and integrate groundwater and surface water data.","In FY11 DNR scientists installed 14 new monitoring wells in the 11-county metropolitan area and equipped 70 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. The DNR installed 3 deep aquifer monitoring wells in the Mt. Simon Aquifer. The DNR began work on moving observation well database to a new data system and acquired a new data system to provide store and process groundwater data for use by state and local agencies. This is a cooperative effort between MPCA and the DNR. Initiated pilot project with the Cities of New Brighton Lakeville and Lakeland to develop a mechanism to collect automated water use and ground water level data to provide better water use and availability information for local communities and state needs. ",,,,488836,32400,,,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,, 10003467,"Metropolitan Regional Park System Acquisition",2010,1290000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$1,290,000 is from the trust fund to the Metropolitan Council for subgrants for the acquisition of lands within the approved park unit boundaries of the metropolitan regional park system. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures. A list of proposed fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. This appropriation must be matched by at least 40 percent of nonstate money and must be committed by December 31, 2009, or the appropriation cancels. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2012, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program. ","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"". ","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"". ",,4888000,,,,,,"Metropolitan Council","State Government","The Twin Cities area is host to a nationally renowned system of regional parks that provides numerous outdoor recreational opportunities for the public while preserving green space for wildlife habitat. The Metropolitan Council is using this appropriation to partially finance the acquisition of approximately 195 acres to be added to existing metropolitan regional parks, with priority given to lands with shoreland, lands that provide important natural resource connections, and lands containing unique natural resources. For more information, visit http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/all_projects/2009_projects.html. ",,"Work Plan ",2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Arne,Stefferud,"Metropolitan Council","390 N Robert St","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1360,arne.stefferud@metc.state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metropolitan-regional-park-system-acquisition,,,, 18473,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2013,996000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 1,097 Total attendance: 85,519 Total number of partnerships: 95 Total Number FTE for Local Staffing: .35 FTE ",,36844,,973218,22984,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Metropolitan Library Service Agency",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) is a federated regional public library system in the Twin Cities Metro Area in central Minnesota. MELSA has seven county member libraries; Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington and one city member library; St. Paul.  With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, MELSA and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,"MELSA Region Program Highlights Outreach Events: The Minnesota State Fairgrounds was the setting for MELSA's annual outreach events in 2012. Read And Ride Day attracted over 1,000 people to Carousel Park for a wide range of activities, art-making and live entertainment. MELSA was a featured partner in the Twin Cities Book Festival where MELSA created a children's pavilion of author events, hands-on arts and live performances for more than 400 young people and adults. Club Book: This acclaimed literary series brought 17 best-selling and award-winning authors to library communities across the metropolitan area. From Stillwater to Chanhassen and Minnetonka to Apple Valley, Club Book establishes area libraries as vital, vibrant centers of cultural programming and exchange. Nearly 3,000 attendees flocked to many standing-room­ only events proving that libraries are the coolest book club in town. This year's featured authors include local luminaries Mark Rosen, Jonathan Odell, Brenda Child, Dr. David Walsh, Lorna Landvik and Brenda Langdon. Audiences filled the seats when Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis, Cheryl Strayed, John Sanford and Carl Hiaasen came to town to meet their readers. Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail: Over 3,000 youngsters and adults enjoyed 71 early childhood music programs presented by specialists from MacPhail Center for Music. Wee ones enjoyed songs and activities geared just for them while adults learned how to incorporate music activities at home to enhance reading readiness with their children. Teens Know Best: This new program brought eight teen authors to each library system in 2013. Although we aimed high in projected attendance, 625 youth were thrilled to make connections with their favorite authors. We already have ideas for improving the program for next year and will cultivate partnerships with Mackin, Addendum, Lerner Publishers and 71 educators to increase promotion and attendance. Anoka County Library continued their most popular programs, including Page & Stage with the Lyric Arts Theater in Anoka and Bringing Local History to Life with the Anoka County Historical Society. A patron commented about the Page and Stage program, ""The talk before the play can give a whole new outlook and it is great to listen to others thoughts in the plays. Thanks to the Legacy Grant we are able to get into those plays that are chosen and see them from the ""eyes of the authors"" in a different way."" New for this year of Legacy programming, they launched Storywalks in partnership with Anoka County Parks and Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services. Three Storywalks were hosted in the fall at different parks around Anoka County. The walks were an opportunity for families to read, spend time in nature, and be physically active. Anoka County Library hosted two series of programs for school age kids this spring: Kids Build ARTchitecture and In the Dark. The ARTchitecture series had kids designing bridge, skyscrapers, and inventions. Kids reported that learning to saw and cut wood, using glue guns was important to them. . They gave the programs very high marks. In the Dark programs included learning about rocks that glow, creating kaleidoscopes, making glow-in-the-dark art and a very popular Jedi Training Camp. As with the ARTchitecture programs, kids liked the hands-on aspects of the activities - the building and decorating. Carver County Library's first Annual Writers Fair was a huge success. With an afternoon of classes, a panel discussion, and networking opportunities available it was a must-attend event for any aspiring writer. The event was so well received a follow up writers series will be offered late Fall and a second Writers Fair is in the planning for 2014. Since, we have experienced a great amount of success when offering any programming as a series, particularly with our annual Music in March series. A decision was made to try a new venue­ Arts in April. Every Sunday afternoon, in April a different art form or session was offered at our Chanhassen branch. We even had one Sunday afternoon with staff providing their work on display and brief introductions to their art of choice. Plans are to expand the offerings next April and provide more hands on classes and Make and Take classes. Dakota County Library: Rosemount One Book was a collaborative community effort to promote and support reading, as well as to provide cultural and educational activities for all ages. The idea germinated in Rosemount during a Community Leaders meeting to bring people with similar youth-centered goals together to share and work toward creating a better Rosemount. Following the successful first year of One Book, One Rosemount, the committee agreed to continue the program and chose Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool. Dakota County Library celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month which honors the various histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This is the first time the Dakota County Library officially celebrated Hispanic-Heritage Month. An estimated 200 people took part in StoryWalk at Lebanon Hills Regional Park during its weeklong tenure in October. Families eagerly traveled a mile-long path as they read Gossie by Olivier Dunrea together, page by page. Dakota County Library celebrated Black History Month with the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir. The Choir consisted of an ensemble of 22 singers. It was absolutely fabulous - the energy, the spirit, the performance! Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford was the featured book for the annual OneBook, One Lakeville. Author Jamie Ford presented at the Lakeville Area Arts Center at an event which included the opening act Cumulus, a jazz band, with special guest vocalist Debbie O'Keefe. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, and Ford was an engaging and informative speaker. The most meaningful feedback received was from people who stated that they knew little of the Japanese internment, and that our series of programs was very enlightening. Dakota County Library hosted its annual Silver Tea series consisting of programs especially for older adults during Older Americans Month. The Library hosted musical entertainment at all Dakota County Libraries, drawing 739 customers. Librarian feedback was uniformly positive about the quality of the performers and attendance levels. ""Well received by audience. We filled the room beyond capacity and had to overflow into the atrium."" Dakota County Library hosted its 4th annual Rhythm & Words Family Music & Book Festival at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Nearly 1,900 people attended the festival and The Okee Dokee Brothers' performance filled the main stage which seats over 1,000 people. Hennepin County Library: Drama from the Inside was a writing and theater workshop held at Hennepin County's adult correctional facility. Staff from local theater companies led writing workshops for the residents. The pieces composed by residents were turned into a performance and performed live for residents and was also published. Selected comments from residents include, ""It was nice seeing other women's stories and makes you think a lot on your current situation,"" and, ""The power of the stories touched me deeply. I so appreciate the bravery and honesty of the women who shared their stories."" While the Library has hosted programs celebrating Dia de los Ninos (Children's Book Day) in the past, this year staff focused on developing community partners to strengthen the program. Staff engaged youth in the creation of the program by involving local schools and art centers and increased the number of Spanish speaking families who attended events at the library. Selected comments from attendees who were asked what was the best part of the event include, ""That entire families participated -- a time to share. Thanks,"" ""The community and seeing the puppets up close after. What a great surprise to find at the library today!"" and ""The dances and the piftata, the information about the library."" The Library partnered with Twin Cities Public Television to demonstrate how our Special Collections department has assisted local researchers by producing the ""Treasures Collected, Treasures Shared,"" documentary and web videos. Accompanying the release of the documentary, the Library increased the number of Genealogy Research workshops by bringing in local genealogists. Attendance was excellent and increased the attendance at the staff-led workshops the Library offers year-round. Ramsey County Library: Young Lenses - RCL and CTV North Suburbs partnered to offer an opportunity for girls ages 11 to 14 to examine the representations of women in mainstream media, to connect with other young women and to explore storytelling through video production. The girls watched the award winning documentary ""Miss Representation"" and made their own autobiographical TV show. ""A Girls Eye View"" opening was held in the library for the public to view the works created during the project. Kindergarten Library Card Sign Up Celebration - Children's librarians visited every kindergarten class in RCL's service area and encouraged kids to get their first library card. Kindergarteners and their families were invited to the library for a day filled with art activities, award-winning authors, musical performances and an award ceremony where the kids received their library card. We continue to offer the always popular music and art series during school breaks. History Series - A three month Civil War series, co-sponsored by National Endowment of the Humanities and American Library Association, was the highlight of our always popular history programs. Events ranged from book talks to re-enactments and were offered for all ages. We continue to partner with local historical societies offering monthly workshops that fill our rooms to capacity. White Bear History Challenge - RCL partnered with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society on this geocaching challenge to make history fun. The challenge was kicked-off at the library with a workshop introducing geocaching and the Munzee game to newbies. This treasure hunt highlights 15 historic points in our community and includes collector cards featuring the site's photo and fun history facts. ""We took a class and now our little ones found their first cache all by themselves!"" ""What a great tour! Thanks for the memories!"" Senior Art Series - This year RCL added programming specifically for senior citizens. Art classes that combined art history with hands-on projects were offered in multiple locations. ""Everything was wonderful. Although I am 83 I am still able to learn."" ""I enjoyed every minute of the class. I was surprised how creative I could be."" Saint Paul Public Library conducted eighteen program series. Thirteen of the series focused on programming for youth and five focused on programming for adults. SPPL worked with several local organizations and a roster of nearly all Minnesotan artists/presenters. Take the Mic was all about teens and music. The series included workshops on music songwriting, recording, and editing. The highlight was a concert in downtown Saint Paul's Rice Park featuring local teen bands, as well as musician Alicia Steele. We were thrilled to be able to offer local teens the chance to perform in a public venue, alongside a professional musician. Read Brave encouraged the community to read the book Everybody Sees the Ants, which addresses topics of bullying, war and family. The author, an engaging speaker, visited and led discussions related to her book. The library was also able to partner with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation in conjunction with the series. Lady Gaga was in town with her Born Brave Bus, and teen participants in our series got the opportunity to visit her bus and enjoy a pre-show party hosted by Gaga. IART Families celebrated diversity in families. The series featured three events where kids and their families had the chance to make art and hear stories celebrating different families. Each event included a collaborative art project. The series culminated at the Minnesota Museum of American Art, where the collaborative art projects were on display. Gypsy Festival: Three live music performances and an exhibit drew over 700 people. The performances consisted of Gypsy Jazz, Spanish Flamenco, and the music of Django Reinhardt. Narration was provided by local artist Michael Dregni for two concerts and audiences reported on their appreciation of the excellent musicians and the melding of artistry and learning. Michael Dregni coordinated a display of Gypsy Jazz/Django Reinhardt memorabilia for the display cases at Central Library to accompany the performances. Dakota War Sesquicentennial: Over 150 people came to three different lectures/programs that presented stories, images, and sites from both sides of the conflict and showed how ripple effects continue to this day. Events were held with local authors John Koblas and Curt Dahlin and a bus tour with local historian Dave Riehle visited sites with significance to the Dakota. Audiences reported great interest in local history and appreciated the multiple perspectives presented in the series. Scott County Library: Off-Site Summer Reading Program provided reading records, prizes, and sets of books to childcare, summer school, and free lunch programs in each branch library's community. With hiring a contractor to manage the program, we were able to expand to 1,690 participants at 15 sites; hosted 12 events with performers for participants and their families. First Thursdays Danceteria continues to be very popular and draws large crowds and rave reviews. The sense of community built in a social dance is like no other and many participants comment on the quality of the music and venue and on the opportunity to sample different musical traditions. lnkSlingers: Writers in the Libraries hosted 11 writing workshops. Belle Plaine and Prior Lake also each hosted youth writing workshops as part of this series. Comments from participants mentioned often that the information in the classes was very inspiring, and useful to them. They said that the instructors gave practical, hands-on information and mentioned a number of times how the instructor had inspired and motivated them. They also appreciated the variety of teachers and authors, and asked for more writing classes on a wider variety of topics. As a direct result of the writing classes, two writing groups formed and continue to meet. Booked! Live Bands at Your Library is a new program developed to include more contemporary music and to offer the opportunity for suburban and rural communities to enjoy top-quality musicians from the metro area in the up-close and personal venue of the library. The musical groups played to packed, sometimes standing­ room-only, crowds with a wider variety of ages than is usually seen at library programs. The Savage Library commissioned mural artist Greg Preslicka to do a mural called ""Taking Flight"" on two walls of the children's area. The artist spent a week in January working on the project and gave three presentations on the mural process, and many more watched and interacted with the artist as he worked on the mural. The community really enjoyed the opportunity to watch the mural in process. Washington County Library built on the success of its annual One County, One Book program with Still Standing: The Story of Ssg. John Kriesel. The author is a resident of Washington County and served in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The remarkable and inspiring story is of a young man who overcame extraordinary challenges after losing his legs and two buddies in a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq. Storytime for Grown-Ups brings the art of reading aloud and the joy of listening and remembering to residents of senior housing throughout the county. The library hired a professional reader to present a 6-week series of hour-long programs at five senior resident facilities. He read selections of short stories by popular Minnesota authors. After the readings, audience members shared their reactions and memories of similar situations in their own lives. The library invited local independent authors and publishers to offer their e-books to the readers of Washington County. Library Local Content was a partnership with the Midwest Independent Publishers Association. Authors submitted their works online. The library uploaded the works into its OverDrive e-book lending platform. Readers were encouraged to read and rate the books. With the success of our other writing programs we decided to offer another writer's workshop featuring a young and talented author. This time it was Alice Ozma, author of March 2012 One County One Book selection, The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared. When Alice reached out to us saying she would be in the area and would love to come back and do another program with us we jumped at the chance! We decided to host an informal writer's workshop and open it up to both teens and adults. Other memorable youth programs included our dramatic storytelling programs by SteppingStone Theatre where the artists had young toddlers crawling around on the floor acting out The Very Hungry Caterpillar!",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Chirs,Olson,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency","1619 Dayton Ave., Suite 314","St. Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 649-3169",chris@melsa.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metropolitan-library-service-agency-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 18473,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2012,955296,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total Number of Programs Held: 1507 programsTotal Attendance: 208,577 peopleTotal Number of Partnerships: 395 partnerships",,151420,"Partner financial support & MELSA In Kind - MELSA provided leadership to the program by hiring a Legacy Project Manager to coordinate the metro-wide and local activities. (This position was funded with regional funds (non-legacy) through a mobility re-assignment with Hennepin County.)",935193,20103,,"Administration expenses included funding .25 FTE for administrative assistance position, webpage expenses, plus supplies and office rental for Legacy coordination. The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Metropolitan Library Service Agency",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) is a federated regional public library system in the Twin Cities Metro Area in central Minnesota. MELSA has seven county member libraries; Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington and one city member library; St. Paul.  With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, MELSA and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,"MELSA Region Program Highlights Outreach Events: The Minnesota State Fairgrounds was the setting for MELSA's annual outreach events in 2012. Read And Ride Day attracted over 1,000 people to Carousel Park for a wide range of activities, art-making and live entertainment. MELSA was a featured partner in the Twin Cities Book Festival where MELSA created a children's pavilion of author events, hands-on arts and live performances for more than 400 young people and adults. Club Book: This acclaimed literary series brought 17 best-selling and award-winning authors to library communities across the metropolitan area. From Stillwater to Chanhassen and Minnetonka to Apple Valley, Club Book establishes area libraries as vital, vibrant centers of cultural programming and exchange. Nearly 3,000 attendees flocked to many standing-room­ only events proving that libraries are the coolest book club in town. This year's featured authors include local luminaries Mark Rosen, Jonathan Odell, Brenda Child, Dr. David Walsh, Lorna Landvik and Brenda Langdon. Audiences filled the seats when Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis, Cheryl Strayed, John Sanford and Carl Hiaasen came to town to meet their readers. Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail: Over 3,000 youngsters and adults enjoyed 71 early childhood music programs presented by specialists from MacPhail Center for Music. Wee ones enjoyed songs and activities geared just for them while adults learned how to incorporate music activities at home to enhance reading readiness with their children. Teens Know Best: This new program brought eight teen authors to each library system in 2013. Although we aimed high in projected attendance, 625 youth were thrilled to make connections with their favorite authors. We already have ideas for improving the program for next year and will cultivate partnerships with Mackin, Addendum, Lerner Publishers and 71 educators to increase promotion and attendance. Anoka County Library continued their most popular programs, including Page & Stage with the Lyric Arts Theater in Anoka and Bringing Local History to Life with the Anoka County Historical Society. A patron commented about the Page and Stage program, ""The talk before the play can give a whole new outlook and it is great to listen to others thoughts in the plays. Thanks to the Legacy Grant we are able to get into those plays that are chosen and see them from the ""eyes of the authors"" in a different way."" New for this year of Legacy programming, they launched Storywalks in partnership with Anoka County Parks and Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services. Three Storywalks were hosted in the fall at different parks around Anoka County. The walks were an opportunity for families to read, spend time in nature, and be physically active. Anoka County Library hosted two series of programs for school age kids this spring: Kids Build ARTchitecture and In the Dark. The ARTchitecture series had kids designing bridge, skyscrapers, and inventions. Kids reported that learning to saw and cut wood, using glue guns was important to them. . They gave the programs very high marks. In the Dark programs included learning about rocks that glow, creating kaleidoscopes, making glow-in-the-dark art and a very popular Jedi Training Camp. As with the ARTchitecture programs, kids liked the hands-on aspects of the activities - the building and decorating. Carver County Library's first Annual Writers Fair was a huge success. With an afternoon of classes, a panel discussion, and networking opportunities available it was a must-attend event for any aspiring writer. The event was so well received a follow up writers series will be offered late Fall and a second Writers Fair is in the planning for 2014. Since, we have experienced a great amount of success when offering any programming as a series, particularly with our annual Music in March series. A decision was made to try a new venue­ Arts in April. Every Sunday afternoon, in April a different art form or session was offered at our Chanhassen branch. We even had one Sunday afternoon with staff providing their work on display and brief introductions to their art of choice. Plans are to expand the offerings next April and provide more hands on classes and Make and Take classes. Dakota County Library: Rosemount One Book was a collaborative community effort to promote and support reading, as well as to provide cultural and educational activities for all ages. The idea germinated in Rosemount during a Community Leaders meeting to bring people with similar youth-centered goals together to share and work toward creating a better Rosemount. Following the successful first year of One Book, One Rosemount, the committee agreed to continue the program and chose Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool. Dakota County Library celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month which honors the various histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This is the first time the Dakota County Library officially celebrated Hispanic-Heritage Month. An estimated 200 people took part in StoryWalk at Lebanon Hills Regional Park during its weeklong tenure in October. Families eagerly traveled a mile-long path as they read Gossie by Olivier Dunrea together, page by page. Dakota County Library celebrated Black History Month with the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir. The Choir consisted of an ensemble of 22 singers. It was absolutely fabulous - the energy, the spirit, the performance! Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford was the featured book for the annual OneBook, One Lakeville. Author Jamie Ford presented at the Lakeville Area Arts Center at an event which included the opening act Cumulus, a jazz band, with special guest vocalist Debbie O'Keefe. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, and Ford was an engaging and informative speaker. The most meaningful feedback received was from people who stated that they knew little of the Japanese internment, and that our series of programs was very enlightening. Dakota County Library hosted its annual Silver Tea series consisting of programs especially for older adults during Older Americans Month. The Library hosted musical entertainment at all Dakota County Libraries, drawing 739 customers. Librarian feedback was uniformly positive about the quality of the performers and attendance levels. ""Well received by audience. We filled the room beyond capacity and had to overflow into the atrium."" Dakota County Library hosted its 4th annual Rhythm & Words Family Music & Book Festival at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Nearly 1,900 people attended the festival and The Okee Dokee Brothers' performance filled the main stage which seats over 1,000 people. Hennepin County Library: Drama from the Inside was a writing and theater workshop held at Hennepin County's adult correctional facility. Staff from local theater companies led writing workshops for the residents. The pieces composed by residents were turned into a performance and performed live for residents and was also published. Selected comments from residents include, ""It was nice seeing other women's stories and makes you think a lot on your current situation,"" and, ""The power of the stories touched me deeply. I so appreciate the bravery and honesty of the women who shared their stories."" While the Library has hosted programs celebrating Dia de los Ninos (Children's Book Day) in the past, this year staff focused on developing community partners to strengthen the program. Staff engaged youth in the creation of the program by involving local schools and art centers and increased the number of Spanish speaking families who attended events at the library. Selected comments from attendees who were asked what was the best part of the event include, ""That entire families participated -- a time to share. Thanks,"" ""The community and seeing the puppets up close after. What a great surprise to find at the library today!"" and ""The dances and the piftata, the information about the library."" The Library partnered with Twin Cities Public Television to demonstrate how our Special Collections department has assisted local researchers by producing the ""Treasures Collected, Treasures Shared,"" documentary and web videos. Accompanying the release of the documentary, the Library increased the number of Genealogy Research workshops by bringing in local genealogists. Attendance was excellent and increased the attendance at the staff-led workshops the Library offers year-round. Ramsey County Library: Young Lenses - RCL and CTV North Suburbs partnered to offer an opportunity for girls ages 11 to 14 to examine the representations of women in mainstream media, to connect with other young women and to explore storytelling through video production. The girls watched the award winning documentary ""Miss Representation"" and made their own autobiographical TV show. ""A Girls Eye View"" opening was held in the library for the public to view the works created during the project. Kindergarten Library Card Sign Up Celebration - Children's librarians visited every kindergarten class in RCL's service area and encouraged kids to get their first library card. Kindergarteners and their families were invited to the library for a day filled with art activities, award-winning authors, musical performances and an award ceremony where the kids received their library card. We continue to offer the always popular music and art series during school breaks. History Series - A three month Civil War series, co-sponsored by National Endowment of the Humanities and American Library Association, was the highlight of our always popular history programs. Events ranged from book talks to re-enactments and were offered for all ages. We continue to partner with local historical societies offering monthly workshops that fill our rooms to capacity. White Bear History Challenge - RCL partnered with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society on this geocaching challenge to make history fun. The challenge was kicked-off at the library with a workshop introducing geocaching and the Munzee game to newbies. This treasure hunt highlights 15 historic points in our community and includes collector cards featuring the site's photo and fun history facts. ""We took a class and now our little ones found their first cache all by themselves!"" ""What a great tour! Thanks for the memories!"" Senior Art Series - This year RCL added programming specifically for senior citizens. Art classes that combined art history with hands-on projects were offered in multiple locations. ""Everything was wonderful. Although I am 83 I am still able to learn."" ""I enjoyed every minute of the class. I was surprised how creative I could be."" Saint Paul Public Library conducted eighteen program series. Thirteen of the series focused on programming for youth and five focused on programming for adults. SPPL worked with several local organizations and a roster of nearly all Minnesotan artists/presenters. Take the Mic was all about teens and music. The series included workshops on music songwriting, recording, and editing. The highlight was a concert in downtown Saint Paul's Rice Park featuring local teen bands, as well as musician Alicia Steele. We were thrilled to be able to offer local teens the chance to perform in a public venue, alongside a professional musician. Read Brave encouraged the community to read the book Everybody Sees the Ants, which addresses topics of bullying, war and family. The author, an engaging speaker, visited and led discussions related to her book. The library was also able to partner with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation in conjunction with the series. Lady Gaga was in town with her Born Brave Bus, and teen participants in our series got the opportunity to visit her bus and enjoy a pre-show party hosted by Gaga. IART Families celebrated diversity in families. The series featured three events where kids and their families had the chance to make art and hear stories celebrating different families. Each event included a collaborative art project. The series culminated at the Minnesota Museum of American Art, where the collaborative art projects were on display. Gypsy Festival: Three live music performances and an exhibit drew over 700 people. The performances consisted of Gypsy Jazz, Spanish Flamenco, and the music of Django Reinhardt. Narration was provided by local artist Michael Dregni for two concerts and audiences reported on their appreciation of the excellent musicians and the melding of artistry and learning. Michael Dregni coordinated a display of Gypsy Jazz/Django Reinhardt memorabilia for the display cases at Central Library to accompany the performances. Dakota War Sesquicentennial: Over 150 people came to three different lectures/programs that presented stories, images, and sites from both sides of the conflict and showed how ripple effects continue to this day. Events were held with local authors John Koblas and Curt Dahlin and a bus tour with local historian Dave Riehle visited sites with significance to the Dakota. Audiences reported great interest in local history and appreciated the multiple perspectives presented in the series. Scott County Library: Off-Site Summer Reading Program provided reading records, prizes, and sets of books to childcare, summer school, and free lunch programs in each branch library's community. With hiring a contractor to manage the program, we were able to expand to 1,690 participants at 15 sites; hosted 12 events with performers for participants and their families. First Thursdays Danceteria continues to be very popular and draws large crowds and rave reviews. The sense of community built in a social dance is like no other and many participants comment on the quality of the music and venue and on the opportunity to sample different musical traditions. lnkSlingers: Writers in the Libraries hosted 11 writing workshops. Belle Plaine and Prior Lake also each hosted youth writing workshops as part of this series. Comments from participants mentioned often that the information in the classes was very inspiring, and useful to them. They said that the instructors gave practical, hands-on information and mentioned a number of times how the instructor had inspired and motivated them. They also appreciated the variety of teachers and authors, and asked for more writing classes on a wider variety of topics. As a direct result of the writing classes, two writing groups formed and continue to meet. Booked! Live Bands at Your Library is a new program developed to include more contemporary music and to offer the opportunity for suburban and rural communities to enjoy top-quality musicians from the metro area in the up-close and personal venue of the library. The musical groups played to packed, sometimes standing­ room-only, crowds with a wider variety of ages than is usually seen at library programs. The Savage Library commissioned mural artist Greg Preslicka to do a mural called ""Taking Flight"" on two walls of the children's area. The artist spent a week in January working on the project and gave three presentations on the mural process, and many more watched and interacted with the artist as he worked on the mural. The community really enjoyed the opportunity to watch the mural in process. Washington County Library built on the success of its annual One County, One Book program with Still Standing: The Story of Ssg. John Kriesel. The author is a resident of Washington County and served in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The remarkable and inspiring story is of a young man who overcame extraordinary challenges after losing his legs and two buddies in a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq. Storytime for Grown-Ups brings the art of reading aloud and the joy of listening and remembering to residents of senior housing throughout the county. The library hired a professional reader to present a 6-week series of hour-long programs at five senior resident facilities. He read selections of short stories by popular Minnesota authors. After the readings, audience members shared their reactions and memories of similar situations in their own lives. The library invited local independent authors and publishers to offer their e-books to the readers of Washington County. Library Local Content was a partnership with the Midwest Independent Publishers Association. Authors submitted their works online. The library uploaded the works into its OverDrive e-book lending platform. Readers were encouraged to read and rate the books. With the success of our other writing programs we decided to offer another writer's workshop featuring a young and talented author. This time it was Alice Ozma, author of March 2012 One County One Book selection, The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared. When Alice reached out to us saying she would be in the area and would love to come back and do another program with us we jumped at the chance! We decided to host an informal writer's workshop and open it up to both teens and adults. Other memorable youth programs included our dramatic storytelling programs by SteppingStone Theatre where the artists had young toddlers crawling around on the floor acting out The Very Hungry Caterpillar!",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Chirs,Olson,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency","1619 Dayton Ave., Suite 314","St. Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 649-3169",chris@melsa.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metropolitan-library-service-agency-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 1055,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2011,1383133,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.",,,,349337,,,,,,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) is a federated regional public library system in the Twin Cities Metro Area in central Minnesota. MELSA has seven county member libraries; Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington and one city member library; St. Paul. MELSA was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. MELSA and member county library systems and City of St Paul provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. MELSA's share through the formula is $1,362,900 in 2010 and $1,383,133 in 2011. The funds enable MELSA and member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,"40% of the funds to metro wide collaborative projects, including the 2.5% allowed for administrative expenses. 10% of the funds to state-wide collaborative projects. 50% of the funds to local member library system to encourage local collaborationw with arts, history and cultural heritage organizations. Programs sponsored by funds from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund reached users in every library facility in the Twin Cities (105 buildings) in each of the eight member systems. MELSA provided leadership to the program by hiring a Legacy Project Manager to coordinate the metro-wide and local activities. This position was funded with regional funds (not Legacy Grant funds) through a mobility re-assignment with Hennepin County. In-Kind Staff and Partnership Contributions: $238,018.99 The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimated that between 5-12 hours are required from staff for each program.",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"MELSA Final Report 2010 - Executive Summary",Chris,Olson,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency","1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314","St. Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 645-5731",chris@melsa.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metropolitan-library-service-agency-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 1055,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2010,1362900,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.",,,,349337,,,,,,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) is a federated regional public library system in the Twin Cities Metro Area in central Minnesota. MELSA has seven county member libraries; Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington and one city member library; St. Paul. MELSA was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. MELSA and member county library systems and City of St Paul provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. MELSA's share through the formula is $1,362,900 in 2010 and $1,383,133 in 2011. The funds enable MELSA and member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,"40% of the funds to metro wide collaborative projects, including the 2.5% allowed for administrative expenses. 10% of the funds to state-wide collaborative projects. 50% of the funds to local member library system to encourage local collaborationw with arts, history and cultural heritage organizations. Programs sponsored by funds from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund reached users in every library facility in the Twin Cities (105 buildings) in each of the eight member systems. MELSA provided leadership to the program by hiring a Legacy Project Manager to coordinate the metro-wide and local activities. This position was funded with regional funds (not Legacy Grant funds) through a mobility re-assignment with Hennepin County. In-Kind Staff and Partnership Contributions: $238,018.99 The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimated that between 5-12 hours are required from staff for each program.",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"MELSA Final Report 2010 - Executive Summary",Chris,Olson,"Metropolitan Library Service Agency","1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314","St. Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 645-5731",chris@melsa.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metropolitan-library-service-agency-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 884,"Metropolitan Area Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program",2010,326500,,,,,,,,,,,2.2,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This project will provide condition monitoring and problem investigation monitoring at the following sites. Mississippi River: Tributaries include Bassett Creek, Cannon River, Crow River, and Minnehaha Creek. Minnesota River: Tributaries include Eagle Creek, Riley Creek, and Willow Creek. St. Croix River: Tributary includes Valley Creek.",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Kent ",Johnson,"Metropolitan Council","2400 Childs Road","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 602-8117",,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Wright, Washington, Stearns, Sibley, Sherburne, Scott, Rice, Renville, Pine, Nicollet, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Meeker, McLeod, Le Sueur, Isanti, Hennepin, Dakota, Chisago, Carver, Benton, Anoka",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Lower St. Croix River, Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metropolitan-area-watershed-outlet-monitoring-program,,,, 17931,"Microfilm Wabasha County Newspapers",2013,3275,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,3275,,"Jean Benson of Lake City, Bill Hager of Wabasha, Gale Hill of Wabasha, Joe Dick of Wabasha, Oscar ""Swede"" Ostrom of Wabasha, Richard Hedstrom of Reads Landing, Barbara Laska of Wabasha, and Helen Myers, President. We also utilize Mary DeRoos--Emeritus--from Lake City as a consultant.",,"Wabasha County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To microfilm and make accessible three newspaper Wabasha County newspapers, 1905-1953",,"To microfilm and make accessible three newspaper Wabasha County newspapers, 1905-1953",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sara,Yaeger,"Wabasha County Historical Society","PO Box 255","Lake City",MN,55041,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microfilm-wabasha-county-newspapers,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 20800,"Minnesota Festival Support",2013,22479,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Frozen River Film Festival will attract more Minnesota film submissions as well as musicians and visual artists. An analysis of our final program will determine the increase of Minnesota speakers, musicians, filmmakers, visual artists and performance artists. 2: Frozen River Film Festival will increase the number of attendees, including students and adults, to the film festival. We have different ticket styles for adults, college students and K-12 students and so are able to have an accurate count of the number of attendees in each category. We also have a system for determining where attendees live.","The Frozen River Film Festival hosted the most number of Minnesota filmmakers and films: Nick Clausen, Sidewalk Sonata Piano on Parade project in St Paul; Gwen Breisemeister, A Small Wooden Box Little Free Library idea; Robert Pack, Otakuke Hdihunipi Dakota for All relatives have come home; Phil Lawrence, Numb new info on pharmaceutical industry and antidepressants; Mike Scholtz Wild Bill’s Run; Jim Tittle, The Price of Sand impact on communities of frac sand mining in Wisconsin and Minnesota. This reflects an increase in films submitted to the festival. Minnesota musicians included Betsy Neil and Winona Fiddlers, Liberty Kohn, Matthew Byrnes, Tom Dukich, Stacy Hughes, Mike Munson, Molly Greening and Betsy Neil and Cindy Johnson. Visual artists exhibiting on Sunday included: Penelope Frederickson, Kathie Mayo, Joan McGill, Stacie Blair-Nelson, Maryann Frietsche, Rachel Vogel, Marie Kovecsi, Jennifer Weaver, Mary Singer, Jovy Rockey and a group of WSU Professor Chun Lok Mah’s art students. 2: Frozen River Film Festival experienced the largest attendance and filled the most seats, 4450, in its eight year history in 2013. These numbers reflect a steady increase in attendance each year. We are moving the dates of the festival to February 18-22, 2015 to accommodate the expected growth. The main venue remains Winona State University. We measure attendance by tickets sold plus tickets distributed to sponsors and head counts at each film or workshop venue.",,83516,"Other, local or private",105995,22479,"Lyle Blanchard, Cherie C. Harkenrider, Betsy Midthun, Sue Meine, Mike Kennedy, Jennifer Knapp-Severson, Eric Nelson, Paul Soukup, Chad Ubl, Andrea Wood",0.00,"Frozen River Film Festival",,"Frozen River Film Festival",,"The Frozen River Film Festival will present the art of documentary filmmaking to celebrate community and to connect audiences with filmmakers and other artists who explore global and local issues that focus on our human connection to our world. The festival will take place in Winona, January 23-27, 2013.",2013-01-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bernadette,Mahfood,"Frozen River Film Festival","PO Box 647",Winona,MN,55987,"(480) 522-7940 ",bernadette@frff.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Winona, Houston, Fillmore, Mower, Freeborn, Dodge, Steele, Wabasha, Goodhue, Waseca, Rice, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Le Sueur, Scott, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-festival-support-42,"Eileen Banks: Past board member, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Social Worker, Hennepin County; Stephanie Busiahn: Executive Director, Fairmont Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kelly Finnerty: Deputy Director of Programs, The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis; Faith Krogstad: Community organizer, Hamline Midway Coalition, St. Paul; festival and events coordinator; Leif Larsen: Producer, music events for MPR; advertising executive; Barbara Mollberg: Dean of Academic Affairs, Rochester Community and Technical College; Paul Robinson: Company Manager, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis; Margaret Vosburgh: Manager, Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20803,"Minnesota Festival Support",2013,45240,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Pride hosts a visual art show prior to the festival, and displays the top three pieces at the festival. We will expand to display all juried works at the festival. Pride will record and report the number of pieces/artists on display and invite Festival attendees to visit the display via print and electronic media. Pride will survey artists to determine success of this exposure. 2: Pride will bring in better-known Minnesota musical acts, allowing attendees to experience Minnesota performers in a free concert environment. Pride will track the number of visitors at the music stages at the 2012 Festival and compare that number to the number of visitors at the music stages in 2013. Pride will also survey visitors.","Pride has hosted musical artists on stage for many years, but we have had less experience hosting visual artists. We previously featured three artists in the festival. In 2013 we showcased ten visual artists by including their work in the Community Center in Loring Park during the Pride Festival. We created signage inviting people to visit the artwork. Additionally, we included the artists in both the Map and the app we developed for the event to let the community know that visual artists were being presented. In our survey, we found that although the art show may not have been the reason respondents came to the event, almost all respondents felt visual art was an important addition to the Twin Cities Pride Celebration (88.9%). Most respondents felt they were exposed to art they would not otherwise been aware of or seen without attending the event (80.6%). 2: Our visual artists invited their friends and families to the festival and according to our survey results, we had some success with that. Our musical artists brought their fans and hundreds of them came to the Festival to hear their music. Pride worked with a jury to create the Call for Music and select participants for the Festival. The jury consisted of staff from The Current, The Fine Line, First Avenue, Cities 97, and the Pride Entertainment Committee. We surveyed visitors, who tell us music is their favorite part of the festival.",,101704,"Other, local or private",146944,23003,"Scott Feldman, Lisa Anderson-Gaber, Jason Ledeboer, Kelly Devoy, LaToya Scott, Daniel Zillmann, Rob Anderson",0.00,"Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Pride Twin Cities AKA Twin Cities Pride","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Twin Cities Pride",,"The Twin Cities Pride Festival, an annual celebration of the GLBT community, will be held in Minneapolis at Loring Park in June 2013. Five stages of live music and a juried visual art show will be a part of this two-day event.",2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dot,Belstler,"Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Pride Twin Cities AKA Twin Cities Pride","2021 E Hennepin Ave Ste 460",Minneapolis,MN,55413,"(612) 255-3260 ",dot.belstler@tcpride.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Dakota, Carver, Anoka, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-festival-support-43,"Eileen Banks: Past board member, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Social Worker, Hennepin County; Stephanie Busiahn: Executive Director, Fairmont Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kelly Finnerty: Deputy Director of Programs, The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis; Faith Krogstad: Community organizer, Hamline Midway Coalition, St. Paul; festival and events coordinator; Leif Larsen: Producer, music events for MPR; advertising executive; Barbara Mollberg: Dean of Academic Affairs, Rochester Community and Technical College; Paul Robinson: Company Manager, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis; Margaret Vosburgh: Manager, Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 20830,"Minnesota Festival Support",2013,41479,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Twin Cities Jazz Festival will feature 300 Minnesota-based jazz artists, a 20% increase from the 250 Minnesota musicians to be showcased June 28-30, 2012. Twin Cities Jazz Executive Director will document the total number of Twin Cities artists performing at the 2013 Festival, as well as their names and Minnesota locations. He also will document the types of jazz performed as well as jazz instruments. The 2013 program is another comprehensive document. 2: The 2013 Twin Cities Jazz Festival will attract audiences of 40,000 over its three-day run in Mears Park and nearby St Paul locations. Park police will provide estimates of the crowds at Mears Park. Club owners will document attendees at each free venue.","The 2013 Twin Cities Jazz Festival featured 308 Minnesota jazz artists representing a range of jazz from straight-ahead, to big band, to be-bop, to ragtime and to fusion. The number of artists increased 20%, from last year's 250. The 2013 Twin Cities Jazz Festival program documents the names and number of Minnesota artists performing in 2013, as well as their instruments and jazz genres. The Grand Rapids band Clearwater Hot Club performs a unique style of jazz that represents many cultural influences and is a good example of the Festival's range of jazz genres. 2: Based on police estimates, the 2013 Twin Cities Jazz Festival attracted audiences of more than 40,000 over its three day run in Mears Park. This meets and surpasses our goal of 40,000 and is an increase of 14% over last year's 35,000. In addition to the 308 Minnesota jazz artists, international headliners were featured: Kenny Werner, world-class pianist and prolific composer; Cyrus Chestnut, award-winning pianist who inflects his jazz improvisations with classical music; Walter Smith III—saxophone player since the age of seven, his 2010 release III was one of the top ten best sellers on iTunes; Matt Slocum—drummer and composer/arranger who, at age 31, is emerging as one of his generation’s best jazz artist (performed with Smith). Festival headliners presented jazz clinics, open to the public, at McNally Smith College of Music.",,93521,"Other, local or private",135000,25000,"Jim Scheibel, Kevin Barnes, Ellis Bullock, Barbara Davis, Phylis Olin, Larry Stoaiken, Pat Courtemanche, Tom Edman, Alden Drew, Steve Heckler",0.00,"Hot Summer Jazz Festival AKA Twin Cities Jazz Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Twin Cities Jazz Festival",,"The 2013 Twin Cities Jazz Festival will attract 40,000 festival-goers to downtown St Paul in June, featuring national artists and providing a showcase for 300 Minnesota jazz artists and 100 youth, high school, and college performers.",2013-03-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Heckler,"Hot Summer Jazz Festival AKA Twin Cities Jazz Festival","214 4th St E Ste 140","St Paul",MN,55101,"(612) 227-3108 ",hsrhits@msn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Scott, Dakota",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-festival-support-46,"Eileen Banks: Past board member, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Social Worker, Hennepin County; Stephanie Busiahn: Executive Director, Fairmont Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kelly Finnerty: Deputy Director of Programs, The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis; Faith Krogstad: Community organizer, Hamline Midway Coalition, St. Paul; festival and events coordinator; Leif Larsen: Producer, music events for MPR; advertising executive; Barbara Mollberg: Dean of Academic Affairs, Rochester Community and Technical College; Paul Robinson: Company Manager, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis; Margaret Vosburgh: Manager, Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20896,"Minnesota Festival Support",2013,26479,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Cultural Heritage","Engage the community in a festival of activities that showcases and celebrates Hip Hop culture, educating the public and encouraging the perpetuation of this traditional American art form. We will assess audience numbers to determine if our attendance goals have been met. We will administer program evaluation materials to a random sample to gain critical feedback, and take into account media reviews. 2: Provide the next generation of artists the opportunity to develop and showcase the skills, techniques, and values of Hip Hop with the support of elder artists. We will assess artist/dance crew participant numbers/demographics to determine if our goals have been met. We will administer program evaluation materials to gain qualitative and quantitative data from artists and dance crew members.","We were able to increase marketing efforts, gaining both a geographically broader and larger audience, increasing attendance by more than 60% since the previous year. We conducted interviews with a random sample of attendees to gain both demographic information and critical feedback. Members of the sample had come from Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, and Mower counties, and had heard about the Festival in a variety of ways, including word-of-mouth, social media, on the radio (KMOJ), through our email blasts and promotional mail, and our Festival partners. Many had also entered from the street, drawn in by the festival atmosphere. We also gathered video testimonials, which we will edit and use to market the festival next year, and as a tool to cultivate additional sponsors and support, increasing the Festival's financial stability. One respondent, who returned after being mesmerized by last year's festival announced: I'm 79, and I'm here! 2: Based on a specific set of cultural values, the skills, customs, and practices of Hip Hop artistry are passed on from the art form's recognized elders to the next generation primarily by word of mouth, example, and observation. This Festival is dedicated to celebrating Hip Hop as a traditional art form and providing a platform for its transmission in the traditional way. The 2013 Festival exhibited tremendous growth in terms of artist participation. The number of breaker crews participating grew from 13 in 2012 to 30 in 2013, and included crews from Farmington and Austin, MN. We also featured a number of returning and new guest performers and workshop leaders, including Ill Chemistry; DJs Nikoless and Los Boogie; dancers Mona Lisa, Dancin' Dave, and Profo Won (Chicago - artist fees not covered in budget); and graffiti artists from our long-standing partner, Juxtaposition. Interviewee: A lot of great dancers are here and it creates an example in the community for youth.",,31165,"Other, local or private",57644,17668,"Gloria Sewell (Chair), Mary Margaret MacMillan (Vice-Chair), Terrance R. Dolan (Treasurer), Wendy Dayton (Secretary), Teresa Daly, Rebecca Driscoll, Michelle, Grabanski-Pohlad, Barbara Hamilton-Sustad, Katherine Hayes, Joe Humke, Ember, Reichgott Junge, Lynn Kohlasch, L. Kelley Lindquist, Peggy Lucas, Kimberly Macey, Nadine McGuire, Jennifer Melin Miller, Patrick Mosher, Lara Page, Irene Quarshie, Elizabeth Redleaf, Patricia Ronning, Katie Searl, Doug Seim, Leah Sixkiller, John Skogmo, Susan White, Nicole Woodhouse",0.00,"Minnesota Shubert Center for Dance and Music, Inc. AKA The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Groundbreaker Battle Festival",,"In July 2013, the fifth annual Groundbreaker Battle Festival will bring more than 2,500 hip-hop artists, dancers, and audience members to downtown Minneapolis for a day-long celebration of hip-hop culture.",2013-07-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Carter,"Minnesota Shubert Center for Dance and Music, Inc. AKA The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts","528 Hennepin Ave S Ste 200",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 206-3623 ",ecarter@thecowlescenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Mower, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-festival-support-51,"Eileen Banks: Past board member, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Social Worker, Hennepin County; Stephanie Busiahn: Executive Director, Fairmont Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kelly Finnerty: Deputy Director of Programs, The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis; Faith Krogstad: Community organizer, Hamline Midway Coalition, St. Paul; festival and events coordinator; Leif Larsen: Producer, music events for MPR; advertising executive; Barbara Mollberg: Dean of Academic Affairs, Rochester Community and Technical College; Paul Robinson: Company Manager, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis; Margaret Vosburgh: Manager, Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",, 20943,"Minnesota Festival Support",2013,17479,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","We will provide a venue for Minnesota authors and organizations to present and promote their work and interact with over 6,000 members of the public. Rain Taxi will expand exhibit space and create more programming that features Minnesota authors and organizations, and survey participants afterwards for feedback. 2: We will increase attendance at the festival, providing opportunities for the public to interact with authors, publishers, and arts organizations. Rain Taxi will increase promotional efforts, including advertising, social media, and local business and community partnership, to make more Minnesotans aware of the Festival and the rich literary heritage of the state.","The Festival increased exhibit space to allow for more Minnesota authors and publishers to present their work to the general public with over 110 exhibitors and 32 local exhibiting authors. In the Local Lit Lounge, people mingled with over 20 Minnesota authors who had published recent titles, including the North Shore's Jim Northrup and Wendy Webb. Southeastern Minnesotan Howard Mohr presented his revised How To Talk Minnesotan. The Classics Old and New Panel featured Minnesota Book Award winners Marlon James and Alison McGhee. Writers at Work featured four local authors who face practical and creative issues of making a living at writing. The Minnesota Poetry Showcase presented recent work by four local poets, including Matt Rasmussen who was nominated for a National Book Award and award-winning poet Patricia Kirkpatrick. The Children's Pavilion hosted over a dozen local storytellers and artists including Mary Logue, Kurtis Scaletta, and SA Bodeen. 2: By increasing publicity and outreach through libraries and bookstores, the Festival drew in a record number of Minnesotans, with over 6300 attendees. Through a free raffle and surveys, we estimated that attendees represent over 175 zip codes across the state, with over 80% drawn by the main book fair. The average length of stay was over two hours. 90% said the Festival contributed significantly to the cultural vitality of the Twin Cities. The expanded space for the exhibit and Children's Pavilion, along with multiple food vendors, made the venue family friendly and allowed for a lengthy stay to take in the wide variety of literary diversity.",,39221,"Other, local or private",56700,14250,"Kelly Everding, Kevin Fenton, Mark Gustafson, Kristen Hager, Timothy Hedges, Pamela Klinger-Horn, Kathryn Kysar, Margaret Telfer, Bethany Whitehead, Elisabeth Workman",1.25,"Rain Taxi, Inc. AKA Rain Taxi Review of Books","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Twin Cities Book Festival",,"In 2013, Rain Taxi will produce its 13th annual Twin Cities Book Festival at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The festival will feature more than 100 Minnesota authors, publishers, booksellers, and book artists, as well as select national writers.",2013-04-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eric,Lorberer,"Rain Taxi, Inc. AKA Rain Taxi Review of Books","PO Box 3840",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 825-1528 ",editor@raintaxi.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Wright, Sherburne, Isanti, Chisago, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-festival-support-54,"Eileen Banks: Past board member, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Social Worker, Hennepin County; Stephanie Busiahn: Executive Director, Fairmont Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kelly Finnerty: Deputy Director of Programs, The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis; Faith Krogstad: Community organizer, Hamline Midway Coalition, St. Paul; festival and events coordinator; Leif Larsen: Producer, music events for MPR; advertising executive; Barbara Mollberg: Dean of Academic Affairs, Rochester Community and Technical College; Paul Robinson: Company Manager, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis; Margaret Vosburgh: Manager, Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 20950,"Minnesota Festival Support",2013,9979,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","To grow the festival, to serve a larger audience, and increase the number of Minnesotans who experience the arts through festivals. The number of Minnesotans who experience the arts through festivals increases. We aim to increase our audience from 13,500 to 13,750. 2: The festival has greater financial stability and serves a broader audience, so the festival will continue into the future. The festival has greater financial stability and serves a broader audience. We aim to increase the attendance for the 10 -- 30 age demographic from 2,200 to 2,400. If we succeed in increasing our audience, and in attracting the younger age group, our financial stability will be greater.","The number of Minnesotans who experience the arts through festivals increases. We aimed to increase our audience from 13,500 to 13,750. Met goal with attendance of 14,000. 2: The festival has greater financial stability and serves a broader audience. Aim was to increase audience in the 10-30 age demographic from 2,000 to 2,400. Did not meet goal, but did increase to 2,200.",,46551,"Other, local or private",56530,,"Ron Arsenault, Dawn Devens, Steven Guse, John Ganey, Kris Higginbotham, Trudi Olmanson, Margo Ross, Megan Lano, Mike Lange, Krista Wilkowske",0.00,"Rock Bend Folk Festival",,"Rock Bend Folk Festival",,"Rock Bend Folk Festival will present its 23rd regional festival featuring local artists and a large variety of folk musicians on two stages, September 7-8, 2013. The festival provides an opportunity for emerging and established folk artists to share their talents in a family friendly setting.",2013-09-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Ganey,"Rock Bend Folk Festival","PO Box 222","St Peter",MN,56082,"(507) 327-6188 ",jganey@harrymeyeringcenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Nicollet, Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Watonwan, Steele, McLeod, Waseca, Rice, Faribault, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Freeborn, Sibley, Scott, Dakota, Carver, Olmsted, Hennepin, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-festival-support-55,"Eileen Banks: Past board member, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Social Worker, Hennepin County; Stephanie Busiahn: Executive Director, Fairmont Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kelly Finnerty: Deputy Director of Programs, The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis; Faith Krogstad: Community organizer, Hamline Midway Coalition, St. Paul; festival and events coordinator; Leif Larsen: Producer, music events for MPR; advertising executive; Barbara Mollberg: Dean of Academic Affairs, Rochester Community and Technical College; Paul Robinson: Company Manager, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis; Margaret Vosburgh: Manager, Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",Yes 2014,"Minnesota Humanities Center Programs and Activities (State Fiscal Years 2010-2011)",2011,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (a)","(a) $300,000 in 2010 and $300,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Center for the Humanities for its programs and purposes.","People will learn to relate humanities content to their everyday lives, laying the groundwork for meaningful change.Those participating in programs will feel their voices are heard in the broader community.Community members will meet one another and gather perspectives different from their own.Minnesotans will hear authentic voices that reveal missing Minnesota stories, challenging perceptions on what it means to be Minnesotan. ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy-funded programs at the Minnesota Humanities Center demonstrate our determination to collaboratively create humanities programs for the broader public by forging strong partnerships with local, state, and national cultural organizations. These programs show the broader community how the humanities can be used to address issues important to their everyday lives. Each activity, event, and program shares an Absent Narrative with participants, which help residents across the state engage in a more sophisticated understanding of their community. The majority of scholars, artists, and community members are identified through partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. This programming is based on supportive partnerships, community input, and innovative approaches.",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Nicollet, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-programs-and-activities-state-fiscal-years-2010-2011,,,, 2014,"Minnesota Humanities Center Programs and Activities (State Fiscal Years 2010-2011)",2010,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (a)","(a) $300,000 in 2010 and $300,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Center for the Humanities for its programs and purposes.","People will learn to relate humanities content to their everyday lives, laying the groundwork for meaningful change.Those participating in programs will feel their voices are heard in the broader community.Community members will meet one another and gather perspectives different from their own.Minnesotans will hear authentic voices that reveal missing Minnesota stories, challenging perceptions on what it means to be Minnesotan. ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy-funded programs at the Minnesota Humanities Center demonstrate our determination to collaboratively create humanities programs for the broader public by forging strong partnerships with local, state, and national cultural organizations. These programs show the broader community how the humanities can be used to address issues important to their everyday lives. Each activity, event, and program shares an Absent Narrative with participants, which help residents across the state engage in a more sophisticated understanding of their community. The majority of scholars, artists, and community members are identified through partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. This programming is based on supportive partnerships, community input, and innovative approaches.",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Nicollet, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-programs-and-activities-state-fiscal-years-2010-2011,,,, 18491,"Minnesota Civic Education Coalition",2013,125000,"Special Session 1: Senate File Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 ","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","1.Students will increase their knowledge of Minnesota issues, ability to engage in conversation about controversial topics, and civic participation skills in voting and public problem solving. They will also grow in broader skills for democracy: sense of efficacy, respect for diversity, community engagement. The technology priority will increase access for all, particularly students in underserved communities. 2.Teachers will increase their knowledge and improve their skills for instruction and engagement of their students (especially alternative learning youth). The new lessons and ""flipped"" classroom resources will add interactive curriculum materials. 3.The Civic Education Network will actively support improved civic education delivery and impact especially in under-represented communities. Using program evaluation results and the digitized civic education climate assessment, the Civic Education Network will mobilize community interest and commitment to improved civic education.","Project Citizen held May 3, 2013 for 160 students + 22 additional remotely. 60 were students of color. 125 additional students participated from Roseville HS. Youth Conference on State Issues conducted for 109 - 86 high school students, 14 college students and 9 adult advisors. 8 Flipped materials available on teachingcivics.org. 5 MN Lessons: Lessons drafted; reviewed and revised. Middle and High School lessons on Juvenile Justice in MN presented to 27 teachers at the MCSS conference in March, 2013.Civic Education Videos: 3 topics identified and planned. Topics include Voting Age, Legislative Process and Juvenile Justice. Videos will be completed in 2014. Middle School Development Institute designed and held June 25. Middle School Civics Lit project and Juvenile Justice presented to 25 participants. MN juvenile justice system presented Aug. 1 for 22 teachers. Update Workshop, Aug. 6-8 for 27 high school teachers with 15 judges. 20 Middle School civics lessons highlighted at June 25 conference. All materials online at LLAD website.Civic Ed Climate Assessment revised to integrate new civics and gov't standards and posted on teachingcivics.org. Digitization completed.Convene 3 meetings of statewide network : Expanded list to 39 people/orgs. Meeting 1 conducted July 25. Attended by 16. Meeting 2 held Sept. 25. Attended by 10. Meeting 3: Delayed.New “KV MN Network” established in response to the absence of state-wide affiliate - much new enthusiasm.KV Mpls implemented new program on ranked choice voting in 7 schools with training materials and lesson plans for students. 130 high school students, Mostly Hmong, Somali, Latino and African-American trained.Communities across the state received KV election curriculum.Website tech evaluated - Ipsity and Nina Hale were consulted on website project for KV. Progress was disrupted by changes that took place with KV USA as well as content provided to us by KV MN need consideration.",,2700,,123331,1669,"MINNESOTA YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE BOARD Jon Bacal; Connie Bernardy; Valerie Dosland; Jack Ellis; Tara Erickson; Anders Folk; Anika Hagenson; JillHalbrooks; JamesHaggar; Scott Hauch; Kristina Hufnagle; Jo Ling Kent; Michele Massimino; Monte Mills; Pat Murphy; Dominic Papatola; Scott Peterson; MaleaStenzel Gilligan; Nick Thompson; Deborah Yungner",,"YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Civics Education Coalition will create opportunities for students, enrich teacher capacity to engage students, and build state-wide networks. Work will include an interactive website, online youth summit, youth conference, new lessons for educators, teacher institutes, and expansion of the statewide Civic Education Network and its activities.",,,2013-01-11,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"YMCA Youth in Government Program","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 821-6503",orville.lindquist@ymcatwincities.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-education-coalition,,,, 17126,"Minnesota History Bookshelf",2010,847,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Stillwater Public Library",," The Stillwater Public Library added 27 standard Minnesota history titles to augment their collection in the St. Croix reference collection and in their circulating collection. ",,"To add 27 standard Minnesota history titles to broaden public accessibility.",2010-03-12,2010-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Carolyn,Blocher,,"224 Third St. N",Stillwater,MN,55082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-history-bookshelf-5,,,, 2097,"Minnesota County Biological Survey",2010,2100000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$2,100,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for continuation of the Minnesota county biological survey to provide a foundation for conserving biological diversity by systematically collecting, interpreting, and delivering data on plant and animal distribution and ecology, native plant communities, and functional landscapes.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,750000,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","The Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) is an ongoing effort begun in 1987 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that is systematically surveying, county-by-county, the state's natural habitats. The effort identifies significant natural areas and collects and interprets data on the status, distribution, and ecology of plants, animals, and native plant communities throughout the state. Through 2009 surveys have been completed in 74 of Minnesota's 87 counties and have added nearly 17,000 new records of rare features to the DNR's information systems. MCBS data is used by all levels of government in natural resource planning and use decisions, including prioritization of protection of park lands and scientific and natural areas. This appropriation will permit continuation of the survey in Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties and begin surveys in Clearwater and Beltrami counties. Additionally two books will be published: a guide to Minnesota's native reptiles and amphibians and a guide to the wildlife of the Red River Valley and nearby aspen parklands. Overall Project Outcome and Results Since 1987 the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) has systematically collected, interpreted and delivered baseline data on the distribution and ecology of plants, animals, native plant communities, and functional landscapes in 81 of 87 counties. MCBS has added 19,089 new records to the Rare Features Database and contributed 4,544 of the 9,634 total database records to the Releve (vegetation sampling) Database. Rare aquatic plant and vegetation surveys were completed for 1,764 lakes. Statewide 9,713 MCBS Sites of Biodiversity Significance and 58,957 polygons of native plant communities are now publically available on DNR's Data Deli. During this project period, northeastern surveys documented features within large functional landscapes of fire-dependent forests, cliff and talus complexes, and undeveloped lakes. Surveys began in a portion of the northern patterned peatlands, one of the state's largest (about 2.5 million acres) and most inaccessible ecological systems. Surveys included successful collaboration with Red Lake Reservation DNR managers and University of Minnesota researchers. New range distributional data were recorded for Braun's holly fern (Polystichum braunii), Laurentian tiger beetle (Cicindela denikei), Black-throated Blue Warblers (Setophaga caerulescens) and three species of mosses. MCBS data on the locations of native prairie were a centerpiece of a plan: Minnesota prairie conservation plan 2010: a habitat plan for native prairie, grassland, and wetlands in the Prairie Region of western Minnesota. See also: Minnesota's Remaining Native Prairie 100 Years After the Public Land Survey. MCBS provided data and interpretation to inform management and monitoring activities in the Manitou and Sand Lake Seven Beavers Collaboratives- two large multi-jurisdictional landscapes. DNR's Forest Certification implementation used a MCBS data access tool to assist in evaluation of data related to High Conservation Value Forests. Maps of the Minnesota locations of 242 breeding birds based on observations by MCBS are on the web: Bird Distribution Maps. Project Results Use and Dissemination Data delivery includes delivery of information to local units of government, presentations and field trips, publications and web products. Several examples of recipients of data during this period include: St Louis County, Becker County, State Parks, northeast Landscape Collaboratives, Potlatch, Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Voyageurs National Park, Heron Lake Watershed District, and private landowners near the Chandler, MN Chanarambie Creek Prairies. See Final Report for additional information. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Carmen,Converse,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5083",carmen.converse@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Mapping","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Cook, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis",,"Lake Superior - South",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-county-biological-survey,,,, 21015,"Minnesota Festival Support",2013,36479,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Increase the number of Minnesota traditional/folk artists participating in the Festival of Nations from 200 to 300 and increase the ethnic groups participating from 100 to 115. The International Institute of Minnesota tracks the number of artists and ethnic groups who participate in the festival each year. 2: Increase Festival of Nations audience numbers from 40,000 to 50,000. The International Institute of Minnesota tracks ticket sales and attendance for the festival each year.","The number of Minnesota artists performing at the 2013 Festival of Nations increased from 200 to just over 300. The artists hired for the festival came from many parts of Minnesota including Northfield (Laura MacKenzie), Bemidji (Janet Najarian), Saint Cloud (Jamie Tituana), Hibbing (Jacques La Christian), Farmington (Pam Tucker) and the Twin Cities metro area. Larger ensembles that include eight or more musicians from Minnesota including Salsa del Soul, Chris Kalogerson Orchestra and Ethnic Dance Theatre were booked this year increasing the number of artists performing. An additional performance area was added in the bazaar area of the festival allowing more Minnesota artists to perform. 2: Overall, ticket sales significantly increased in 2013 with student ticket sales seeing the largest increase. Students from many parts of Minnesota representing a diversity from rural to urban attended. The Festival of Nations invites all Minnesota schools to attend though direct mailing, promotion via Minnesota Education Association and other teacher gatherings. Ticket sales are measured by tracking of sales both through the RiverCentre/Xcel box office and through student sales at the International Institute of Minnesota as well as through participant tickets. Increased marketing/advertising including on social media and a reach to a younger demographic helped make this happen. The event is open to all.",,407433,"Other, local or private",443912,36479,"Alex Zoltai, Carolyn Nistengen, Cynthia Ahlgren, Gerald Nolte, Glen Skovholt, Helina Kassahun, Kate Tilney,Kitty Goggins, Mark Kalla, Mary Ann Nowak, Ruchard Herman, RJ Singh, Rosanne Hope, Sandra Keith, Shegitu Kebede",0.00,"International Institute of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Festival of Nations",,"The Festival of Nations, a four-day event, will take place in May 2013 and will feature the folk music and traditional dance of 100 ethnic groups from throughout the state. The festival raises awareness and appreciation for the diversity of the people now living in our state.",2013-05-01,2014-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kate,Raleigh,"International Institute of Minnesota","1694 Como Ave","St Paul",MN,55108-2710,"(651) 647-0191x 305",kraleigh@iimn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Dakota, Winona, St. Louis, Hennepin, Mower, Stearns, Steele, Aitkin, Kandiyohi, Brown, Anoka, Washington, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, McLeod, Carlton, Hubbard, Waseca, Yellow Medicine, Le Sueur, Chippewa, Wright, Chisago, Carlton, Itasca, Freeborn, Cass, Clay, Sherburne, Scott, Blue Earth, Mille Lacs, Lyon, Todd, Olmsted, Fillmore, Sibley, Becker, Pine, Morrison, Renville, Douglas, Goodhue, Wabasha, Carver, Otter Tail, Rice, Martin, Polk",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-festival-support-58,"Eileen Banks: Past board member, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Social Worker, Hennepin County; Stephanie Busiahn: Executive Director, Fairmont Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kelly Finnerty: Deputy Director of Programs, The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis; Faith Krogstad: Community organizer, Hamline Midway Coalition, St. Paul; festival and events coordinator; Leif Larsen: Producer, music events for MPR; advertising executive; Barbara Mollberg: Dean of Academic Affairs, Rochester Community and Technical College; Paul Robinson: Company Manager, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis; Margaret Vosburgh: Manager, Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 896,"Minnesota Public Radio",2011,2623500,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(d); M.L. 2011, 1st Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6",,"Minnesota Public Radio has specific quantitative outcomes for each project supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.  The full list of outcomes can be found here.","Minnesota Public Radio tracks progress towards achieving proposed outcomes at www.mpr.org/mnlegacyprojects.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Public Radio (MPR)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Public Radio is the state's largest cultural organization, providing 96 percent of the population with free access to some of the best broadcast cultural programming in the world. Minnesota Public Radio is using a grant from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to implement projects around the following four goals:Promotion of Local Arts and CulturePresentation of Local Arts and Cultural PerformancesContributions to Local Arts and Cultural EducationPreservation and Promotion of Minnesota's History and Cultural HeritageProject descriptions and budgets for all current Minnesota Public Radio projects supported in part by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund are available at www.mpr.org/mnlegacyprojects. ",,,2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"MPR ACHF Report for Fiscal Year 2011",Jane,Xiong,"Department of Administration","309 Administration Building, 50 Sherburne Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55155,651-201-2525,jane.xiong@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-public-radio,,,, 896,"Minnesota Public Radio",2011,,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(d); M.L. 2011, 1st Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6",,"Minnesota Public Radio has specific quantitative outcomes for each project supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.  The full list of outcomes can be found here.","Minnesota Public Radio tracks progress towards achieving proposed outcomes at www.mpr.org/mnlegacyprojects.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Public Radio (MPR)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Public Radio is the state's largest cultural organization, providing 96 percent of the population with free access to some of the best broadcast cultural programming in the world. Minnesota Public Radio is using a grant from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to implement projects around the following four goals:Promotion of Local Arts and CulturePresentation of Local Arts and Cultural PerformancesContributions to Local Arts and Cultural EducationPreservation and Promotion of Minnesota's History and Cultural HeritageProject descriptions and budgets for all current Minnesota Public Radio projects supported in part by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund are available at www.mpr.org/mnlegacyprojects. ",,,2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"MPR ACHF Report for Fiscal Year 2011",Jane,Xiong,"Department of Administration","309 Administration Building, 50 Sherburne Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55155,651-201-2525,jane.xiong@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-public-radio,,,, 896,"Minnesota Public Radio",2010,,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(d); M.L. 2011, 1st Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6",,"Minnesota Public Radio has specific quantitative outcomes for each project supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.  The full list of outcomes can be found here.","Minnesota Public Radio tracks progress towards achieving proposed outcomes at www.mpr.org/mnlegacyprojects.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Public Radio (MPR)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Public Radio is the state's largest cultural organization, providing 96 percent of the population with free access to some of the best broadcast cultural programming in the world. Minnesota Public Radio is using a grant from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to implement projects around the following four goals:Promotion of Local Arts and CulturePresentation of Local Arts and Cultural PerformancesContributions to Local Arts and Cultural EducationPreservation and Promotion of Minnesota's History and Cultural HeritageProject descriptions and budgets for all current Minnesota Public Radio projects supported in part by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund are available at www.mpr.org/mnlegacyprojects. ",,,2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"MPR ACHF Report for Fiscal Year 2011",Jane,Xiong,"Department of Administration","309 Administration Building, 50 Sherburne Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55155,651-201-2525,jane.xiong@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-public-radio,,,, 923,"Minnesota Children's Museum",2011,495000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(h)",,"Participating children will increase their love of reading and have an increased desire to read. Participating adults become more aware of early literacy as essential for life-long learning. Participating adults better understand their role in children's early literacy. ","Legacy funds were used toDevelop and design the Storyland exhibitCollaborate with community hosts, including Worthington, Elk River, and Redwood Falls, for statewide tour exhibits To read the Minnesota Children's Museum 2011 report to the legislature, click here. ",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This funding is for arts, arts education, and arts access, and to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.The Minnesota Children's Museum will develop a literacy focused exhibit to catalyze community engagement around early childhood learning and education.",,,2009-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Minnesota Chidren's Museum ACHF Report for Fiscal Year 2011, Minnesota Children's Museum ACHF Report for Fiscal Year 2012",Jane,Xiong,"Department of Administration","309 Administration Building, 50 Sherburne Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55155,651-201-2525,jane.xiong@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Big Stone, Benton, Beltrami, Becker, Anoka, Aitkin, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum,,,, 923,"Minnesota Children's Museum",2010,,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(h)",,"Participating children will increase their love of reading and have an increased desire to read. Participating adults become more aware of early literacy as essential for life-long learning. Participating adults better understand their role in children's early literacy. ","Legacy funds were used toDevelop and design the Storyland exhibitCollaborate with community hosts, including Worthington, Elk River, and Redwood Falls, for statewide tour exhibits To read the Minnesota Children's Museum 2011 report to the legislature, click here. ",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This funding is for arts, arts education, and arts access, and to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.The Minnesota Children's Museum will develop a literacy focused exhibit to catalyze community engagement around early childhood learning and education.",,,2009-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Minnesota Chidren's Museum ACHF Report for Fiscal Year 2011, Minnesota Children's Museum ACHF Report for Fiscal Year 2012",Jane,Xiong,"Department of Administration","309 Administration Building, 50 Sherburne Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55155,651-201-2525,jane.xiong@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Administration",,"Big Stone, Benton, Beltrami, Becker, Anoka, Aitkin, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum,,,, 28481,"Minnesota’s Historic Northwest Consortium: Interpretive Exhibit Plan for Traveling Exhibits",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Minnesota Historic Northwest Consortium",,,,,7000,,"Dean Vikan, President; Alden Anderson, Vice President; Tamara Edevold, Treasurer; Robin Shimpa, Secretary",,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified museum consultant to create a detailed exhibit concept for a traveling exhibit about northwestern Minnesota's fur trade history. ",,,2013-01-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Degerstrom,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","412 Geary Avenue NE",Bagley,MN,56621,218-847-2938,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-s-historic-northwest-consortium-interpretive-exhibit-plan-traveling-exhibits,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2014,,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY14 the DNR will publish and promote MnTOPO a web-based application that will provide access to LiDAR data to a wide audience including the general public and water management professionals. MnTOPO has data viewing and printing capabilities as well as data access and download. Data access and download volumes will be readily available as measures of the value of this information. The DNR will develop and publish an Elevation Data Governance Plan and coordinate elevation data standards maintenance and development of products based on LiDAR data. This will ensure long term management of elevation data and the MnTOPO portal. It will also ensure that the needs of the water management officials who rely on this data to formulate their management strategies are met.","MnTOPO a web site built to make the LiDAR data collected as part of this project easily accessible was completed on time and under budget. Upon its release MnTOPO proved to be an instant success with users viewing and downloading elevation data for a wide variety of water resource management purposes. The two foot contours have been the most popular product of the MnTOPO web application. The total volume of data users downloaded using MnTOPO in its first six months of operation is more than that of the total collection. Due to changes in staff’s managerial responsibilities associated with Minnesota’s LiDAR data an Elevation Data Governance Plan was not completed. The DNR did coordinate the development of elevation data standards with the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee as these two interests work collaboratively to guide long-term management of Minnesota’s elevation data and the MnTOPO application. ",,,,71313,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,, 3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2013,1350000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY13 DNR will complete publishing and distribution of 21 326 square miles of data from the Arrowhead and Metro project areas plus Blue Earth County. Data for the Red River basin (19 counties covering 22 700 square miles) will be reformatted published and distributed. DNR will acquire publish and distribute new LiDAR data over 3 078 square miles in St. Louis and Carlton Counties to update data following a major flood event that resulted in landscape changes making current data invalid. DNR will also develop a web-based map application that presents elevation data that can be viewed on standard computers or mobile devices (without the need for Geographic Information System software).","In FY13 DNR achieved complete coverage of high accuracy elevation for the state of Minnesota. DNR completed the acquisition quality assurance publication and distribution of LiDAR data and associated products for the Arrowhead region Metro region Central Lakes region Blue Earth County and the Duluth area update. Data for counties in the Red River Basin were reformatted to meet state standards incorporated into data holdings. In total more than 52 000 square miles of data was made published and made available to be used for a variety of clean water projects. Significant progress was made on the design and application development for the LiDAR Web Viewer during FY13; however the application was deemed by the project team to be not ready for general release.",,,,666608,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,, 3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2012,1350000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY12 DNR will acquire LiDAR data over 15 483 square miles covering all or parts of 14 counties in the Central Lakes and Metro project areas.","In FY12 DNR completed publishing and distribution of LiDAR for the Counties that make up the Minnesota River Basin. In addition DNR also published and distributed LiDAR data over 19 411 square miles covering all or parts of 18 counties in the Arrowhead and Metro project areas. DNR acquired LiDAR data over 16 333 square miles covering all or parts of Aitkin Blue Earth Carver Cass Dakota Goodhue Hennepin Hubbard Itasca Koochiching Ramsey Scott Todd Washington and Wadena Counties.",,,,1625273,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,, 3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2011,2800000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$2800000 the first year and $2800000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and total maximum daily load implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The data will be collected for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Land Management Information Center or its successor which shall receive 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if they cannot otherwise be provided by the department. If the commissioner contracts for services with this appropriation and any of the work done under the contract will be done outside of the United States the commissioner must report to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate finance committees on the proposed contract at least 30 days before entering into the contract. The report must include an analysis of why the contract with the selected contractor provides the state with ""best value"" as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 16C.02; any alternatives to the selected contractor that were considered; what data will be provided to the contractor including the data that will be transmitted outside of the United States; what security measures will be taken to ensure that the data is treated in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; (continued)","In FY11 DNR will publish and make available LiDAR data for the Minnesota River basin. We will develop work orders for the Arrowhead and Metro project areas rank and make awards and acquire LiDAR data for these regions in the Spring of 2011 (12520 square miles in 19 counties).","In Fiscal Year 2011 DNR published LiDAR data for the Minnesota River Basin. It is publicly available on-line at the DNR. LiDAR acquisitions were contracted over an area covering 18 220 square miles in 15 counties: Anoka Benton Carlton Carver Cook Hennepin Isanti Kanabec Lake Meeker Mille Lacs Scott Sherburne St. Louis and Washington. This is in addition to the 17 258 square miles in 25 counties that were collected in Fiscal Year 2010.",,,,3028474,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,, 3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2010,2800000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$2800000 the first year and $2800000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and total maximum daily load implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The data will be collected for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Land Management Information Center or its successor which shall receive 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if they cannot otherwise be provided by the department. If the commissioner contracts for services with this appropriation and any of the work done under the contract will be done outside of the United States the commissioner must report to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate finance committees on the proposed contract at least 30 days before entering into the contract. The report must include an analysis of why the contract with the selected contractor provides the state with ""best value"" as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 16C.02; any alternatives to the selected contractor that were considered; what data will be provided to the contractor including the data that will be transmitted outside of the United States; what security measures will be taken to ensure that the data is treated in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; (continued)","In FY10 DNR will collect digital elevation LiDAR data will be collected and make it available to the public for 17 258 square miles in 25 counties in the Minnesota River Basin and southwestern Minnesota. ","In FY 10 DNR developed a master contracting process to collect Digital Elevation information statewide. LiDAR data was collected for 17258 square miles in 25 counties in the Minnesota River Basin and southwestern Minnesota. The data are currently being processed for public use.",,,,670895,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,, 17067,"Minnesotans: Who We Are and From Whence We Came!",2010,6700,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,3200,,,,,,"Washington County Library",," The Library needed to build a more robust collection of Minnesota history books throughout all nine branches that would support it's programs.  There are several specific content areas for programs including the Civil War, diversifying populations, environmental heritage and cultural heroes and institutions.  227 items were purchased and made available at all nine branches of the Washington County Library System either directly in the collection or by delivery to the branch. ",,"To add 227 standard Minnesota history books to the Washington County Library System",2010-03-08,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Brian,Kraft,,"8595 Central Park Place",Woodbury,MN,55125,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesotans-who-we-are-and-whence-we-came,,,, 14129,"Mississippi River (Headwaters) Watershed – Restoration and Protection Project (Phase I)",2013,30000,,,,,,,,,,,.35,"Beltrami County Environmental Services (BCES)","Local/Regional Government","This Phase 1 project will support project planning, coordination and civic engagement/outreach components of the Mississippi River (Headwaters) Major Watershed project. Phase 1 of this project will focus towards the development of project teams, identifying stakeholders, developing an initial civic engagement strategic plan and reviewing current and past watershed project data. ",,,2012-09-24,2014-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,William,Patnaude,"Beltrami County Environmental Services (BCES)",,,,,"(218) 333-4158",william.patnaude@co.beltrami.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Planning, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca",,"Mississippi River - Headwaters",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-headwaters-watershed-restoration-and-protection-project-phase-i,,,, 14140,"Mississippi River- Winona SWAT Modeling Project and LIDAR Analysis",2013,119888,,,,,,,,,,,.57,"Emmons & Olivier Resources (EOR)","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will build a working watershed SWAT model that can readily be used by the MPCA to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs and to identify critical areas for BMP installation/evaluation that can be supported by the efforts of the local Farmer Led Council as well as other land owners within the Mississippi River-Winona watershed.",,,2012-10-05,2013-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Brian ",Green,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(507) 206-2610",brian.green@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Mapping, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,"Mississippi River - Winona",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-winona-swat-modeling-project-and-lidar-analysis,,,, 18842,"Mississippi River Headwaters Surface Water Assessment Grant 2013",2013,64701,,,,,,,,,,,.26,"Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The goal of this project is complete a dataset necessary for assessment of 6 stream sites and 11 lakes within the Mississippi Headwaters Watershed to determine the overall health of its water resources, to identify impaired waters, and to identify those waters in need of additional protection to prevent future impairments. ",,"Surface Water Assessment Grants ",2013-05-07,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Noel,Griese,"Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District","1889 East Highway 2","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,218-326-0017,noel.griese@itascaswcd.org,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca",,"Mississippi River - Headwaters",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-headwaters-surface-water-assessment-grant-2013,,,, 3614,"Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking",2015,,,,"In FY15, the DNR will revise the 2014 working draft rules and Statement Of Need And Reasonableness and conduct formal rulemaking to finalize and promulgate the rules.","In FY15, the DNR published a Request for Comments on the draft rules in June 2014 and accepted comments through the end of September 2014. During the public comment period, we held three public open houses and numerous interest group meetings. We got over 500 comments and wrote a summary report in October 2014. We revised the working draft rules based on these comments, and shared the revisions with stakeholders in December 2014. Throughout early 2015, we collaborated with local governments to revise proposed district boundaries and to analyze and refine the bluff definition. In June 2015, we completed the proposed draft rules and draft SONAR, both of which are undergoing internal review. Formal rulemaking is anticipated to begin in FY16. We did not initiate formal rulemaking in FY15. Work will continue as time and other funding sources allow.",,,,,,,,,,"The DNR has been charged by the legislature to develop rules that protect and manage the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) for natural resource, economic development, transportation, historic preservation, and other values. This project engages stakeholder groups in a public process to balance regulatory protections with local flexibility and control. The rules will replace the outdated Executive Order that currently guides development in the MRCCA. The legislation requires the rules to establish new districts within the MRCCA and to develop minimal guidelines and standards for building, bluff protection, and clean water (stormwater, erosion control, etc) for the districts. These standards must include key resources to be protected or enhanced and they must take into account municipal plans and policies, as well as existing ordinances and conditions. The rule will also address public facilities and subdivision requirements.","In the 1970's a series of Executive Orders established the only ""critical area"" in the state of Minnesota. The orders recognized the importance of the corridor, a narrow strip of land on either side of the Mississippi River from Dayton and Ramsey to the confluence with the St. Croix River, as a ""unique and valuable state and regional resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation."" All local governments with jurisdiction in the MRCCA currently have plans and ordinances in place that will need to be updated once the rules are promulgated.",,2009-07-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Shillcox,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5727",jennifer.shillcox@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-corridor-critical-area-rulemaking-0,,,, 3614,"Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking",2014,100000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(l)","$100000 the first year is for the commissioner of natural resources for rulemaking under Minnesota Statutes section 116G.15 subdivision 7. ","In FY14 DNR will revise the draft rule and Statement Of Need And Reasonableness written in 2011 and conduct formal rulemaking to finalize and promulgate the rules.","DNR intended to revise the draft rules and Statement Of Need And Reasonableness written in 2011 and conduct formal rulemaking to finalize and promulgate the rules. However due to strong interest and concerns with the draft rules DNR expanded its process to re-engage with local governments and interest groups to understand their concerns and make the draft rules more workable before moving forward. In FY14 DNR: •met individually with each local government administering plans and ordinances in the MRCCA at least once and three times in group meetings convened by Metro Cities •met with numerous interest groups at their request •submitted a report to the Legislature in January 2014 •revised the 2011 draft rules (referred to as the 2014 working draft rules) and •published a second Request for Comments in June 2014 and initiated a public outreach effort to provide information to the public and get additional input on the working draft rules.",,,,53703,80,,0.72,,,"The DNR has been charged by the legislature to develop rules that protect and manage the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) for natural resource, economic development, transportation, historic preservation, and other values. This project engages stakeholder groups in a public process to balance regulatory protections with local flexibility and control. The rules will replace the outdated Executive Order that currently guides development in the MRCCA. The legislation requires the rules to establish new districts within the MRCCA and to develop minimal guidelines and standards for building, bluff protection, and clean water (stormwater, erosion control, etc) for the districts. These standards must include key resources to be protected or enhanced and they must take into account municipal plans and policies, as well as existing ordinances and conditions. The rule will also address public facilities and subdivision requirements.","In the 1970's a series of Executive Orders established the only ""critical area"" in the state of Minnesota. The orders recognized the importance of the corridor, a narrow strip of land on either side of the Mississippi River from Dayton and Ramsey to the confluence with the St. Croix River, as a ""unique and valuable state and regional resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation."" All local governments with jurisdiction in the MRCCA currently have plans and ordinances in place that will need to be updated once the rules are promulgated.",,2009-07-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Shillcox,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5727",jennifer.shillcox@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-corridor-critical-area-rulemaking-0,,,, 3614,"Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking",2011,250000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(e)","$250000 the first year and $250000 the second year are to adopt rules for the Mississippi River corridor critical area under Minnesota Statutes section 116G.15. The commissioner shall begin rulemaking under chapter 14 no later than January 15 2010. At least 30 days prior to beginning the rulemaking the commissioner shall notify local units of government within the Mississippi River corridor critical area of the intent to adopt rules. The local units of government shall make reasonable efforts to notify the public of the contact information for the appropriate department staff. The commissioner shall maintain an e-mail list of interested parties to provide timely information about the proposed schedule for rulemaking opportunities for public comment and contact information for the appropriate department staff.","DNR will develop rules that protect and manage multiple values of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area.","DNR engaged the public and key stakeholders in a comprehensive process to develop draft rule language. The draft rules and SONAR (Statement of Need and Reasonableness) are written; however the agency lost its authority to conduct formal rulemaking to finalize and promulgate the rules.",,,,145392,8100,,0.5,,,"The DNR has been charged by the legislature to develop rules that protect and manage the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) for natural resource, economic development, transportation, historic preservation, and other values. This project engages stakeholder groups in a public process to balance regulatory protections with local flexibility and control. The rules will replace the outdated Executive Order that currently guides development in the MRCCA. The legislation requires the rules to establish new districts within the MRCCA and to develop minimal guidelines and standards for building, bluff protection, and clean water (stormwater, erosion control, etc) for the districts. These standards must include key resources to be protected or enhanced and they must take into account municipal plans and policies, as well as existing ordinances and conditions. The rule will also address public facilities and subdivision requirements.","In the 1970's a series of Executive Orders established the only ""critical area"" in the state of Minnesota. The orders recognized the importance of the corridor, a narrow strip of land on either side of the Mississippi River from Dayton and Ramsey to the confluence with the St. Croix River, as a ""unique and valuable state and regional resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation."" All local governments with jurisdiction in the MRCCA currently have plans and ordinances in place that will need to be updated once the rules are promulgated.",,2009-07-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Shillcox,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5727",jennifer.shillcox@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-corridor-critical-area-rulemaking-0,,,, 3614,"Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(e)","$250000 the first year and $250000 the second year are to adopt rules for the Mississippi River corridor critical area under Minnesota Statutes section 116G.15. The commissioner shall begin rulemaking under chapter 14 no later than January 15 2010. At least 30 days prior to beginning the rulemaking the commissioner shall notify local units of government within the Mississippi River corridor critical area of the intent to adopt rules. The local units of government shall make reasonable efforts to notify the public of the contact information for the appropriate department staff. The commissioner shall maintain an e-mail list of interested parties to provide timely information about the proposed schedule for rulemaking opportunities for public comment and contact information for the appropriate department staff.",,,,,,124572,13785,,1.0,,,"The DNR has been charged by the legislature to develop rules that protect and manage the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) for natural resource, economic development, transportation, historic preservation, and other values. This project engages stakeholder groups in a public process to balance regulatory protections with local flexibility and control. The rules will replace the outdated Executive Order that currently guides development in the MRCCA. The legislation requires the rules to establish new districts within the MRCCA and to develop minimal guidelines and standards for building, bluff protection, and clean water (stormwater, erosion control, etc) for the districts. These standards must include key resources to be protected or enhanced and they must take into account municipal plans and policies, as well as existing ordinances and conditions. The rule will also address public facilities and subdivision requirements.","In the 1970's a series of Executive Orders established the only ""critical area"" in the state of Minnesota. The orders recognized the importance of the corridor, a narrow strip of land on either side of the Mississippi River from Dayton and Ramsey to the confluence with the St. Croix River, as a ""unique and valuable state and regional resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation."" All local governments with jurisdiction in the MRCCA currently have plans and ordinances in place that will need to be updated once the rules are promulgated.",,2009-07-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Shillcox,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5727",jennifer.shillcox@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-corridor-critical-area-rulemaking-0,,,, 18448,"MPCA Water Monitoring Section Activities 2013",2013,5265335,,,,,,,,,,,40,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","State Government","This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, and fieldwork expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities within the described priority watersheds. Lake Monitoring: Lakes are monitored for nutrients, clarity and other information to provide the data needed to assess the aquatic recreation use support. Biological and Water Chemistry Stream Monitoring: Monitoring to assess the conditions of streams in each watershed. Monitoring includes biological (fish and invertebrates), chemical (nutrients, sediments, etc.) and physical (habitat) measurements. Watershed Pollutant Load Monitoring Network: (Watershed-Statewide): The watershed pollutant load monitoring effort provides data on water quality conditions and trends for Minnesota's major rivers and their main tributaries. Ambient wetland monitoring: The goals of the ambient wetland monitoring effort are to assess status and trends of wetland conditions.",,,2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Glenn,Skuta,MPCA,,,,,651-757-2730,glenn.skuta@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Chisago, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Faribault, Freeborn, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Marshall, Martin, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Watonwan",,"Lake Superior - North, Minnesota River - Mankato, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Rum River, Snake River, Two Rivers, Watonwan River, Winnebago River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mpca-water-monitoring-section-activities-2013,,,, 1116,"MPCA Water Monitoring Section Activities 2010",2010,4432804,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","State Government","This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, and fieldwork expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities. Lake Monitoring: Lakes are monitored for nutrients, clarity and other information to provide the data needed to assess the aquatic recreation use support. Biological and Water Chemistry Stream Monitoring: Monitoring to assess the conditions of streams in each watershed. Monitoring includes biological (fish and invertebrates), chemical (nutirents, sediments, etc.) and physical (habitiat) measurements. Major watershed load monitoring (Watershed-Statewide): The major watershed load monitoring effort provides data on water quality conditions and trends for Minnesota's major rivers and their main tributaries. Ambient wetland monitoring: The goals of the ambient wetland monitoring effort are to assess status and trends of wetland conditions.",,,2009-07-01,2010-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Glenn,Skuta,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","520 Lafayette Rd. N. ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-757-2730,glenn.skuta@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Sherburne, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,"Big Fork River, Bois de Sioux River, Crow Wing River, Minnesota River - Yellow Medicine River, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mississippi River - Winona, Mustinka River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mpca-water-monitoring-section-activities-2010,,,, 14148,"Mustinka and Bois de Sioux Watersheds Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) - Phase 3 ",2013,69994,,,,,,,,,,,.35,"Emmons & Olivier Resources ","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will finalize the Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed model construction and complete the calibration/validation process. The consultant will produce an HSPF watershed model that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs. The consultant will clearly demonstrate that this model generates predicted output timeseries for hydrology, sediment, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen which are consistent with available sets of observed data.",,,2012-10-15,2013-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Mike ",Vavricka,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,(218)846-8137,michael.vavricka@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,"Bois de Sioux River, Mustinka River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mustinka-and-bois-de-sioux-watersheds-hydrologic-simulation-program-fortran-hspf-phase-3,,,, 18921,"Mustinka River TMDL Advanced Turbidity Reduction Project",2013,258280,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 90 pounds/year and Sediment by 90 tons/year. ","The project resulted in estimated reductions of 996 lb. of phosphorus per year, 994 tons of sediment per year, and 995 tons of soil loss per year.",,71400,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",258280,13600,"Jason Beyer, Doug Dahlen, Don Davenport, Jerome Deal, Scott Gillespie, John Kapphahn, Linda Vavra, Ronald Vold, Dennis Zimbrick ",2.1,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Mustinka River winds through five counties in west central Minnesota and empties into Lake Traverse, a border waters lake with excellent fishing and recreational opportunities. For several years, sections of the river have been negatively impacted from too much soil/sediment eroding from the land and washing away into the water. Excess sediment degrades aquatic habitat and feeds algae blooms. This project continues a 2012 Clean Water Fund collaborative effort to develop a plan to reduce the amount of sediment washed into the river. Implementing conservation practices on agricultural land will annually reduce a total of 12,727 tons of sediment and 12,727 pounds of phosphorus loading into the Mustinka River. Several high priority projects will be constructed including three sediment control basins for Randy Island and one sediment basin for three local landowners in Grant County. This project includes staff time and resources for project development and promotion of an estimated 1,680 acres of buffers and 126 acres of wetland restorations within the project area. In addition, one-on-one technical assistance will be provided to landowners for the enrollment of at least 48 contracts with a total of 480 acres of Continuous CRP buffers and 18 contracts with a total of 368 acres of wetland restorations within the entire project area. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Roeschlein,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District","704 S Highway 75",Wheaton,MN,56296,"(320) 563-4185",jon.bdswd@frontiernet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mustinka-river-tmdl-advanced-turbidity-reduction-project,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 17842,"National Register Nomination, Valley School #34",2013,4800,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,4800,,"Wayne Boyd, Peg Powers, Lauren Cran, Valda Van Alstine, Sharon Lewandowski, Carena Kelz, Linda and Ron Stancer, Mavis Voigt, Jim Cran",,"Denmark Township Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To prepare a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Valley School #34, Washington County, MN.",,"To prepare a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Valley School #34, Washington County, MN.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sarah,Hummel,"Denmark Township Historical Society","14008--90th St. S",Hastings,MN,55033,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/national-register-nomination-valley-school-34,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 28500,"National Eagle Center: Interpretive Exhibit Plan for Mississippi Flyway Exhibit",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"James Reidy Carol Scott Ramona Redig Ran Miner Ward Johnson Jon Lineweaver David Kostik",,"National Eagle Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research and develop an exhibit exploring the relationship between the natural world and human activity in the Minnesota portion of the Mississippi flyway.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eileen,Hanson,"National Eagle Center","50 Pembroke Ave",Wabasha,MN,55981,651-565-4989,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/national-eagle-center-interpretive-exhibit-plan-mississippi-flyway-exhibit,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 14297,"NORTH FORK AND LOWER CROW TMDL",2013,4826,,,,,,,,,,,.02,"Wenck Associates, Inc.","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will support the review of all public comments submitted for the North Fork Crow River TMDL and make appropriate edits and changes to the draft TMDL based on MPCA guidance. ",,,2012-12-01,2013-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Maggie,Leach,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(218) 316-3895",Margaret.leach@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Carver, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Wright",,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-fork-and-lower-crow-tmdl,,,, 2956,"Northeast Minnesota White Cedar Plant Community Restoration",2012,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04r","$125,000 for the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to assess the decline of northern white cedar plant communities in northeast Minnesota, prioritize cedar sites for restoration, and provide cedar restoration training to local units of government.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,125000,,,1.59,BWSR,"State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Northern white cedar wetland plant communities provide a number of specialized habitat functions, including winter refuge for deer and other wildlife, thermal buffering for brook trout streams, and critical habitat for songbirds and other unique wildlife such as martens and fishers. However, these plant communities have been declining in Minnesota for decades mostly as a result of development impacts. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is using this appropriation to try to improve the quantity and quality of white cedar wetland plant communities in Minnesota. Efforts will include assessing existing white cedar communities to prioritize sites for restoration and then providing training and demonstration of restoration and re-vegetation techniques for local natural resource managers. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Project Background: Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) has been declining in Minnesota for decades. White cedar provides ecologically diverse plant communities and critical wildlife habitat and wetland functions. Project Goals:Reverse decline of white cedar plant communities in Minnesota.Improve quantity and quality of white cedar plant communities.Methods: Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) established seven experimental white cedar restorations and reference sites in Beltrami, Koochiching, St. Louis, and Lake Counties. Experimental treatments were designed by Dr. Rod Chimner and evaluated use of cedar seedlings, transplants, seeding and natural regeneration. Protection from browsing by wildlife was by rigid tree protectors and wire mesh enclosures. (See attached technical Report). Results: Evaluation/Prioritization of White Cedar Restoration Sites: Goal: Evaluate 100 white cedar sites for restoration/preservation. Results: 132 sites were evaluated in Aitkin, Koochiching, Itasca, St. Louis, Lake, Cook and Beltrami Counties. Establishment of Demonstration Sites: Goal: 400 acres restored/preserved. Results: 7 sites (485 acres) established in Beltrami, Koochiching, St. Louis and Lake County. Groundwater monitoring wells installed. Training Resource Managers Goal: Train 30 land managers. Results: Two training sessions with 66 trained. Project Findings:Many white cedar swamps are degraded and need restoration.Major disturbances were roads, ditches and herbivory.Most harvested cedar sites have not regenerated back to cedar, but were replaced by tag alder/balsam fir/red maple.Largest single factor affecting cedar survival was hydrological conditions.Site level hydrological conditions altered by roads may end up explaining tree growth and mortality.Project Significance: Northern White cedar provides unique wetland functions including:Thermal winter cover for white tailed deer.Critical habitat for pine marten, bear, fisher, songbirds.Provides thermal buffering for cold water fisheries (brook trout streams).",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Krystosek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","701 Minnesota Ave, Ste 234",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-2603",dale.krystosek@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northeast-minnesota-white-cedar-plant-community-restoration,,,, 2956,"Northeast Minnesota White Cedar Plant Community Restoration",2013,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04r","$125,000 for the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to assess the decline of northern white cedar plant communities in northeast Minnesota, prioritize cedar sites for restoration, and provide cedar restoration training to local units of government.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,125000,,,1.58,BWSR,"State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Northern white cedar wetland plant communities provide a number of specialized habitat functions, including winter refuge for deer and other wildlife, thermal buffering for brook trout streams, and critical habitat for songbirds and other unique wildlife such as martens and fishers. However, these plant communities have been declining in Minnesota for decades mostly as a result of development impacts. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is using this appropriation to try to improve the quantity and quality of white cedar wetland plant communities in Minnesota. Efforts will include assessing existing white cedar communities to prioritize sites for restoration and then providing training and demonstration of restoration and re-vegetation techniques for local natural resource managers. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Project Background: Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) has been declining in Minnesota for decades. White cedar provides ecologically diverse plant communities and critical wildlife habitat and wetland functions. Project Goals:Reverse decline of white cedar plant communities in Minnesota.Improve quantity and quality of white cedar plant communities.Methods: Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) established seven experimental white cedar restorations and reference sites in Beltrami, Koochiching, St. Louis, and Lake Counties. Experimental treatments were designed by Dr. Rod Chimner and evaluated use of cedar seedlings, transplants, seeding and natural regeneration. Protection from browsing by wildlife was by rigid tree protectors and wire mesh enclosures. (See attached technical Report). Results: Evaluation/Prioritization of White Cedar Restoration Sites: Goal: Evaluate 100 white cedar sites for restoration/preservation. Results: 132 sites were evaluated in Aitkin, Koochiching, Itasca, St. Louis, Lake, Cook and Beltrami Counties. Establishment of Demonstration Sites: Goal: 400 acres restored/preserved. Results: 7 sites (485 acres) established in Beltrami, Koochiching, St. Louis and Lake County. Groundwater monitoring wells installed. Training Resource Managers Goal: Train 30 land managers. Results: Two training sessions with 66 trained. Project Findings:Many white cedar swamps are degraded and need restoration.Major disturbances were roads, ditches and herbivory.Most harvested cedar sites have not regenerated back to cedar, but were replaced by tag alder/balsam fir/red maple.Largest single factor affecting cedar survival was hydrological conditions.Site level hydrological conditions altered by roads may end up explaining tree growth and mortality.Project Significance: Northern White cedar provides unique wetland functions including:Thermal winter cover for white tailed deer.Critical habitat for pine marten, bear, fisher, songbirds.Provides thermal buffering for cold water fisheries (brook trout streams).",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Krystosek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","701 Minnesota Ave, Ste 234",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-2603",dale.krystosek@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northeast-minnesota-white-cedar-plant-community-restoration,,,, 17106,"NRHP Nomination for Archaeological Site 21BL0289",2010,6990,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,580,,,,,,"Beltrami County",," Hiring of a professional historian to complete research and documentation of an archaeological site of a Woodland Period fishing camp (1,000-3,000 years ago), in preparation for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. There are very few sites of this quality in the Bemidji area/region that are also located in a public setting.  Because of this the County feels that this site is not only in need of recognition and preservation, but provides an important educational and interpretive opportunity for native cultures in an area that is at the center of three major tribal reservations (Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth).  The completion of the nomination is the first step towards these interpretive goals. The nomination of the site will have a lasting impact as it will afford a significant archaeological and cultural resource lasting recognition and protection.  Beltrami County is dedicated to assuring the future protection of the site.  To that end, the National Register nomination funded by this grant is the first step in the County's plan to continue to work to protect, stabilize, interpret, and manage the site. ",,"To hire a professional historian to complete research and documentation of an archaeological site of a Woodland Period fishing camp (1,000-3,000 years ago), in preparation for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.",2010-03-15,2010-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,John,Winter,,"505 Bemidji Ave. NW, Ste. 3",Bemidji,MN,56601,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nrhp-nomination-archaeological-site-21bl0289,,,, 19858,"One-Time Operating Support Grant",2013,5902,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","By having the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota’s artistic director, Garrett Lathe, meet with business and civic organizations in the Central Minnesota community, the increase in visibility for our organization will gain more audience recognition and hopefully, sponsorships. We anticipate that this communication between the arts and businesses will create a better development of donor relations and the personal interaction will help to have a better connection as well as a greater understanding of what the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota organization is and what our mission and goals are for the youth of this community. Conducting a Women’s Choir Festival will meet a need in the community as there are currently no all-day festivals for high school girls in Central Minnesota. We anticipate that attendance at this festival (both singers, conductors, and audience members) will show that there is an interest and a desire to be a part of something unique to the Central Minnesota area. The benefits of this Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota-sponsored festival are that these girls learn to appreciate music and foster a lifelong involvement both in music and the choral arts, since many of these young singers do not have these types of choral experiences outside of their own school music programs. They also develop lifelong friendships with other young women, while at the same time sharing a common bond: singing.As the community becomes more aware of our organization and goals for giving the youth of Central Minnesota an additional choral experience outside of their high schools, we are able to measure the number of sponsorships from local businesses who see the mission and goals of the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota as an organization that they would like to develop a relationship with. We will be able to evaluate the success of this task by the number of sponsorships received over the course of the year and also by the percentage of cost covered for events as our concert season unfolds. Conducting a Women’s Choir Festival will meet a need in the community as there are currently no all-day women’s choir festivals for high school girls in Central Minnesota. We will evaluate the success of this festival by singer attendance, participation in sectionals and group rehearsals (both directors and singers), size of audience at the end-of-festival concert, and using online and paper formats to survey festival participants.","Conducting a Women’s Choir Festival met a need in the community as there were no all-day festivals for high school girls in Central Minnesota. In attendance were 85 middle school and high school women plus their conductors. For a first-year festival, these numbers showed that there was an interest and a desire to be a part of something unique to the Central Minnesota area. Audience size for the end-of-day concert was higher than anticipated; we did not sell tickets, but counted the number of programs remaining. The festival gave girls the opportunity to sing for and work with high-caliber clinicians and learn new skills from them. We were also able to effectively integrate students from grades 6-12 and foster a sense of inclusion for all singers regardless of vocal ability. The Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota organization successfully offered an opportunity for young women in Central Minnesota to collaborate together and produce a high-quality concert for family and friends. The benefit to this project was that the participants learned to appreciate choral music and take back new skills to their school music programs. A survey was conducted post-festival of the choir directors, who gave positive comments about how the festival was organized, saying that the clinicians were the perfect fit for this type of event and that they would like to participate again in the future. We surveyed the clinicians who enjoyed getting to know each choir on stage, guide them musically through songs, and conduct the massed choir for the finale. Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota’s Artistic Director, Garrett Lathe, thoroughly researched the best practices for development for community choruses. The outcome was a solid Development Plan for the 2013-15 concert seasons which we will evaluate more as the year unfolds. He also met with businesses to increase the visibility of our organization in the community and gain more recognition and sponsorships. This personal interaction helped others have a greater understanding of the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota organization and what we do to fulfill our mission for youth singers in the community. The outcomes of these meetings were two partial corporate sponsorships for concerts this season, plus securing a donation from an anonymous donor to use for the 2014-15 season. The partial sponsorships covered approximately 25 percent of each of the concert expenses.",,53801,"Other, local or private",59703,2572,"Joann Weber, David Tilstra, Mary Jo Bot, Chad Armstrong, James Wiant, Jennifer Butkowski, Karen Cash, David Paulson, Kara Rysavy, Andrew Walesch, Ethan Wittrock, Tammie Yapp",,"Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","YCCM is a non-profit chorus for students in grades 9-12 from the Central Minnesota area, representing 16 different high schools and 21 communities.",,,2013-07-01,2014-06-12,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paula,Heydman,"Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 281-9226 ",pheydman@youthchorale.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/one-time-operating-support-grant-0,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 20537,"Operating Support",2013,43420,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Grow and stabilize services dedicated to the arts and artists. Artist contact hours include time Minnesota artists spend teaching workshops in American Swedish Institute's studio arts program, engaging with the public through lectures, presentations, and demonstrations at festivals and special events. Admission reports show how many visitors are engaging with Minnesota artists through exhibitions and guided tours. American Swedish Institute also captures visitor demographics, composition and visiting patterns by conducting monthly visitor intercept exit surveys. Results show an increase in overall participation of new and first time visitors to American Swedish Institute (70% non-member base in fiscal year 2013 compared to 30% non-member base in fiscal year 2014), engaging its mission through arts related activities, including exhibitions of contemporary Minnesota artists. Expressed interest in seeing American Swedish Institute use the arts to engage its target audiences is not only collected in these exit interviews, it is supported by qualitative research conducted through select focus groups in fiscal year 2013. 2: Increase arts programming and the number of Minnesota artists involved by utilizing the new gallery and the new crafts studio and workshop in the Nelson Cultural Center. The National Association of Neighborhoods hosted their annual meeting in Minneapolis and American Swedish Institute was identified as a case study for how a cultural and arts organization is co-creating programs to meet needs in the community, acknowledged in a keynote address by our local councilman. Other key neighborhood organizations, such as Children's Hospital (medical industry), Lutheran Social Services (social service industry), and Ebenezer (housing services for seniors) have identified arts programming at American Swedish Institute as an asset to partner with to achieve their goals and missions.","In fiscal year 2013, American Swedish Institute worked with 21% greater overall number of artists from fiscal year 2012. For that same time period, American Swedish Institute experienced a 203% increase in the number of artist contact hours with the public. 80,472 visitors engaged with artwork created by Minnesota artists, an increase of 181% over fiscal year 2012. For each of the major exhibitions hosted in fiscal year 2013, Minnesota artists have been the avenue for American Swedish Institute to grow new audience and connect regional interest in its international exhibitions. By strategically incorporating practicing Minnesota artists, American Swedish Institute is being viewed within its community and across the state as an important arts incubator and facilitator. Fiscal year 2013 saw a major transformation from a member-based heritage organization to a vibrant contemporary arts and cultural organization using a broader portfolio of delivery mechanisms (residencies, musical performances, theatre, and participatory exhibition experiences) to engage its diverse audiences. 2: American Swedish Institute has built a reputation as a cultural and arts anchor for the Phillips West Neighborhood of Minneapolis and continues to build more sustained and new relationships with key organizations in its community. In fiscal year 2013, American Swedish Institute used the visual and literary arts to expand programming at three neighborhood schools, growing its participation by more than 50% over fiscal year 2012 with added classrooms and afterschool programming. American Swedish Institute partnered with a media arts unit at a local high school to grow Story Swap, a cross-cultural educational project for new immigrants. American Swedish Institute is building on a survey of neighborhood cultural and educational organizations conducted in fiscal year 2012, providing an opportunity to clarify needs from these organizations in order to act on those needs in the future.",,2490470,Other,2533890,8300,"Christine Albertsson, Rev Rodney Anderson, Carline Bengtsson, Helen Bergren, Martin Bertilsson, Terri Carlson, Ellen Ann-Kristin de Verdier, Dean Erickson, Jamal Hashi, Tony Hofstede, Joe Hognander, Beth Lundquist Jones, Alexander Kallebo, Truett Lawson, Ingrid Mattsson, Randy Monson, Thomas Franklin Nelson, Lena Norrman, Gerald Sjogren, Roland B T Thorstensson, Veronika Torarp",,"American Swedish Institute","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christy,Stolpestad,"American Swedish Institute","2600 Park Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55407,"(612) 870-3354 ",christys@asimn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Washington, Isanti, Anoka, Chisago, Scott, Rice, Dakota, Goodhue, Wabasha, Steele, Ramsey, Sherburne, Wright, McLeod, Cook, Itasca, Carlton, Pine, St. Louis, Olmsted, Mower, Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Clay, Otter Tail, Kittson, Polk, Cass, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-146,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20538,"Operating Support",2013,49760,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Create theater and theater-based programs for the community that represent the perspectives of diverse individuals and align with the theater’s mission to catalyze change. Outcomes include working with 4-8 playwrights and composers to develop new work for the stage; presenting a full season of world and area premieres that encompass diverse perspectives and voices; conducting arts residency and peer education programs in 8-10 Twin Cities schools and 6-10 Minnesota communities. This was evaluated through records of all plays staged, artists worked with, and community work conducted, as well as the following: 1) interviews with artists, participating youth, teachers and community liaisons; 2) surveys with participating youth, teachers, and community liaisons; 3) financial records, to determine fiscal health of Illusion Theater; 4) twice a year board of directors review; and 5) audience response and feedback. 2: Engage with the community to deepen the impact of the work and ensure that the programs reach a broad constituency of youth and adults. Outcomes include reaching at least 30,000 people in the state of Minnesota; engaging participants in Illusion programs from youth and adults (age 8 and up) of a variety of ages, ethnicities, and abilities; and conducting post-show discussions, receptions, focus groups, extended arts residencies, and other programs beyond performances that link Illusion with its constituents and a broad community. This was evaluated through attendance records for audiences, education and workshops, and outreach programming, as well as the following: 1) audience survey which collected demographic and psychographic information; 2) demographic records for age, ethnicity, and ability of youth in our education programs.; 3) count of number of post-show discussions and other activities that deepened the impact of the work.","To ensure that the arts thrive in Minnesota, Illusion worked with eight playwrights and composers to develop new work presented on our main stage: Love and marriage, a new musical revue by Michael Robins and composer Roberta Carlson; Miss Richfield 1981!: We'll All Be Dead By Christmas, a new holiday show by Russ King. Lights Up!: Red Ressurected, a new work by Isabel Nelson with Transatlantic Love Affair. In Fresh Ink, Illusion worked with Leslye Orr to create What I Thought I Saw: Random Acts of Blindness; Max Wojtanowicz and Sheena Janson with composer Michael Gruber to expand their hit Minnesota Fringe musical Fruit Fly; and Jeffrey Hatcher to create Jeffrey Hatcher's Hamlet. We also staged the area premiere of I Love To Eat by James Still and the return of our hit production Bill W. and Dr. Bob. We conducted arts residencies with eight Twin Cities area schools as well as at Courage Saint Croix in Stillwater. We conducted peer education programs in five Minnesota communities. 2: To ensure that people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities participate in the arts, we wanted to reach at least 20,000 Minnesotans; we actually reached over 25,000. Participants included youth and adults of a variety of ages, ethnicities, and abilities, both as audience members and as participants in our residency and peer education programs. Over 1,500 youth and seniors attended intergenerational matinees. We conducted post-show discussions for every show, receptions, focus groups, and other programs that linked Illusion with its constituents and a broad community. We engaged directly with over 200 youth in our school/community programs who performed for thousands of other youth. We held discussions after every outreach event, Fresh Ink performances, and Bill W. and Dr. Bob performances, and weekly for other shows. We held five focus groups, sixteen receptions, four readings, and our Summer Institute for youth.",,1063570,Other,1113330,42000,"Robert Alama, Willie Bridges, Barbara Brin, Mark Bisignani, Anthony Bohaty, Amy Kramer Brenegen, James Dierking, Doug Frank, Keith Halperin, Susan Thurston, David Hansen, Christine Hansen, Christina Herzog, Christopher Madel, Vivian Martin, Bonnie Morris, Danica Natoli, Julia O'Brien, Therese Pautz, Emily Lilja Palmer, Jeff Rabkin, Karl Reichert, Michael Robins, Sally Scoggin, Jim Smart, David Stamps, Chris Wurtz",,"Illusion Theater and School, Inc. AKA Illusion Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Robins,"Illusion Theater and School, Inc. AKA Illusion Theater","528 Hennepin Ave Ste 704",Minneapolis,MN,55403-1814,"(612) 339-4944x 208",mrobins@illusiontheater.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Dakota, Rice, Washington, Blue Earth, Martin, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-147,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20539,"Operating Support",2013,48350,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Working with a professional museum designer, we are redesigning our current space to better introduce and present the artistic, technical, and historical aspects of the woodturning medium. Goals for 2013 include completing the physical space design, call for bids, and selection of contractors; creating and launching a fundraising plan; and identifying and implementing the lower-cost components of the plan. Although our fiscal year 2013 goal, set in January 2012, was to complete the redesign planning process, we were able to complete the project itself by June 2013, finishing the redesign work and creating the related educational exhibitions, demonstration space, and moveable walls. As observed by gallery staff, visiting time has increased substantially; and more than half of all visitors, regardless of age, engage with the hands-on activities in the educational area. The redesign allowed us to increase our engagement with a wide variety of audiences by expanding our programming, including an exhibition in conjunction with the Ramsey County Historical Society's New Land/New Life exhibition; an art spoon show featuring Minnesota artists, and co-hosting Cocktails With Culture, a series of four events with the Schubert Club and Minnesota Landmarks. 2: We are documenting our permanent collection artwork, and sections of our permanent collection will be displayed on our Web site by June 2012. Our 2013 goal is to present virtual exhibits from our permanent collection on our Web site. The project plan was revised in an effort to better serve a wider audience; this has delayed completion of the project on the original timeline.","Our purpose in redesigning the museum was to create an engaging space in which to present the art of woodturning in its historical, technical, and artistic contexts. Through hands-on educational displays, historical exhibits, and regularly scheduled artist demonstrations, in addition to our art exhibitions, we are able to engage visitors in learning about this often unfamiliar craft and art form. The educational exhibitions illustrate the artistic and design decisions behind familiar, and seemingly mundane, objects like bowls and balusters, as well as sculptures, encouraging an awareness of form and material. The redesign, including moveable walls, has made it possible to host concurrent exhibitions, increasing our ability to feature local and regional artists, and present collaborative exhibitions and events with other institutions. 2: With the guidance of a professional registrar, a more complete database of objects than originally planned has been completed. Artist-related resources, including biographical information, articles, and Web links have been added, along with more detailed information on materials and techniques. Photography for the project is 35% complete, and we anticipate completing it in fall 2013. Revising our original plan to provide a richer experience for users has slowed progress, but it will ultimately result in a better resource for artists, students, and the general public.",,1201868,Other,1250218,,"Dale Larson, Kurt Hertog, Binh Pho, Rob Wallace, Stan Wellborn, Lou Williams, Cassandra Speier, Warren Carpenter, Jean LeGwin, Botho Von Helmpen, Tom Wirsing",0.15,"American Association of Woodturners","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Philip,McDonald,"American Association of Woodturners","222 Landmark Ctr 75 W 5th St","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 484-9094x 16",phil@woodturner.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Washington, Ramsey, Dakota",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-148,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20540,"Operating Support",2013,60805,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Manage multiple re-grant programs for Minnesota composers; manage multiple programs to bring composers to the state to work with Minnesota-based performers; produce 25 new innova recordings; and facilitate seminars/salons for Minnesota composers for the reading/performance of new work. American Composers Forum conducts multi-dimensional observations which provide quantitative and qualitative data on the program's intended outcomes. Observation, surveys, online data collection, person-to-person interviews and informal feedback from affiliated groups are used in our regular practices. The data collected has practical application in program improvement and replication, future fundraising, and in building a reputation for quality programming. American Composers Forum staff, recognized for their expertise in the field and program knowledge, often act as a resource to members and partnering organizations in consulting about program design and evaluation. American Composers Forum has accumulated expertise in running artist residencies, and frequently coaches new groups through the process of commissioning and residency-based work. In addition, each American Composers Forum award grantee submits a final report on their fellowship, residency and/or project. 2: Continue training composers through Teaching Artist Training program; place teaching artists in Minnesota schools during 2012/2013 academic year; commission and distribute one new BandQuest and ChoralQuest piece designed for middle school students; and develop new curriculum to support BandQuest and ChoralQuest pieces for connection to non-arts study areas. The goal of these programs is to bring fresh music into schools and also provide accessibility for students to participate in the arts, reaching middle school students of all ethnicities and abilities. Partners such as those with Perpich Center for the Arts and Minnesota schools help promote our offerings to schools in Minnesota. The pieces and curriculum of BandQuest and ChoralQuest are published and promoted by Hal Leonard, and ongoing sales are tracked by American Composers Forum routinely. Evaluation feedback is collected from residency music directors and students, as well as oversight of the process by staff. American Composers Forum shares this information in a variety of ways. First and foremost, staff use the results to monitor and improve program design. Secondly, outcomes are shared with the Program and Education committees of the board and the full board where appropriate. Narratives are also shared via media in the form of press releases, quarterly e-newsletters, and an annual report.","Foster artistic development and community engagement for composers: American Composers Forum is a career resource for composers and creates connections with local communities. American Composers Forum managed programs for composers and brought composers to the state to work with Minnesota-based performers. In fiscal year 2013, 25 Minnesota artists received awards and three national programs awarded grants to 9 artists. Innova produced 25 new recordings. American Composers Forum facilitated seminars/salons for composers for the reading/performance of new work. The programs benefitting Minnesota artists are: McKnight Composer Fellowships, the Jfund Commissioning Program, the Minnesota Emerging Composers Awards and Live Music for Dance Minnesota. Awards are based on panel recommendations, and most offer a community engagement component. American Composers Forum also facilitates the Minnesota Emerging Composers Awards in such diverse sectors as electronic, jazz/improvisation and world music. Live Music for Dance Minnesota funds composer and choreography collaborations. 2: Inspire students with fresh music: American Composers Forum provides direct public benefit to students by bringing the creative process to life with meaningful musical experiences. American Composers Forum commissioned new pieces for middle school students and developed new curriculum for connection to non-arts study areas. BandQuest, American Composers Forum's series for middle school bands, now has twenty works including new releases from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts, and klezmer revivalist Hankus Netsky. ChoralQuest is American Composers Forum's newest education program aimed at middle school choirs. The Forum now has four works, by Stephen Paulus, Alice Parker, Jennifer Higdon and Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, available to students. New works and residencies are in development. Composer Rene Clausen will create a choral piece while in residence in Moorhead, Minnesota. Composer Jodie Blackshaw will create a new band piece in Rosemount, Minnesota. These pieces will be recorded by the Minnesota Boychoir and the University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble.",,1659933,Other,1720738,2979,"David O'Fallon, Dan Thomas, Nancy Uscher, Bill Sands, Kathleen van Bergen, Carol Heen, John Nuechterlein, Carol Barnett, James Berdahl, Pearl Bergad, Karen Brooks, Patrick Castillo, David Conte, Mary Ellen Childs, Dee Ann Crossley, Jon Deak, Ian Ding, Jorja Fleezanis, Stephen Green, Leaetta Hough, Barry Kempton, David Myers, Steven Ovitsky, David Ranheim, Eugene Rogers, James Stephenson, Tom Voegeli, James Wafler",,"The American Composers Forum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bonnie,Marshall,"The American Composers Forum","522 Landmark Ctr 75 W 5th St","St Paul",MN,55102-1439,"(651) 251-2822 ",bmarshall@composersforum.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-149,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20541,"Operating Support",2013,129588,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Conduct workshops, seminars, and discussions on craft at events that are open to all Minnesotans. Reviewed marketing and public relations efforts regarding promotional partnerships to determine if new audiences were recruited. Tested methods for promoting tickets to new audiences and compared event RSVPs against current database to track number of new people registered. 2: Build greater inclusivity through partnerships, outreach to culturally-specific artists, and improved access through programming, social media, and the Web. Increased attendance at our educational events demonstrates that American Craft Council is building and expanding its audience. American Craft Council surveyed attendees to gain feedback on events, track how people were introduced to American Craft Council, and to determine ideas for future marketing and programing.","American Craft Council continues to build audience for its St Paul show. It reached new audiences through its Make Room promotion with Minnesota designers and architects, and through a wider invitation list for the preview party. These activities engaged new people and increased registrants, including many who had not previously attended. American Craft Council continued outreach to schools and arts and cultural organizations to develop relationships and distribute free tickets. In addition to areas included in our application, American Craft Council reached out to twenty three other communities including Austin, Ely, Hutchinson, Waseca and Winona. Due to strong outreach and partnerships, attendees numbered over 7,500 at the St Paul show. Of the 240 artists in the show, 46 were from Minnesota, with a total of 67 Minnesota artists participating in one or more of the four American Craft Council shows. 2: American Craft Council presented eight Salon Series events in their Minneapolis library in fiscal year 2013. These free events featured regional and national speakers and continue to gain momentum with nearly 500 people attending in fiscal year 2013, up from 350 in fiscal year 2012. American Craft Council partnered with twenty one different artists and organizations to present these events. American Craft Council held several other successful educational events throughout the year including needle felting, facinator making, and a raku firing. During the three day Saint Paul show, American Craft Council hosted demonstrations of five different types of craft. These events provide working artists the opportunity to demonstrate their craft in an open, studio-style format, allowing show attendees the opportunity to see the creative process. Also at the show, American Craft Council partnered with artists and educators to provide many other educational programs, including a ceramic arts walking tour, a fiber arts walking tour, shibori demonstration, a hatmaking demonstration, and a drum performance.",,4000100,Other,4129688,19348,"Barbara Berlin, Susie Brandt, Sonya Clark, Chuck Duddingston, Leilani Lattin Duke, Robert Duncan, Libba Evans, Jim Hackney, Charlotte Herrera, Ayumi Horie, Stuart Kestenbaum, Michael Lamar, Stoney Lamar, Barbara Laughlin, Marlin Miller, Michael Monroe, Sara Morgan, Alexandra Moses, Gabriel Ofiesh, Sylvia Peters, Judy Pote, Tommie Pratt Rush, Cindi Strauss, Jamienne Studley, Thomas Turner, Damian Velasquez, Barbara Waldman, Namita Gupta Wiggers",,"American Craft Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elissa,Chaffee,"American Craft Council","1224 Marshall St NE Ste 200",Minneapolis,MN,55413,"(612) 206-3125 ",echaffee@craftcouncil.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-150,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20542,"Operating Support",2013,23463,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Anderson Center will award up to forty fellowships to artists and writers, providing free room and board for one-month or two-week residencies that initiate new work or advance works in progress. Each resident will give a talk, reading, workshop, or demonstration about his/her field at community venues, with up to 1,500 people attending the presentations. The 35 Center residents and the Kunstlerhaus resident all praised the value of their residencies, noting their experience surpassed their expectations. All of the venues hosting the artists' presentations were more than pleased, and asked to be hosts again in future years. 2: The Anderson Center will present three major arts events, designed for all ages and presenting the work of up to 150 regional artists and writers: a Celebration of the Arts in July; the Celebration of Minnesota Children's Books Authors and Illustrators in September; and a Holiday Celebration of the Arts in December. These events will attract up to 3,500 children, adults, and seniors. Feedback from the 4,500 attendees was enthusiastic and highly positive. Many of the rural residents attending told Center staff that the Center's programs and events are their primary arts experiences every year.","The Center awarded 35 residency fellowships to writers and artists in all media and one exchange fellowship. The Center residents gave presentations of and about their work at fourteen venues including schools, libraries, senior centers, detention centers, service organizations, and arts organizations, which were attended by 1,200 students, adults, and seniors. 2: The Center produced and presented its three annual major arts events which featured the work of more than 200 regional artists, writers, and performers for a combined audience of 4,500 children and adults of all ages.",,130269,Other,153732,,"Sean Dowse, John Christiansen, Judy Christianson, Donna Dummer, Carolyn Hedin, William Federbusch, Bruce Geary, Joseph Goggin, Robert Hedin, Douglas Bayley, Barbara Hanson, Marilyn Lawrence, Peg Noesen",,"Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Inc. AKA The Anderson Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Hedin,"Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Inc. AKA The Anderson Center","PO Box 406 163 Tower View Dr","Red Wing",MN,55066,"(651) 388-2009 ",robert@andersoncenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Goodhue, Dakota, Wabasha, Olmsted, Dodge, Steele, Ramsey, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-151,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20543,"Operating Support",2013,193505,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase overall attendance in the second season of the Cowles Center for Performing Arts (2012-2013) by at least 10%. With a goal to expand audiences, we track audience attendance and growth. Audience growth in 2012- 2013 indicates an increased level of interest and awareness within the general public. Critical media reviews factor into our evaluation, along with audience feedback and response. Our second season featured multiple sold-out performances, and received coverage in the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and other leading print, television, and radio media outlets. We plan to use our new Patron's Edge box office software to incorporate in-depth audience response feedback systems, as well as methodology to track audience demographics, gauge our effectiveness in encouraging the diversification of audience interest over time, and other criteria for evaluation over a long-term scope. On a micro and macro-level, these evaluation assessments are used to make critical decisions as to how to adjust programming from year to year, as well as how to shape The Cowles Center's long-term vision for the future. 2: Diversify and expand the impact of the Cowles Center’s educational program. Present a full schedule of student workshop and matinee programs. Work with eight schools to provide five-day Distance Learning sessions followed by a field trip to Cowles Center for a student matinee featuring either Jason Noer (hip-hop) or Zenon Dance (jazz/modern), a post-performance question and answer session with the artists, and an onstage workshop. Our evaluation methods incorporate feedback from all participants, including Cowles Center teaching artists, school teachers, and students. The methods and materials gather quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate the following: overall program impact and effectiveness, mission fulfillment, participant preparation and interaction, curriculum goal achievement, content, technology, and use of resources.","With 31,424 tickets sold, the Cowles Center's inaugural performance season helped to establish itself as a prominent center for dance and the performing arts on the Twin Cities cultural landscape. One of our primary goals is to grow and develop audiences for dance, and at the close of our second season, we can see that we are fulfilling this goal. Our audiences for the second performance season showed an increase in attendance of 10%, with 34,927 tickets sold. In conjunction with our 2012-2013 Season, we also launched our new Meet the Company: Talk Back Series, giving audience members an opportunity to meet artistic directors and company members in intimate question and answer sessions following select performances. We reached an estimated 1,153 audience members with 17 Talk Backs in the second season. 2: In 2012-2013, the Cowles Center expanded its Arts in Education Programs with the launch of the Student Matinee Program. During the school year, we offered twelve diverse matinees to nearly 5,000 students from 39 schools and 47 home school groups. The Distance Learning Program continues to grow in response to demand. In 2012-2013, we served 1,779 students statewide with 203 workshop sessions, representing a 5% increase in capacity from the previous year. We partnered with thirty two schools, including twelve new partners. In early 2012, with support from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we launched a pilot program that integrated the Distance Learning Program with student matinee performances of productions on our inaugural season. The pilot was a success and we have integrated Distance Learning with performances in 2012-2013 in conjunction with the full launch of the Student Matinee Program. We served students in ten schools with integrated programming in the 2012-2013 school year. In addition to achieving our quantitative goals, qualitative feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. As an example, according to a teacher in Mora, the Student Matinee Program gave students a greater appreciation for an art form they may never have experienced before, saying it was most likely their first time ever [attending a dance performance], given our community distance from a theater like The Cowles. Another shared, the theater experience was new for several of my students and they learned so much! [Witnessing a performance] was entirely new for them and it was an awesome, confidence-building experience.",,6533513,Other,6727018,24188,"James Adams, Mark Addicks, Beverly Barnes, Peter Beard, Leslie Black Sullivan, Bruce Hudson-Bogaard, Randall Boursheidt, Blythe Brenden, Ogden Confer, Diane Dalto, Matthew Damon, Wendy Dayton, Lou DeMars, Terrance Dolan, Rebecca Driscoll, Marie Feely, Roy Gabay, Katherine Hayes, Bonnie Heller, Burton Kassell, Suzanne Koepplinger, Peter Lefferts, Randy Loomis, Margaret Lucas, Richard Martin, Betty Massey, Herman Milligan, Cynthia Newsom, Roger Opp, Gloria Perez, Barbara Portwood, Elizabeth Redleaf, Joel Ronning, Annamarie Saarinen, Gloria Sewell, John Skogmo, Susan Kenny Stevens, Cree Zischke",2.5,"Artspace Projects, Inc. AKA Artspace","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Colin,Hamilton,"Artspace Projects, Inc. AKA Artspace","250 N 3rd Ave Ste 500",Minneapolis,MN,55401-1641,"(612) 465-0248 ",colin.hamilton@artspace.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Crow Wing, Hennepin, Ramsey, Otter Tail, St. Louis, Douglas, Beltrami, Dakota, Scott, McLeod, Cook, Anoka, Murray, Lincoln, Kanabec, Morrison, Benton, Freeborn, Stevens, Le Sueur, Jackson",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-152,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20544,"Operating Support",2013,19977,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide residencies in at least twenty schools. During in-depth school residencies and experiences such as summer camps, a majority of students demonstrate increased knowledge of the arts and environment. We worked with 20 schools to implement residencies that focused on river ecology with topics ranging from water cycle to animal habitat, to the Mississippi River as a major flyway for birds and insects, to the sigificance of the river to the Dakota people. We used three methods of evaluation to garner impact on student learning: 1) the descriptive and reflective protocol process for planning and evaluation with teachers/student responses documented in writing, 2) teacher and artist informal observations during the instructional sessions, and 3) a written survey filled out by students and teachers to determine the depth of learning about both environmental and art concepts at the conclusion of the residency. Our summer camps involve about 500 youth ages 4 years to 16 years and are multidisiciplinary to include a blend of art-music, dance, drama, and visual arts, environmental knowledge, and culture. Students and parents fill out a survey at the conclusion of the camp. 2: More than 9,500 people, including young people, adults, artists, and arts organizations, participate in making art from recycled products. Programs attract a diversity of participants, including 65% low income persons, 55% whose race/ethnicity is other than white/European, and many who are just initiating their arts involvement. Our ScrapMobile Community Workshops blend reuse and artmaking together within a community context. Known as Artful Reuse workshops, these workshops are very popular with libraries, community centers, daycares, pre-schools, and public housing sites. We worked in five public housing sites, at ten community centers in Minneapolis and St Paul, and in all public library systems. We sent an evaluation form to be filled out by the site coordinator. The evaluation form asked for demographic information about participants, as well as level content. Twenty-five youth ages 4-16 years attended our summer camps on scholarship. We track this through our registration database recording those who receive scholarships. Finally, our own EcoArts Fest, a free event for families, attracts many culturally diverse youth and adults. We gathered demographic data about our festival through counting the number of people who entered the event at our information table, approximately 3,000 individuals.","Provide residencies in at least twenty schools. During in-depth school residencies and experiences such as summer camps, a majority of students demonstrate increased knowledge of the arts and environment. 2: More than 9,500 people, including young people, adults, artists, and arts organizations, participate in making art from recycled products. Programs attract a diversity of participants, including 65% low income persons, 55% whose race/ethnicity is other than white/European, and many who are just initiating their arts involvement.",,283633,Other,303610,7500,"Barb Fleig, Lois Eliason, Janice Hamilton, James Terrell, Deborah Holtz",,ArtStart,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carol,Sirrine,ArtStart,"1459 St Clair Ave","St Paul",MN,55105-2338,"(651) 698-2787x 1",carol@artstart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, Wright, Stearns, Carver, Hennepin, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-153,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20545,"Operating Support",2013,27154,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide multimedia and digital arts learning opportunities to 250 disadvantaged youth annually. Asian Media Access offered year-long multimedia training for 437 youth, and employment opportunity for 89 youth; and also encouraged youth productions with diverse mediums (postcard, video, radio, writing, theater, music, dance, and web) with a total 162 products. 2: Produce or present twenty exhibitions or performances annually that educate and inspire the community, with an Asian cultural and artistic spirit. Asian Media Access has supported Minnesotans to participate in the arts with 37 public and community exhibitions and performance opportunities throughout the state of Minnesota (Twin Cities area, and outside of Metro area, such as: Duluth, Marshall, Moorhead).","Asian Media Access exceeded this goal, serving 437 youth in fiscal year 2013. 2: Asian Media Access exceeded this goal, by presenting 37 events with an Asian cultural and artistic spirit.",,538791,Other,565945,27154,"Ange Hwang, Lambert Lum, Tria Moua, Sophia Sour, Nathan White, Chao Vang, Bonnsy Vue, Sophia Yang, Emi Yasaka",,"Asian Media Access","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ange,Hwang,"Asian Media Access","2418 Plymouth Ave N",Minneapolis,MN,55411,"(612) 376-7715 ",angehwang@amamedia.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, St. Louis, Rice, Lyon, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-154,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20546,"Operating Support",2013,12993,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Seek funding to maintain our studio space and five annual major events: The Classic Nutcracker, Spring Classic Ballet, Minnesota Dance Festival, Summer Series-River Songs, and Fall Concert. The Board meets monthly, evaluates our activities, and offers guidance and support in needed areas. The staff meet after each event to review the success of the production in terms of audience and revenue growth, and feedback from audience and artists. We outline a plan that identifies activities for improvement. Volunteers, who act as the liaison between staff and the dancers, provide information on issues that need to be addressed during and after the production. 2: Through these events, provide opportunities for dancers to train in the classic repertoire, provide performances of classic ballet and new works for the community, and enable our artistic director to continue to create new, original works with Minnesota artists. ","The grant helped Ballet Minnesota continue our goal of maintaining our studio space in the St Paul downtown Cultural District, and presenting our five annual events to the community. With this support we were able to reach out to new potential funders. One example is Schuler Shoes, who provided $12,000 to our organization to support our mission to create and share the artistry of dance through public presentations and education.",,191427,Other,204420,,"Lisa Gray, Dale Lauwagie, Nichole Lapides, Heather Rist",,"Ballet Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cynthia,Betz,"Ballet Minnesota","249 E 4th St","St Paul",MN,55101-1604,"(651) 245-3255 ",cynbetz@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Dakota, Carver, Washington, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-155,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20549,"Operating Support",2013,28044,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Bloomington Theatre and Art Center will increase the number of children and youth served through arts education programming, increasing from fiscal year 2012 to fiscal year 2013 the number of persons under age 18 participating in our outreach and tuition-based offerings. We measured this outcome through attendance and class registrations. 2: Bloomington Theatre and Art Center will expand opportunities for audiences to learn about the artists and processes that make our productions and exhibits possible. Measurable outcomes will include, at minimum, the installation of equipment in the Greenberg Gallery that allows visitors to watch videotaped interviews and other clips featuring or illuminating the work of exhibiting artists. Bloomington Theatre and Art Center installed the equipment as originally proposed, and completed and mailed an audience guide. Anecdotally, we have received many positive comments from both gallery and theater attendees. For example, audience members told us they had a much more enriching experience attending Sunday in the Park with George than they would have if they had not received the audience guide.","With generous support from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center increased the number of children and youth served in the past year by over 75%. We accomplished this through an increased number of partnerships with Bloomington Public Schools, Hennepin County Libraries, and Project Success. 2: Bloomington Theatre and Art Center expanded opportunities for audiences to learn more about artists and the creative processes behind our exhibitions and performances. We accomplished this by installing audio visual equipment in the Inez Greenberg Gallery so visitors can watch interviews with exhibiting artists and other video clips related to their work. We also created a special audience guide for our production of Sunday in the Park with George and mailed it directly to our season ticket subscribers.",,1016079,Other,1044123,2792,"Mark Adkins, Beth Albrecht, Linda Batterson, Max Cecil, Gary Christensen, Ron Cody, Kathleen Corley, Heather Dorsey, Mark Eaton, Bob Hawbaker, Leah Kondes, Mel Kirkpatrick [deceased], Rob Lunz, Cyndi Kaye Meier, John Schlagel, Bruce Wiessner ",,"Bloomington Theatre and Art Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Andrea,Specht,"Bloomington Theatre and Art Center","1800 W Old Shakopee Rd",Bloomington,MN,55431-3071,"(952) 563-8745 ",aspecht@btacmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-158,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20550,"Operating Support",2013,30101,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Cantus works collaboratively with schools, arts organizations, and community organizations in order to encourage people to participate in the community building and inspiring act of singing. Cantus continues to work with one Twin Cities arts organization each year in a collaborative project and three Minnesota high schools. Activities within the High School Residency Program are evaluated on an on-going basis using questionnaires and direct responses from high school choral directors. The Cantus education outreach coordinator (a singer) is in contact with directors throughout the school year to ensure that the particular issues that each choir faces are being addressed by Cantus coaching. Success for the All Is Calm production with Theater Latte Da and Hennepin Theater Trust is measured on ticket sales as well as audience response and internal artistic reviews. In December 2012, the production enjoyed its highest sales ever, including three sold-out performances. Two songs were added to the production this year, and audience and artistic response was enthusiastic about the changes. 2: Cantus pulls back the curtain on how its art form is created in order to enhance public understanding of the value of the arts. Cantus will make at least twenty rehearsals each year open to the public and provide easy-to-find information on how the public can attend at no charge. Cantus evaluates the success of open rehearsals based on attendance and general interest from participants.","Cantus worked with three area high schools in fiscal year 2013 as part of its High School Residency program: Chanhassen, Braham and Minneapolis Southwest. The program served 180 students in a year-long residency that included in school visits and coaching, a festival day to bring all three schools together for rehearsals and workshops, and a final concert performed at Ted Mann Concert Hall. Cantus also worked with Theater Latte Da and Hennepin Theater Trust in a national tour and local production run of All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. 2: Cantus scheduled and hosted 14 open rehearsals. The schedule was promoted through our print program at concerts, social media, and on our Web site. Average attendance was 20. We have seen a slow increase in the number of attendees at each session. In previous years the average audience was 8-12; in fiscal year 2013 we have seen groups as large as 35. Attendees were greeted by the executive director and a board member, and told that they are welcome to come as often as they would like. As a result, there are many who came several times during the year, often bringing new friends each time. We consider open rehearsals to be most successful when there is a lively question and answer period. Since Cantus works without a music director, discussion frequently started there. Other questions have been about leadership and decision-making, technical questions about vowels and consonants, or even about touring and other areas of professional life.",,705423,Other,735524,2241,"Tom Northenscold, Barb Thomas, Andrew Davis, Amanda Davisson, Don Ristad, Doug Affinito, Jean Parish, Marit Smaby Nowlin, David Ranheim, Karl Reichert, Libby Larsen, Martha Graber, Wendy Holmes, Noel McCormick, Adam Reinwald, Shahzore Sha",,Cantus,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Lee,Cantus,"1221 Nicollet Ave Ste 231",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 435-0046x 2",mlee@cantussings.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Isanti, Kanabec, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Stearns, Sherburne, Benton",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-159,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20552,"Operating Support",2013,262029,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Launch a focused and large-scale effort to increase accessibility of Children's Theatre Company's artistic and educational offerings. Children's Theatre Company tickets will start at $10 for every performance; Children's Theatre Company will bring at least 69,000 patrons to our performances through access programs; Children's Theatre Company will expand programming for early learners, serving more than 7,000 children and early learning professionals; Children's Theatre Company will serve 550 low-income children through Neighborhood Bridges. Children's Theatre Company evaluated this outcome by collecting participation data on our ticket access and education programs. Neighborhood Bridges and Early Bridges were also evaluated in partnership with the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement and the Center for Early Education and Development, respectively, at the University of Minnesota. Assessment of these programs focused on program effectiveness in developing participants' skills in theatre arts, language, and other areas. 2: Commission and produce world premiere work by both nationally acclaimed and local artists that meets international standards of artistic excellence. Children's Theatre Company will increase the number of productions in our season from six to eight; Children's Theatre Company will give emerging Minnesota artists opportunities to develop and produce work on our stages; and Children's Theatre Company will develop and produce work by top national talent, bringing these artists to the Twin Cities. Children's Theatre Company evaluated this outcome through internal critiques with the Artistic Director, Director of New Play Development, and other key artistic staff.","A total of 80,308 young people and families (or more than a third of Children's Theatre Company's audience) came to the theater through one of our access programs during fiscal year 2013. Children's Theatre Company made at least ten $10 tickets available for every performance on our 2012-2013 season, bringing more than 7,000 people to the theater, many of them for the first time. Children's Theatre Company also expanded programming for early learners, bringing more than 6,408 people to shows of The Biggest Little House in the Forest, a Children's Theatre Company commission for ages 2-6. An additional 693 early learners and teachers took part in Early Bridges, Children's Theatre Company's theatre arts curriculum implemented in partnership with preschools serving low-income families. In order to increase access, our production of The Biggest Little House in the Forest also toured to five Twin Cities preschools, reaching 522 low-income children and their caregivers. A total of 640 low-income elementary school students participated in Neighborhood Bridges. 2: In our 2012-2013 season, we proudly presented: Buccaneers, a world premiere musical by playwright Liz Duffy Adams and composer Ellen Maddow; the American premiere of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, directed by Minneapolis theatre artist Jason Ballweber; our bestselling holiday show ever, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas; another world premiere, Greg Banks' new Pinocchio; the regional premiere of Steven Dietz's Jackie and Me, directed by Marion McClinton; The Biggest Little House in the Forest, an original work for early learners; a wild new Alice in Wonderland; and our summer show, the hugely popular If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. Productions in development during fiscal year 2013 included a site-specific, interactive piece inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, conceived by Minneapolis-based theatre artist Ryan Underbakke; a new musical about hockey in Minnesota by nationally-renowned theatre collective The Civilians; and Fancy Dancer, an autobiographical play by Larissa Fasthorse.",,8940257,Other,9202286,21224,"Lynn Abbott, Tony Abena, Stefanie Adams, Mary Beattie, Ellen Bendel-Stenzel, Michael Blum, Renee Burke, Morgan Burns, Barbara Burwell, Jim Carlson, Peter Carter, Y Ralph Chu, Rusty Cohen, Paula Cooney, Fran Davis, Eve Deikel, Mary Jo Emfield, Pam Enstad, David Etzwiler, Michael Fanuele, G Bryan Fleming, Scott Friesen, Gina Gage, Rajiv Garg, Lili Hall, Jeffrey Hatcher, Sandy Hey, Carrie Higgins, Hoyt Hsiao, Bill Johnson, Christine Kalla, Helen Kurtz, Ed Lagerstrom, Chad Larsen, Sarena Lin, Muffy MacMillian, Aedie McEvoy, George Montague, JoAnne Pastel, JP Peltier, Ellen Perl, Mark Price, Martha Pomerantz, Randy Ross, Betsy Russomano, Betsy Sagnes, Sam Salas, Lisa Saul Paylor, Suzi Kim Scott, Todd Sheldon, Tara Sutton, Jeanne Sween, George Tyson III, Dave VanBenschoten, Pat Vayda, Jeff von Gillern, Patrick Walsh, Barb Wigley, Leslie Wright, Mary Lou Dasburg, Topsy Simonson",0.7,"The Children's Theatre Company and School AKA Children's Theatre Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Katherine,Duffy,"The Children's Theatre Company and School AKA Children's Theatre Company","2400 3rd Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55404-3506,"(612) 874-0500 ",kduffy@childrenstheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Redwood",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-161,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20553,"Operating Support",2013,11739,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Partner with at least ten organizations throughout the community each year to provide audiences with the opportunity to learn about and experience Chinese dance. Offer an education program through at least three partners in the Twin Cities, such as schools, community and cultural organizations. Information is collected and tracked from program partners including type of partner, programming desired, and outcomes achieved. Regular feedback is obtained on program goals from these partners and incorporated into future planning. 2: Provide high quality dance and cultural experiences for a wide range of audience members. Offer two community main stage performances of a major dance production for at least 1,000 audience members during fiscal year 2013. Offer program performance opportunities either on a main stage or hosted at the host’s facility to at least ten schools, community and other groups. Board members and dancers greeted audience members after the show to receive feedback on the performance and engage them in conversations on Chinese Culture and Dance. Artistic Director and Production Manager were reviewed by board to assure programming, artistic, and financial goals were met.","Chinese Dance Theater partnered with at least ten organizations to provide audiences with the opportunity to learn about and experience Chinese dance, including the following: Nobles County, Minnesota State Fair, City of Blaine, Parkview Center School, University of Minnesota-Crookston, Southeast Technical School Red Wing, Diamond Path Elementary, Bethel College, Special Olympics, and City of Burnsville. Programs included dance performance, presentation of Chinese traditions and culture, and instruction on dance movements and language. 2: Chinese American Association of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater offered two community main stage performances of a major dance production in January 2013 at the O'Shaughnessy. Attendance at performances exceeded goals. Chinese American Association of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater also offered two school shows; six area schools and one adult day care attended the two performances with a total audience exceeding 1,100 students and faculty. Over 100 subsidized tickets to free and reduced lunch students were provided.",,137808,Other,149547,5000,"Peter Wang, Betty Rasmussen, Yanhua Wusands, Tiffany Lin, Barry Yam, Vickee Nelson, Stacey Hecht, Wenlei Fang, Beatrice Rothweiler, Chris Londgren, Alice Fitzgerald",,"Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bea,Rothweiler,"Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater","800 Transfer Rd Ste 8","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 774-0806 ",brothweile@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Carver, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Scott, Polk, Olmsted, Nobles, Goodhue",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-162,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20554,"Operating Support",2013,20065,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The arts thrive in Minnesota, through engaging artists and audiences and responsibly managing resources. Have adequate financial resources to present outstanding choral performances that engage artists and audiences and produce an audit with a clean opinion letter and no material audit issues. We evaluated our goal of having adequate financial resources by ending our fiscal year with a positive balance and having a professional audit performed at the end of the fiscal year. Choral Arts Ensemble was given a clean opinion letter by the auditor. The Board of Directors also reviewed the strategic plan using a report card format to insure that effective systems were in place to maintain adequate financial resources. 2: Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are, as evident by the hobbyist singers who volunteer a total of over 7,500 hours annually to sing in Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester. Each singer volunteers over 160 hours each season to rehearse and perform choral music to delight audiences. The success of our auditions, Community Sing, and Symphonic Chorus are a testament to singers wanting to participate in high caliber musical experiences. This past year, Choral Arts Ensemble had 42 volunteer choir members and approximately 120 singers participate in the annual Community Sing Event. The Ensemble also had 3 sold out Christmas Concert performances. This is a testament to singers wanting to participate in and Minnesotans wanting to listen to high caliber musical performances.","Choral Arts Ensemble achieved its first goal of a positive balance at the end of the fiscal year to demonstrate that the arts thrive in Minnesota. By ending our fiscal year with a positive balance we had the financial resources to present our concerts. 2: Choral Arts Ensemble continued to embrace the philosophy that Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are.",,225319,Other,245384,,"Mary Ellen Landwehr, Jolene Hansen, Randall Edson, Peter Galindez, Colin Aldis, Tami Christianson, Jim Clausen, Barbara Gamez Sims, Roger Harms, David Joyce, Diane Joyce, Sam Kolas, Jenny Kruse, Carl Lundstrom, Larry McCollister, Malachi McNeilus, Jayne Pompeian, Bill Wiktor",,"Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester AKA Choral Arts Ensemble","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rhonda,Burnap,"Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester AKA Choral Arts Ensemble","1001 14th St NW Ste 900",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 252-8427 ",info@choralartsensemble.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Olmsted, Fillmore, Goodhue, Dodge, Steele, Rice, Wabasha, Mower, Dakota, Winona, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-163,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20555,"Operating Support",2013,37048,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide expanded employment opportunities for Minnesota artists by accommodating at least one large-scale production in each season. Outcomes include employing more Minnesota actors and theater artists than in year prior, including large-scale works, and increasing artistic and program salaries and benefits. Successful production of a large-scale work; number of artists employed in the past season (102) vs. 5-year average (83) in years prior to Arts and Cultural Heritage funding; per cent of total budget dedicated to artistic/program salaries and benefits (53% last season) vs. 5-year average (45%) in years prior to Arts and Cultural Heritage funding; artist pay (top weekly fee increased from $750 to $1,000 in past year). 2: Engage more age-diverse individuals as audience members, including more young people within the Lyn-Lake neighborhood. Outcomes include achieving greater age diversity among audiences as indicated in survey responses, and achieving greater participation among the younger populations from Lyn-Lake in the Jungle's audience as indicated in survey responses. Total attendance (29,422 in 2012 season); paid attendance (25,344 in 2012 season); subscriptions (1,917 in 2012 season); capacity sold (77.5% in 2012 season). All of these represented all-time records for the Jungle Theater. Subscribers to the 2013 season increased again, to 2,234, setting another new record. Audience demographics based on surveys (the primary change was that there were fewer participants in the 46-60 age group, but more in the 60+ age group). The majority of the 2,327 group tickets sold engaged school groups last season, representing more young people. The strategy to specifically engage more from within the Lyn-Lake area has been revised to increase participation among Minnesotans in general, based on results and findings about the cost/benefit of the efforts.","We provided expanded employment opportunities for Minnesota artists by accommodating at least one large-scale production in the season (in the past year, Michael Frayn's NOISES OFF). 2: We successfully engaged more Minnesotans over the past fiscal year/season. Those individuals did not represent a greater percentage of young people from the Lyn-Lake neighborhood, an effort that did not pan out for the Jungle.",,1250315,Other,1287363,,"Stephen Ayers, Tom Beimers, Barbara Bencini, Bain Boehlke, Jeffrey Bores, Bob Bush, Kim Carlander, Carolyn Erickson, Ed Foppe, Eric Galatz, Michael Jorgenson, Tom Keller, Jennifer Schaeidler, Amber Senn, Suzanne Zeller",,"Jungle Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Margo,Gisselman,"Jungle Theater","2951 Lyndale Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55408-2111,"(612) 278-0141 ",margo@jungletheater.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Wright, Carver, Scott, Dakota, Washington, Isanti, Stevens, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, St. Louis, Rice, Winona, Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-164,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20556,"Operating Support",2013,38699,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Make circus performing arts learning opportunities available to children and youth who would not otherwise be able to participate because of financial or other barriers. Provide 140 need-based scholarships or work-study arrangements to qualified students. Partner with at least one social service agency to offer targeted scholarships. This outcome was evaluated by reviewing a report of all class-related transactions for the reporting period to determine the total number of students with scholarship or work study credits, and the total value of these credits. Scholarship and work study students are also included in the annual survey of participants which collects self-reported outcomes, demographic data, and feedback on satisfaction with the program. 2: Make circus performing arts learning opportunities accessible to young people who would not otherwise be able to participate because of physical or developmental disabilities. Offer Wings classes for physical and developmentally disabled students at least three times per year. Serve an average of ten Wings students per session through partnerships, targeted outreach, and subsidized class fees. This outcome was evaluated by reviewing 2012-13 enrollment reports, and summarizing student participation by course name. Wings students are also included in the annual survey of participants which collects self-reported outcomes, demographic data and feedback on satisfaction with the program.","Since September 1, 2012, Circus Juventas provided scholarship assistance to 176 youth students, and work study opportunities to 20 advanced level students. Scholarship assistance covered costs such as registration fees, class fees and costume costs. The value of scholarships totals more than $177,000. 2: Circus Juventas offered Wings classes during each session (fall, winter and spring). Ten students participated in these classes. Student hometowns included Minneapolis, St Paul, Edina, Mendota Heights and Vadnais Heights.",,1706943,Other,1745642,,"Joan Cochran, John Greener, Peter Huber, Tim Houlihan, Larry Berle, John Esch, Donna Gies, Corey Gordon, Lance Lemieux, Laura Mogren",,"Circus of the Star AKA Circus Juventas","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dan,Butler,"Circus of the Star AKA Circus Juventas","1270 Montreal Ave","St Paul",MN,55116-2400,"(651) 699-8229x 208",dan@circusjuventas.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Benton, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, McLeod, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Renville, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-165,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20557,"Operating Support",2013,39519,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide programs that meet constituent needs. Keep our 2010-11 repertory, except Claudia and Huggertree; bring in two plays from past repertoire; provide a new conservation play, a new library play, and two Booster Bits on a new topic. Provide one major new project like OPS or Anoka-Hennepin. Increase professional development workshops, from five to eight. Bring together four to six theatre professionals who, as a CLIMB Core of Theatre Practitioners, will observe and critique our actors, scripts, and production elements as they are performed on site. Actors will observe assessment and evaluators’ work, and vice versa, at least one time. We know we provided programs that met constituent needs. First, our repertory was created with input from topical experts and educators. Second, we know the topics were of value to our constituents because we sold 283 plays and 220 days of classes in Minnesota. Third, this year we created new teacher and student evaluations. 3,316 teachers rated the overall value of our programs as a 3.8 out of 4. And 99% of teachers said they would like CLIMB to return to their school. 7,785 students evaluated our plays and classes. 91% of students surveyed said they learned something that will help them. The feedback we received from the CLIMB Core of Theatre Practioners and the additional trainings helped actors score well in both teacher and student evaluations. 95% of elementary students said the acting was great. The actors' portrayal of their characters was rated as a 3.9 out of 4 by teachers and a 3.5 out of 4 by secondary students. 2: Expand our commitment to public service and public benefit. Reach at least 110,000 Minnesotans; serve at least 22% of Minnesota’s cities and towns; assure that 30% of programming is done in greater Minnesota; provide a program that reduces costs to greater Minnesota schools by 25%. With possible increased revenue, we will create funds of 10% of those amounts to help greater Minnesota cover travel/program fees, and to provide cost reductions to underserved audiences. We know we expanded our commitment to public service and public benefit. We exceeded our goal by 8,967 people and reached 128,967 Minnesotans with high quality arts programming. Our programming was defined as high quality by actor/University of Minnesota professor Barbara Kingsley who said, I was surprised by the level of engagement in the audience while watching 'A Deeper Look.' The young audience was riveted. I attribute this to the high level of proficiency on the part of the acting company. Michael Booth also praised CLIMB's original works saying, I was impressed by the artfulness and the message of the play, 'Lockdown.' We did a significant portion of our work in greater Minnesota and in rural Minnesota, and worked with over 800 students with special needs in addition to 815 seniors. We track this data in a spreadsheet that is completed after each residency/performance. This data helps us know the number of people served, as well as statistical data like location and number of students eligible for free/reduced lunch. We tracked the savings given to greater Minnesota schools by subtracting their actual travel cost from the original quote given for that school.","To ensure the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life, we provided programs that meet constituent needs. To do this we achieved our stated goals as follows: 1) maintained our repertory except Claudia and Huggertree; 2) brought in Yellow Troll's Treasure and The Dreaded Kneejerk from past repertoire; 3) wrote and produced a new environmental play called Space Baby, a new library play called The Gift, and two Booster Bits (now Interplays) on empathy; 4) created a training video for Anoka Hennepin School's human resources department, and did a live presentation for all their kindergarten teachers; 5) provided actors workshops on operatives, biomechanics, stage combat, unarmed stage combat, and auditioning; 6) created a corps of theatre practitioners (Michael Booth, Barbara Kingsley, James Williams, Mark Rosenwinkel, and Terry Lynn Carlson); 7) ensured actors observe each other's work at least once. 2: In order to ensure people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts, we continued to expand our commitment to public service and public benefit. To do this we: 1) reached 128,967 Minnesotans as of July 15, 2013 exceeding our goal by 8,967 people; 2) served 19% of Minnesota's cities and towns, falling short of our goal by 3% due to two anticipated grants not being funded; 3) scheduled 39% of our Minnesota programming in rural communities and 33% of our Minnesota programming in greater Minnesota; 4) created a special program to help save greater Minnesota schools money, but since it required partnering with another school participation was limited. However, to keep with our commitment of making travel affordable to greater Minnesota schools, our outreach team created tours that saved schools in greater Minnesota 39% on travel costs; 5) created a new program for elders with cognitive/physical disabilities and provided 79 days of programming to 815 seniors; 6) partnered with twelve organizations to do customized residencies for people with special needs.",,888168,Other,927687,7929,"Jim Gambone, Representative Joseph Atkins, Bonnie Matson, James Olney, Bill Partlan, Milan Mockovak, Peg Wetli",1.49,"CLIMB Theatre, Inc. AKA CLIMB Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peg,Wetli,"CLIMB Theatre, Inc. AKA CLIMB Theatre","6415 Carmen Ave E","Inver Grove Heights",MN,55076-4428,"(651) 453-9275 ",peg@climb.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-166,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20559,"Operating Support",2013,44988,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Fine Arts Programming will begin to implement strategies to steadily increase accessibility, participation, and attendance--specifically by off-campus, central Minnesota community members at our performances, exhibitions, and residency activities. Our goal is to grow the overall participation rate of the off-campus community by 30% by 2016. Fine Arts Programming tracks attendance at performances, residency activities, and exhibitions. As noted above, we saw a sharp increase over projected attendance rates. In fiscal year 2013, Fine Arts Programming hired an outside consultant to conduct focus groups of off-campus community members. Based upon this feedback, we implemented marketing changes, such as increased branding advertisement, and more aggressive messaging of our lower ticket prices, in order to attract more off-campus participation. Our residency activities expanded to the Whitney Senior Center, and we saw increased attendance participation at the public performance.","Examples of strategies implemented to meet proposed outcomes included: Fine Arts Programming developed a strategic partnership with Great River Educational Arts Theater that benefits both organizations. Great River Educational Arts Theater has a large, loyal regional audience and partnering with them has created a symbiotic relationship. We are good fiscal partners for Great River Educational Arts Theater, and presenting them in our venues helps us increase our off-campus audience participation. Fine Arts Programming also strategically hosted a quilt exhibit that was very popular, and drew in a much larger than expected audience of off-campus community members.",,718830,Other,763818,,"Ingrid Anderson, Dana Badgerow, Scott Blattner, Rebecca Bergner, Iris Cornelius, Beth Dinndorf, Terry Dolan, Gregory Duppler, Mark Fleischhacker, James Graves, Judith Koll Healey, Kathy Kurvers Henderson, Annette Hendrick, Mary Catherine Holicky, Harvey Jewett, Jean Juenemann, Shelly Bauerly Kopel, Laura Kelly Lovdahl, George Marin, Barbara Melsen, Katheleen Mock, Tom Mohr, Nada Mourtada-Sabbah, Margaret Murphy, Lynn Newman, Judy Poferl, Marilyn Porter, Donald Pyatt, Shari Lamecker Rogalski, Rosetta Ross, Patricia Ruether, Carol Schleif, Thomas Schlough, Richard Schneider, Daniel Scott, Carolyn Smallwood, Lisa Spoden, Joyce Statz, LeAnne Matthews Stewart, Mary Thompson, Theresa Wurst, Lori Bodensteiner Zumwinkle, Karen Backes, Brian Campbell, Jean Beckel, Mimi Bitzan, Leigh Dillard, Louann Dummich, Dave Earp, Colleen Hollinger Petters, Ken Jones, Laura Malhotra, Mark McGowan, Rick Odenthal, Sue Palmer, Gustavo Pena, Chris Rasmussen, Joe Rogers, Marie Sanderson, Andrea Shaker, Arno Shermock, Jerry Wetterling",,"College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming","Public College/University","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leslie,Hanlon,"College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming","37 S College Ave","St Joseph",MN,56374,"(320) 363-5011 ",lhanlon@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Stearns, Sherburne, Wright, Benton, Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Dakota, Washington, Hennepin, Scott, Murray, Ramsey, Pope, Carver, Anoka, Crow Wing, Hubbard",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-168,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20560,"Operating Support",2013,40851,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide non-arts organizations with access to the arts in a manner that allows people to learn and create. COMPAS will partner with at least five different types of community organizations. In all COMPAS arts residencies, participants will create at least one piece of original art. At least 80% of COMPAS performances and workshops will engage participants interactively, present a cultural perspective, and deepen their understanding of an art form. COMPAS uses a variety of evaluation practices. COMPAS staff, customers, and teaching artists all participate in measuring the results of our arts programs. Evaluations are filled out by one or more teachers or administrators at a site and by artists; COMPAS staff makes site visits; and follow-up meetings among site staff, artists, and COMPAS staff are used to discuss items not covered in the standard evaluation. Evaluations track items such as how well: 1) the art form was taught; 2) the teaching artist engaged the participants; 3) customer-specific goals were met; 4) the artist communicated with the teacher/administrator, prepared them for upcoming activities, and passed on skills they can use after the program ended. Each long-term arts program includes a final presentation or performance that lets participants demonstrate their newly developed skills in a meaningful way and allows invited community members to see the results for themselves. 2: People of many ages, ethnicities, and abilities will participate in COMPAS programs. COMPAS will engage as many (or more) individuals and organizations in the arts as were served in fiscal year 2012. At least one-third of COMPAS' roster artists will be people of color. COMPAS programs will reach individuals and organizations in all eight Minnesota congressional districts. COMPAS tracks the number of participants and sites served through its programs. Since COMPAS is a state-wide organization, it is our goal to work in all eight congressional districts. This is achieved through building on our partnerships and developing new ones with schools and other community organizations. This year COMPAS looked for artists with cultural connections to immigrant populations and new art forms. Artists added included Kim Sueoka/Lau Hawaiian Collective (Hawaiian music); Victor Yepez (Ecuadorian muralist), John Akre (animation), Gita Ghei (East Indian, copper sculpture), and Sarah Nassif (screen printing). We also added artists of African American heritage and artists doing art forms already represented, such as fiction writing and photography.","COMPAS partnered with 93 different school sites, ranging from Tri-County Schools in Kittson County to the State Academy for the Blind in Faribault; libraries (Dakota County Library system); older adult centers and residential facilities (Lyngblomsten and Ebenezer); hospitals (Children's Hospitals of Minnesota in St Paul and Minneapolis); and recreation centers and social service agencies (Boys and Girls Clubs: East Side and West Side, Mount Airy). All the work we do - whether it be residencies, performances, or workshops - is focused on extracting originality and fine arts work. We offer every site the opportunity for a community event, and our artists use this venue to share the emerging work of students. We continue to emphasize interaction in all phases of our work. Providing the cultural context to understand a piece of art, and the historical niche in which it fits, is vital. 2: COMPAS worked with people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities during fiscal year 2013. Largely due to funding challenges faced by schools, we moved from serving 48,000+ students at 151 sites, to 32,000+ students at 130 sites. By contrast, our Arts In Health Care program increased by over 20% (from 2,994 participants to 3,834). Our roster is 42% artists of color. Aside from representing major United States ethnic groups, they also come from countries such as Ghana, Indonesia, Ecuador, and India (as well as Caucasian-majority countries like Sweden and Russia). COMPAS reaches individuals in all eight Minnesota congressional districts. Examples include: 1: Owatonna, Rochester (Bamber Valley); 2: Faribault (Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, Henderson (Hilltop); 3: St Louis Park (Aquila), Hopkins (Meadowbrook); 4: St Paul (Highland Park High), Roseville (Parkview Center); 5: Minneapolis (Anwatin Middle); 6: Clear Lake (Clearview), Woodbury (Bailey); 7: Roseau, Morris; 8: Duluth (Lowell), Aitkin (Rippleside).",,1122000,Other,1162851,2000,"Cheryl Bock, Mimi Stake, Yvette Trotman, Pamela Johnson, Nasir Raja, Roderic Hernub Southall, Robert Erickson, Christina Koppang, Diane Kuhlmann, Louis Porter II, Celena Plesha, Susan Rotilie, Michelle Silverman, Irene Suddard, Theresa Murray",,"COMPAS, Inc. AKA COMPAS","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dawne,"Brown White","COMPAS, Inc. AKA COMPAS","75 5th St W Ste 304","St Paul",MN,55102-1496,"(651) 292-3261 ",dawne@compas.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Kittson, Roseau, Norman, St. Louis, Clay, Stevens, Aitkin, Polk, Rice, Mille Lacs, Stearns, Le Sueur, Sibley, Morrison, Chisago, Goodhue, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, Olmsted, Carver, Scott, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-169,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20565,"Operating Support",2013,10667,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Children and adults representing the diversity of the Minnesota community will come together to partake in Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's stage production and Doorways program arts experiences. Outcome: Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's performance audience and Doorways program participants will be aged pre-school through senior, from St Paul, Minneapolis, surrounding suburbs, and throughout Minnesota, and will be individuals of different heritages, races, and ethnicities from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Information was gathered through school group ticket purchases and written teacher evaluations, and box office information collected at time of ticket purchase as well as in written audience surveys completed. 2: Children and adults of diverse heritages will increase their knowledge of Jewish culture and the arts, their understanding of experiences and feelings they have in common with people of different backgrounds, and their tolerance for others. Outcome: diverse children and adults will articulate, through surveys/teacher evaluations/e-mails/phone calls, what they have learned through their Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company experience and how the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's work affected their feelings about and attitudes toward people from differing backgrounds. This information was gathered from teacher evaluations, written audience surveys, unsolicited e-mails, notes, and phone messages received from audience members.","Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's performance audience and Doorways program participants were aged pre-school through seniors and from St Paul, Minneapolis, their surrounding suburbs and throughout Minnesota, and they were of different heritages, races, ethnicities, and from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. 2: Diverse children and adults articulated what they learned through their Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company experience and how the work affected their feelings about, and attitudes toward, people from differing backgrounds.",,175624,Other,186291,210,"Frank Abramson, Curt Brown, Julie Gordon Dalgleish, John Feldman, Miriam Goldfein, Ellery July, Jimmy Levine, Steve Machov, Rhoda Mains, Mary Pickard, James Rosenbaum, Laura Schindelman, Barbara Brooks",0.2,"Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Barbara,Brooks,"Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company","PO Box 16155","St Paul",MN,55116-0155,"(651) 647-4315 ",Barbara@mnjewishtheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Washington, Carver, Rice, Goodhue, St. Louis, Chisago, Olmsted, Stevens, Mower",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-174,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20567,"Operating Support",2013,34695,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The arts are interwoven into every facet of community life. The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra performs seven classical, three pops, and two family concerts each year. In addition to these more formal concert settings, we perform at events throughout the community. Extensive educational and community engagement programs are presented in schools, libraries, assisted living programs, and elsewhere in the Duluth community. Our goal is to make Duluth and Minnesota stronger because of and for the arts by embarking on more collaborative programming. We were successful in collaboration through a number of opportunities - collaborating with Minnesota Ballet, Loon Opera Company, the Duluth Playhouse, the Children's Museum and the Duluth Art Institute. We have also been very active in a new consortium of arts organizations called Twin Ports Arts Align. 2: As Duluth becomes more ethnically diverse, the Symphony's programming needs to become more diverse and more accessible to culturally diverse audiences. We seek to serve and appeal to a wide range of ages through classical programs, pops programs, chamber music programs, and world music programs on the horizon. Our outreach programs specifically engage all abilities. The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra worked to diversify our programming to reach other cultures and celebrate the music of other cultures.","The arts are interwoven into every facet of community life through our season concert series, and through education and community engagement throughout the community of Duluth. Not only did we achieve this in the community of Duluth, we were also able to go into the libraries in eighteen different communities in the Arrowhead Regional Library District. In addition, the full orchestra performed in the communities of Hibbing, Virginia, Two Harbors, and Cloquet, allowing us to reach more people in the state of Minnesota than in the previous year. Collaborations included work with Minnesota Ballet, Loon Opera Company, the Duluth Playhouse, the Children's Museum and the Duluth Art Institute. We have also been very active in a new consortium of arts organizations called Twin Ports Arts Align. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities and abilities participate in the arts. Our Music To You program expanded to include a program on the music of Latin America. We are working to build a stronger relationship with the Fond du Lac Community College. We are taking more of our musicians to diverse groups of people, both in age, demographics and ethnicity.",,1661145,Other,1695840,7000,"Kathi Beasley, Mary Katherine Cohen, Ruth Ann Eaton, Christabel Grant, Peter Hedstrom, Chris Hill, Sheryl Homan, Mamie Hughes, Nancy Hutchinson, Jeff Iisakka, james Korthals, Elise Kuuti, Dennis Lamkin, Lucia Magney, Pat Mast, C Roger Pellett, David Steininger, Rick Sundstrom, Jeffrey Tucker, Christopher Virta, Claudia Scott Welty, Larry Zimmerman",,"Duluth Superior Symphony Association AKA Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rebecca,Petersen,"Duluth Superior Symphony Association AKA Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra","331 W Superior St Ste 100",Duluth,MN,55802,"(218) 623-3776 ",rpetersen@dsso.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"St. Louis, Koochiching, Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-176,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20570,"Operating Support",2013,18689,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","A Center for the Arts will continue to improve as a professional organization offering only the highest quality entertainment and experiences to our patrons and performers. Our volunteers and paid personnel will continue ongoing training in phone etiquette, special needs, and box office operations as well as house management, ushering, and stage management, and we will provide technical workshops to improve the experience for patrons and performers. Our volunteer core and staff will attend no less than two training sessions each. A majority of the training will take place prior to events, making this an achievable goal. Survey monkey was used for patrons attending our major season and a vast majority who replied were pleased with the diversity, cost, and schedule of artists. We are still working on the percentages but feel we are better able to accommodate our patrons by doing fewer shows. More people are coming to fewer shows and the combination is helping our bottom line. Video of the kindergarten mosh pit during Terrance Simenon on the school Web site shows the excitement by students, teachers, staff and performers. The increase number of assistive listening devices used at every show, as well as the number of patrons using our accessible seating area, has surprised everyone. The autistic community attended the Tony Deblois concert with a block of over 20 seats. We will continue to pursue new ways to be inclusive.","From free concerts in the park to all school performances, from children's theatre to audio described performances and the hundreds of other programing choices we make we continue to increase the number of ages, ethnicities and abilities that participate both as patrons and performers at A Center for the Arts. This past year we saw an increase in the number of patrons attending performances; we did several all school performances as well as numerous workshops; we partnered with special education classes and students who performed for their classmates and the public on our stage; we saw an increase from tens to hundreds of people attending our free concerts in the park and partnered with a local company to show movies in the park after the concerts, calling it Fergus Falls biggest pajama party. We added new rehearsal spaces and are renting space to eight area artists.",,659144,Other,677833,1200,"Deb Ferguson, Steve Rufer, Scott Wagnild, Lisa Litt, Ben Schierer, Deb Embretson, Mark Helland, Tim Hunt, Linda MacFarlane, Mark Olmsted, Nancy Straw",,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts AKA A Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Burgraff,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts AKA A Center for the Arts","124 W Lincoln Ave","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 736-5453 ",michael.burgraff@fergusarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Otter Tail, Wadena, Todd, Douglas, Grant, Clay, Becker, Anoka, Ramsey, Hennepin, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-179,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20572,"Operating Support",2013,29661,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Forecast will continue to grow our three core programs: Public Art Review; artist services; and our consulting practice. Public Art Review will be published and distributed twice during the year; Artist services will provide at least fifteen grants to Minnesota artists and five free workshops throughout the state; and our consulting practice will provide project management and facilitation services to at least ten agencies, businesses, or communities throughout Minnesota. To evaluate the growth of our programs, Forecast relies upon national Public Art Review advisors, our board of directors, our Programs Committee, and others. In addition to collecting quantitative data (increases/decreases in revenues; number of artists served), we consider qualitative measures, including written and oral feedback from artists who applied for and received grants. We document all projects funded and share videos of funded projects on our Web site. Executive Director Jack Becker meets with advisors at national conferences. He then shares notes with the board and staff to help make adjustments to the program. In addition to data regarding number of clients, revenues generated, and documentation of results, narrative feedback is collected from clients on a case-by-case basis. 2: Forecast will increase marketing, community outreach, and educational programming. We will add marketing staff and complete our database upgrade with more than 7,000 names. We will add an education and community engagement specialist, and we will pilot newly created resources for three educators and three teaching artists in Minnesota. Our 2-year marketing plan identified specific goals and objectives for the Marketing Officer at measurable outcomes like increasing advertising sales and consulting revenues. Beyond these quantitative measurements, we improved the quality of our relationships with advertisers, subscribers and clients. Income increased and an Advertising Sales Manager continues to work on a commission basis. We realize it takes a long time to cultivate such relationships to achieve goals. The database upgrade achieved its monetary goal as well as the critical training of staff to use and improve the Sales Force.","Forecast demonstrated growth in our three core programs: Public Art Review launched online in December; in addition to our print audience we now serve approximately 6,500 viewers per month; advertising income increased 5% while subscription income remained steady. Artist Services received increased support from foundations; we also received 5% more applicants than last year; and we expanded grantee documentaries online. Consulting income increased 10%; we added 8 new clients; and we grew our consulting team to serve more clients, including subcontractors. 2: Forecast successfully increased marketing, community outreach, and educational programming. We added marketing staff, completed our database upgrade with more than 7,000 names, hired a community engagement specialist, and began piloting a new initiative with K-12 educators and teaching artists. The pilot projects with four area schools were completed in 2013 and new partners identified.",,526066,Other,555727,23939,"Kurt Gough, Joseph Stanley, Rich Ruvelson, Diane willow, Michael Watkins, Frank Fitzgerald, Susan Adams Loyd, Jay Coogan, Bob Kost, Caroline Mehlhop, Meena Mangalvedhekar, Kinji Akagawa, Joseph Colletti, Peter Brabson",0.5,"Forecast Public Artworks AKA Forecast Public Art","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jack,Becker,"Forecast Public Artworks AKA Forecast Public Art","2300 Myrtle Ave Ste 160","St Paul",MN,55114-1854,"(651) 641-1128x 101",jack@forecastpublicart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Goodhue, Rock, Anoka, McLeod, Sherburne, Benton, Hennepin, Meeker, Big Stone, Isanti, Mille Lacs, St. Louis, Carver, Morrison, Stearns, Cass, Jackson, Chippewa, Kanabec, Murray, Stevens, Chisago, Kandiyohi, Swift, Clay, Lac qui Parle, Nobles, Todd, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Pine, Wadena, Crow Wing, Lyon, Pipestone, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington, Redwood, Wright, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-181,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20577,"Operating Support",2013,586370,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Guthrie will produce and co-produce twelve productions on its three stages between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2013. The theater's season will be complemented by the Live at the Guthrie concert series, the NT Live filmed presentations of National Theatre productions, the WorldStage Series featuring international companies, presentations of five Minnesota companies, and public showcases of the work of University of Minnesota/Guthrie Bachelor of Fine Arts and Guthrie Experience (Master of Fine Arts) students. The Guthrie tracks all ticketed programming through Tessitura Software, a fully-integrated database for ticketing, fundraising, marketing, reporting, customer relationship management, web transactions, custom capabilities and more. Quantitative results are measured through attendance figures, box office revenue, contributed income, broad press coverage, and the usage of ancillary programs and materials (e.g. enhanced student matinees and study guides). Qualitative results are measured through critical reviews and audience feedback, both through our marketing and development call rooms and through formal online surveys. In spring 2013, the Guthrie was selected to participate in a national study, run by Theatre Bay Area and sponsored by Doris Duke Foundation, of thirty companies nationwide surveying patrons about the intrinsic impact of live theater. 2: The Guthrie will remain open to the public every day, 362 days a year, offering diverse ticketed programming as well as free opportunities to use and explore the building. Community dialogues at the Guthrie and around the community will serve more than 14,000 people. Patrons are asked to respond to each production's ancillary programming as a part of ongoing audience surveys. For example, the Guthrie hosted a public dialogue with former NAACP Chair Julian Bond as a complement to our production of Appomattox (which examined issues of race in America from 1865 to 1965). One audience member commented, I am an older participant in the Feminist and Civil Rights Movement. It was fabulous to see Julian Bond again and hear his stories and his take on events both then and now. Also this year, internationally acclaimed theater artist Mark Rylance visited the Perpich Center for Arts Education before and after the students there saw him perform in Nice Fish at the Guthrie. Their teacher wrote: It was an inspiring and thrilling event. They learned a tremendous amount and the effects of his visits will continue to affect the understanding and abilities of our students for years to come.","The Guthrie is on track to produce and co-produce twelve productions on its three stages between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2013. In addition, the Live at the Guthrie concert series has hosted ten local and national acts in the past year; the WorldStage Series featured the acclaimed Propeller (United Kingdom) to present two thrilling Shakespeare productions in repertory; four Minnesota companies produced their work in the Dowling Studio; and the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Bachelor of Fine Arts Class of '13 performed two plays commissioned especially for them. Through a partnership with the Film Society of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, NT Live has moved across the river to the Film Society's Saint Anthony Main Theatre. Although we are now financially separate from that series, we continue to help them promote it to our audiences. Also, in response to a projected deficit this year, the theater cut the 2013 Guthrie Experience for Actors in Training. 2: The Guthrie Theater has been open to the public 360 of the last 365 days. On Sunday, June 23, 2013, the Guthrie celebrated its 50th year with a Free Community Celebration Day. An estimated 7,000 people enjoyed sampler classes for all ages, theater games for children, a meet and greet with Ebenezer Scrooge (played by J.C. Cutler), self-guided behind-the-scenes tours featuring special exhibits in the scenic and properties shops and the recording studio, performances of Milly and Tillie by Minneapolis' Open Eye Figure Theatre, a costume exhibit featuring historical pieces from the Guthrie Costume Shop and a Costume Photo Booth. Community dialogues at the Guthrie and around the community served 14,000 people through offerings such as the post-play discussion with Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies faculty members, who related the Guthrie's production of Long Day's Journey into Night to addressing patterns of substance abuse.",,25172001,Other,25758371,58637,"Andrew Slavitt, Anne Miller, Archie Givens, Barry Huff, Blythe Brenden, Brian Woolsey, Charles Zelle, David Cox, David Hurrell, David Wilson, Douglas Steenland, Emily Anne Tuttle, Fran Davis, Helen Liu, Irving Weiser, James Chosy, James Stephenson, Jane Confer, Jay Kiedrowski, Jennifer Melin Miller, Jodee Kozlak, Joe Dowling, Joel Ronning, John Junek, Karen Bachman, Kathy Lenzmeier, Kenneth Spence III, Lee Skold, Liesl Hyde, Lisa Sorenson, Louise Otten, Marc Belton, Margaret Wurtele, Margarette Minor, Mark Kenyon, Martha Atwater, Martha Goldberg Aronson, Mary Vaughan, Matthew Hemsley, Michael Boardman, Michael Sweeney, Neil Lapidus, Nikki Sorum, Patricia Simmons, Peggy Neale, Peggy Steif Abram, Peter Brew, Peter Kitchak, Pierson Grieve, Polly Grose, Randall Hogan, Richard Cohen, Robert Rosenbaum, Robert Tabb, Rodney Jordan, Ronald Schutz, Sally Pillsbury, Stephen Sanger, Steven Rosenstone, Steven Webster, Tamrah Schaller O'Neil, Terri Bonoff, Thomas Hanson, Thomas Racciatti, Timothy Pabst, Tina Smith, Todd Hartman, Wendy Nelson, William George",,"Guthrie Theatre Foundation AKA Guthrie Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jill,Underwood,"Guthrie Theatre Foundation AKA Guthrie Theater","818 2nd St S",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1252,"(612) 225-6157 ",jillu@guthrietheater.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-186,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20578,"Operating Support",2013,56541,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Build a leading literary list of creative writing by casting a wide net, recognizing and fostering innovative, dynamic literary writers, and pursuing strategic artistic collaborations. Graywolf published thirty books, including ten volumes of poetry, fourteen works of fiction, and six nonfiction titles. Graywolf set its publication list more than sixteen months in advance, allowing time for intensive editing and audience development. D.A. Powell won the 2012 National Book Critics Circle Award for Useless Landscape, or A Guide for Boys. Catherine Barnett's The Game of Boxes won the 2012 James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets. Kevin Barry's City of Bohane won the 2013 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Graywolf books garnered seventeen positive Star Tribune reviews, and six positive New York Times reviews; including four titles on its 100 Notable Books for 2012. The Star Tribune wrote a feature article on executive editor Jeff Shotts (The Guy Behind the Poets, April 14, 2013), which described his role in editing authors who have won the Nobel Prize in Literature, National Book Critics Circle Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize. 2: Reach an engaged community through traditional and innovative marketing efforts designed to connect groundbreaking authors with eager audiences. Graywolf authors held twenty-three local readings, reaching live audiences conservatively estimated at 1,180. Local authors Dobby Gibson (It Becomes You), Leslie Adrienne Miller (Y), and Robert Bly (Airmail: The Letters of Robert Bly and Tomas Tranströmer) drew significant crowds, as did the conversation between Geoff Dyer (Otherwise Known as the Human Condition) and publisher Fiona McCrae for the Talk of the Stacks event at the Hennepin County Library. Graywolf staff made at least eleven instructional visits to local colleges, and three college classes visited the Graywolf office. Graywolf continued its partnerships with local institutions and organizations, including the College of Saint Benedict, The Loft, Poetry Out Loud, and LitPunch, and added over 30,000 Twitter followers and Facebook followers. Gross frontlist sales were $915,083, and gross backlist sales were $662,550.","Graywolf published a leading list of innovative works of literature written by dynamic, diverse writers, while pursuing strategic artistic collaborations. 2: Graywolf reached an engaged community through traditional and innovative marketing efforts designed to connect groundbreaking authors with eager audiences.",,1476187,Other,1532728,,"Catherine Allan, Ronnie Brooks, Christine Galloway, Betsy Hannaford, Colin Hamilton, Shirley Hughes, Tom Joyce, John Junek, Will Kaul, Chris Kirwan, Jim McCarthy, Ed McConaghay, Jennifer Melin Miller, Glenn Miller, Leni Moore, Georgia Murphy Johnson, Mary Polta, Bruno Quinson, Kim Severson, Kate Tabner, Melinda Ward, Kim Vappie, Joanne Von Blon",,"Graywolf Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kit,Briem,"Graywolf Press","250 3rd Ave N Ste 600",Minneapolis,MN,55401,"(651) 641-0077 ",briem@graywolfpress.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-187,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20579,"Operating Support",2013,23967,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Continue developing participation opportunities, which will be measured by number of youth and adults directly involved in our work. This outcome was measured through participation numbers onstage and in crews as recorded by the Stage Manager and Production Manager, registrations for summer camp through our online registration system, and ticket sales and or attendance numbers through the box office and house managers at events. 2: Continue building community involvement by expanding educational programming and developing collaborative partnerships. The outcome of this goal is quantifiable by our number of community partners and program participants. This outcome was measured by creating two new collaborative experiences for our community that had not happened previously.","GREAT Theatre continued to develop participation opportunities for youth and adults directly involved in our work. In fiscal year 2013 we provided 310 roles for community actors ages five through seventy-one, 89 crew member opportunities for ages fifteen through fifty, 1,483 summer camp students ages three through eighteen, and audiences total 56,760. We also contracted over 90 artists as directors, music directors, choreographers, set designers, costume designers, prop artisans, scenic painters, stage managers, lighting designers, sound designers, and musicians. Highlights in fiscal year 2013 include our multicultural production of The Wiz, our first ever production of A Christmas Carol and our first light opera The Pirates of Penzance. We also performed Winnie-the-Pooh, West Side Story, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. 2: Great River Educational Art Theatre built community involvement by expanding our educational programming and developing collaborative partnerships. Our two highlights in fiscal year 2013 are the AroundTheCloud.org community calendar and the central Minnesota arts collaborative Shakespeare Festival. Great River Educational Art Theatre researched, sought funding, and invited partners to join in the creation of a community-wide arts calendar www.AroundTheCloud.org. Over $50,000 was raised to purchase the system (Artsopolis.com) and Great River Educational Art Theatre worked with over 70 local groups to enter events and launch the site with a large marketing campaign. In the first year over 25,000 unique visits to the site were recorded. The site is now managed daily by our local Convention and Visitors Bureau with Great River Educational Art Theatre providing oversight as needed. Our Shakespeare Festival brought together 14 local arts groups (and the History Museum and Universities) to all present theater, music, visual art, history, and food/drink around the many works of William Shakespeare. A highlight of the festival was the Great River Educational Art Theatre production of West Side Story and a locally brewed Shakesbeer created by Granite City Brewery.",,887862,Other,911829,,"Bonnie Bologna, Joanne Dorsher, Brady Hughs, Patrick LaLonde, Patricia Dorsher, Pat Thompsen, Sara Erickson, Steve Palmer, Monica Segura-Swartz, Marianne Arnzen, Wendy Hansen",,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Anita,Hollenhorst,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","919 St Germain St W Ste 3000","St Cloud",MN,56301-3407,"(320) 258-2787 ",AnitaH@greattheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Wright, Sherburne, Meeker, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Anoka, Ramsey, Scott, Carver, Hennepin, Sibley, Renville, Kandiyohi, Pope, Douglas, Todd, Crow Wing, Wadena, Stevens, Swift, Chippewa, Traverse, Wilkin, Sibley, Nicollet",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-188,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20580,"Operating Support",2013,26007,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Citizens and visitors are able to easily access information about The Sheldon. Increase web-based sales for 19% to 25% of total Sheldon-presented programming. Succeeded in increasing unique and number of Web visits from fiscal year 2012 to fiscal year 2013. Unique visits in fiscal year 2012 were 36,972, and in fiscal year 2013 were 37,293. Number of Web visits in fiscal year 2012 were 55,278, and in fiscal year 2013 were 56,377. 2. We did not increase online ticket sales: fiscal year 2012 sales were 2,729, and fiscal year 2013 were 2,652. Efforts to promote use of The Sheldon Web site will continue in fiscal year 2014. We increased use of links to artist Web sites. Fiscal year 2012 some links were provided for artists presented by The Sheldon (about 20 out 30). From fiscal year 2013 going forward links are included on show Web pages for all presented artists and for those rental clients who have Web sites. 2: Establish and sustain School of Performing Arts programming. Grow student participation in all cases to an average of fifteen per class, and offer six academic year classes in theatre, dance, and orchestra. Maintain theatre and dance summer intensives and introductory resident summer camps in dance and theatre. Number of creative institutional partnerships increased. The Sheldon became a partner with the Rolling River Music Festival and The Anderson Center. Institutional partnerships have been sustained over time. Presenting partnership with Fairview Medical Center that is now Mayo Clinic Health Services in Red Wing continued through fiscal years 2012 and 2013. The collaboration will continue through fiscal year 2014. Presenting and educational partnership continued with the Anderson Center and the Red Wing School district. Increase total artist engagements due to creative partnerships. Total artists presented and supported in fiscal year 2013 (713 children and 403 adults for total of 1,116) did not increase appreciably over those presented and supported in 2012 (667 children and 447 adults for total of 1,114.) Participating children did increase due to educational and presenting partnership with Red Wing Schools and The Anderson Center.","The arts are interwoven into every facet of community life: citizens and visitors have been able to easily access information about The Sheldon from its web site and learn more about what interests them. 2: Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are: create and maintain comprehensive creative partnerships that strengthen citizen engagement.",,587367,Other,613374,12991,"Nancy Dimunation, Verna Fricke, Mike Melstad, Mary Rauterkus, Chuck Richardson, Ian Scheerer",,"T.B. Sheldon Memorial Theatre AKA The Sheldon Theatre","Local/Regional Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sean,Dowse,"T.B. Sheldon Memorial Theatre AKA The Sheldon Theatre","443 W 3rd St","Red Wing",MN,55066-2310,"(651) 388-8701 ",sdowse@sheldontheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Le Sueur, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-189,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20581,"Operating Support",2013,27284,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Produce clear, compelling, and relevant productions. Outcomes include increased attendance from 10,000 in 2011 to 15,000 in 2013, increased geographic range of audience, engaged response from audience, and perceived success of artistic company. These outcomes were measured quantitatively through the box office ticketing systems with attendance figures via ticket sales and zip codes attached to ticket orders, and measured qualitatively through anecdotal evidence, exit interviews, attendance figures, and feedback given by patrons. 2: Offer dynamic education and community outreach programs. Outcomes include increased enrollment and participation, deepened and expanded conversation with patrons, and increased community support and enthusiasm. As many as seventy individuals took part in each narrated set changeover, the Shakespeare lecture series had increased attendance by at least twenty percent for each lecture over 2012, and the new events were well attended. The Festival completed its summer fundraising campaign one week ahead of schedule, a rare thing in the nonprofit theater world; and this increase in donations demonstrates the increased community support and enthusiasm for Great River Shakespeare Festival's programming.","Produce clear, compelling, and relevant productions. Attendance at the Festival's professional company performances has broken records on a per show basis. 2013 productions are Twelfth Night, attendance currently at 4,775, and King Henry V, attendance currently at 3,199. This compares to 2012's record breaking season with The Two Gentlemen of Verona attendance being 4,500, and King Lear being 3,500. The 2013 season is set to break a record for highest-attended shows in the Festival's history. The organization will not reach the goal of 15,000 in total adult attendance, almost entirely due to the the organization's decision to move from three professional company productions in the 2010, 2011, and 2012 seasons, to two professional company productions in 2013. The company has succeeded in increasing the geographic range of audience, from over 50% being local and 25% coming from within a one hour drive with the last 25% arriving from beyond a one hour drive, to a 30/30/30 split of attendance in these categories. The Festival has grown the sector of audience coming from beyond the boundaries of Winona. Success of the artistic company and engaged response from the audience have been achieved. 2: Dynamic education and community outreach programs have been offered. In addition to offering our Shakespeare for Young Actors training program, Road Scholar program, Shakespeare Unlocked lecture series, and apprentice training program, Great River Shakespeare Festival expanded its library partnership program, added a narrated set changeover education experience, and added a Shakespeare for Young Designers program in 2013. This new programming led to increased enrollment and participation in the education department.",,752814,Other,780098,12410,"Paul Barnes, Heather Bach, Angus Callender, Michael Charron, Fran Edstrom, Scott Ellinghuysen, Karen Fawcett, Ray Feller, Terry Hawkings, Suzanne Hoodecheck, Jenna Innes, Larry Jost, Virginia Laken, Ann Lavine, Brother William Mann, Tedd Morgan, Scott Olson",,"Great River Shakespeare Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathie,Geiger,"Great River Shakespeare Festival","79 E 3rd St",Winona,MN,55987-3447,"(507) 474-9375 ",development@grsf.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Winona, Wabasha, Olmsted, Fillmore, Houston",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-190,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20582,"Operating Support",2013,23037,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase access to music education and performance. Outcomes include an increase in students in the East Metro having access to an orchestral education, Philharmonia East enrollment growth, reintroduction of the revamped Rising Harmonies program, and reaching more underserved audiences through the community concert series. Through survey responses and information collected throughout the year, we analyze data which helps us assess enrollment and retention trends, student demographics, demand for scholarships, and audience attendance. This data is all important in measuring our effectiveness at increasing access for students and audiences alike. 2: Develop well-rounded students. Outcomes include students learning valuable skills, such as discipline, respect, and accountability through rehearsals; and excellence and community awareness through performances. Students will learn and grow through new student leadership roles and alumni-student mentorship opportunities. Qualitative data about student development comes in the form of feedback from discussions at parent meetings, student focus groups, and conversations with music educators, as well as frequent surveys. Information gleaned in those settings helps us identify what skills students learn in Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, and their level of satisfaction on things which we can compare and track from year to year. Year-end surveys ask students about their satisfaction with Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies' programs as well as their perceived development as musicians and individuals. Students ranked their personal progress related to music and other skills in the following areas: technical skills, ensemble/listening skills, sight-reading skills, musical phrasing/expression, how to watch a conductor, how to practice, music history, music theory, discipline, teamwork, responsibility, time management, respect, and leadership. On average, 77% of responding 2012-13 students said they were satisfied to highly-satisfied with their growth in these areas.","Student enrollment grew by 10.5% overall during our 2012-13 season and participation in our East Metro programs grew by 26%. We attribute program growth to focused efforts to make our programs accessible and provide the highest caliber artistic experience. We've actively increased outreach for need-based scholarships, and we've heightened the artistic quality of our programs through top-quality conductors and new educational and performance opportunities. After careful consideration, we decided to focus our resources on our core programming last season and did not reintroduce our Rising Harmonies program. We are currently updating our strategic plan and based on stakeholder input, we will reevaluate the feasibility of a similar program. We had record concert attendance during our 2012-13 season, with total audiences of 10,000. We introduced a new free family concert at the Ordway Center for Music in April 2013 which was filled to capacity and engaged children in music education. 2: New last season, each orchestra had a special project which deepened students' community connections and educational experience while providing unique opportunities for audiences. Projects included a community service project with Second Harvest Heartland as well as collaborations with notable musicians including Indie Music Award winner Brian Wicklund and Minnesota Orchestra violinist Michael Sutton. Also new, 13 graduate students from the University of Minnesota's School of Music served as mentors for Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies' high school Symphony students. Mentors were present at rehearsals, lead sectionals, and served as peer role models, adding a valuable component to students' learning experience and development as musicians. Student leadership roles in each orchestra included: Student Musicologist, Library Aide, Community Service Coordinator, School Liaison, Audition Aide, and Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Ambassadors. By working with Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies staff and peers as volunteers, students build confidence and valuable experience.",,571837,Other,594874,6911,"Michael Anschel, Lisa Ashley, Michael Balay, JC Beckstrand, Megan Blazina, Ann-Marie Draeger, Stephen Dygos, Stephanie Fox, Hyun Mee Graves, Cara Germain Gustafson, Daniel Hartlein, Jennifer Hellman, Joanne Henry, David Jones, Carl Crosby Lehmann, Karen Martin, Ryn Melberg, Douglas Parish, Carolyn Pratt, Cathy Schmidt, Tami Schwerin, Dennis Thonvold, Bonnie Turpin, Sharna Wahlgren",,"Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Megen,Balda,"Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies","408 St Peter St Hamm Bldg Ste 300","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 602-6802 ",megen@gtcys.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-191,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20583,"Operating Support",2013,391940,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To ensure that people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities participate in the arts, the Trust will work with other arts organizations to provide greater access to underserved populations. Specific initiatives include bringing open captioning capabilities to more theatres, providing Access tickets, offering Kid's Nights and other age specific promotions, and offering programming by diverse artists. The Trust regularly reviews the organizations that receive tickets distributed through Access 10 to ensure that we are reaching a diverse audience and we also meet with each organization to solicit feedback on their experience and determine future opportunities. One participant, Asian Media Access, asked if we could provide experiences for their teens to learn more about careers in the arts administration field. We hosted an end of the year meeting with our Critical Review students and learned from them how we can improve the program, such as including a wider variety of artistic performances for them to review and have designed our program to incorporate these suggestions. We also received positive feedback from attendees of Broadway Confidential, our free series of behind-the-scenes talks by theatre experts. 2: To ensure that Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are, the Trust will work with local theatre companies to present new and retooled works in the New Century Theatre. Minnesota artists will be showcased, and the Trust will assist with marketing and production. We received positive feedback on our first year as a Minnesota Fringe Festival venue, with their executive director Jeff Larson commenting, Thanks again for both hosting and sponsoring the Fringe. It was a great year for the festival and the New Century was an especially successful venue. There were multiple sellouts of a space that's on the big side for us and a lot of publicity from Mayor Rybak coming to the show about him twice. The room couldn't have worked better for us. After evaluating our inaugural seasons with both Theater Latte Da and Minneapolis Musical Theatre, we launched the second season for both. Broadway Re-Imagined with Theater Latte Da returns with Cabaret and will star the acclaimed Sally Wingert and Minneapolis Musical Theatre's second season will feature three shows including the Twin Cities debut of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, nominated for two Tony Awards.","To ensure that people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities participate in the arts, the Trust engaged approximately 5,115 people with our education and community engagement initiatives. Through our Access 10 Program, we distributed nearly 2,000 free tickets to human service non-profit organizations coupled with participation in artist workshops and tours. Our Critical Review Program offered 35 high school students from diverse backgrounds around the metro area the opportunity to attend touring Broadway shows, write reviews and attend behind-the-scenes workshops with Twin Cities theatre professionals. War Horse Family Day, in partnership with In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, taught fifty children and their families how to build and operate their own horse puppets. We also fielded sixty one ASL interpretation requests for shows including Les Miserables and Wicked and will continue to offer listening devices at all of our productions and open captioning at select performances. 2: To ensure that Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to whom we are, Hennepin Theatre Trust worked with local theatre companies to present new and retooled works at the New Century Theatre. We concluded the first season in our partnership with Minneapolis Musical Theatre with a three week run of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard featuring an all-local cast and crew. Through our outreach, the New Century Theatre was also chosen as a Minnesota Fringe Festival venue for the first time and hosted eleven shows. The Trust underwrote part of the cost and acted as a sponsor for the event. In another local partnership, we evaluated Aida, the first production in our Broadway Re-Imagined series with Theater Latte Da, which was originally scheduled to take place at the New Century but was moved to the larger Pantages Theatre.",,22978311,Other,23370251,154976,"Wendy Dayton, Julie Idelkope, Linda Ireland, Sonia Cairns, Dan Cramer, Jay Salmen, Jann Olsten, Edward Pisarski, Scott Benson, Annette Meeks, Thomas Rosen, Ralph Burnet, Brian Pietsch, Doug Ruth, Jeannie Joas, Barbara Klaas, Ann Simonds, Julie Beth Vipperman, Daniel Bergin, Mark Marjala, Tom Vitt, Jim Linnett, David Orbuch, John Blackshaw",2,"Hennepin Theatre Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2013-06-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Johnson,"Hennepin Theatre Trust","615 Hennepin Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 455-9500x 515",Sarah.Johnson@hennepintheatretrust.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-192,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20584,"Operating Support",2013,27327,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Sustain current community partnerships and cultivate new relationships with Minnesota schools, arts organizations, and community members to provide new types of quality, hands-on experiences in the printmaking arts, including: an increased number of unique, free community events throughout the year; more accessible after-school educational options; and expanded programming for middle and high school students. Outcomes include Highpoint's growth in high-quality and accessible education and community programs to serve more Minnesotans of all ages, ability levels, and socio-economic backgrounds. This fulfills Operating Support Program Outcome people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities participate in the arts. Highpoint evaluates our Education and Community Programs via three methods: interviews with students, educators, partner organizations, and artists; written surveys with these same constituents; and, the Highpoint Education Advisory Committee reviews this feedback and uses it to inform future programs. 2: Expand Highpoint's artists' co-op membership, which provides artists access to create and exhibit at Highpoint, through these objectives: broaden the diversity of co-op members (age, gender, race); further underwrite the costs of the print shop cooperative; grow sales of prints by co-op artists; provide more critical feedback to artists; and provide co-op members opportunities through visiting artist lectures and demonstrations. Outcomes include Highpoint’s artist co-op remaining a vital component of the organization that allows Minnesota artists to continue to produce and exhibit work in a professional print shop. More funding for the co-op would reduce fees to allow greater access to a wider constituency of artists. This helps achieve the goal that the arts thrive in Minnesota. Every Highpoint co-op member is given a detailed evaluation to complete annually. Highpoint's Studio Manager compiles the input and presents results to the full co-op and staff at an annual meeting for discussion and future planning.","Highpoint sustained and grew partnerships with Minnesota schools, arts organizations, and community members during fiscal year 2013. Partners included: Free Arts Minnesota, Minneapolis. Kids, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation, Belle Plain High School, Lyndale Community School, Adelante College Prep School, Stonebridge Community School, Veterans in the Arts, YouthCare Minnesota, Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis Public Library, Fair School, North High School, Uptown Association, American Institute of Architects Minnesota, Washburn High School, Mississippi Creative Elementary, Blaisdell YMCA, Urban Arts Academy, and many more. Highpoint annually partners with 70 schools and organizations. This program allows people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities to participate in the arts. 2: Highpoint grew its artists' co-op membership from 27 to 33 artists in fiscal year 2013. Highpoint also helped these artists grow their print sales by providing two co-op exhibitions each year that are free and open to the public. The co-op artists receive 80% of print sales income, and 20% is used to subsidize the costs of running the co-op. The Highpoint co-op members also began meeting monthly for group critiques of their work, thereby gaining insight from other working artists. This program allows people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities to participate in the arts.",,280785,Other,308112,4325,"Neely Tamminga, Robert Hunter, Tom Owens, David Moore, Siri Engberg, Elly Dayton Grace, Jerry Vallery, Mae Dayton, Michael Peterman, Dennis Jon, Carla McGrath, Cole Rogers, Clara Ueland",,"Highpoint Center for Printmaking","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carla,McGrath,"Highpoint Center for Printmaking","912 Lake St W",Minneapolis,MN,55408,"(612) 871-1326 ",carla@highpointprintmaking.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Scott, Carver, Washington, Isanti, Chisago, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha, Winona, Beltrami, Stearns, Cass",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-193,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20585,"Operating Support",2013,46960,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Serve as a resource for Minnesotans to use history as a lens through which to discuss issues. Perform as a fiscally robust business that attracts residents and visitors to downtown St Paul. Add to the cultural vitality of the region and provide jobs to artists here. Preserve Minnesota history in artistic form. Outcomes include staging an annual season of five plays; serving 43,000 Minnesotans; ending the year in the black; and successfully completing the turnaround plan and ending long-term debt. The History Theatre evaluated the success of this outcome by 1) monitoring attendance at each of the five plays and Afterthoughts discussion series; 2) noting critical reviews by local media. This season was well reviewed overall; of particular note were stellar reviews for Courting Harry, by national playwright Lee Blessing and directed by Joel Sass. This play about Minnesota-born and lifelong friends, Supreme Court Justices Harry Blackmun and Warren Burger, played during the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. 3) financial analysis and ongoing progress toward fiscal benchmarks. 4) History Theatre assessed the need to cautiously increase pay for artists from an extremely modest baseline. This investment is paying off in continued artistic improvement. 2: Expose learners of all ages to the arts and to a deeper understanding of history. Commission plays from a wide range of Minnesotan's experiences. Update ADA access plan. Outcomes include providing discounted matinee and educational programming for 8,000 Minnesotans; formally reviewing ADA plan; and commissioning at least one new work annually. All of History Theatre's productions are evaluated by attendance tallies; ticket sales; critical reviews by artists and media, and audience surveys. Commissioned plays are developed by the state's finest playwrights through a 1-2 year development process in which plays are reviewed and assessed as successful if they rise to the level of a main stage production.","The Minnesota State Arts Board grant year was one of the most successful in the Theatre's history. Accomplishments that relate to the outcomes identified in our grant application included: 1) Staging a highly successful, five-play season that garnered outstanding critical reviews. 2) Conducting over 24 Afterthoughts, a popular public discussion forum that engages audiences with experts and cast members from each show regarding the topics and history presented through the plays. 3) Ending the year with a surplus and increased net assets. 4) Bringing over 40,000 people into downtown St Paul to see quality professional theater. 5) Employing more than 150 Minnesota artists and designers. 2: History Theatre achieved this outcome by making great strides in deepening and expanding its education and outreach programs. All of our plays are informative about history, and Afterthoughts discussions expand learning. History Theatre introduced adult learning classes that built on the themes of the shows, continued its mission by commissioning five new plays about people and historical events based in Minnesota and the region, and formed an accessibility committee to review History Theatre's ADA plan. History Theatre continued to work with senior groups, underserved schools, and other organizations to provide discounted or free tickets to over 8,000 Minnesotans. Of particular note is a special partnership with the Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Fund to attract audiences to Nellie.",,1032400,Other,1079360,,"John Apitz, Connie Braziel, Roger Brooks, Holli Drinkwine, Karen Gooch, Wayne Hamilton, Jillian Hoffman, Jim Jensen, Susan Kimberly, Ted Lentz, Eugene Link, Allen McNee, Gene Merriam, Henri Minette, Jeffrey Peterson, Phil Riveness, Jon Rusten, Geoffrey Sylvester, David Wefring, Melissa Weldon, Tyler Zehring",,"The History Theatre, Inc. AKA History Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Doug,Tiede,"The History Theatre, Inc. AKA History Theatre","30 E 10th St","St Paul",MN,55101-2205,"(651) 245-7687 ",dtiede@historytheatre.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Washington, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-194,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20586,"Operating Support",2013,16165,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Honors Choirs will strive to provide artistic challenge and growth opportunities for singers and the community. The abilities of the ensembles vary season to season as singers move from one ensemble to the next. The artistic staff selects first semester music based on what they expect the singers to be able to achieve. Second semester repertoire is selected by the conductor with the goal of providing music that will be challenging to the ensemble and provide the means to stretch their abilities as they learn more skills. By choosing carefully from a variety of genres, styles and composers, the artistic staff ensures the singers are challenged and are able to learn through the challenge. This evaluation is ongoing by the artistic director, including a discussion at the end of the season with each conductor, specifically addressing repertoire. All repertoire selections are reviewed by the artistic director to ensure the appropriate level of difficulty and learning opportunities. 2: Honors Choirs will continue to hold the highest standard of excellence while recognizing the importance of the organization’s affordability to singers and their families. The staff and board members regularly reviewed the concert attendance figures as well as the level of enrollment as indicators of the health of the organization and the excellence of the program. Additionally, we conducted a post-season survey to determine the value of the program to our families. Data suggests that families view tuition as on-par with their other activities and a good/excellent value to their singer.","The 2012-13 season featured a variety of repertoire including many musical styles, cultures, and languages. Challenging repertoire included music of composers such as Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Brahms, alongside pieces by Rutter, Papoulis, Clausen, and Leavitt. Singers performed in several foreign languages such as Italian, Yoruba, German, and Latin. Singers in all four ensembles had the opportunity to audition for solo parts, and perform outside the traditional concert setting including school outreach tours, public venue performances, and a major tour to New York City. Additionally, Concert Choir performed complex repertoire collaboratively on two separate occasions this season: Rutter's Gloria, with adult choir Choral Arts Ensemble, and Rene Clausen's The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere performed at Lincoln Center in New York City along with musicians and singers from across the country. 2: Scholarships provided funding to all singers with need, including assistance to Concert Choir singers traveling to New York City. We added several fundraising options to help singers defray the cost of the New York City tour. Proceeds from both of these fundraisers were credited 100% to singers' accounts, and many of the singers participated. A focus was put on utilizing volunteers from within our membership, resulting this past season in the formation of a regular group of helpers for concerts, publicity, and outreach activities. Utilizing volunteers keeps our administrative hours low, while capitalizing on the many talented individuals in our midst. Outside funding this season included the historically reliable contributors as well as new resources. We exceeded the giving goal from individual donors. Enrollment remained consistent to that of previous seasons, and attrition remained low. Attendance at concerts remained consistent.",,293880,Other,310045,,"Tim Gangl, Mary Schneekloth, Kyle Cunningham, Cheryl James, Judi Wilson, Brian Dunbar, Greg Edlund, Michael Holmes, Chuck Johnson, Laurie Nelsen, Muriel Schornack Fletcher Smith, Sherri Thornburg, Julia Utz, Todd Weston",,"Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jayne,Rothschild,"Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota","1001 14th St NW Ste 920",Rochester,MN,55901-2534,"(507) 252-0505 ",jayne@HonorsChoirs.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-195,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20587,"Operating Support",2013,21700,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Ensure that high quality arts programs that educate, entertain, and inspire are available to a broad audience in the western metro area. Outcomes include increased educational content for audiences of the Center's programs; increased average attendance at concerts and events; new audience members served; and increased participation at Center events beyond its walls (Festival, Social Club, etc.) Success for Musical Notes was measured by increased attendance as this new initiative became established. We achieved standing room only at two events. We tried to use evaluation forms but did not collect enough to be helpful. Box office reports are used to track attendance at concerts. Our biggest disappointment this year was the Arts Festival; artists and attendees were surveyed to try to determine the future of this event. 2: Reach diverse audiences through targeted program development and effective promotion and communication so that people of varied ages, ethnicities, interests, and abilities are served by the center. Outcomes include broadened ages and ethnicities of participants (artists, audiences, others); increased number of strategic partnerships created to reach new audiences; increased number of people engaged through outreach efforts. We track how many tickets are used by the local food shelves. It is gratifying that the people who take these tickets do attend the events -- rarely are seats left empty. We do the same for Project Success. We follow up with the coordinators/case workers to get their perspective on the value of this effort. We are at the beginning of using social media but are able to see increased activity on our Web site.","Increased educational component of arts programs by holding four Musical Notes events (preconcert talks by concert musicians or experts in the field); added didactics to group exhibitions explaining the jurying process and including comments from jurors next to individual pieces that won awards. Increased average attendance at concerts and events, with the exception of the Arts Festival which experienced a decrease in attendance. Our Saturday concert series audience continued strong with 537 average attendance. Average attendance at our Tuesday series increased from 450/event the previous season to 543/event. 2: We reached new, diverse audiences most successfully through community partnerships with other organizations. Our Feed the Soul program (distributes tickets to people using food shelves) was expanded from our existing partnership with the Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA) Food Shelf of Minnetonka to include People Responding In Social Ministry (PRISM) in Golden Valley and Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) in St Louis Park. We continued our relationship with Project Success to bring youth to our events. We now have a person dedicated to using social media daily to help us reach the young adult audience. We have just begun a relationship with Artists with Disabilities, providing a free booth for our Festival.",,758613,Other,780313,6944,"Lucy Arimond, Stanley Brown, Michael Coty, Connie Fullmer, Michael Klement, Mary Jelinek, Pravin Parekh, James Skyrms, Susan Weinberg, Sandy Merry, John Montilino, Amanda Birnstengel, Lynn Anderson, Jo Clare Hartsig, Janna Rae Johnson, Susan Hanna-Bibus",,"Hopkins Center for the Arts","Local/Regional Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Hanna-Bibus,"Hopkins Center for the Arts","1111 Mainstreet",Hopkins,MN,55343,"(952) 979-1105x 6",sbibus@hopkinsmn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Carver, Scott, Rice, Washington, Isanti, Anoka, Goodhue, Sherburne, Brown, Kandiyohi, Chisago, Olmsted, Pine, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-196,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20588,"Operating Support",2013,35416,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","IFP Minnesota's arts education program increases the number and diversity of participants in classes, workshops, and conferences. Outcomes include: paid participation increasing by 10% in 2013; scholarship participation increasing by 5% in 2013; and participation by students from diverse backgrounds increasing by 5% in 2013. Statistical data collected (online, at events, etc.). Self-monitoring (ex: scholarships). Diversity data will be collected via voluntary surveys. As part of my evaluation upon being named Executive Director March 1, 2013, I reviewed data and could not find reliable data for 2012--however, student diversity is incredibly strong. While I cannot confirm the percent increase between 2012 and 2013, participation in youth programs by students from diverse backgrounds was over 72%, while over 60% of students receive free or reduced lunch. We're incredibly proud of the diversity (both ethnic and economic) within our student programs! 2: IFP Minnesota will impact the work of diverse filmmakers and photographers through training and professional development, resources, and support that sets a high standard and results in artistically excellent work. New photographs and films will be exposed to greater numbers of viewers. Outcomes include: an increase in Minnesota-made films screened at local and national festivals, broadcasts, and in curated public screenings; an increase in the number of photographers in curated public exhibitions, publications, and on-line sites, and attendance at IFP exhibition activities will increase by 10%. Outcome is supported by class offerings and enrollment.","IFP Minnesota's arts education program increased the number and diversity of participants in classes, workshops and conferences. Paid participation increased 8% in 2013. Scholarship participation increased 10% in 2013. Students from diverse backgrounds will increase to 72% in 2013. 2: IFP Minnesota impacted the work of diverse filmmakers and photographers through training and professional development, resources, and support. New photographs and films were exposed to greater numbers of viewers. 1) IFP Minnesota increased the number of Minnesota-made films screened at local and national festivals, broadcasts, and curated public screenings; 2) IFP Minnesota presented 4 curated public photography exhibitions. 3) Attendance at IFP exhibition activities including MNTV and the Photography Gallery held steady.",,543610,Other,579026,35416,"Chris Barry, JoEllen Martinson Davis, Emily Stevens, Heidi Schuster, Mary Ahmann, Daniel Bergin, Michael Bodnarchek, Robin Hickman, Cynthia Hotvedt, Tom Lesser, Elizabeth Redleaf, Kristin Schaak, Andrea Stein, Cass Wade-Kudla",1,"IFP MINNESOTA AKA IFP MN","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Andrew,Peterson,"IFP MINNESOTA AKA IFP MN","2446 University Ave W Ste 100","St Paul",MN,55114-1740,"(651) 644-1912x 110",executivedirector@ifpmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Dakota, Washington, Carver, Scott, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-197,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20590,"Operating Support",2013,38458,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Engage diverse audiences at a deeper level, by programming ten after-show mixers and engaging twenty-five new participants as continuing arts ambassadors to grow our community. Observation of interactions at events and qualitative feedback from partners, ambassadors, and our community networks. 2: Grow appreciation for diverse art forms by blending events so that our visual arts and theater audiences crossover. Attract 150 visitors who typically attend only gallery events to the blended theater/visual arts production, and grow artwork sales by $2,500. Tracking of gallery sales, attendance numbers, and attendance patterns, as well as observation of patron participation in both gallery and theater experiences during their visits.","Engage audiences at a deeper level: artists eagerly come off the stage and into the after show mixers to engage in conversation about the work, the creative process, and their daily experiences as artists at Interact. Gallery events are structured so that artists and patrons mix continually throughout each event, talking about their work, what inspired their creativity, and encouraging patrons to take the work off our walls and into their homes. Our communications director nurtures a lively and engaged network of supporters, events planners and facilitators, and other social outreach opportunities, growing participation in focused ways. Interact benefits from the skills and enthusiasm of volunteers who come from the community at large, from our network of service learning partners's and most significantly, from word-of-mouth networks of highly satisfied current and former volunteers. 2: Grow appreciation for diverse art forms: Interact moved our performance season from The Lab Theater to our own black box space within our home facility. Since our Gallery now serves as our Theater lobby, developing a crossover audience happened organically and enthusiastically. Our 50-seat black box, compared to The Lab's 200 seats, was filled to capacity for every show, and ironically our numbers not only held steady, but grew. We believe that the close and gritty environment in our packed black box reflects our no-holds-barred approach to creating original work, and audiences loved it. Art sales grew from a typical $1,500 per theater run (a course of about 15-20 performances, times two runs per year) to over $6,000 at our last event. Patrons now move fluidly between the Gallery and the Theater, often poking their nose in the Theater door to watch rehearsals if they are visiting the Gallery during the day, and coming back to see more.",,1587471,Other,1625929,8460,"Diane Kozlak, Kate Richards, Alicia Petross, Tina Cronin, Elizabeth Cutter, Linda Myers Shelton, Jeanie Watson, Patricia Bachmeier, Cindy Sattler",1.4,"Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts AKA Interact","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeanne,Calvit,"Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts AKA Interact","212 3rd Ave N Ste 140",Minneapolis,MN,55401-1434,"(612) 339-5145x 12",jeanne@interactcenter.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Washington, Scott, Dakota",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-199,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20592,"Operating Support",2013,10746,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Jawaahir will present its annual concert season of new choreography accompanied by live music. The concerts will feature performances and workshops with distinguished international guest artists. Jawaahir's Board and staff thought this was a prudent move from a standpoint of budgeting, logistics, and estimated staff and volunteer time. ","For more than 20 years, Jawaahir was located in the Burch Pharmacy Building in Minneapolis. In 2012, the building was slated for re-development; Jawaahir was fortunate to find a new home in the Patrick's Cabaret building on Lake Street. Overall, this has been a positive move, as the building is handicapped accessible and significantly less expensive to rent. Because the move to the new Lake Street location was such a major transition for the Company, Jawaahir decided to postpone its annual concert season until FY2014. Instead, Jawaahir presented concerts of all-new choreography by Company members, which proved so popular with our audiences that additional performances were added. In addition, Jawaahir presented repertoire concerts and cabaret performances and performed in a curated cabaret show at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. 2: As part of its artistic mission, Jawaahir offers classes in traditional Middle Eastern dance through its adjunct community school. Classes are offered from beginning to professional levels to students of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities. Classes are offered in four metro-area locations: Minneapolis, St Paul, Bloomington, and Shakopee. In addition to ongoing classes, Jawaahir offers special learning opportunities. In fiscal year 2013, special programs included advanced teacher training workshops; workshops in traditional folk dances styles of Algeria, Morocco, and Southern Egypt; and an annual weeklong intensive dance technique workshop.",,375362,Other,386108,2220,"Cassandra Shore, Patricia Auch, Kay Campbell, Salah Abdel Fattah, Eileen Goren, Kathy McCurdy, Melanie Meyer, Eileen O'Shaughnessy",,"Jawaahir Dance Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cassandra,Shore,"Jawaahir Dance Company","3010 Minnehaha Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55406,"(612) 872-6050x 11",cassandra@jawaahir.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Carver, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-201,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20593,"Operating Support",2013,20097,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Cultivate, test, and expand the JuxtaLab youth employment creative social enterprises so that high quality cultural products and services are available in North Minneapolis and so the micro-businesses will become financially sustainable enterprises that can employ more youth apprentices and artist mentors to meet increased customer demand. Outcomes include weaving the arts into every facet of community life. To evaluate this outcome we counted the number of youth and artists employed in 2013 compared to 2012 as well as comparing revenue generated through JXTALab client jobs and projects in 2013 compared to 2012. 2: Refine evaluation tools and measure that 100% of youth participants respond affirmatively to questions that test their perceptions of the value of the arts in their lives. The outcome is that Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are. We refined our evaluation and documentation tools and processes this year, with the help of an evaluation research assistant from the University of Minnesota Center for Urban and Regional Affairs. Youth pre- and post-evaluation questionnaires were administered, and we are reporting on post evaluation questionnaires here.","The arts are interwoven into every facet of community life. We achieved our goal to expand JXTALab toward a long term outcome of the arts being interwoven into every facet of community life, as evidenced by the following outputs in 2013 compared to 2012. 49 youth employed in JXTALab in 2013; 47 in 2012. 22 adult artists employed at JXTA in 2013; 15 2012. Revenue earned by client jobs, workshops, and residencies in 2013 was $130,991 versus $23,358 in 2012. 2: Some quotes from youth that show success in achieving this outcome include: I learned a lot from the program and it applied to my daily life. I was able to learn easily and quickly and use what I learned. I got to explore and find out if I had the potential to become an architect and explore what kind of work they do. I made logos for real companies. In analysis of forty surveys from youth in 2013, 95% strongly agree or agree with the statement: I have grown as an artist since participating in this most recent JXTA session. 87.2% of respondents reported always, usually or half the time when asked how often they talk about art in their daily lives. When asked if they notice art in their daily lives, 56.3% said always; 31.3% said usually; 9.4% said half the time. Only one respondent said seldom. No youth said never. Youth participants were asked to fill in the following question: I ______ use my creativity and artistic capabilities in ways that make a positive difference. 59.5% of youth responded usually; 35.1% said always; and 5.4% said sometimes. No youth said seldom or never.",,338717,Other,358814,3200,"William Anderson, Roger Cummings, Phira Rehm, David Stieber, Dean Wickstrom, Makeda Zulu-Gillespie, Neeraj Mehta, Herman Milligan Jr",0.75,"Juxtaposition Inc. AKA Juxtaposition Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,DeAnna,Cummings,"Juxtaposition Inc. AKA Juxtaposition Arts","2007 Emerson Ave N",Minneapolis,MN,55411-2507,"(612) 588-1148x 222",deanna@juxtaposition.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-202,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20594,"Operating Support",2013,40750,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Milkweed Editions continues to play a leadership role in Open Book, the nation’s largest literary center. Measurable outcomes include: hours spent per year on governance, management, and strategic leadership of Open Book (100 hr minimum); 1,000 additional visitors to the building through Milkweed Editions programming; and partnerships with local organizations to bring in new events promoting shared interests. We track the number of hours our staff (our Publisher and CEO, almost exclusively) plays in managing and governing Open Book, and in 2012, this was a significant investment on the part of our organization. We also track the number of visitors the building hosts each year. And finally, we organize many events in Open Book each year, often partnering with other nonprofit organizations in the process. Very few book publishers have a physical point of connection with their local community. We have this in Open Book, and we are highly committed to this form of community engagement. 2: Milkweed Editions cultivates and deepens partnerships with local and national organizations in pursuit of similar organizational goals. An outcome is developing innovative partnerships in the Twin Cities and across the country and world. In 2012-2013, we are developing initiatives with: the Hmong International Academy, the Lindquist and Vennum Foundation, the Literary Punch Card and Little Free Libraries (including Graywolf Press and Coffee House Press), Motionpoems, the National Poetry Series, and World Book Night USA, among others. The partnerships described above have enabled us to double the number of poetry titles we are publishing each year, and to broaden the audience for poetry across the country.","As a founding partner in Open Book, Milkweed Editions continues to play a leadership role in the nation's largest literary and book-arts center. With more than 160,000 visitors in 2012, Open Book is a singular asset for the state, and we play an active role in its governance and management. Open Book recently completed a $1.1 million capital campaign, and beginning already in the fall of 2013, we will embark on an exciting round of capital improvements and renovations, led jointly by the executive directors of the three founding-partner organizations. 2: In 2012, we celebrated the inaugural year of the Lindquist and Vennum Prize for Poetry, a partnership with the Lindquist and Vennum Foundation to support regional poets with a cash award ($10,000) and publishing contract. We also developed a new partnership with the Poetry Foundation (Chicago), which will result in the publication of at least one title, an anthology of Swedish poetry in translation, scheduled to publish in late 2013. We entered into an agreement with the National Poetry Series in 2012, and published our first book in the series in 2013. And finally, in 2012 we were the first publisher to sign on as a partner and supporter of Motionpoems, a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota that is committed to broadening the audience for poetry by turning great contemporary poems into short films for big-screen and online distribution.",,972931,Other,1013681,4483,"Noah Bly, John Gordon, Robert McDonald, Betsy Moran, Margaret Preska, Sheila Morgan, Robin Nelson, Mary Aamoth, Libby Hlavka, Joel Hoekstra, Moira Grosbard, Stephanie Sommer, Larry Steiner, Ann Ness, Ned Wahl, Henry Buchwald, Cheryl Ryland, Tracey Breazeale, Libby Coppo, Grace Murgia Musilek, Maurice Blanks, Margot Marsh Wanner, Betsy Cussler, Adam Lerner, Kelly Morrison, Daniel Slager",,"Milkweed Editions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathryn,Strickland,"Milkweed Editions","1011 Washington Ave S Ste 300",Minneapolis,MN,55415-3015,"(612) 215-2559 ",kate_strickland@milkweed.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Olmsted, Hennepin, Itasca, Nicollet, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Stearns, St. Louis, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-203,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20595,"Operating Support",2013,19494,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide high-quality arts programming designed for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. Outcomes include increasing the number of performances to reach underserved populations at community centers, libraries, and parks, and increasing the number of Dancing Heart sites. We counted the number of performances and audience attendance at these performances, and compared them with numbers from the previous year. We tallied new Dancing Heart sites, as an increase indicates an expansion of the program. 2: Support the personal and professional growth of local artists by providing a unique employment opportunity, ongoing training and professional development, a community of peers, exposure to and promotion in the growing Arts and Aging community, and expanding the capacity to create art accessible to audiences/participants of all abilities. Outcomes include recruiting and training teaching artists for the Dancing Heart, adding dancers to the company, and continuing the If Not Now When program with mature, mid-career, and young dancers. We do ongoing evaluation of Dancing Heart artists, collaboratively developing lesson plans and curriculum together, with pre- and post program evaluations. For dancers who join the company, we evaluate individually, ascertaining success by their ability to successfully participate in rehearsals and performances. All listed are currently being successful.","We provided high quality arts programming designed for people of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels, by increasing the number of performances to reach underserved populations at community centers, libraries, and parks. This included free performances in Loring, Minnehaha, and Lyndale Farmstead Parks, and performances with One Voice Mixed Chorus at the Cowles Center. Additionally, we offered a series of Arts Cafe performances at Carondelet Village senior housing, St Paul, with folk fiddlers, jazz musicians, storytellers, and dancers. We increased the number of Dancing Heart sites, adding a Minnesota Veterans Home Adult Day Program site, Epic in Dundee, two Golden Opportunities sites in Minnetonka and Eden Prairie, Hamline Independent Living, St Paul, and Family Means in Stillwater. We led arts participation events with over 300 medical doctors at an Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement conference and for over 150 caregivers at a University of Minnesota School of Nursing conference. 2: We supported personal and professional growth of local artists by providing unique employment opportunities, ongoing training and professional development, a community of peers, exposure to and promotion in the growing Arts and Aging community, and expanding capacity to create art accessible to audiences/participants of all abilities. We recruited and trained teaching artists for the Dancing Heart, Jesse Neumann-Peterson and Allison DeCamillis. We added dancers to the company; DeCamillis and her children, Luca and Sienna; professional dancers Ann Carter and Jennifer Johanneson; recent Carleton graduate Roman Morris; Eileen Johnson, M.D.; and musician Julie Johnson. We continued our new performance series with mature, mid-career, and young dancers. New dance works were developed for a performance with One Voice Mixed Chorus. A third work was developed with dancer Tamara Ober, which premiered at Minnehaha Park.",,351153,Other,370647,,"Reginald Prim, Maria Genne , Cynthia Harms, Bill Kuretsky, Faith Oremland, Steven Oremland, Joan Semmer",,"KAIROS ALIVE!","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carla,Vogel,"KAIROS ALIVE!","4316 Upton Ave S Ste 206",Minneapolis,MN,55410,"(612) 926-5454 ",carla@kairosalive.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Washington, Rice, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Beltrami, Mahnomen, Red Lake, Cook, Becker, Carlton",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-204,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20596,"Operating Support",2013,7922,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Correlating with the Arts Board's goal of having the arts interwoven into every facet of community life, Lakeshore Players Theatre interacts with the life of our community in every facet of our activities as we continue to produce a full season of shows and present off-site shows for increased outreach. In Lakeshore Players 60th Anniversary Season of 2012-13, our goal is to continue to fulfill our mission by producing a diverse season of three plays, two musicals, a children's show, and a 10-minute play festival. Outcomes were measured through box office reports generated for each production, participant surveys gathered using the online tool Survey Monkey, and through reports at monthly meetings of the Board of Directors. 2: Correlating with the Arts Board's goal of the arts thriving in Minnesota, Lakeshore Players 2012-13 goal is to foster growth in participants by continuing to offer year-round theater arts classes for all ages and by expanding the number and variety of classes. This goal will provide teaching artists with expanded opportunities to work in their field, while providing participants opportunities for artistic growth. Outcomes were measured through class and camp registration records, box office reports generated for both youth productions, and participant surveys gathered using the online tool Survey Monkey, and through reports at monthly meetings of the Board of Directors.","Lakeshore Players interacted with the life of our community through the production of seven different shows at our theater, offering a variety of arts experiences for both participants selected through open auditions and attendees drawn from throughout the Twin Cities: Arsenic and Old Lace (classic comedy); Of Thee I Sing (Gershwin musical); Charles Dickens' Cricket on the Hearth (children's show); Inherit the Wind (gripping social justice drama); Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, Female Version (classic comedy with a gender twist); Seussical the Musical (family musical); and ten original short plays selected from our annual playwriting contest in our 9th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. In addition, we increased outreach by producing two shows at offsite venues: an original play of a historic trial reenactment Crime of the Ages: The Doc Barker Story at St Paul's Landmark Center; and an original murder mystery production 1953 Murder Mystery at the White Bear Lake Armory. 2: Lakeshore Players met our goal to foster growth in participants through offering nine theatre arts classes for grades three through twelve from January to May 2013. We offered an extended arts learning opportunity for teens through a five week theater arts camp in July-August 2012 that included six performances of a fully-realized play, The Hobbit. In June 2013, we successfully concluded our fiscal year with a three-week youth camp production of a fully-realized children's musical, Willy Wonka, Kids with three performances. Due to staff cutbacks, we were unable to offer classes September through December.",,227829,Other,235751,,"Carrie Wasley, James Patrick Barone, Lori Vosejpka, Orlin Bandt, James Berry, Sara Fisher, Franklin Heller, Matthew Hertz, Nancy Livingston, Keith McCarthy, Jeff Musch, Michael Spellman, Cynthia Stange, Tamara Winden",,"Lakeshore Players, Inc. AKA Lakeshore Players Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joan,Elwell,"Lakeshore Players, Inc. AKA Lakeshore Players Theatre","4820 Stewart Ave","White Bear Lake",MN,55110-2837,"(651) 426-3275 ",joan@lakeshoreplayers.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, Chisago",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-205,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20597,"Operating Support",2013,10508,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Enrich the lives of our artists by utilizing the Voices for Life program through the Royal School of Church Music as our curriculum for sight-reading, singing, and general musicianship. By the end of fiscal year 2013, The Land of Lakes Choirboys will have in excess of 75 boys enrolled in the program. We kept a roster of all boys in the program during the year and tracked their progress accordingly. 2: Continue to develop and implement an ADA plan designed to create program openness and accessibility for artists of all levels and abilities within the guidelines of our mission statement. By the end of fiscal year 2013, the Land of Lakes Choirboys will have a fully-functional ADA Access Committee comprised of staff, board, parent, and choirboy members and an accessibility plan to ensure greater access to the arts by all Minnesotans. We solicited members of our organization with skills in these areas and asked them to be a part of our team.","We saw 79 boys enrolled in the Voice for Life Program over the course of the year, exceeding our goal. It was very successful for us. 2: The Land of Lakes Choirboys has a fully-functional ADA Team, but for the short-term we made the decision to invite Choirboy members to join the team at a later date.",,464943,Other,475451,2400,"Michael Talbott, Scott Foster, Karen Heineck, David Stevens,Sue Kohnke Oelke, Aaron Ziegler, Clarissa Lund",,"Land of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Fanberg,"Land of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota","PO Box 74","Elk River",MN,55330-0074,"(763) 213-8105 ",pjfanberg@lolcb.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Sherburne, Wright, Benton, Mille Lacs, Isanti, Ramsey, Hennepin, Carver, Chisago",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-206,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20598,"Operating Support",2013,18409,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Lanesboro Arts Center plans to continue the integration of art into public spaces, so that the arts are interwoven into every facet of life. Integrate the arts into all facets of community life by expanding outreach. The Arts Center will continue to develop strategic partnerships with community organizations, regional non-profits, and service organizations to broaden its impact in the community through the arts. The Arts Center will highlight the impact and value of the arts in publications and public relations materials. Evaluation of the arts being interwoven into every facet of community life was achieved through methods including 1) tracking of participation numbers; 2) verbal and written feedback from community partner organizations; 3) verbal and written feedback from participating artists and audience members; 4) written documentation of participation experiences by unsolicited participants (e.g. newspaper and/or blog articles written independently about arts experiences); 5) volunteer recruitment response for arts events and programs. 2: The Lanesboro Arts Center will continue to expand its use of technology and social media to attract, grow, and strengthen audiences and to enhance public understanding of the value of the arts so that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities may better participate in the arts. Evaluation of Lanesboro Art Center’s enhancement of public understanding of the value of the arts in our region was achieved through 1) documentation of articles in publications; 2) verbal feedback from new and returning arts participants in Center programs; 3) tracking of social media and Web site participation numbers; 4) documentation of verbal and written examples of staff, board, and volunteers sharing Lanesboro Art Center’s mission and information about upcoming arts programming (e.g. in verbal announcements at a performance at the Saint Mane Theatre).","The Arts Board Operating support grant made it possible for Lanesboro Arts Center to continue weaving the arts into every facet of community life. Lanesboro Art Center achieved integration of the arts into public spaces by expanding outreach programs, for instance the Surprise Sculpture summer education program, which allowed for increased participation in and awareness of the arts in Lanesboro. Strategic partnerships continue to be cultivated, including work with the City of Lanesboro, Lanesboro Public Schools, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, and Commonweal Theatre Company. 2: The Arts Board fiscal year 2013 Operating support grant made it possible for Lanesboro Arts Center to enhance public understanding of the value of the arts in our region. Consistently, Lanesboro Art Center highlighted the impact and value of the arts in publications and public relations materials. The Center continued to expand its use of technology and social media to attract, grow, and strengthen audiences and to enhance public understanding and the value of the arts so that people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities may better participate in the arts.",,232297,Other,250706,340,"Dick Haight, Bonnie Handmacher, Richard Eichstadt, Jackie Rehm, Ronald Amdahl, Melanie Bacon, Carla Gallina, David Kane, Robin Krom, Alan Nettles, Joe O'Connor, Ted St Mane, Andy Wood",0.25,"Lanesboro Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Davis,"Lanesboro Arts Center","PO Box 152 103 Parkway Ave N",Lanesboro,MN,55949,"(507) 467-2446 ",executive@lanesboroarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Fillmore, Houston, Winona, Olmsted, Dodge, Steele, Freeborn, Faribault, Waseca, Blue Earth, Wabasha, Goodhue, Rice, Le Sueur, Scott, Dakota, Washington, Ramsey, Hennepin, Carver, Wright, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-207,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20599,"Operating Support",2013,11955,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Strengthen/develop strategic relationships and partnerships with community arts and cultural organizations, educational partners, and social service groups to insure access to and participation in our programming. Provide regional schools opportunities to connect through workshops, school only performances, and related events. Cooperate with other community organizations to present visiting artists in performance and through outreach opportunities. Continue the dialogue that helps identify how to best provide access to visiting artists' performances and outreach opportunities to regional social service groups. Our main stage programs all have paper surveys available for people to answer specific questions and to add comments about their experiences. Through interviews with partner collaborators we determine which aspects of which events were successful and which will require further refinement. Through personal interviews with outreach participants we learned what was valued and what was less so. Our ongoing conversations with school educators assist us in better providing meaningful and useful events. The senior focus of afternoon events is valued by the participants. The attendance numbers indicate we will need to do marketing if we are to continue with these programs to make this a more widely used resource for the community. 2: Develop ongoing conversations with community groups that work with nontraditional and underrepresented community members. Connect with seniors at the Winona Senior Friendship Center and provide outreach programs with opportunities for hands-on and audience participation. Invite patrons of local social agencies to our events, and provide transportation, mentorship, and support as required. Provide fully subsidized access and study guides for underserved students in regional rural schools to access workshops and conversation with artists. Through paper surveys distributed at our main stage programs we receive direct feedback from audience members. We also informally interview partner organization staff and participants at outreach events. We report our findings at staff briefings and make notes for improvements needed or ideas generated. Through personal interviews with organizational staff that choose to not participate or are unable to, we learn more of their needs and how we can look to provide programming either on-site, as at the Winona Senior Center, or in the case of rural schools either at their facility or a nearby partner group. We seek to continue improving our ability to serve the larger community.","We collaborated with the Winona County History Center through three Page in History events. We partnered with the Winona Public Library for two related Gatherings at the Library programs. Two Off The Page events were held at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, as well as two music related workshops held at the Winona Senior Center. Seventeen school groups participated in our school matinee performances, some for multiple events. The Tibetan Monks residency welcomed many community members to view the sand mandala construction and hands-on community sand painting; the lecture at the Winona History Center; the opening and closing ceremony; the public performance; and lectures for university and high school students. We initiated opportunities for seniors to participate in our performances by creating an abbreviated The Nutcracker late afternoon matinee; and for the first time we invited seniors and others to the matinee performance by the Dance Repertory Company. 2: We provided two music related programs in association with the Winona Senior Friendship Center that included a story telling/song workshop with Simone Perrin and Dan Chouinard and holiday sing-along with singer Vanessa Trouble. Both were well attended and positive feedback was provided by both the administrators and participants. We provided a senior-friendly afternoon performance of The Accidental Hero. We also opened up the morning matinee to seniors of the Dance Repertory Company's spring concert. We invited members of Big Brother Big Sisters, Family and Child Center, Winona Senior Center, and various senior housing facilities to these events as well as to an abridged The Nutcracker matinee. We had less good luck connecting to more regional outlying schools in Minnesota. School officials identified lack of funding, logistics of transport, school schedules, and weather as aspects of their non-participation in further programs.",,199182,Other,211137,4184,"Brother Gustavo Ramirez Barba, Mary Burrichter, Brother William Clarey, James Coogan, Michael Dougherty, Thomas Dyer, Marilyn Frost, Karen George, Michael Gostomski, William Herzog, Mark Jacobs, Linda Kuczma, Brother William Mann, Brother Michael McKenery, Paul Meyer, Brother Frederick Mueller, Kaye O'Leary, Salvatore Polizzotto, Brother David Poos, Hamid Quraishi, Richard Reedy, Mary Ann Remick, Joseph Ross, Terrance Russell, Patrick Salvi, Brother Larry Schatz, Brother Robert Schieler, Sandra Simon, Michael Slaggie, John Smarrelli Jr, Walter Smithe III, Celeste Suchocki",,"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Page Theatre AKA Page Theatre at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Patrick,Grace,"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Page Theatre AKA Page Theatre at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota","700 Terrace Hts Ste 67",Winona,MN,55987-1321,"(507) 457-1714 ",pgrace@smumn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-208,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20600,"Operating Support",2013,64034,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Writers of all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels will participate in the Loft's writing community, and will report gains in their artistic development through Loft programs. Over 4,000 Minnesotans-- diverse in ages, cultural backgrounds, and interest areas--will participate in the Loft's hands-on literary learning and mentorship opportunities in fiscal year 2013. More than 85% of fiscal year 2013 participants will report that their writing improved and that they gained greater knowledge of the creative writing craft. To evaluate participation and artistic development, we employ the use of post-class and post-conference surveys. Students and mentees self-report the answers to questions about the effectiveness of the experience, the knowledge of the teaching artist or mentor, and their personal artistic advancement. Registration information allows us to accurately track student enrollment in on-site and online classes and conferences. Although we meet resistance from constituents, we ask artists and students to self-report demographics. The Loft also recognizes and encourages writers of all levels by offering opportunities focused towards the many stages of artistic development of our constituents. We monitor enrollment by the skill level and genre of our classes. 2: The Loft will support a thriving artistic community by providing earning opportunities for writers. Artists' honoraria will make up at least 20% of the Loft's overall expenses in fiscal year 2013, with approximately $400,000 paid to writers. The Loft will provide honoraria to more than 200 Minnesota writers in fiscal year 2013. Information regarding artist honoraria is collected from the Loft's financial statements. The budget is approved by the board annually and ongoing reports are made regularly by the Managing Director. Artist payment is affirmed by the annual financial audit.","Writers of all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels participated in the Loft's writing community, and reported gains in their artistic development through Loft programs. This goal supports the goal of the Arts Board to provide opportunities for people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities to participate in the arts. In the past year, over 5,000 Minnesotans engaged in the Loft's hands-on literary learning and mentorship opportunities. Of participants who completed a survey, 96.8% reported that their writing improved, 91.8% gained a greater understanding of the creative writing craft, and 92.3% could identify next steps as a result of their experience. The cultural background of Loft participants reflects Minnesota's general population. While individual programs vary in diversity, we estimate the following overall demographic information for fiscal year 2013: 78% White, 8% Black, 5% Asian or Pacific Islander, 4% Latino or Hispanic, and 3% multi-racial. 2: The Loft supported a thriving artistic community by providing earning opportunities for writers. Artists' honoraria made up approximately 20% of the Loft's overall expenses in the past year, with $400,412 paid to writers. The Loft provided honoraria to more than 250 Minnesota writers in fiscal year 2013. Earning opportunities for writers include teaching classes, presenting at conferences, serving as adjudicators for contests, performing in special events, and participating in the Loft's award programs.",,1639992,Other,1704026,,"Sarah Stoesz, John Schenk, Rachael Jarosh, Ruth Shields, Jocelyn Hale, Kent Adams, Lorena Duarte, Jacquelyn Fletcher, W Michael Garner, Dobby Gibson, Sharon Hendry, Lorna Landvik, Ed Bok Lee, Susan Lenfestey, Alisa Miller, Carrie Obry, Carla Paulson, Angela Shannon, Karen Sternal, Faith Sullivan, Kamau Witherspoon",,"Loft, Inc. AKA The Loft Literary Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beth,Schoeppler,"Loft, Inc. AKA The Loft Literary Center","1011 Washington Ave S Ste 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1278,"(612) 215-2580 ",bschoeppler@loft.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Le Sueur, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Wabasha, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-209,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20602,"Operating Support",2013,13633,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We will grow our audience and deepen our local constituents' understanding and appreciation of the arts through the Midway library, exhibitions, and educational programming. Outcomes include a 10% growth in our library usership and a 20% growth in our educational offerings in the next year. We will build Minnesota's local, national, and international reputation as an important cultural center, making Minnesotans aware of the importance of contemporary art to our collective identity. Through support from the State Arts Board and a project grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, we firmly established our library's visiting art and curator lecture series. Our artists and curators presented lectures and engaged with the public on a monthly basis. After a number of record attendance lectures most notably a lecture by St Paul-based painter Bruce Tapola, where more than 100 attendees filled our space to over capacity, we decided to engage in a mini-capital campaign in the fall of 2012 to expand the library space. After a two month campaign, $50,000 was raised to expand the library to more than double its size. We continue to see high demand for these educational opportunities. We also formed a partnership with the University of Minnesota and local-publisher Univocal press to bring French philosopher Francois Laruelle to the Twin Cities for a series of workshops and talks at Midway and at the Weisman Art Museum. We are continuing to identify new opportunities to engage our audience both through our library's activities and our exhibition programming. In the summer of 2013, we hired our first full-time librarian to oversee much of this activity. 2: Midway Contemporary Art will originate three to five world premiere exhibitions from a diverse group of artists from Germany, Scotland, Canada, Sweden, and elsewhere. The artists were very enthusiastic regarding their experience at Midway. They continue to remark on the positive nature of the support they receive, both financial and also via our tremendous staff. We are continuing to identify new ways to provide this critical support to these artists to enable them to realize ambitious projects where otherwise they might not find the light of day. This is an increasingly vital component to how we view our core values at Midway. These values translate into growing a broader appreciation for Minnesota’s role in supporting the creation of new cultural value on both a local and international stage.","We grew our audience and deepened our local constituents' understanding and appreciation of the arts through our library, exhibitions, and educational programming. Library usage grew by an estimated 15%, and participation at educational offerings in the library and offsite events grew by 25%. 2: Midway originated five world premiere exhibitions from a diverse group of thirteen artists from Minneapolis, Berlin, Glasgow, Brussels, San Paolo, Nova Scotia, New York, Tehran/Berlin, Frankfurt, and Vancouver. Much of the work was commissioned by Midway, while in one group exhibition work was on loan from major museums and private collections from New York, Beirut, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, and other cities. As part of this exhibition season, we instituted a formal artist stipend policy of providing the artists with $5,000 in addition to covering all expenses including the production, shipping, travel, per diem, and accommodations related to the exhibitions. The exhibitions received very positive reviews and coverage in local, national, and international press outlets, both trade industry and general public.",,404393,Other,418026,,"Sally Blanks, Jim Cahn, Leslie Cohan, Toby Dayton, Isa Gagarin, Michelle Grabner, Randy Hartten, Katharine Kelly, Chris Larson, Kati Lovaas, Alan Polsky, Jay Swanson",,"Midway Contemporary Art","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Rasmussen,"Midway Contemporary Art","527 2nd Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414-1103,"(612) 605-4504 ",johnr@midwayart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-211,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20603,"Operating Support",2013,34378,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide high quality performance and training programs that celebrate Lutheran musical and cultural heritage. Celebrate Lutheran contributions to arts and culture through performance; train a new generation of practitioners through education programs; and introduce new audiences through outreach activities. Program evaluation takes place on an ongoing basis. We measure success based on quantitative factors like enrollment and retention, and qualitative factors like overall participant experience and musical integrity of performances. We conduct written surveys of participants in our larger activities, and have staff members available after every performance for informal feedback. This information is compiled by the Executive Director and presented to the Artistic and Program Committee of the Lutheran Music Program Board of Directors. 2: Create a welcoming community that intentionally engages musicians and music appreciators of all ages and backgrounds. Elderhostel retreats, middle school choral camps, At Home events, partnerships, and hymn festivals create thriving environments around a shared musical heritage. Teens are embraced as we teach compassion and celebrate others' successes. As noted above, written surveys are an important evaluation tool. In addition to assessing everything from cafeteria food to performance facilities, constituents are invited to provide feedback on our commitment to nurturing community (one of our core organizational values). In fiscal year 2013, program participants overwhelmingly indicated that community is one of our greatest strengths. As in previous years, teens who attended Lutheran Summer Music Academy reported that our emphasis on camaraderie over competition helped them build self-confidence and grow musically. Older adults who participated in the senior adult retreat expressed gratitude for the warm welcome they received from Lutheran Summer Music Academy staff members, particularly accommodations like large print programs, transportation assistance, etc. Finally, because our goal is to welcome musicians of all faith traditions, religious diversity is an important indicator of success. In fiscal year 2013, 25% of Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival participants self-identified with a religion other than Lutheranism.","During fiscal year 2013, Lutheran Music Program successfully presented or co-presented workshops and performances; two hymn festivals; one middle school choral camp; one senior adult retreat; and the Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival. Our performance and training programs served Minnesota residents of all faith backgrounds and introduced participants from across the country to an important part of Minnesota's cultural heritage. We're pleased to report strong enrollment and positive participant feedback for activities taking place in fiscal year 2013. Overall, constituents indicated that both performance and educational activities presented by Lutheran Music Program were engaging, informative musical experiences. 2: In fiscal year 2013, we served people of all ages, abilities, economic backgrounds, and religious traditions. Our middle school choral camp took place in the Midway neighborhood of St Paul, while Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival served high school musicians from communities like St Hilaire, Gaylord, and Motley. During fiscal year 2013, Lutheran Music Program offered all of our performances free-of-charge and open to the public. We also provided significant scholarship support and discount opportunities for tuition-based programs like Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival. Finally, Lutheran Music Program continues to encourage people of all ages to join together in harmony; last year, our hymn festivals featured Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival alumni side-by-side with older adults. We also presented our senior adult retreat in conjunction with Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival. Twelve people joined us for this five-day event which included lectures, arts activities, and student performances.",,974073,Other,1008451,8595,"James Hushagen, Jeff Held, Steven Anderson, Sandra Carlson, Richard Bimler, Amy Boers, Elizabeth Burns, Phyllis Duesenberg, Rebecca Duesenberg, Tracy Elftmann, William Heyne, Scott Hyslop, Martin Jean, Merilee Klemp, Richard Koehneke, Robert Rimbo, Becky Schultz, Alayne Smith, Charles Sukup, Barry Swanquist",,"Lutheran Music Program","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ellen,Cattadoris,"Lutheran Music Program","122 W Franklin Ave Ste 230",Minneapolis,MN,55404,"(612) 230-3296 ",ecattadoris@lutheransummermusic.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Goodhue, Hennepin, Morrison, Olmsted, Pennington, Ramsey, Rice, Sibley, Wabasha, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-212,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20604,"Operating Support",2013,18823,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase artistic excellence through a 10% expansion of the production budget, with a particular focus on stipends for contracted artistic personnel. We evaluated our success through post-production evaluation surveys, the completion of which was required of all contracted artistic personnel. The quantitative portion of the survey asked personnel to score the quality of lights, set, overall production, etc., on a scale from one to five. The results were compared to previous surveys. The qualitative portion asked designers to talk about their experience, how they felt about their work as part of the production team, and to give suggestions for improvement. We found the qualitative input we received to be much more useful than the quantitative results of the surveys. 2: Broaden audience by increasing individual attendees by 10% through the expansion and refinement of current marketing plans and strategies. Outcome success was evaluated by the number of individual attendees. We evaluated the success or failure of the planning efforts through staff and board conversations, both group and individual.","Lyric Arts increased its total production budget by 39%. Stipends for contracted directors, designers, and other artistic personnel increased by 42%, making our rates more equitable with what is offered in the rest of the seven-county metro area and allowing us to hire highly qualified personnel for every production in our season. We were also able to spend more on supplies and equipment. Based on feedback from the artists involved in the season, many of whom were of a higher caliber than in previous seasons, artistic excellence increased substantially. That same feedback pointed out opportunities for improvement in our production process. This led to changes in our artistic staff and a reorganization that will lay the ground work for future growth and success. 2: Lyric Arts saw no substantial increase in the number of individual attendees from year to year through the expansion of current marketing plans. In the evaluation of our limited success this area, it was noted that while the expansion of marketing plans was easy to implement, refinement of the plans was more difficult to accomplish due to the structure (and the very small size) of our staff. As a result, Lyric Arts has reorganized the administrative staff to create departments for specialists instead of collaboration between generalists. It is our hope that this change will allow us to refine our strategies organization wide and provide a foundation for future growth. ",,692762,Other,711585,,"Debbie Swanson, Leanne Hyde, Mike Laudenslager, Linda Schmidt, Joan O'Sullivan, Chris Geisler, Tracy Kelly, Chad Unger, Michael Lillequist",,"Lyric Arts Company of Anoka AKA Lyric Arts Main Street Stage","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Laura Tahja",Johnson,"Lyric Arts Company of Anoka AKA Lyric Arts Main Street Stage","420 E Main St",Anoka,MN,55303-2341,"(763) 433-2510x 103",laura@lyricarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Le Sueur, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-213,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20605,"Operating Support",2013,230121,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Macphail Center for Music will deepen core programs (registration-based classes, early childhood music, community partnerships). In 2013, MacPhail will increase enrollment by 4%, going from 9,000 to 9,400 students enrolled at all facilities in downtown Minneapolis, Apple Valley, and White Bear Lake. As part of MacPhail's projected growth, community partnership enrollments will increase by 15%, going from 66 to 76 partnerships in schools, day care centers, seniors' assisted living centers, hospitals, and community organizations. Enrollment is measured through reports from MacPhail's student database and reports provided by MacPhail community partners. 2: MacPhail Center for Music will develop new opportunities (online learning, early childhood music, artist-in-residence). In 2013, MacPhail will begin implementing Phase 1 of MacPhail Online Programming (with professional development resulting in 75% of faculty using online software, websites, and applications in music education). Early Childhood Music enrollment will increase by 10%, to 2,470. The 2013 Artist-in-Residence, Gina DiBello, will work with twenty five MacPhail students to share her experience, knowledge, and background as a soloist and chamber and orchestral musician. The MacPhail Online evaluation consists of enrollment reports, student surveys, feedback from school partners and MacPhail faculty, as well as interest and demand for Online School Partnerships. Early Childhood Music enrollment is measured through reports from MacPhail's student database and reports provided by MacPhail Early Childhood Music community partners. Data on the artist-in-residence program is collected via the MacPhail Student Satisfaction Survey. Results will be available after August 31, 2013, when the fiscal year ends.","MacPhail Center for Music is pleased to report that we have exceeded enrollment goals, serving more than 10,200 students representing a 13% increase. MacPhail also noted a 9% increase in the number of community partnerships, growing from 66 to 72. While this increase is slightly below the projected figure of 76 partnerships, it represents an 11% increase in the number of students served through community partnerships (from 4,500 in 2012 to 5,200 in 2013). Overall, MacPhail's reach extended to 60,000 students, teaching artists, and audience members through concerts, events, workshops, and clinics. 2: Phase 1 of MacPhail Online was a success. Thirty-one students are currently enrolled in tuition-based online lessons and 1,200 students at fifteen schools in greater Minnesota. The position of MacPhail Online Manager was added and 40% of teachers participate. Early Childhood Music enrollment exceeded 2,500. MacPhail worked with Minnesota Orchestra Concertmaster Erin Keefe and Principal Cellist Anthony Ross, who coached twenty MacPhail students.",,7984005,Other,8214126,55229,"Thomas Abood, Jane Alexander, Barry Berg, Sally Blanks, Mark Borman, Margee Bracken, Ellen Breyer, Walter Broughton, Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Thomas Clark, Leslie Frecon, Rahoul Ghose, Ajay Gupta, Twanya Hood Hill, Penny Hunt, Robert Lawson, Diana Lewis, Janie Mayeron, W McEnery, Kate Mortenson, Patty Murphy, David Myers, Sonja Noteboom, Roderick Palmore, Christopher Perrigo, Connie Remele, Samuel Salas, Chris Simpson, Katherine Snow, Peter Spokes, Kiran Stordalen, Steven Wells",2,"MacPhail Center for Music","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Halcrow,"MacPhail Center for Music","501 S 2nd St",Minneapolis,MN,55401-2383,"(612) 767-5309 ",halcrow.jennifer@macphail.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Big Stone, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Ramsey, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Swift, Washington, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-214,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20606,"Operating Support",2013,14770,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Continue to work on our ongoing goal of broadening our audience by attracting new patrons, measured by new ticket purchasers or new participants at non-ticketed events and by new additions to our mailing list and new volunteers. Patrons will be attracted by increased and better targeted marketing, high quality of performances/events, and increased awareness of the Mankato Symphony through outreach. Our progress was evaluated through musician surveys, conversations with musicians and Artistic Advisory Committee, audience surveys evaluating the quality of performance, and the Music Director's evaluation. As one musicians said, Mankato Symphony Orchestra has most definitely improved and has been asked to stretch and grow, which is necessary if we are to survive. Both the Music Director and our patrons agree that this was one of our most artistically demanding and successful seasons to date. In addition to local broadcast, two of our performances were selected for Minnesota Public Radio broadcast.","By providing our musicians with a rehearsal and performance experience of a quality comparable to playing with other high quality professional ensembles, the arts thrive in Minnesota. Music should be appropriately challenging, yet should be performed in a polished and confident manner. 2: To develop and broaden our audience by attracting younger patrons and a more ethnically diverse audience, people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Free events and partnerships with local organizations such as the YWCA attract new patrons.",,252005,Other,266775,,"Keith Boleen, Eric Plath, Jonathan Zierdt, Tricia Stenberg, Neil Nurre, Herb Kroon, Tom Buck, Keith Balster, Cheryl Regan, Yvonne Cariveau, Lori Smart, Ken Gertjejansen, Jim Santori, David Kim, Joan Roca",,"Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association AKA Mankato Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sara,Buechmann,"Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association AKA Mankato Symphony Orchestra","523 S 2nd St PO Box 645",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 625-8880 ",mso@hickorytech.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Faribault, Watonwan, Brown, Renville, Martin, Le Sueur, Rice, Winona, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-215,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20607,"Operating Support",2013,53623,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Midwest Art Conservation Center will work throughout the state with publicly held collections big and small bringing access to artworks for Minnesotans of all backgrounds, ages and abilities. The evaluation of this outcome is based on the documented locations across Minnesota in which artworks were made accessible through Midwest Art Conservation Center's preservation treatments and activities. Ongoing records are maintained to document year-by-year changes. 2: Midwest Art Conservation Center will provide quantifiable outcomes of: expert conservation treatments performed; the provision of written and photographic documentation regarding the treatments, diagnostic discoveries, and practices associated with the art; and consultations on exhibition, handling, and related techniques. The evaluation of this outcome is based on the actual documentation records provided to locations on artworks receiving examinations and treatments. Annual statistics are maintained to measure year-by-year changes in quantities.","Every day last year, throughout the state, thousands and thousands of Minnesotans participated in large events, small family outings, educational programming and individual encounters with the art that Midwest Art Conservation Center made accessible for them and for future generations. 2: Assessments (written and photographic) of the conditions, discoveries, and treatments performed and locations of art works were provided and maintained for every piece that was evaluated and treated by Midwest Art Conservation Center.",,932155,Other,985778,8598,"Conley Brooks Jr, Michael Gaynor, Miles Fiterman, Darsie Alexander, Sarah Brew, Jeffrey Fleming, Jan-Lodewijk Grootaers, Nancy Huart, Rita Lara, Sam McCullough, Lisa Scholten, Drew Stevens, Mary Van Note, Susan White",,"Midwest Art Conservation Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Colin,Turner,"Midwest Art Conservation Center","2400 3rd Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55404-3506,"(612) 870-3148 ",cturner@preserveart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-216,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20608,"Operating Support",2013,78834,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Minneapolis Institute of Arts will stage three major exhibitions, fourteen minor exhibitions, and forty rotations of the permanent collection. Exhibitions are evaluated on the basis of critical response, attendance, and internal critique. Both public and critical response to the museum's exhibitions in fiscal year 2013 were outstanding, contributing to a total museum attendance of 679,357, compared to 456,410 in fiscal year 2012. 2: Two and a half million people will view art within the museum's galleries or on the museum Web site. Attendance and Web site traffic were measured. Actual numbers includes 679,357 visitors to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and 761,203 unique visitors to www.artsmia.org. Proposed number were based on Web site visits rather than unique users.","The Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) staged three major exhibitions, twelve minor exhibitions, and thirteen rotations of the permanent collection. The museum installed fewer rotations of the collection because it created the Community Corridor, a public meeting space in a former gallery. 2: 1,440,560 people viewed art within the museum's galleries or on the museum Web site. The number of visits to the Web site was 1,195,584.",,23225369,Other,23304203,25535,"Shari Ballard, Gary Bhojwani, Maurice Blanks, Blythe Brenden, Kitty Crosby, Richard Davis, Eric Dayton, Jane Emison, Nancy Engh, Kaywin Feldman, Michael Fernandez, Gayle Fuguitt, Paul Grangaard, John Himle, John Huss, Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad, Hubert Joly, Eric Levinson, Diane Lilly, John Lindahl, Reid MacDonald, Betty MacMillan, Nivin MacMillan, Brent Magid, Al McQuinn, Lucy Mitchell, Leni Moore, Sheila Morgan, Bob Nelson, Mary Olson, Mike Ott, Linda Perlman, John Prince, Abigail Rose, Marianne Short, Roger Sit, Mike Snow, Robert Stephens, Ralph Strangis, Richard Venegar",,"The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts AKA The Minneapolis Institute of Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Charisse,Gendron,"The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts AKA The Minneapolis Institute of Arts","2400 3rd Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55404-3506,"(612) 870-3223 ",cgendron@artsmia.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Brown, Carver, Dakota, Freeborn, Hennepin, Martin, McLeod, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Stearns, Todd, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-217,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20609,"Operating Support",2013,15307,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase youth and teen participation by acquiring fifty new names for our mailing lists annually, within three years, from events, programs, or components of programs intended to foster youth interest. The method of evaluation for achieving the goal is numeric as described above. Evaluation of the results and the strategies for achieving those results has taken place through in-depth discussion at board meetings and review of our annual program plan and the events designated as youth outreach. Additional review is done through committee discussion when evaluating individual event program results. 2: Provide more performing opportunities for bands as well as individuals of all ability levels, by increasing the number of performing opportunities within existing programs by 20%. The method of evaluation for achieving the goal is numeric as described above. Evaluation of the results and strategies for achieving those results has taken place in strategic planning sessions at the board level and individual event committee discussions.","The goal is to increase youth and teen participation. The measurable outcome is to acquire fifty new names for our mailing list annually from events intended to foster youth interest. The actual number of names added in the three years since the inception of our strategic plan is 147. 2: The goal is to provide more performing opportunities for bands and individuals. The measurable outcome is to increase the number of opportunities by 20% within three years. The actual outcome since the inception of our strategic plan is an increase of over 60%, from 164 performing opportunities annually to 263 in 2013.",,313611,Other,328918,3061,"Gary Cobus, Jana Metge, Peter Albrich, Mary DuShane, Gary Germond, Al Jesperson, Philip Nusbaum, Ken Bloch, Dick Hopperstad, Sandi Pidel, Catie Jo Pidel, Sarah Cagley, David Smith",,"Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jed,Malischke,"Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association","PO Box 16408",Minneapolis,MN,55416-0408,"(715) 635-2479 ",jed@minnesotabluegrass.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Stearns, Carlton, Itasca, Crow Wing, Beltrami, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-218,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20610,"Operating Support",2013,17361,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Foster artistic excellence. Provide opportunities for 120 boys of all abilities (ages 7-17) to learn and perform quality, classic, and contemporary choral works. Attainment of Minnesota Boychoir strategic and tactical goals is both quantitative and qualitative. The Minnesota Boychoir increased access to the arts for boys of all abilities and skills by attaining its membership target and exceeding it by 30% (equal to 40 new choir members) -- serving 170 boys in fiscal year 2013. Boys, parents, and audience members provided informal and formal feedback of their Boychoir arts experience through evaluations completed at retreats, concerts, and in public forums (e.g., at Sing Minnesota and during the year-end Boychoir Banquet). 2: Encourage diversity. Recruit for and facilitate the Sing Minnesota Summer Camp for 80 diverse boys and girls of all abilities. A quantitative and qualitative evaluation is conducted after The Sing Minnesota arts experience takes place. Participants are asked to reflect upon their experience, provide input on how Sing Minnesota could be improved and refined, and are encouraged to articulate how it will inform their arts participation during the school year ahead.","The Minnesota Boychoir provided opportunities for 170 boys of all abilities (ages 7-17) to learn and perform quality, classic, and contemporary choral works through membership in the Minnesota Boychoir. This 30% increase in membership over fiscal year 2012 levels was a testament to the Minnesota Boychoir's increased visibility during its previous 50th Anniversary Concert season; its unconditional access to membership, regardless of ability or skill level; and the variety of its performing venues and caliber of its partners, based on its reputation for artistic excellence (e.g.,The Minnesota Boychoir continues to be the Boychoir of choice of the Minnesota Orchestra, according to Robert Neu, its Vice President and General Manager). 2: The Minnesota Boychoir exceeded its recruitment targets and served 84 diverse boys and girls at its Sing Minnesota summer arts immersion experience, August 13-17, 2012. This outcome supported the Arts Board's strategic goal of people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts.",,275013,Other,292374,17361,"John Messier, Keith Hug, Jan Anderson, Leslie Bonshire, Mark Johnson, Judy McNamara, David Campen, James Mulrooney, Kate Mrkonich Wilson, Jean Rehnkamp Larson, Michael Marcotte, Bobby Moothedan, Doug Nelson, Scott Washburn",,"Minnesota Boychoir","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mark,Johnson,"Minnesota Boychoir","75 W 5th St Ste 411","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 292-3219 ",msj@boychoir.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Crow Wing, Washington, Dakota, Scott, Sherburne, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-219,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20611,"Operating Support",2013,34126,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Expand Minnesota Center for Book Arts' contribution to the field of book arts. Provide effective education programs for K-12 students as well as lifelong learners, compelling exhibits, engaging public programs, and elevated support of artists. Highlights include a festival of Japanese book and paper arts, a new summer art-mart, an expanded artist-in-residency program, opportunities to learn from internationally-renowned visiting artists, and the second year of a certificate program in book arts for adult learners. Minnesota Center for Book Arts' new graphic identity premiered in publications and printed materials this spring to positive feedback, and the corresponding Web design will appear on schedule in fall 2013. Minnesota Center for Book Arts' ongoing and new partnerships with arts and social service organizations continued to directly impact Minnesotans of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Over 70,000 participants visited Minnesota Center for Book Arts last year; of that number, Minnesota Center for Book Arts reached 29,000 students through its youth education and community programs (up from 22,000 in 2011). New program partners include Arts in Action Minnesota for teen mothers, and numerous public libraries. Minnesota Center for Book Arts' free open houses attracted broad participation. This spring hundreds of visitors participated in Minnesota Center for Book Arts' free Cosmic Discovery Day, held in conjunction with the exhibition Stellar: Book Art and the Cosmos. Minnesota Center for Book Arts again participated in the Flint Hills Festival June 1-2, where 3,000 visitors encountered the book arts over the two-day festival. 2: Insure organizational sustainability. Expand earned income through existing and new initiatives, increase individual contributions, expand overall staff capacity in a strategic manner, and increase the number of local and national artists represented in the retail shop to yield increased earned income and a source of income for artists. Outcome 1: At the end of its fiscal year, equipment breakdowns in Minnesota Center for Book Arts' studios required immediate, costly repairs to serve students and artists. That factor and others led to a year-end deficit (the first in several years). Minnesota Center for Book Arts' staff and board are committed to good practices by combining creative programming and problem solving with prudent business management. This fall Minnesota Center for Book Arts' board will adopt a new 3-year strategic plan, having met its previous goals. Although earned income decreased by 10% in 2012, expenses related to that decrease also reduced, so the net effect was negligible. Contributed support overall increased by $73,000. Minnesota Center for Book Arts' new Membership and Giving Manager will manage its expanded membership program (as of summer 2013) and develop its individual donor base. Minnesota Center for Book Arts' shop collaborates with local artists to promote and sell work showcased in Minnesota Center for Book Arts' exhibitions, such as Parts of a Whole (summer 2013), featuring work by Minnesota Center for Book Arts' artist community.","Minnesota Center for Book Arts Outcome: Expand Minnesota Center for Book Arts' contribution to the field of book arts. Minnesota Center for Book Arts maintained and expanded extensive educational programming for youth and adults in schools, communities and in its home facility. In addition Minnesota Center for Book Arts continued to grow the Minnesota Center for Book Arts Certificate Program for Adult Learners - a successful program launched in 2011. Minnesota Center for Book Arts presented 5 exhibitions in its main gallery and 5 in its ancillary galleries along with a variety of engaging public programs. Minnesota Center for Book Arts provided unmatched support for individual book artists (primarily residing in Minnesota) at all levels through classes, workshops, an expanded Artist-in-Residence program, exhibitions, access to studios and equipment, fellowships, and roundtable discussions. 2: Minnesota Center for Book Arts Outcome: Ensure organizational sustainability. As the only organization in the state dedicated to advancing the book arts, Minnesota Center for Book Arts ensures that a valuable artistic asset - the book - remains an integral part of the broader world of art, and one that thrives in Minnesota. Minnesota Center for Book Arts continued to responsibly build staff capacity and implement best practices in operating efficiencies and fiscal disciplines. Minnesota Center for Book Arts' existing and potential earned and contributed income continued to grow. Minnesota Center for Book Arts increased the number of local artists represented in the shop, yielding increased earned income as well as a source of income for artists.",,547935,Other,582061,,"Phyllis Aragaki, Harriet Bart, Dara Beevas, Betty Bright, Mathea Bulander, Eric Crosby, Samuel Demas, Luca Gunther, Pamela Johnson, Diane Katsiaficas, Peggy Korsmo-Kennon, Diane Merrifield, Anne Olson, Barbara Portwood, Sherry Poss, Marguerite Ragnow, Cathy Ryan, Patrick Coleman, Toni Dembski-Brandl, Jason Inskeep, Regula Russelle, Tom Streitz",,"Minnesota Center for Book Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Rathermel,"Minnesota Center for Book Arts","1011 Washington Ave S Ste 100",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1279,"(612) 215-2525 ",jrathermel@mnbookarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Washington, Ramsey, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-220,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20612,"Operating Support",2013,25491,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Weave choral singing deeply and rewardingly into the lives of diverse Minnesotans. The chief indicator of success in achieving Outcome 1 is the number of people reached by our singing, along with the number of performers engaged in the creation of the art. By those measures, 2012-13 was among the Chorale's most successful years ever: even with the loss of contracted work due to the lockout at the Minnesota Orchestra, more than 12,000 Minnesotans and visitors enjoyed our singing during fiscal year 2013. Additionally, our ability to raise funds from individuals is an indicator of the extent of the Chorale's impact in the community: in fiscal year 2013, the Chorale raised more money from more individuals than in any year in our history, with fully one third of our total income derived from this source. 2: Provide opportunities for enriching, cradle-to-grave choral music-making to as many Minnesotans as possible. For the Minneapolis Youth Chorus, success is measurable by the level of interest among eligible participants; the ensemble was filled to capacity for the entire school year. Attendance at weekly rehearsals is another indicator: this exceeded 95% each week throughout the year, significantly higher than average attendance rates for the school-day in the district. For the sing-alongs, participation numbers are the most telling evaluation of success: for the Minneapolis sing-along, a near-capacity crowd of over 800 filled Saint Olaf Catholic Church, and in St Paul, our first-ever sing-along at the Landmark Center was completely filled, and the stage crew ran out of chairs!","To weave chorale singing deeply and rewardingly into the lives of diverse Minnesotans. This was achieved in several ways, chief among them via concert performances by the Chorale's family of choirs throughout the metro area and in Mankato. Along with mainstage performances by the Chorale and its artistic partners, the Chorale's Minneapolis Youth Chorus sang extensively for children and adults, and our Voices of Experience choir for older singers (offered in partnership with MacPhail Center for Music) presented concerts in fall, winter and spring. The Chorale's Bridges program brought singers into the memory care units of four assisted living facilities in Minneapolis and St Paul, with weekly visits over the course of a month. Getting the residents to sing along with old favorites was among the most moving experiences Chorale singers have ever experienced. Our informal Holiday Heralds program, which reached thousands of Minnesotans during the month of December, literally brought the music to the people, in shopping malls, parades, the Landscape Arboretum, and sports venues. 2: To provide opportunities for enriching multi-generational choral music-making to as many Minnesotans as possible. As noted above, our Minneapolis Youth Chorus and our Voices of Experience choir for older singers enabled more than 120 singers of all ages to raise their voices in song. The Chorale itself is a multi-generational ensemble, with 230 singers aged 19 to 81 as active performing participants. Beyond our own ensembles, the Chorale presented two sing-alongs, offered at no charge to participants. Messiah in Minneapolis and Mozart in St Paul (during the annual Winter Carnival festivities) brought more than 1,500 Minnesotans together to make music with us, and demonstrated the deep and abiding power of choral music to bring together people of diverse backgrounds.",,383012,Other,408503,1783,"Karen Bair, Elizabeth Balay, Don Davies, Dennis Kim, Wendy Lukaszewski, Gilah Mashaal, Bryan Mechell, Sue Melrose, Gloria Olsen, Barbara Prince, Karen Touchi-Peters, Rachel Wright, Tene Wright, Jon Lahann, Bob Peskin, Kathy Saltzman Romey",,"Minnesota Chorale","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Larry,Fuchsberg,"Minnesota Chorale","528 Hennepin Ave Ste 407",Minneapolis,MN,55403-1810,"(612) 455-2102 ",we_sing@mnchorale.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-221,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20614,"Operating Support",2013,38501,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Diversify the pool of Fringe applicants and provide improved support for their production efforts. Barriers to Greater Minnesota participation will be identified and addressed. Overall diversity of applicants will be increased. Access to and quality of Fringe workshops will be improved. We conducted surveys of Fringe producers to collect participant diversity information and we analyze zip code data to determine which applicants and producers come from greater Minnesota. We take attendance at Fringe workshops with sign-in sheets and we assess the value of those workshops and our producing support in general through post-festival online producer surveys. 2: Deepen engagement among single ticket buyers and further develop the social dynamic of the Fringe experience. Individual audience members will attend more shows. Community and business partnerships will be expanded to facilitate audience engagement. We use Google Analytics to assess our web traffic and visual estimates to gauge attendance at Fringe Central and showcases. Box office data is collected to measure ticket sales. ","We diversified Fringe applicants, both in terms of racial diversity (in summer 2012, 23.3% of our productions included artists of color, as compared to 22.0% in 2011) and increased participation from Greater Minnesota (23 applications from greater Minnesota in winter 2013, compared to 16 in 2012) with continued focus on outreach in each area. We expanded the number and range of our producer workshops and attendance has increased (60 people attended in-person workshops in spring 2013, compared to 51 in 2012). We also continue to improve the quality of our performance venues. 2: Audiences during the 2012 Fringe wrote more show reviews (4,114 in 2012 compared to 3,829 in 2011) and came out to socialize at showcases and Fringe Central more often. They also spent more time on our Web site (average visit length was 6:35 in 2012, compared to 6:21 in 2011). Ticket sales were slightly down in 2012, but the drop was proportional to our slightly lower number of performances. Attendance in 2012 was 46,284 for 829 performances, compared to 2012's attendance of 48,432 to 865 performances.",,602846,Other,641347,,"Beth Bird, Roy Close, Shelly Dailey, David Frank, Bill Hanzlik, Matt Hanzlik, Kate Hoff, Howard Lieberman, Phillip Low, Erin McGonagle, Yuko Miyamoto, Emily Robertson, Lindsey Rosin, Cameron Skold, Colleen Vickerman, Steven Walker",,"Minnesota Fringe Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Jeff D",Larson,"Minnesota Fringe Festival","79 13th Ave NE Ste 112",Minneapolis,MN,55413,"(612) 872-1212 ",jeff@fringefestival.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Hennepin, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-223,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20615,"Operating Support",2013,13902,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are. The Regional Artist and Community Engagement Initiative builds programmatic collaborations through outreach and celebrates some of our region's most talented artists. In 2012, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is organizing a related curatorial initiative called the 2012 Minnesota Photographer Series. Both of these initiatives aim to bring Minnesota art and artists to communities in ways that are relevant and meaningful. Operating support helps ensure a high quality and ambitious exhibition program at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum by helping to pay for professional staff and exhibition related expenses. In fiscal year 2013, the Museum facilitated 12 temporary exhibitions, four of which had the work of Minnesota artists and more that had Minnesota content. Evaluating the success of temporary exhibitions is qualitative and quantitative. In fiscal year 2013, the Museum utilized its qualitative evaluation form which includes social, educational, artistic, and economic benefit categories. An example of this evaluation is that the Minnesota photography exhibition Craig Blacklock's Lake Superior had noted artistic quality, it had raised awareness of a social issue (caring for environment), and furthered artistic training through a master's workshop offered at low cost. The primary quantitative indicator is attendance. In 2012, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum reached record attendance, in large part due to the success of exhibitions during fiscal year 2013. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. The Minnesota Marine Art Museum has high accessibility standards. The facilities meet or exceed accessibility standards and the Museum operates an access program called SPARK!, which is for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The Museum resides in a college town, and, in an effort to meet the needs of area students, maintains Free Students Tuesdays. Further accessibility goals have been defined in the Museum's Strategic Plan and will continue to be sought. Museum Visitor Experience staff at the Museum regularly communicate to the Executive Director the increase in student visits, as well as the regular usage of the Museum's wheelchairs, which get utilized 4 - 5 times per week. The Museum has over 90 volunteers that gather feedback from museum visitors during all hours of operation- both good comments and criticisms - that are also communicated with the Executive Director and staff. These comments are used for decision making purposes and to ensure the continuation of meeting community needs. To evaluate the continued success of its Free Student Tuesday policy, the Museum tracks these visitors and serves over 1,000 admission free students annually.","Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are: The Minnesota Marine Art Museum continues to be successfully dedicated to working with Minnesota artists, educating about their work, and connecting the public with them in meaningful ways. In fiscal year 2013, operating funds supported the exhibition of 15 living Minnesota artists in four exhibitions, including the exhibition 150 Years on Minnesota's Waters. That exhibition was a collaboration with the Minnesota Historical Society and was fully sponsored by the fiscal year 2013 Operating Support. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts: All Minnesota Marine Art Museum exhibitions, including those supported by fiscal year 2013 Operating Support, meet or exceed accessibility standards for people with disabilities. There are no stairs in or around the Museum's facilities, and curators utilize best practices for accessibility in exhibition design. The Museum is able to offer free wheelchairs and has a stroller for families visiting exhibitions. Furthermore, the Museum maintains a low admission fee and has a Free Student Tuesdays policy. Maintaining our Free Students Tuesdays is vital because Winona is a college town, with three universities comprising about 1/3 of the local population. Also vital to making sure the Museum serves people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities, is a commitment to offer over 24 free programs and over 20 low cost programs per year that connect diverse people with exhibitions.",,513785,Other,527687,2211,"John Anfinson, James Bowey, Cassie Cramer, Jim Eddy, Michael Galvin, Dan Hampton, Mark Metzler, Betsy Midthun, Nancy Nelson, Rachelle Schultz, Phil Schumacher, Don Sloan",,"Minnesota Marine Art Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Andrew,Maus,"Minnesota Marine Art Museum","800 Riverview Dr",Winona,MN,55987-2272,"(507) 474-6626x 12",amaus@minnesotamarineart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Winona, Olmsted, Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue, Dakota, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-224,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20617,"Operating Support",2013,239405,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Make opera a living, growing art form relevant to life in Minnesota in the 21st century. Outcome: Provoke public discussion about themes germane to Minnesotans through a series of public events and partnerships, connecting opera to both regular attendees as well as to people who otherwise might not attend. 43,647 people attended 28 performances with18,776 (adults) attending additional events and classes. 10,000 attended three outdoor concerts of Puccini's La Boheme at Harriet Island, Lake Harriet, and Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Faribault, serving individuals that might not otherwise attend. Sample media response includes: (Doubt's AP) But of this there is no doubt: The opera, with a libretto by Shanley and music by Douglas J. Cuomo, makes for a gripping 2 1/2 hours of theater. The work had its world premiere Saturday night in a production by Minnesota Opera, which commissioned it, and the enthusiastic audience at the Ordway Center responded with a standing ovation for the cast and creative team; (Turandot's Star Tribune) Minnesota Opera's sumptuous new Turandot, which opened Saturday at the Ordway Center in St Paul, is a meticulous and gratifying realization of one of opera's most problematic scores and a fitting capstone for an extraordinary 50th season. 2: Leverage the opera company's artistry, resources and expertise to benefit the students of Minnesota. Outcomes: Have a meaningful music education presence in classrooms across the state. Give talented young Minnesotan singers the training and support to pursue a college degree in music. Day to day assessment included meetings with the Teaching Artist and individual educators to discuss progress towards goals and objectives, successes and challenges. Demonstrations of student learning based on create, perform and respond concepts were documented. Measures for written assessment included tracking the number and demographics of student/teacher participants; artist/student/teacher contact hours; graduation standards met via demonstrations of learning and lesson plans/other materials used; goals and objectives reflecting planning; daily progress towards objectives; evidence of arts integration into broader curriculum; and activities engaging students in creating, performing, and responding to arts. Outcome assessment for college students may be seen in ease on stage, success in portrayal of characters, and engagement as a professional singer post-graduation.","Provoke public discussion about themes germane to Minnesotans through a series of public events and partnerships, connecting opera to both regular attendees as well as to people who otherwise might not attend. Achieved through: 28 performances at the Ordway Center - Nabucco, Anna Bolena, Doubt (World Premier by composer Douglas Cuomo/librettist John Patrick Shanley), Hamlet, and Turandot; free performances at Harriet Island, Lake Harriet, Shattuck-Saint Mary's School, Minnesota State Fair, Mill City Farmer's Market, Concrete and Grass (St Paul); classes/performances with Paramount Theatre, Austin Symphony Orchestra, Red Wing Opera Club, Rochester Aria Group, Lyngblomsten Senior Care; and outreach events with The Trylon, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, and Behind the Curtain classes which explored the music, history and design of each of the five opera productions. Classes featured talks by Artistic Director Dale Johnson with members of the creative teams and principal artists. 2: Have a meaningful music education presence in classrooms across the state. Eighteen schools and 5,223 elementary, middle and high school students from across Minnesota were served through long and short-term in-school residences as part of coOPERAtion! Long-term residencies included: eight month residency for Patrick Henry High School with classical training for 50 members of choral program; two month residency for Avalon Charter School's theater program, which created original pieces such as slam poetry, skits, songs, dances, and multi-media works based on Mozart's Don Giovanni; two week residency with the Saint Cloud Public Schools and Symphony Orchestra serving 1,300 youth (Mozart Tour); and four week residency with the Austin Public Schools and Symphony Orchestra serving over 5,400 youth and adults (Mozart Tour). Artist Staff also provided voice and character coaching to students within the University of Minnesota Vocal Performance Program.",,8666573,Other,8905978,,"Patricia Beithon, Wendy Bennett, Shari Boehnen, Rachelle Chase, Jane Confer, Jodi Dehli, Sara Donaldson, Chip Emery, Bianca Fine, Sharon Hawkins, Ruth Huss, Heinz Hutter, James Johnson, Patricia Johnson, James Langdon, Christine Larsen, Robert Lee, Lynne Looney, Steve Mahon, David Meline, Leni Moore, Albin Jim Nelson, Luis Pagan-Carlo, Jose Peris, Elizabeth Redleaf, Connie Remele, Christopher Romans, Don Romanaggi, Mark Schwarzmann, Nadege Souvenir, Simon Stevens, Virginia Stringer, H Bernt von Ohlen, Margaret Wurtele",,"The Minnesota Opera AKA Minnesota Opera","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beth,Comeaux,"The Minnesota Opera AKA Minnesota Opera","620 N 1st St",Minneapolis,MN,55401-1225,"(612) 333-2700 ",bcomeaux@mnopera.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, Anoka, Olmsted, Carver, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stearns, Wright, Goodhue, Chisago, Blue Earth, Sherburne, Benton, Isanti, Mower, Winona, Nicollet, Crow Wing, McLeod, Steele, Beltrami, Kandiyohi, Itasca, Pine, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Wabasha, Le Sueur, Otter Tail, Brown, Hubbard, Martin, Morrison, Freeborn, Lake, Sibley, Stevens, Waseca, Clay, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Redwood, Renville, Todd, Watonwan, Aitkin, Becker, Meeker, Nobles, Swift, Yellow Medicine, Cook, Kanabec, Pipestone, Polk, Big Stone, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Lyon, Marshall, Pope, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-226,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20618,"Operating Support",2013,18401,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Challenge musically talented youth through the performance of a classical musical repertoire. Once again, Minnesota Youth Symphonies students have risen to the challenge of their repertoire and performed with enthusiasm and technical prowess. Students performed three concerts last season which featured a diverse selection of music, ranging from String Orchestra's energetic rendition of Pirates of the Caribbean to Symphony Orchestra's inspiring year-end finale of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. According to our year-end student survey, 81% of students thought that the level of music they performed was a perfect level to challenge them with out being overwhelmingly difficult. 2: Cultivate leadership in students by fostering commitment and role modeling, demanding excellence, and encouraging achievement. Our year-end student survey found that 98% of our orchestra students felt that playing with Minnesota Youth Symphonies had improved their technical proficiency, and 99% of students found their conductor and rehearsals inspiring. Additional comments were quite positive, including personal achievements: Learned tenor clef to Especially improved my sight-reading skills. Overall feelings about the organization and performances were also positive: Minnesota Youth Symphonies is the best flute experience! I hope everyone can experience it! to Though nervous, it's always an exhilarating experience to play such awesome music in front of people. Thus, survey results indicated that we were successful this year in helping our students achieve personal growth.","Challenge musically talented youth through the performance of a classical music repertoire. 2: Cultivate leadership in students by fostering commitment and role modeling, demanding excellence, and encouraging achievement.",,428190,Other,446591,368,"Jason Burak, Kathy Brown, Lisa Burman, Maghana Shroff, Erwin Conception, Charles Horowitz, Manny Laureano, Claudette Laureano, Gregory Perleberg, Jonathan Piepho",0.12,"Minnesota Youth Symphonies AKA MYS","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melissa,Adorn,"Minnesota Youth Symphonies AKA MYS","790 Cleveland Ave S Ste 203","St Paul",MN,55116-1958,"(651) 699-5811 ",mkadorn@mnyouthsymphonies.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Carver, Scott, Dakota, Washington, Anoka, Chisago, Pine, Rice, Steele, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-227,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20619,"Operating Support",2013,36988,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Continue to operate the Ridgedale location, including classes and a retail outlet. Maintain the current exhibition program in common areas. Our goal for the upcoming year is that in addition to other activities, we will continue to maintain the strong retail presence at Ridgedale, which grew in 2011 and produced December sales of $11,000, nearly five times our projected budget. We offer the following as evidence we accomplished our goals with respect to the Ridgedale location: We rotated art work through 14 display vitrines in the common areas an average of two times each. Our shop is open seven days a week with extended hours during the holidays. Artwork by more than 100 regional artists includes painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, glass, woodworking, and jewelry. We have also continued to host children's birthday parties, averaging 2-3 per month. Total visitation to our shop last fiscal year was 10,358, a small increase over the prior year despite slightly reduced hours of operation. 2: Meet targets for participation in series classes, outreach, and exhibition programs. This fiscal year, our goal is to grow participation/income in series classes by a minimum of five percent. In addition, we plan to increase the number of community partners from 60 to 75 and the number of outreach program participants from 7,500 to 8,500. Last year more than half of these participated at low or no cost. Our goal is to maintain this ratio this fiscal year. Participant statistics are gathered using different methods. Our class registrations are tracked in the Raiser's Edge event module. All series classes (adults, children and youth),workshop, and summer camp program registrations are recorded with payment at the time of registration. Outreach program participation is tracked and reported by the instructor. Ridgedale visitation is tallied by on site staff using a handheld clicker. Totals are then entered in a summary that is submitted with the daily transactions. Special event participation is tracked using a clicker and/or noting ticket sales where appropriate.","We continued to operate our Ridgedale location, including classes and a retail outlet. We maintained our exhibition program in the common areas. Promoting, stocking, and vetting artists for our Ridgedale satellite location concurrent with our popular Arts of the Holidays show at the main location has enabled us to create a strong retail presence there. This past fiscal year (ending June 30, 2013), total sales were $48,567. 2: We met our targets for participation in some categories but not others. While adult series class participation was on par with prior year, we'd hope to grow it by a minimum of 5%. In outreach activities overall, more contact hours of instruction were offered to fewer participants. More than half of our outreach program participants did not pay a fee, or paid a nominal amount meeting our goal of maintaining this ratio from the prior year.",,1143409,Other,1180397,2500,"Barbara McBurney, Tom Hull, Andrea Michaelsen, Sarah Barthel, Lisa Erickson, Jay Hammond, Nancy Haskin, Irv Kessler, Matthew Knopf, Denise Leskinen, Jim Schwert, Laura Miles",,"Minnetonka Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Roxanne,Heaton,"Minnetonka Center for the Arts","2240 North Shore Dr",Orono,MN,55391-9127,"(952) 473-7361x 15",rheaton@minnetonkaarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, McLeod, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Traverse, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-228,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20620,"Operating Support",2013,53969,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Consistent with the Minnesota State Arts Board outcome to encourage participation in the arts, and with a newly stated vision to revolutionize access based on a core value of egalitarianism, a strategic priority is to build mainstage audiences through new initiatives, opportunities and brand integration. Radical Hospitality is the new DNA of Mixed Blood. Tracking the success of the Radical Hospitality model was achieved through audience surveys and related evaluation tools. Fiscal year 2013 demographic data was obtained through pre-show surveys at 22 Mixed Blood mainstage performances. The anonymous surveys were constructed with respect to cultural differences, measuring age, gender, household income, ethnicity, identification within the disability community, and exposure to theatre. Mixed Blood staff optimized audience survey collection through a variety of hand-on techniques; as a result, survey return rates were consistently over 90%. Ongoing evaluation, including comparison to pre and first year Radical Hospitality findings, provided staff with the means to adjust outreach strategies to meet targeted audience goals.","Mixed Blood Theatre's Radical Hospitality initiative is revolutionizing how people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts, by removing cost as a barrier to live theatre. In its second year, Radical Hospitality provided no-cost access to 55% (4,523) of patrons that attended Mixed Blood's mainstage performances-- up from 45% the previous year. Those accessing Mixed Blood productions through Radical Hospitality make up a vastly more diverse audience than the theatre's paying patrons, drawing to the arts more people from a variety of backgrounds. In the 2012-13 Season, 28% of Radical Hospitalitarians were people of color, 52% were under the age of 30, and 35% lived in a household with a combined income of less than $25,000. In comparison, only 13% of those who paid for guaranteed admission were people of color, 17% were under the age of 30, and 12% lived in a household with a combined income of less than $25,000.",,1298204,Other,1352173,15452,"Ron McKinley, Tabitha Montgomery, Eric Hyde, Molly Bott, Warren Bowles, Deb Bryan, Yolanda Cotterall, Sheila Gore Dennis, Shalini Gupta, K David Hirschey, David Ginter, Nancy Koo, Robert Lunning, Susan Mackay, Jeff McCullum, Jack Reuler, Leah Sixkiller, Gauri Vardhan Yedla, Charles Weinstein",,"Mixed Blood Theatre Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amanda,"White Thietje","Mixed Blood Theatre Company","1501 S 4th St",Minneapolis,MN,55454-1100,"(612) 338-0984 ",Amanda@mixedblood.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Blue Earth, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Hennepin, Itasca, Koochiching, Le Sueur, Lake of the Woods, Mower, Morrison, Nicollet, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-229,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20621,"Operating Support",2013,19024,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","No information provided in application. Our evaluation methods include talkback sessions between artists and audiences in our Rough Cuts presentations, detailed de-briefings with artists for productions and Rough Cuts, written evaluations for classes and the Wesley Balk Institute, and written and verbal interviews with tour sponsors and audiences. We have a detailed values statement, which serves as the basis for in-house staff de-briefing.","Apparently, we misunderstood the question in our original application, and did not specify specific goals/outcomes. In fiscal year 2013, our programs included (1) Artist development: our Wesley Balk Opera Music-Theater Institute, Management Fellowship Program, and classes for local singer-actors, held in collaboration with Mu Performing Arts and Teatro del Pueblo; (2) Rough Cuts: a near-monthly series presenting such works-in-progress as 5 Operas for 44 Presidents, Fidgety Fairy Tales, Crossings, Thick as a Brick, Lost and Found, Snow, Life Is, Lamb in Love, Yukionna, and new songs by Claudia Schmidt; (3) Productions: We produced I am Anne Frank at the Southern Theater, and toured three productions to outstate Minnesota, including The View From Here, Alice Unwrapped, and Nautilus in Concert, and presented Thick as a Brick in collaboration with the University of Minnesota; and (4) Community Commissions: additional projects such as the Northern Spark Festival and the West Side Theater Project.",,189785,Other,208809,19024,"Sarah Johnson, Ben Krywosz, Tina Meckel, Josh Miles, James Payne",1.5,"Nautilus Music-Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ben,Krywosz,"Nautilus Music-Theater","308 Prince St Ste 250","St Paul",MN,55101-1437,"(651) 298-9913 ",ben@nautilusmusictheater.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Winona, Itasca, Otter Tail, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-230,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20622,"Operating Support",2013,24054,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","North House Folk School will work to insure that people of all ages participate in the arts, expanding its array of family/youth programs and broadening community involvement. The second annual Family and Intergenerational Weekend will be hosted in October 2012 and enrollment in the course offerings will increase by 10%. Family programming elements will be integrated into each of our three major events to expand family involvement from our local community. At each of our major events, surveys are distributed to event attendees as a means of public evaluation. Standard written student and instructor evaluations are part of every course on campus. Regular conversations between instructors, staff, and volunteers explore life in the classroom every day. Building community is at the heart of North House's mission, which is why staff actively engage with students and visitors. Our lead staff rotate in the role of campus host directly connecting with students and gaining honest, direct feedback. Whether during the student welcome on their first day, in the school bookstore, or at the weekly student pizza bake, students are encouraged to share their ideas so that staff may work to improve courses for future participants. 2: North House Folk School will build momentum for its year-round coursework to nurture the thriving arts community on Minnesota's North Shore. Enrollment in catalog courses will increase, generating 6% growth in earned tuition revenue. Public outreach regarding our educational mission will increase membership and annual giving support by 10%. North House staff tracked all course catalog participants and membership, comparing last year's data to this year's numbers. North House's Programs Committee - made up of instructors, staff, board, and community members - meets monthly to discuss enrollment reports and strategize around course programming. Similarly, North House's Development Committee - composed of staff, board, and community members - meets on a monthly basis to review membership reports, financial summaries, and design outreach strategies.","In October 2012, North House offered its second annual Family Weekend featuring 10 family-oriented courses, a family contra dance, and a family storytelling session. A total of 48 students participated At North House's Unplugged event, families participated in a free community concert and cloth waulking demonstration with featured speaker Norman Kennedy. June's Wooden Boat Show included a family contra dance, the annual Solstice Puppet Show, and a new family storytelling session. Over 1,000 people attended the Puppet Show. Over 30 local youth and parents/adults participated as performers. During Northern Fiber Retreat, North House co-hosted a family program with the local Fiber Guild, resulting in participation from 15 adult-child pairs. A newly designed Instructor-In-Residence program in 2013 offers any campus visitors, including families and children, the opportunity to interact with an artist demonstrating live craft. 2: Build momentum for year-round coursework to nurture the thriving arts community on Minnesota's North Shore. Student enrollment in course catalogs and membership support were both at their highest rates ever in 2012. Student enrollment increased from 1,610 students in 2011 to 1,757 in 2012. An increase both in terms of total number of students served (+9%) and total student days (+10%). In the past year off-season programming was more robust than ever. For example, in February 2013, 244 students were on campus, exceeding late summer 2012 enrollment. Whether or not this continues as a growing trend, there has certainly been a shift in the feel on campus as the off season can be even busier than the summer high season. Membership was similarly successful, with a 20% increase in member numbers (from 800 in 2011 to 957 in 2012). Our annual campaign raised $157,138, an increase of 32% from 2011's $119,240.",,676841,Other,700895,19822,"Lou Pignolet, Dave Morris, Rita Plourde, Paul Aslanian, Mary Anderson, Buck Benson, Jean Cochrane, Rob Ilstrup, Scott Kindrick, Jo Ann Krause, Anne McKinsey, Steve Surbaugh, Martha Williams",0.6,"North House Folk School","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Wright,"North House Folk School","PO Box 759 500 W Hwy 61","Grand Marais",MN,55604-0759,"(218) 387-9762 ",gwright@northhouse.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, Mahnomen, McLeod",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-231,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20623,"Operating Support",2013,47164,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The arts are interwoven into every facet of community life and people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Outcomes: Expand the number of major programming partners while fostering existing partnerships in both exhibitions and education by 25. Use the Northern Clay Center Web site in a more efficient and effective way, enabling visitors to find valuable information, conduct online transactions, and learn more about the art form. The majority of individuals were surveyed about their experience with a particular program. Overall, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from our participants and the gatekeepers at our partner organizations, all of whom are reporting an increased level of engagement and satisfaction with their Northern Clay Center experience. Ultimately, success of the site will be measured by tracking number of users, user satisfaction, and online sales of classes and ceramic art. 2: The Arts thrive in Minnesota. Outcomes: By December 31, 2012, Northern Clay Center’s income (both earned and unearned) at least meets the levels achieved by December 31, 2011. Northern Clay Center has built a team of talented staff, and teaching and studio artists over the years, and we aim to retain these individuals and their commitments to Northern Clay Center through 2012 and beyond. These human resources are the reason we exist today, and they aid the Center in ensuring that the ceramic arts thrive in Minnesota. Financial analysis confirmed by audit reports.","Northern Clay Center reached 103 Minnesota ceramic artists during the grant period. We had over 140 program partners, with 25 of those being new collaborators. Our 2012 calendar year programs served over 16,600 individuals through 676 activities, an increase of 10% and 22%, respectively, over 2011's numbers. One of the Center's largest organizational goals for the past 12 months, the launch of its website at www.northernclaycenter.org, was complete in July of 2013. We've completely renovated the site, adding more resources for artists and educators (with more to come), more images of process and art-making, improved online sales capabilities, and an overall refreshed look and feel. 2: By December 31, 2012, Northern Clay Center's earned income totaled 46% of its total income (of $1,862,985) as compared to 2011's total of 48%; and 49% of total cash income, thereby meeting this goal.",,1187305,Other,1234469,7046,"Lynne Alpert, Craig Bishop, Mary K Baumann, Robert Briscoe, Philip Burke, Sheldon Chester, Linda Coffey, Debra Cohen, Nancy Hanily Dolan, Bonita Hill, Sally Wheaton Hushcha, Christopher Jozwiak, Peter Kirihara, Rebecca Lawrence, Mark Lellman, Bruce Lilly, Alan Naylor, Mark Pharis, Jim Ridenour, Teresa Matsui Sanders, Rick Scott, T Cody Turnquist, Robert Walsh, Ellen Watters",0.65,"Northern Clay Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Millfelt,"Northern Clay Center","2424 E Franklin Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55406-1027,"(612) 339-8007x 302",sarahmillfelt@northernclaycenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Nicollet, Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Olmsted, Winona, Houston, Douglas, Roseau, St. Louis, Cook, Chisago, Washington, Itasca, Benton, Stearns, Scott, Carver, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, Wright, Morrison, Fillmore, Beltrami, Freeborn, Mower, Crow Wing, Carlton, Rice, Lyon, Pine, Koochiching, Redwood, Otter Tail, Cass, Lyon, Aitkin, Pope",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-232,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20625,"Operating Support",2013,12722,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Program and perform concerts in at least fifteen communities across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota that reach audiences from ages 12-80 years, including performances at two schools that do not have an active choral program and two schools representing over 50% students from communities of color. Design each performance to engage 100% of audience members in the experience of creating music/art as active participants, not just as listeners. One Voice had a busy year of performance and outreach with nearly three engagements per month, including performances by the full chorus and Ovation touring ensemble. The majority of One Voice activities occurred in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area and included both core city and suburban locations. Greater Minnesota locations included Bemidji, Bigfork, and Little Falls. Audience statistics and demographics are monitored via visual inspection and recorded at each performance and outreach event, through sales reports at ticketed events, through survey data for outreach programs, and through audience feedback following ticketed performances. School demographics are available through Saint Paul Public Schools. 2: Utilize choral music as a tool to engage Minnesotans in authentic dialogue, transform assumptions, and offer tools to challenge deeply held prejudices. Design each performance to engage 100% of audience members in the experience of creating music/arts as active participants. One Voice gathers qualitative feedback on engagement through participant surveys for school and community outreach events and audience surveys for marquee concerts. A few excerpts from this year's activities: Dude! They are awesome! They make my life better. They are way nicer and more accepting than straight people. I love these fabulous people! Student from Creative Arts High School: I feel like One Voice has gotten stronger every year. The personal stories about OUT in our Schools and the Minnesota composers really resonate with the mission. Audience member, Minnesota Voices: They're wonderful musicians with a diversity of styles of music, many of which had to do with equality among all people. We both had so much FUN singing amidst this group and visiting with them before and after the rehearsal and performance.","One Voice performed 33 concerts and outreach events in sixteen neighborhoods and communities in Minnesota. Audiences ranged in age from young children to people in their 80's. About 10 percent of our audience is children and youth. One Voice performed at three schools,one with no active choral program. Two were in their first year of choral programming.The schools serve a diverse population, with over 50% students of color. 2: All One Voice concerts and outreach events include sing-alongs, which are always popular with our audiences. Lyrics for sing-alongs are included in programs, video projections, and other media such as music on a stick, which was used at our Minnesota Voices concert as a reference to the Minnesota State Fair. Our 25th Anniversary concert also included an interactive exhibit where audience members could share their favorite memories of One Voice over the years. Engagement is a key component of One Voice outreach activities. When we work with schools or community groups, we schedule time for meals and social interaction where stories can be told and relationships built. For GLBTQ students or community members who may live in fear or isolation, they see that there is an adult community where they can feel welcomed and affirmed. For those who struggle with fears regarding GLBT people, they have an opportunity for positive interaction, which is often transforming.",,185829,Other,198551,12722,"Lisette Schlosser, Tim Bicha, Jon Lewis, Carolee Lindsey, Scott Burglechner, Steven Greenberg, Elizabeth Vaught",0.25,"One Voice Mixed Chorus","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kate,Krisik,"One Voice Mixed Chorus","732 Holly Ave Ste Q","St Paul",MN,55104-7125,"(651) 298-1954 ",ExecutiveDirector@ovmc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Beltrami, Itasca, Morrison",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-234,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20626,"Operating Support",2013,13757,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Open Eye will expand its artistic and community programming to extend and deepen service to a broader segment of the Twin Cities population. A new summer youth program will be launched as well as a performance series for emerging puppeteers; the J-term for Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists students will be hosted at Open Eye; and a new family holiday season show and our annual Toy Theatre after Dark Festival will be widely promoted. Our success was evaluated through customer surveys, a sold out Driveway Tour summer program, and our highest volume of ticket sales. We have also experienced a growth in our subscriber list for eNewsletters. We grew to over 5,000 emails during the fiscal year 2013 operating support year and have continued to grow to now have over 6,500 email addresses. Our Web site was visited 23,548 times with 16,392 unique visits. We have also seen our reach go further than the Twin Cities with the booking of Driveway Tours into the surrounding counties of Anoka, Stillwater, and Washington. We have also reached further into Hennepin and Ramsey counties, not just Minneapolis and St Paul. We had performances in St Bonifacius, New Brighton, and St Louis Park. We also use our theater as a tool for smaller groups and individuals to expand their careers. The theater is a small intimate setting with up to 90 seats available. The perfect setting for a new artist or a known artist trying something new.","Open Eye was successful at expanding its artistic and community programming. The Driveway tour expanded our reach by adding a third show, which allowed us to perform 118 shows last summer. These shows went from backyards, to parks, to community centers, and also into nursing homes and help centers. The J-Term for Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists introduced puppetry to high school students at our theater. The students were able to create puppets and learn the art of puppetry. The Toy Theatre After Dark Festival with ten artists and twelve performances played to over 550 audience members, the festival included a cabaret, a panel discussion and three workshops to reach artists and community members for intimate discussion and training on puppetry. The new holiday show has been postponed until 2014. The youth summer program was launched in summer 2013. We also provided a venue for emerging and upcoming artists by renting to artists such as Claudia Schmidt, Barbara Meyer, Fortune Fools, and Tim Miller. And our season ended with the ever popular artist Kevin Kling in Politico, a work created jointly by Kevin Kling and Michael Sommers.",,215225,Other,228982,1760,"Elissa Adams, Katie Cole, Kathy Gaskins, Craig Harris, Larry Lamb, James McCarthy, Michelle Pett, Walter Pickhardt, Trish Santini, Ryan Setterholm, Mattew Spector, Susan Haas, Michael Sommers",0.81,"Open Eye Figure Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Haas,"Open Eye Figure Theatre","506 24th St E",Minneapolis,MN,55404-3732,"(612) 874-6338 ",susan.haas@openeyetheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-235,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20627,"Operating Support",2013,367283,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","In order to ensure that the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life, the Ordway is complementing its offerings by implementing and growing new programming, such as our free outdoor Summer Dance Series and opportunities to take Ordway programs out into the community. The Ordway increased and deepened partnerships, particularly with organizations connected to African and African American communities: Sabathani Community Center; Minneapolis Urban League; Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc.; and the YWCA - Saint Paul. The Ordway continues to be a statewide organization, with participants from every corner of Minnesota. 25% of our attendees come from St Paul and the east metropolitan area, while 20% come from Minneapolis and the west metropolitan area. Another 12% come to us from the north and 16% from the south suburbs. Our greater Minnesota attendance is 20%, with an additional 7% from around the upper Midwest. We grew partnerships with Minneapolis and Saint Paul Public Schools and other Minnesota schools through K-12 programming. 2: In order to ensure that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts and that Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are, the Ordway is growing and strengthening its K-12 and Campus Connections education programs, and building the next generation of arts participants. In our newest program, the Ordway will engage twenty families, self-identifying as African American and of economically disadvantaged backgrounds, in the Family First Nights program through a partnership with the YWCA. We hope it will lead to increased involvement in the future. We continued to offer the SoulTouch discount in the African American community through our partnership with Robin Hickman, and found that 31% of those that use SoulTouch as their first experience at the Ordway return to the theater again.","1. The Ordway established new partnerships and grew existing partnerships as part of our community engagement programming, in order to ensure that the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life. 2. The Ordway increased the participation of previously underrepresented participants in our programs, in an effort to ensure that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. As one example, a highlight of last season was Máscaras y Milagros: Mexican Arts in Minnesota, a series of events in October 2012 that celebrated the rich Mexican culture in Minnesota.",,12952517,Other,13319800,367283,"Scott Anderson, Brian Brakke, Jeannie Buckner, Dorothea Burns, Bob Cattanach, Mary Choate, John Clifford, Chris Coleman, Traci Egly, Chris Georgacas, John Gibbs, Bill Gullickson, Thomas Handley, Linda Hanson, Mark Henneman, Roger Hewins, Ann Hilger, Bernadeia Johnson, Tracy Jokinen, Barry Lazarus, Lawrence King, Maureen Kucera Walsh, David Lilly Jr, Laura McCarten, Matt Majka, Rosa Miller, Patricia Mitchell, Laura Merickel, Robert Moeller II, Nancy Nicholson, John Ordway III, PW 'Bill' Parker, Dwight Peterson, David Quigg, William Sands, David Sewall, Valeria Silva, Debra Sit, Peter Thrane",,"Ordway Center for the Performing Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lee,Koch,"Ordway Center for the Performing Arts","345 Washington St","St Paul",MN,55102-1419,"(651) 282-3000 ",lkoch@ordway.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Fillmore, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Washington, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-236,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20628,"Operating Support",2013,36043,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Present and host high quality performances that are eclectic and inclusive, and offer a mix of styles and disciplines that are innovative and diverse in their viewpoints and traditions. Performances will emphasize women artists and leaders, with content focusing on contemporary issues that women face. Artistic programming will help launch low or no-cost opportunities for deeper dialogue between artists and students, faculty, staff, and general public audiences. 130 events will be presented or hosted for an audience of 94,400 patrons. Our calendar expanded from 110 days of activity in the fiscal year 2012 season to 180 in the fiscal year 2013 season. Of these, 19 events were presented or co-presented, an increase of 20% from the previous year. Support for local artists increased 75% from the previous season, and artists of color were the primary artists featured in 14 of the fiscal year 2013 presenting events. An eclectic mix of dance, music, and theater was offered in fiscal year 2013 presenting season. The Women of Substance brand was officially re-launched and strengthened through co-presenting partnerships with Northrop Auditorium, Red House Records, and Sue McLean and Associates. Educational workshops were offered to select Saint Paul Public School students through the GIRL Initiative for the four dance events co-presented with Northrop. Community partner programming continued its strong multicultural emphasis, including Irish, Chinese, Korean, Hmong, and Indian dance and music events. 2: Support the arts community by nurturing rental clients with guidance, advice, and expertise in ticket pricing, audience development, marketing, and technical production. Arts groups will be supported in their efforts to further develop their art and grow their respective audiences. Minnesota artists seeking a large venue with which to grow their art form and their audience will find their needs accommodated by The O’Shaughnessy. We overhauled our contracts, rental information templates, and processes to better match client needs. Production and event meeting frequency increased, to better service production needs and allow staff to find ways to increase the technical sophistication of the event and potentially save costs. Clients were consulted on policy changes to increase safety, security and usability of the space. Ticketing consultations were put in place, and we moved some clients to more of a dynamic pricing model. Marketing efforts were put in place to better promote shows through electronic means. This resulted in an increase of consistency in the process of the show productions. The outcome had a greater impact on the artistic process, and less on the actual production itself. With our new Web site, scheduled for launch in September 2013, rental clients will have their own listings and Web site links.","The fiscal year 2013 season presented and hosted high quality performances that were eclectic and inclusive, and offered a mix of styles and disciplines that were innovative and diverse in their viewpoints and traditions. Performances emphasized women artists and leaders, with content focused on contemporary issues that women face. 2: Support the arts community by nurturing rental clients with guidance, advice, and expertise in ticket pricing, audience development, marketing, and technical production. Arts groups will be supported in their efforts to further develop their art and grow.",,1063616,Other,1099659,,"Andrea Lee, Karen Rauenhorst, Jean Wincek, Joanne Jirik Mullen, Mark Chronister, William Britt, Barbara Dreher, Harry Flynn, Margaret Ford, Margaret Gillespie, Mary Heinen, Catherine McNamee, Joan Mitchell, Susan Schmid Morrison, Jean Delaney Nelson, John Nienstedt, Michael O'Boyle, Kathleen O'Brien, Colleen O'Malley, David Page, Lois Gross Rogers, Ann Ryan, John Spillane Jr, Teresa Sterns, Linda Thrasher, Sandra Vargas, Sunny Back Wicka, Debra Wilfong, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson",,"The O'Shaughnessy at Saint Catherine University AKA The O'Shaughnessy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Glenna,Whitmill,"The O'Shaughnessy at Saint Catherine University AKA The O'Shaughnessy","2004 Randolph Ave Ste 4286","St Paul",MN,55105-1750,"(651) 690-6700 ",gmwhitmill@stkate.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-237,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20629,"Operating Support",2013,26882,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide significant opportunities for artists from diverse backgrounds to create new work and present it to the larger community. Create at least two productions of original work created by diverse artists in each fiscal year. Present at least one national or international artist of color, and commission or present at least one local or national indigenous artist to audiences in Minneapolis and St Paul. Evaluations were quantitative and qualitative; they were participatory including surveys, feedback, and narrative evaluation. Both plays were attended by diverse audiences. Hmong Bollywood included eighteen flash mob dancers and worked with local Hmong community organizations in St Paul, bringing in a large Hmong audience to see the performance. There was a smaller population of South Asian Indians because of the content of the play. One audience member said, The show was tremendously well done. Not enough attention is paid to immigrant/refugee men. It was amazing how I saw my life reflected in a story you think would be dissimilar to my own. 2: Cultivate the cultural vitality of local immigrant communities through artistic and community based programming. Commission and produce plays and performances by two new artists from immigrant communities through our Alternate Visions series, and actively market this to develop a more diverse audience. Foster dialogue and create large-scale performance events with the immigrant community on Lake Street as part of our Hyphe-Nations: Immigration Matters series. Pangea evaluated its progress through the constituencies we serve: diverse and immigrant audiences, participating artists, community activists, peacemakers, human rights workers, scholars, workshop participants, and immigrant community leaders, in cooperation with Pangea staff. In the process of internal and external evaluations we: 1) used qualitative measures to assess the positive impact of the diverse working environment on artists and technical staff. 2) Used artists, our audiences, and our board to evaluate productions. The information collected is being used to improve internal processes of the theater. 3) Kept records of the ethnic make-up of our audience garnered through surveys asking for detailed demographic information. Demographic information about audiences helped us directly target the diverse audiences we serve.","Pangea presented Morphologies: A Global Queer Arts Festival, a first ever collaboration. Pangea productions Hmong Bollywood and Lorca in a Green Dress challenged perceptions and brought multiple communities together at the intersection of art and human rights. Hmong Bollywood was a one-woman show, written and performed by 1.5 generation Hmong American Katie Ka Vang. The play depicts her experiences of American struggle, painful memories, fear, and cancer as she escapes into the fantastical world of Bollywood. The performance blended creative non-fiction, broken prose, monologues, video installation, media art, Bollywood dance numbers, and choreography. The production team was incredibly talented and diverse, and led by director Meena Natarajan. Our annual collaboration with Teatro Del Pueblo was Lorca in a Green Dress by Pulitzer prize winning playwright, Nilo Cruz. The play took place in 1936 Spain, in a time of civil war and a climate of intolerance. The play had a diverse cast with three Latino actors and was performed at the Ritz Theater. 2: In the 2013 Alternate Visions Series we commissioned new playwrights Al Justinano, Marisa Carr, and Ismail Khalidi. We have also been working with Anton Jones' multi genre piece Med/i/a and Masanari Kawahara's Hiroshima in workshops and will premier both of those plays in 2014. Our Hyphe-NATIONS: Immigrants Matter program culminated in a performance and celebration of our community-based theater program that addressed issues facing the Latina/o immigrant community of the Twin Cities. Performed in bilingual Spanish to English with interpretation support, the performance was called PersonA HumanA: A bilingual historia, and was the result of gatherings and stories-shared for over a year. We trained and developed a company of eight Latino/a community actors and performed in simultaneous translation.",,418183,Other,445065,10000,"Afshan Anjum, Lana Barkawi, Arnie Bigbee, Sharon Day, Joseph Brown Thunder, Mona Antilla Carloni, Paul Cimmerer, Chris Fisher, Karen Lokkesmoe, Dipankar Mukherjee, Rajan Menon, GiGi Mullins, Meena Natarajan, Laura Provinzino, Emily Anne Tuttle, Carlos E. Vasquez, Bert Wilson, Joyce Wisdom, Roy Woodstrom",,"Pangea World Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Meena,Natarajan,"Pangea World Theater","711 W Lake St Ste 101",Minneapolis,MN,55408,"(612) 822-0015x 2",meena@pangeaworldtheater.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-238,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20630,"Operating Support",2013,31016,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","In the performing arts, we propose to make a significant increase in the amount of fine arts programming we present on our stage, including increase in unamplified productions. As an organization, we depend heavily on a deeply engaged board and committee structure that involves many people in programming decisions and assessment. During the past year, we instituted a survey-based evaluation system that utilizes multiple mechanisms to secure broader opinions. Our first surveys were in paper form because they were aimed at an older demographic that does not regularly utilize electronic media. Subsequent surveys have utilized email technology, building on our database of more than 17,000 patron emails. We also utilize social media to receive feedback. 2: In the visual arts, we propose to institutionalize the public art component of our work. As an organization, we depend heavily on a deeply engaged board and committee structure that involves many people in programming decisions and assessment. In our visual arts center, we have a consistent process of securing participant evaluations of every class and activity. The results are used to evaluate instructors, course content, and pricing. We also use social media to solicit reactions to exhibitions and other visual art work and utilize a voluntary log book at public events.","During the 2012-2013 season, we saw an increase in fine arts events, particularly choral events, a direct result of new sound equipment. The 2011-12 season hosted 2 choral events, the 2012-13 season saw 3 events, and the 2013-14 season has nine choral and four orchestral events scheduled. Our dance offerings have also increased to four from two the year before. As a percentage of total programming presented by the Paramount, fine arts events rose to 22%, from 16% the year before. The 2013-14 season features 29% fine arts programming. 2: The visual arts department is actively exploring the possibility of institutionalizing the public art component of our programming. We have allocated ten hours of staff time per week to researching commission opportunities and preparing proposals. We secured public and private funding to complete a 14-foot glass mosaic sculpture created by several artist partners and numerous community volunteers in the heart of downtown St Cloud. We are partnering with Sartell High School to propose a major mural commission in their community. We continue to evaluate the program's potential, and refine the program as it develops.",,1307064,Other,1338080,,"Helga Bauerly, Rebecca Billig, Jeff Goerger, Pegg Gustafson, Dennis Hummel, Bob Johnson, Cathy Juilfs, Robert Kalenda, Jay Loch, Lynn Metcalf, Bruce Miles, Greg Murray, Gary Osberg, Jane Oxton, Melinda Tamm, Paul Thompson, Willicey Tynes, Michael Williams, Tom Wolke, Karen Young",,"Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tony,Goddard,"Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","913 W St Germain St","St Cloud",MN,56301-3460,"(320) 257-3106 ",tgoddard@paramountarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Benton, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-239,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20631,"Operating Support",2013,61432,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Artistic excellence goals: build a new 200-seat thrust stage facility; continue to be the East Metro’s leader in Twin Cities' premieres; and actively recruit additional talent, artists of color, and emerging artistic leadership. Related outcomes include: producing full seasons of emotionally resonant work on both stages, employing 186 theater artists in our community, putting diverse artists in leadership roles, and expanding our artistic reach with three artistic associates and producing partners. Measurements used to determine how the outcomes were achieved: 1) Attendance/sales analysis of actual numbers of attendees, new and returning. 2) Number of attendees at discussions and events. 3) Audience surveys, responses to weekly follow-up emails after each attendance, and teacher evaluations. 4) Internal assessment against strategic and five-year business plans by staff, board, educators, and artists. 5) Financial results, including actual revenue/expense and staffing needs against plans. 6) Contributed revenue analysis including renewal and increased rates from current donors and acquisition of new donors. 7) Comments on emails and social media. 2: Management goals: build and protect the funds, assets and human resources needed to support our programming model, and assure the succession of Park Square’s volunteer and staff leadership, artists, and audiences. Related outcomes include: maximizing earned revenues, focusing the leadership staff as a major gifts team, building sustaining gift and multi-year pledge programs, implementing a capitalization strategy to build reserves, creating a culture of ongoing succession, and increasing young adult attendance by 10%. Measurements used to determine how the outcomes were achieved. 1) Comparative sales report. 2) Purchase renewal and frequency rate. 3) Discount and marketing codes. 4) Google analytics of Web site traffic. 5) Surveys and evaluations, including demographics as appropriate. 6) Cost/subsidies per student served. 7) Use of access devices and discounts. 8) Feedback from focus groups. 9) Evaluation by Board, staff, associates, partners, educator advisory board.","Park Square Theatre produced a full season of nine emotionally resonant plays on the proscenium stage. One highlight was Johnny Baseball, an original production by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Rob and Willie Reale and writer Richard Dresser. We continued to hold up our artists as valued citizens and leaders through regular events for donors; demonstrations/discussions for students, seniors, and general audience; and publicity, marketing, and fundraising materials. As a member of the Rotary Club of Saint Paul, Michael-jon Pease hosted a Rotation Day that brought Rotarians to tour and learn about the theatre, and gave a program at a more intimate Thursday meeting. Park Square also promotes stories and quotes from donors, subscribers and community stakeholders in our printed and electronic materials. These testimonials further attest to the vibrant role Park Square plays in the community. 2: Park Square engaged 22,222 students in the theater arts with subsidized and free tickets. 44 schools received subsidized tickets; 4,153 student tickets were subsidized; six schools (563 students) received discounted Immersion Days; and 1,500 youth participated in a free five-day school workshop. 25% of the schools returned for more than one show, and the number of Immersion Days increased by 34%. Last year attendance by those aged 21-40 grew by 24% to 29%, representing a 55% increase in young adults. Ticket prices continue to range from $25 (previews) to $58 (premium seats at regular performances). Each regular show includes our unique 99-cent night to mitigate the price barrier. A $5 senior discount is available, theatre-goers 30 and under pay only $15, and college students can buy play passes (5 tickets for $20). In addition, a team of four Artistic Associates, from a variety of cultural backgrounds, works with Artistic Director Richard Cook to shape our increasingly diverse programming.",,2034936,Other,2096368,4800,"Jeff Johnson, Sara Beckstrand, Judy McNamara, Julie Cox, Caldwell Camero, John Berthiaume, Elizabeth Cobb, Barb Davis, Rajiv Garg, Kristin Geisler, Karen Heintz, John LeFevre, Tim Ober, Naomi Pesky, Keith Schwartz, Robert Thompson, Helen Wagner, Susan Wenz",0.5,"Park Square Theatre Company AKA Park Square Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael-jon,Pease,"Park Square Theatre Company AKA Park Square Theatre","408 St Peter St Ste 110","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 767-8485 ",pease@Parksquaretheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, McLeod, Rice, Wright, Sherburne, Dakota, Washington, Meeker, Polk, Anoka, Le Sueur, Isanti, Carver, Scott, Goodhue, Carlton, Waseca, Blue Earth, Chippewa, Todd, St. Louis, Steele, Olmsted, Martin, Lyon, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Otter Tail, Redwood, Winona, Sibley, Cass, Watonwan, Mower, Crow Wing, Brown, Faribault, Pine, Norman, Lincoln, Beltrami, Stearns, Pipestone, Jackson, Cottonwood, Becker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-240,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20632,"Operating Support",2013,21856,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide diverse artistic programming that reaches out to, and provides a stage for, underserved populations in Minnesota, including artists with disabilities, artists of color, and GLBT/queer-identified artists. Outcomes: connect with organizations to invite artists on our stage that are often underserved. Collaborate with organizations in an effort to create a stronger community for all artists. Seek out and invite artists from all backgrounds, artistic genres, and experience levels to perform in cabarets. Create opportunities for Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities to participate in the arts through varied programming, minimal barriers to performing on our stage, and no auditions. We evaluated our programming through a number of tracking systems. 1) Number of performance opportunities for artists. 2) Number of development opportunities for artists. 3) Total dollars paid out to artists. 4) Artist demographics (women, artists of color, GLBTQ-identified artists, youth artists, artists with disabilities, and transgender artists). 5) We initially surveyed artists, curators and audience members, but found it difficult to collect them (only 2-5 surveys would be returned per show). Instead, we met, phoned, and emailed groups to find out their opinions on effectiveness of shows. 2: Cultivate a love of art in future generations through the High School Cabarets Program. Outcomes: Work with local high schools to help students plan, create, and produce a cabaret. Encourage interested students to perform in additional cabarets and core programming, thus strengthening their connection to the arts. Provide free workshops that will further enhance their school curriculum and give economically disadvantaged students the opportunity to grow and develop artistically. Encourage the next generation of artists to develop their craft, and learn to appreciate the similarities and differences of their peers. We evaluated the High School Cabarets program through a number of methods. 1) We surveyed students and teachers to find the strengths, weaknesses, and overall opinion of the program. 2) We tracked demographics of students (students of color, GLBTQ-identified students, and students with disabilities). 3) We tracked students that performed in other programming at the Cabaret. 4) We tracked the number of students that became volunteers at the Cabaret.","We reached this goal through many different programming opportunities this year. We collaborated with Interact Center and the Epilepsy Foundation to add artists with disabilities to our shows, tripling the number of artists with disabilities over last year. Our cabaret Sistah Solo featured female African American artists, with performers ranging in age from 5 - 80 years old. We added new programming for anyone to perform in. Scrawlex is a monthly open stage night where performers sign up for a time slot and perform whatever they want. It is a chance for new and young artists to try something out in front of an audience. We added The Calof Spoken Word Series, which gives spoken word artists and singer/songwriters a chance to perform works-in-progress and receive feedback from audiences. 526 artists performed last year, including: 54% women, 31% artists of color, 29% GLBTQ artists, 18% youth (under age 18), 9% artists with disabilities, and 1% transgender artists. 2: We reached this goal through the following means. 1) We worked with 352 students from eight schools or youth organizations. Of the students that performed, 60% were students of color, 6% GLBTQ identified, and 1% students with disabilities. 2) We presented a total of seven High School Cabarets in the 2012-2013 school year. 3) We incorporated seven high school students into additional shows, including a student who performed slam poetry in a Calof Series evening and another who choreographed her first dance for an Open Call Cabaret last October. 4) We collaborated with Young Dance to present a weeklong workshop opportunity free to high school students that incorporated dance, movement, self-exploration, and stage presence. This workshop took place in July 2012.",,272063,Other,293919,2450,"Greg Toltzman, Tom Cassidy, Anna Peters, Gabby Santiago, Howard Lieberman, Kristine Smith",0.14,"Patrick's Cabaret","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,"Hero Jones","Patrick's Cabaret","3010 Minnehaha Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55406-1987,"(612) 724-6273x 2",amy@patrickscabaret.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Carver, Scott, Rice",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-241,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20633,"Operating Support",2013,11428,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Conduct focus sessions to determine types of new programming desired at Paul Bunyan Playhouse. Offer three additional productions in fiscal year 2013. Ticket sales were used as a direct measure of outcome evaluation. Outcome of the Second Focus Session was an agreement by all parties to increase usage of The Chief Theater for the general community and to recognize the importance of it as a facility for the Arts Community specifically. 2: Collaborative relationships are developed with area theater groups, arts programming organizations, and Bemidji State University to offer theater programming opportunities. Outcome of collaborations were evaluated primarily in productions offered and tickets sales.","Focus session one with community members was conducted in 2012. A second focus session was conducted with community performing arts groups who most frequently use the Chief Theater. Three additional productions were accomplished via direct collaborations with The Bemidji Community Theater to provide two children and youth programs (Oliver and Peter Pan). 2: Paul Bunyan Playhouse successfully built collaborative programming with area theater groups as well as Bemidji State University. The collaborative relationship with Bemidji Community Theater continues to create further programming opportunities. In fiscal year 2013 those collaborations resulted in two family-oriented productions of ôOliverö and ôPeter Pan.ö Average attendance for ôOliverö was 244 seats sold per performance. The average attendance for ôPeter Panö was 287 seats sold per performance. Our house capacity is 316. For fiscal year 2014, the Paul Bunyan Playhouse Board has approved two new collaborations with Bemidji Community Theater. A collaborative relationship between First City Dance Studio and Paul Bunyan Playhouse resulted in the production of ôThe Nutcracker.ö A collaborative relationship with Saaren/Winett Productions resulted in the production of ôOut of the Hat,ö a frenzied 24 hour production of six skits.",,215208,Other,226636,11428,"Becky Leuben, Lynn Johnson, Chris Keenan, Natalie Grosfield, Mary Knox-Johnson, Steven Beard, Shannon Fish, Cynthia Floyd, Tracey Klefsas, Amanda Klinefelter",,"Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,George,McConnell,"Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Inc.","314 Beltrami Ave NW",Bemidji,MN,56601-3105,"(218) 751-7270 ",info@paulbunyanplayhouse.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Hubbard, Cass, Lake of the Woods, Red Lake, Itasca, Roseau, Clearwater, Koochiching, Polk, Pennington, Marshall",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-242,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20634,"Operating Support",2013,64253,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase publicity efforts and build awareness and attendance of main stage programming for local audiences. Main stage programming will focus on targeting new audiences with a goal of a 5% increase in new participants. Penumbra enters all ticket purchase and donation information into an internal database for the purposes of tracking ticket buyers and donors and evaluating trends. The increased use of social media and technology as marketing tools has aided in efforts to increase participation. 2: Expand Summer Institute into a more robust program with more classroom hours, and increase the number of local youth that participate in the program. The specific goal is to increase enrollment by 10%. Increase publicity efforts and build awareness of and participation with New Play Development programming. We will offer more public opportunities for engagement with New Play Development programming. The specific goal is to increase participation in Play Development programming by 5%. ","Penumbra produced one main stage production in the spring of 2013, SPUNK by George C. Wolfe. Of the 5,736 total attendees for SPUNK 709 or 12% were new participants. New participants were defined as people who purchased tickets who had not purchased a ticket to a main stage production since the beginning of the records available. 2: Penumbra increased its recruiting efforts for its 2012 Summer Institute program which resulted in the admittance of a total of 39 students over the two tracks of the program. This represents an increase of 26 students or 33% over the previous year's programming. New Play Development programming was suspended in the fall of 2013 so the goal to increase participation by 5% was not met due to decreased opportunities for participation.",,1761238,Other,1825491,64253,"Carol Barnett, Lou Bellamy, Scott Cabalka, Kathleen Edmond, LaShanna Martin, Mark McLellan, Robert Olafson, Chris Roberts, Jeff Saunders, Catherine Stemper, Bill Stevens, Diane Young",,"Penumbra Theatre Company, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Chris,Widdess,"Penumbra Theatre Company, Inc.","270 N Kent St","St Paul",MN,55102-1744,"(651) 224-3180 ",chris.widdess@penumbratheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Chisago",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-243,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20636,"Operating Support",2013,35603,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase support for Minnesota playwrights from the budding student to the acclaimed professional. Outcomes: member playwrights will have more opportunities to connect and share their work with each other and the public. Playwrights' Center fellows and Core Writers will be provided new play development resources that better reflect their working style and the needs of the particular play being developed. Playwrights' Center fellows and Core Writers will be introduced to and connected with theater leaders, building relationships that lead to commission/production. The number of member playwrights increased from 1,150 to 1,250, and the number living in Minnesota held steady at 237. We received positive feedback from members about improvements to the membership section of our Web site, informed by our members survey. We increased Twin Cities metro area and statewide participation in activities like our Members Open Readings. We received positive written and verbal feedback from fellows and Core Writers about technology upgrades and process improvements to new play development in our Lab. We received positive survey responses from participants (including 6 Minnesota colleges) in our New Plays on Campus program and from our 5 Core Apprentices and their mentor playwrights. Written feedback from visiting producing-theater leaders has been overwhelmingly positive, e.g.: I was excited by the diversity of artists and aesthetics of the group and feel I came away with a list of Minnesota playwrights I am going to keep my eye on. - Kirsten Brandt, San Jose Repertory Theatre 2: Play an integral role in the vitality of the Minnesota theatrical ecosystem by serving as a trustworthy connection to high caliber, diverse playwrights and a generous partner to organizations looking to create and develop new plays. Outcomes: Minnesota producing theaters will develop new plays in partnership with the Playwrights' Center, serving the playwright, making new plays stronger, and moving them closer to production. Producing theaters will commission, develop, and produce new plays by Minnesota playwrights. Minnesota cultural institutions and community organizations will use playwriting and new plays as vehicles for serving their communities. Assessments concluded that we had successful partnerships with our Minnesota partners - Theatre Novi Most, Walker Art Center, Minnesota History Center, Workhaus Collective, and Unit Collective. We received positive feedback about playwriting classes we provided via Veterans in the Arts. We received significant attention and positive feedback for our partnership with the City of Minneapolis to commission playwright Trista Baldwin for a new short play featured in the Bridge Project event commemorating the anniversary of the 35W bridge collapse and rebuild. Works previously developed at the Center were produced in Minnesota in the last year at Walker Art Center, the Guthrie Theater's Dowling Studio, and St. Olaf College. Tracy Scott Wilson's play BUZZER, developed with Pillsbury House Theater and produced there in 2012, was presented at the Guthrie as part of its 2013 season. Other plays developed at the Center were selected for productions in New York, California, and Ohio last season. ","The Playwrights' Center improved and expanded services to increase support for Minnesota playwrights, from students (served through our New Plays on Campus program and the related Core Apprenticeship program) to members (19% of whom are currently located in Minnesota) to acclaimed professionals (our many fellows and Core Writers). 2: We expanded our role as an integral connection between our exceptional and diverse playwrights and Minnesota theaters and organizations using theater to reach their constituents. We served as a trusted and valued resource for a number of Minnesota theaters and cultural institutions, as well as for the City of Minneapolis. We also began formalizing our local theater partnerships into a program to be further developed in the 2014 fiscal year.",,1135647,Other,1171250,,"Toni Bjorklund, Jeremy Cohen, Barbara Davis, Barbara Field, John Geelan, Greg Giles, Elizabeth Grant, Tessa Gunther, Paula Hopping, Janet Jones, Aditi Kapil, Alexandra Kulijewicz, Molly Lehman, Dominic Orlando, Lisa Pugh, Peter Quale, Charlie Quimby, Stephen Strand, Harry Waters Jr, Ruth Weiner",,"The Playwrights' Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Keri,Kellerman,"The Playwrights' Center","2301 Franklin Ave E",Minneapolis,MN,55406-1024,"(612) 332-7481x 122",kerik@pwcenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Rice, Dakota, Winona, Clay, Blue Earth, Cass, Olmsted, Beltrami, Anoka, Fillmore, Pine, Nicollet, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-245,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20637,"Operating Support",2013,31846,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Implement The Next Public Art program restructuring. The program title/structure has been refined for greater integration to achieve desired outcomes of artistic excellence, public service and benefit, improved management and fiscal responsibility, and standards of on-going assessment and evaluation. Measurable outcomes for general operations: reorganization of accounting program jobs and accounts lists; securing support, with a three year goal of $1.8 million; restructure staff responsibilities to align with The Next Public Art; and engagement in program oversight committees of those whose expertise aligns with program goals. Public Art Saint Paul has engaged professional evaluators and a public relations consultant to create frameworks to support staff, board members, and volunteers in strategic planning and efforts to communicate the value of our work. Public Art Saint Paul continues to investigate new tools, such as Ripple Effect Mapping, to better understand and develop new ways of understanding the impacts of our programs. 2: Implement The Next Public Art’s synergistic activities: Artists in Civic Service. Expand the City Artist in Residence program by forming a cohort of artists resident in City agencies, Watershed Districts, and other critical milieus. The 2013 measurable outcomes will be engagement of another City Artist in Residence early in 2012, and establishment of the structure to support creation of the cohort that will also include existing City Artist in Residence Marcus Young and Watershed District Artist in Residence Christine Baeumler. If additional funding becomes available, by year-end 2013 we will engage yet another City Artist in Residence to join this cohort. Creating The Next Public Art is a slow process that is not captured in typical metrics. Public Art Saint Paul evaluates the constellation of success, made up of many individual points. Those points include but are not limited to: increased City pride in the City Artist in Residence program; the Saint Paul Department of Public Works asking City Artist in Residence Marcus Young to represent the Department at the American Public Works Association Congress and Exhibition in Chicago in August 2013; Watershed District Artist in Residence Christine Baeumler and Public Art Saint Paul's sponsorship and involvement in planning the 2013 International Low Impact Development Symposium and securing a place for an artist as a keynote speaker for environmental professionals; increased desire of artists, STEM, and other professionals to collaborate across Public Art Saint Paul programs; new and additional funding for programs; further development of existing and initiation of new City-scaled artworks. As part of ongoing evaluation plans, Public Art Saint Paul continues to identify and develop new points of understanding in the constellation.","With our independent auditor, Public Art Saint Paul developed new tracking and reporting systems to reflect The Next Public Art restructuring. Public Art Saint Paul has leveraged Arts Board funds to secure additional funding for general operations, core programs, and new projects; Arts Board support is a major vote of confidence in Public Art Saint Paul that has a direct impact on our fundraising. We are on track to meet our three year goal. New staff roles and changes in existing staff tracking and reporting align with The Next Public Art. A committee of public art experts and urban planning and design professionals was created to oversee the City Artist in Residence program and our work to administer the City of Saint Paul's Public Art Ordinance; the City Art Collaboratory is similarly advised and curated by relevant artistic and STEM professionals. 2: The City Artist in Residence program was expanded from one artist to three artists and one program manager. The City Artist in Residence program has worked with the Public Art Saint Paul-supported Saint Paul Public Art Ordinance Administrator to define the role the City Artist in Residence team plays within the Public Art Ordinance. The expansion of the City Artist in Residence team has led to a more visible presence within the City and increased interest among City workers in City Artist in Residence participation in City processes. Together, the City Artist in Residence program, Watershed Artist in Residence, and the City Art Collaboratory have gathered a cohort of artists and professionals deeply engaged with the City. That cohort is able to address City-scale problems from a variety of angles with a diverse set of interests, backgrounds, and professional experience.",,444187,Other,476033,3821,"Bob Bierscheid, Mark Borrello, Bernie Bullert, Zachary Crain, Susan Davis-Price, John Fedie, Edward Fox, Peter Kramer, Bob Muschewske, Joan Palm, Heather Peterson, Marilyn Porter, Andrea Stimmel, Yamy Vang",0.45,"Public Art Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christine,Podas-Larson,"Public Art Saint Paul","351 Kellogg Blvd E","St Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 290-0921 ",cpl@publicartstpaul.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-246,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20638,"Operating Support",2013,28889,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To continue to present Ragamala’s signature work—nationally recognized for its contemporary approach to Bharatanatyam—at major Twin Cities venues and in small, remote communities in Greater Minnesota that would not otherwise have access to Indian arts and culture. Outcome: diverse new audiences throughout the state of Minnesota will have the opportunity to experience Ragamala’s unique artistic work and encounter the arts and culture of India. Minnesota’s Indian community will have the opportunity to see its own artistic traditions presented as a vital part of our state’s vibrant cultural environment. This will support Minnesota State Arts Board objectives: the arts thrive in Minnesota and people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Ragamala evaluates the quality of our programs based on feedback from participants and community partners. We evaluate our ability to reach new audiences and integrate the arts into the community in new ways by examining attendance, demographics of attendees, and whether or not we have engaged new partners. New partners in 2012-13 included the Northfield Senior Wellness Center, Division Street Dance School, four Minnesota elementary schools and local amateur percussionist Balaji Chandran. Feedback included, I really loved it when [students] immediately reacted with their hands when the demonstration explained how words are formed by the hands in the dance, (South Elementary, St Peter, Minnesota) Professional, exciting to watch, and related well to children. The students and staff loved the performance! (Cowern Elementary, North St Paul) The instructors were AMAZING. They were so knowledgeable, such professionals, so well-prepared. (Cowles Center Distance Learning Program). 2: To continue to expand our outreach programs, which bring our work directly to Minnesota communities through free performances, workshops, and residencies at K-12 schools, universities, libraries, museums, parks, senior citizens’ homes, and workplaces. Outcome: audiences underserved due to geographic, socioeconomic, or perceptual barriers will have first-hand arts experiences and be exposed to the arts and culture of India. Youth and adults will learn about the arts and culture of India and build skills necessary to communicate across boundaries of ethnicity, nationality, and religion. This will support Minnesota State Arts Board objectives: the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life and people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. As noted above, we evaluate outreach programs based on feedback, attendance, demographics of attendees, and whether or not we have engaged new artistic and organizational partners. Our partnership with the Bloomington Center for the Arts was new this year, and feedback included OH MY WORD!!! Words cannot express how BEAUTIFUL EVERYTHING was! (audience member) Our staff had nothing but great things to say about the performance. (Ridgeview Elementary) The dancers were amazing - such grace and definition. The question and answer time at the end was delightful and we learned a great deal. Our seniors enjoyed it very much, and we are very grateful for helping us cover the busing cost. (Sabes Jewish Community Center staff) According to audience surveys, attendees at our 2013 world premiere of 1,001 Buddhas: Journey of the Gods at Minneapolis' Cowles Center came from eighteen Minnesota counties. Approximately 14% identified as Indian, 6% African American, 3% Native American, 3% Middle Eastern, 66% White, and 9% selected Other.","The arts are interwoven into every facet of community life: Ragamala is nationally recognized as a model for creative community outreach. In addition to extensive activities in K-12 schools, we look beyond this traditional model in order to weave our presence into the fabric of Minnesota communities in innovative ways. We partner with museums, libraries, senior centers, cultural festivals, hospitals, public agencies, places of worship and workplaces, custom-designing activities to suit the needs of each constituency. Highlights of the 2012-13 season include dance workshops for the Northfield Senior Wellness Center and Division Street Dance School in Northfield, an informal concert/jam session by our world renowned artists with community-based South Asian percussionists, and a performance by advanced students of the Ragamala School at the City of Minneapolis' Secret City/Hidden Places festival, as well as thirteen educational performances in K-12 schools in the Greater Twin Cities and St Peter. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate: Ragamala actively works to bring our programs directly to audiences that are underserved due to geographic, socioeconomic, cultural, physical, and perceived barriers. 2012-13 examples include: 234 people took advantage of highly subsidized tickets to Sacred Earth at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, providing a high-quality, affordable and geographically accessible experience to suburban audiences in a difficult economy. 375 youth and seniors (from four 4 local schools and Sabes Jewish Community Center) attended a free matinee and took advantage of free busing. Educational performances in Minnesota schools reached an additional 2,734. The Ragamala School (where 90% of students are young Indian girls) provides a high standard of training to the next generation of Bharatanatyam dancers in Minnesota, while instilling confidence, self-esteem, and the value of hard work, and providing role models of strong, successful Indian women. All venues were ADA accessible.",,370855,Other,399744,2089,"Aparna Ramaswamy, Briar Andresen, Nithya Balakrishnan, Janine Munson, Padma Naidu, Rachel Soffer, Noel Stave, Sunitha Varadhan, James Wilkinson ",,"Ragamala Dance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tamara,Nadel,"Ragamala Dance","711 W Lake St Ste 309",Minneapolis,MN,55408-2975,"(612) 964-9213 ",tamara@ragamala.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Nicollet, Scott, Dakota, Olmsted, Anoka, Beltrami, Carlton, Carver, Wright, Washington, Sherburne, Otter Tail, Goodhue, Stearns, Chisago",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-247,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20640,"Operating Support",2013,32976,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To protect, preserve, document, display, and effectively steward the cultural properties, documentary archive, and works of artistic and cultural value in the Museum’s collection. Outcomes: more objects and intellectual property are documented and made accessible through collections database and appropriate storage furniture, and increased space is provided for collections. 1,082 works on paper were re-housed; 580 photo-documented and archived.  3,760 objects documented, photographed and cataloged to date. 61 purchases of art work were made, including Minnesota regional and contemporary Native American artists. 91 artworks were donated by 14 donors. The Encoded exhibit featured 18 objects by 5 Native artists; 43 objects from the collection, and was curated by guest curator John Hitchcock. The Labovitz portraits exhibit featured 17 objects. The Museum loaned object from the permanent collection to: Minnesota Museum of American Art for a traveling exhibit to five sites; Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain; and Meadows Museum in Dallas; Smithsonian National Museum; White International, Japan; as well as loaning 40 artworks for display at 3 venues in Duluth area. The Museum fielded 40 research inquiries from non-University researchers. 2: To encourage use of Museum as an educational resource for lifelong learning and research, by providing curriculum support, multi-disciplinary, and informal learning opportunities. Outcomes: the museum creates and delivers programs of interest and benefit to region-wide older adults, pre K-12, and college-age learners; and an increased number of American Indian residents in our region visit the museum and participate in museum programs. Education Programs in the museum offered included: 3 family days serving 224 people; 23 K-12 tours serving 1,015; 58 University/College classes serving 861; 12 tours for visitors with dementia serving 120. Outreach offerings included: Family Day at the American Indian Community Housing Organization's Gimaajii Mino Bimaadizimin. Exhibitions mounted included 4 special exhibitions of collection works, and ongoing exhibitions of collection works including 2 guest curated exhibitions.","To protect, preserve, document, display, and effectively steward the cultural properties, documentary archive, and works of artistic and cultural value in the Museum's collection. Outcomes: more objects and intellectual property are documented and made accessible. 2: To encourage use of Museum as an educational resource for lifelong learning and research, by providing curriculum support, multi-disciplinary, and informal learning opportunities. Outcomes: the museum creates and delivers programs of interest and benefit to region-wide diverse age participants.",,918951,Other,951927,,"Mike Seyfer, Sada Brickson, Tiegen Fryberger, Barbara Gaddie, Bruce Hansen, Joe Leek, Tracy Link, Peggy Mason, Susanne McKinney, Bill Nelson, Alice O'Connor, Terry Roberts, Dan Shogren, Miriam Sommerness, Kathy Tezla, Kevin Wehber, DeeDee Widdes, Lee Ziegler, Florence Collins, Beverly Goldfine, Bea Levey, Robin Seiler",,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Duluth-Tweed Museum of Art AKA Tweed Museum of Art","State Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ken,Bloom,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Duluth-Tweed Museum of Art AKA Tweed Museum of Art","1201 Ordean Ct",Duluth,MN,55812-3041,"(218) 726-7056 ",kbloom@d.umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"St. Louis, Carlton, Mille Lacs, Cook, Beltrami, Mahnomen, Koochiching, Itasca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-249,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20642,"Operating Support",2013,6648,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Widen community outreach to Minnesota high schools. Outcomes include: Nash Gallery will research and present an exhibition that situates Minnesota feminist art history within a national context. Feminist Art: Then and Now will be presented January-February 2013. Beginning spring 2012, Nash Gallery will reach out to art and history teachers at the 875 high schools in Minnesota and offer their students gallery tours with members of the research and curatorial teams organizing the exhibition. Regarding the outreach to high schools, we had hoped for a total attendance of 450 for the gallery tours. But a statistical evaluation showed that we came short of our 450 goal; we provided tours to 210 high school students. The schools are dealing with their budget limitations; even though we offered the gallery tours free of charge, they had to cover the cost of their own transportation. While we can't fund their transportation, we will continue the outreach efforts, to build and grow these relationships so that the Department of Art and Nash Gallery become a future priority. We are working with the Art Educators of Minnesota to try and bring the annual Scholastic Art Awards to the Regis Center for Art, beginning in February 2015. 2: Support experimentation and excellence by Minnesota artists. As an outcome, Nash Gallery will research and organize a group exhibition of Minnesota artists whose varied and experimental sensibilities investigate conceptions of culture, experience, and perceived value. Minnesota Funk will be presented December 2012-January 2013. The exhibition and public programs were very successful, according to our evaluation of the attendance and the community and media response. Janice Lane-Ewart, the curator of The Collective Eye program on Radio KFAI, invited Chris Larson and Herman Milligan on the radio program, to hear the selected jazz music and discuss the artworks. In her review for the Star Tribune (Minnesota Artists Not So Woebegon) Mary Abbe wrote, As an alternative to Minnesota's tradition of keenly observed landscapes, 'Funk' plumbs quirky psychic byways. In his review for Minnesota Monthly, Gregory Scott wrote, The list of exhibitors is pretty much a varsity line up of iconic contemporary artists working in our state. For the Walker Art Center blog Sarah Peters wrote of Larson's video, What begins as a simple recording of the artist working in his studio becomes a fascinating set of events that upturn the viewer's perception of the reality created by the camera. One of our visitors wrote to us, Wonderful idea. I like the threads that link the artworks. Great diversity of media.","As planned, we presented the exhibition The House We Built: Feminist Art Then and Now January 22 through February 23, 2013. The exhibition was presented in the Nash Gallery and included about seventy artists; most of them were Minnesota artists who had been part of the Women Artists Registry of Minnesota in the 1970s, and some were national artists. We also presented a companion exhibition of work by Josephine Lutz Rollins who taught at the Department of Art for nearly thirty years, along with students who had received the Josephine Lutz Rollins Fellowship that is awarded to a female graduate student each year. We had an overflow audience for the public lecture by artist Harmony Hammond on January 24, and a live video feed broadcast her lecture to another crowd in the building lobby. We reached out to the high schools as planned, and we were able to arrange a number of gallery tours, but not as many as we'd originally hoped. 2: As planned, we presented the exhibition Minnesota Funk December 4, 2012 through January 12, 2013. The exhibition included work in a variety of media by the following Minnesota artists: Kent Aldrich, Kate Casanova, Perci Chester, Kelly Connole, Jim Dryden, Mary Esch, Frank Gaard, Tom Garrett, Chris Larson, Faye Passow, Lamar Peterson, Sandy Resig, and Jenny Schmid. As we hoped, the exhibition provided a platform for artistic experimentation. For example, Frank Gaard asked us to curate a selection of his drawings and format the works as a digital sketchbook running to 250 pages. We presented Chris Larson's architectural video Heavy Rotation as a room-size projection, surrounded by his carved sculptures. We had two public programs: a reception on December 6 for the artists and the public, and an evening of jazz curated by Herman Milligan on December 11. The musical selections he curated were inspired by the themes in the gallery artworks. Both events were well attended.",,195520,Other,202168,,"Richard Beeson, Dean Johnson, Clyde Allen, Laura Brod, Linda Cohen, Thomas Devine, John Frobenius, David Larson, Peggy Lucas, David McMillan, Abdul Omari, Patricia Simmons, Kevin Bennett, Christina Chang, Alexis Kuhr, David Little, Howard Oransky, Lizzy Shay, Joe Sullivan",,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Katherine E. Nash Gallery AKA Katherine E. Nash Gallery","State Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alexandra,Brown,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Katherine E. Nash Gallery AKA Katherine E. Nash Gallery","405 21st Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-6570 ",akbrown@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Clay, Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Ramsey, Rice, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-251,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20643,"Operating Support",2013,146361,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To present world-class, local, national, and international artists to diverse Minnesota audiences in collaboration with community partners. Northrop will create meaningful partnerships with traditional and non-traditional community partners to ensure that major performance events featuring artists of the highest caliber are available to the broad community in ways that are meaningful to them. In this way, Northrop aspires to support the Arts Board’s goal that arts are interwoven into every facet of community life. Embracing a culture of ongoing learning, Northrop maintains rigorous quantitative and qualitative assessment and evaluation practices to ensure high-quality programming. Northrop evaluates ticket sales, performance attendance, outreach participation, and demographic information, as well as soliciting feedback from artists, staff, partners, and audience members to determine success of programming and future goals. When possible, Northrop conducts a pre-evaluation of participants or attendees to set the baseline and better determine impact of activities. While evaluating the number of community partners, it is evident that Northrop's collaborations are growing in number and quality. Partnering organizations included Chinese American Association of Minnesota, Consulate General of Canada, GIRL Initiative, Global Programs and Strategy Alliance, Kate Nordstrom Project, Meet Minneapolis, Project SUCCESS, University of Minnesota Women's Center, United Cambodian Association of Minnesota, Walker Art Center, and others. 2: To provide access for new audiences by proactively responding to, curating for, and eliminating the participation barriers of underserved communities. Each season, Northrop curates six to ten major artistic events that engage community partners. We identify specific underserved communities to work with while sustaining relationships with past partners and audiences. Northrop provides tickets, transportation, and engagement activities to support the Minnesota State Arts Board's goal that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Through ongoing discussion and evaluation with community partners, Northrop learns from partner feedback and integrates evolving ideas into programming to best serve audiences and underserved communities. Northrop solicits feedback from audiences and partners in a variety of ways including audience intercept surveys, observation at all events, regular partner meetings, and feedback on our blog. ","The goal to present world-class, local, national, and international artists to diverse Minnesota audiences in collaboration with community partners was achieved by Northrop's presentation of nine dance companies (including Soledad Barrio, New York City Ballet, Hofesh Shechter Company, Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, Bebe Miller Company, Joffrey Ballet, Groupo Corpo, Khmer Arts Ensemble, and Emily Johnson), staging of fifteen local bands, and co-presentation of four Accordo chamber music performances in its 2012-13 season, each accompanied by a breadth of free outreach activities and events. Collaborations with community groups, businesses, University departments, and governmental organizations supported extensive community involvement during these events. Through collaborations with more than forty organizations, performance preview discussions, post-performance question and answer sessions, panel discussions, and residency activities reached a wide range of Minnesotans. 2: Northrop hosted thirty community outreach activities including performance previews and in-school residency activities. We identified new communities to work with this year while sustaining relationships with past partners and audiences. In 2012-2013, Northrop's access initiatives included: 1) 15% of tickets available to underserved families and community groups free of cost; 2) meaningful engagement through ongoing partnerships with Project Success, GIRL Initiative, Girl Scouts, cultural groups, and community organizations; 3) transportation and childcare provided for performances; 4) artists and projects that positively reflect cultural and ethnic diversity of the community, including Khmer Arts and Women of Substance; and 5) events and residency activities that contextualize performances and build bridges of understanding for new audiences.",,3268443,Other,3414804,,"Linda Cohen, David Larson, Clyde Allen, Richard Beeson, Laura Brod, Thomas Devine, John Frobenius, Dean Johnson, David McMillan, Patricia Simmons, Peggy Lucas, Abdul Omari",,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Northrop AKA Northrop","State Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christine,Tschida,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Northrop AKA Northrop","2829 University Ave SE Ste 750",Minneapolis,MN,55414-3279,"(612) 625-6600 ",tschidac@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Carver, Rice",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-252,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20644,"Operating Support",2013,93578,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Weisman Art Museum is an accessible portal into innovative arts experiences that spark discovery, critical thinking, and personal transformation ensuring that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Outcomes: over 150,000 visitors, artists, scholars, and community organizations that represent the diversity of our community participate in free museum art experiences; and more than 50 community and University partners will participate in collaborative planning and delivery of Weisman Art Museum exhibition, program, and outreach activities that reveal the perspectives of a diverse community. Actual visitorship was much more conservative than originally expected. A natural drop in museum engagement is expected after a major grand reopening but that was not factored into fiscal year 2013 goals. Staff changes, including departures and maternity leaves among education, marketing, and curatorial staff, also heavily impacted our fiscal year 2013 audience goals. And light rail construction continues to impact visitors' perception of our accessibility. Despite this new reality, Weisman Art Museum welcomed more than 178,000 visitors (55,800 onsite and 122,593 online) and met our campus and community collaboration goal with 53 partnerships by yearend. In fiscal year 2013, Weisman Art Museum introduced a new program evaluation process to create a more comprehensive review of activities. Feedback is captured through paper surveys at public programs and electronic surveys sent to audience members and to teachers following events and educational programs. These surveys measure the success of a program through quantifiable and anecdotal visitor experiences, simultaneously creating a profile of our visitors by obtaining demographic information as well as measuring individual participation in the arts community. Internal administrative and operational process evaluations are also completed by staff following all programs. 2: Use the intellectual and creative resources of a great university to advance the goal that Minnesotan's believe the arts are vital to who we are. Outcomes: multiply our ability to extend influence to statewide audiences through support for over 500 Minnesota educators through a combination of topical educator workshops, pre-teacher licensing, University courses, and student scholarships; and facilitate the engagement of over 100 students and community 18-34 year olds in skills related to museum work and the arts through courses, connoisseurship, arts administration, and internships. At midyear, we adjusted our ambitions to reflect the more conservative realities previously mentioned. In addition to directly engaging 37 Minnesota educators, 2,547 email announcements were sent to Weisman educator email subscribers and to the Art Educators of Minnesota listserve. An Artful Writing Workshop announcement was sent to 903 Weisman education subscribers and to 450 Art Educators of Minnesota subscribers. A Summer Teen Architecture Workshop invitation reached 744 Weisman education subscribers and Art Educators of Minnesota subscribers. 450 email subscribers received an invitation to customize their Weisman/classroom experience during fiscal year 2013. Through Weisman Art Museum's new evaluation process, the museum is better able to determine current audiences; establish methods of diversifying and improving visitorship; tailor programs as necessary to fit specific audience interests and needs; and address program flaws and visitor concerns. These approaches allow a more complete view of Weisman visitor experiences, and more accurately highlight opportunities for improvement.","55,800 onsite visitors, and 122,593 online visitors to the Museum. 53 partners and collaborators participated in planning and delivery of programs. 2: 37 educators participated in topical educator workshops, pre-teacher licensing, University courses, and student scholarships. 439 community 18-34 year olds participated in developing skills relating to museum work and the arts through courses, connoisseurship, arts administration, and internships.",,2635061,Other,2728639,93578,"Steve Apfelbacher, Frank Bates, Woodrow Byun, Fuller Cowles, Jennifer David, Cy DeCosse, Kristin Devine, Noah Eisenberg, Robert Elde, Rolf Engh, Thomas Fisher, Jon Hallberg, Gina King, Barry Kudrowitz, Anne Labovitz, Brian Longe, Emily Macy, Julie Matonich, Jose Peris, Shelly Regan, Gerald Rinehart, Philip Rosenbloom, Matthew Russo, Gary Smaby, Linda Soranno, Charlie Wagner, Kimberly Walsh, Deb Weiss, Perry Wilson",,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Weisman Art Museum AKA Weisman Art Museum","State Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lyndel,King,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Weisman Art Museum AKA Weisman Art Museum","333 E River Rd",Minneapolis,MN,55455-0367,"(612) 625-9678 ",kingx001@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, St. Louis, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-253,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20645,"Operating Support",2013,29256,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Following a period of rapid growth, the Reif is committed to achieving financial stability. As we offer more programming, our expenses go up. To combat this, we need to find ways to generate more revenue and reduce unnecessary spending. In 2012-2013, we will operate on a balanced budget and meet all budgeted areas by fiscal year’s end. We evaluated this goal by carefully breaking down each budget area with our board of directors, and we used applicable expense reports, receipts, and statements to compare projections to actual totals. We will use this information as we prepare future budgets to make sure our projections are as close to actual figures as we can get them, and we will meet regularly to adjust and refine numbers, as needed, to ensure we are operating in balance. 2: We will expand and build new audiences for quality arts programming in our regional community. Because we believe the arts to be a part of who we are and a defining characteristic of our community, we want to extend an invitation to all persons to take part in an event at our center. To that end, we will increase the size of our patron database to over 14,000 by the end of 2012-2013. We have dedicated software which we use to monitor, track and report all patron activity, donations, attendance, etc., and we used this software to document and evaluate the increase in our overall patron records.","Most areas of our budget came out as expected, but we had a serious decline in ticket sales from the previous year and did not meet budgeted projections in that area. A rash of inclement weather in our busiest part of the year (December-March) caused our projected ticket sales for marquee events to come up short. Because of this, we ended up about $50,000 off our estimated level. We have diligently reevaluated all sales projection techniques and will use this information to create much closer projections for next year's ticket sales. 2: We achieved this goal, with our patron database now at 14,065. We feel this is a reflection of our increased outreach to areas on the outskirts of our direct community, and also a testament to the programming that we are presenting. While ticket sales were lower than anticipated, our extension of free/reduced fee tickets this year helped to introduce many new people to the arts in our area. We feel that this increase will help us create and sustain stronger ticket sales in the future, and believe we are building a stronger base of patrons who will become paying customers in the seasons to come.",,796812,Other,826068,,"Kirk Adams, Gene Baker, Ben Edwards, Jean Goad, Louise Koglin-Fideldy, Dan Margo, Barbara McDonald, Scott Larson, Laurie Passard, Tom Peltier, John Schroeder, Cathy Shields, Michael Thursby, Donna Vennie",,"Reif Arts Council AKA Reif Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,David,Marty,"Reif Arts Council AKA Reif Center","720 NW Conifer Dr","Grand Rapids",MN,55744-2475,"(218) 327-5780 ",david@reifcenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Itasca, Beltrami, Hubbard, Cass, Aitkin, Lake of the Woods, Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake, Cook",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-254,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20646,"Operating Support",2013,35882,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Deliver exceptional contemporary art exhibitions. Outcome: present, through our 3rd Floor Emerging Artists Series, three exhibitions featuring emerging Minnesota artists. The Arts Board outcome reached is that the arts thrive in Minnesota. The 3rd Floor Emerging Artists Series accomplished its goals by installing four exhibitions, producing a scholarly essay on each artist published in an Exhibition Gallery Guide, presenting a Gallery Talk delivered by each artist at their Opening Reception, and attracting more than 10,000 visitors. The solo exhibition and critical essay continue to be firsts in each artist's career. The Opening Receptions and Gallery Talks for the 3rd Floor artists are held on the same night as Opening Receptions for our major exhibitions. This assists the 3rd Floor artists' careers by valuing their work with the same consideration given our major artists. 2: Develop three educational programs targeting underserved populations. Outcomes: a photography project with the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester; family art-making activities with the Juntos Club and the Alliance for Chicanos Hispano Latino Americans; and a public art project with the Hispanic Truancy Program and artist residency with Mexico City artist Miguel Calderón. The Arts Board outcomes are that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts; and the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life. Rochester Art Center's collaboration with the Alliance for Chicanos Hispano Latino Americans and Multicultural Education Advocacy Program resulted in the creation of a six-panel public mural. The mural depicted scenes from the students' experiences in Rochester and dreams for their future lives. Painted and sculpted by 15 middle and high school students, the mural was displayed in the atrium of the Rochester Area Foundation. These students also collaborated with the Mexico City artist, Miguel Calderón. The students created a photography project depicting raptors at the Minnesota Wild Bird Rescue. The work was exhibited in Rochester Art Center's East Classroom. Working with Rochester Art Center's education curators, 24 Boys and Girls Club Rochester members, ages 9-17, created the Adolescence Through the Lens photography project. Originally scheduled for one public exhibition at Rochester Art Center, the photographs enjoyed four exhibitions at venues throughout Rochester.","For the funding year fiscal year 2012, Rochester Art Center presented four 3rd Floor Emerging Artists Series exhibitions. The Minnesota artists in the series included: Binod Shresthra [La Crescent], Jehra Patrick [Minneapolis], Barbara Claussen [St Paul], and Andy Messerschmidt [Ely]. 2: The Rochester Art Center created and executed three educational programs that targeted under-served populations in Rochester through collaboration with the Alliance of Chicanos Hispanos Latino Americans, Multicultural Education Advocacy Program [previously Hispanic Truancy Program], and the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester.",,510719,Other,546601,19735,"Steve Troutman, Bradley Nuss, Paul Scanlon, Chris Anderson, Christine Armstrong, Tracy Austin, Sheila Broughton, Ann Chafoulias, Manuel de Angel, Mary Dunlap, Larry Guse, Cheryl Hadaway, David Herbert, Stephen Lehmkuhle, DC Mangum Jr, Timothy Monaghan, Sandra Means, Stephen Russell, Roger Stahl",,"Rochester Art Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Shannon,Fitzgerald,"Rochester Art Center","40 Civic Center Dr SE",Rochester,MN,55904-3773,"(507) 282-8629 ",sfitzgerald@rochesterartcenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Dodge, Freeborn, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-255,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20647,"Operating Support",2013,34330,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Ensure that the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life through the department’s free, outdoor summer concert series, Down by the Riverside. Rochester Music Department continued to book artists of the highest artistic caliber that represent a broad range of genres to promote citizen engagement in the series and maintain or enhance audience participation. An estimated 66,500 citizens enjoyed these concerts during fiscal year 2012. Rochester Music Department nurtured strategic relationships and partnerships with the Mayo Civic Center and the Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire departments, developed a comprehensive Emergency Management and Evacuation Plan, and acquired 800-megahertz radios to provide direct access to the entire southeast Minnesota emergency response network. We nurtured an ongoing strategic relationship and partnership with the series title sponsor, Think Mutual Bank, and with area radio outlets to provide concert series promotion on a targeted, market-segment basis. 2: Ensure that the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life through the Rochester Music Department’s collaboration with the Rochester Downtown Alliance’s free Thursdays on First and Third programming. The General Manager continued to serve on the Rochester Downtown Alliance's Board of Directors. Rochester Music Department continued to provide technical, curation, booking, and marketing assistance to support musical programs and underwrote the cost of three World Music-based artists of the highest artistic caliber as part of Thursdays on First and Third 2012. 2012 World Music educational outreach services took place at The Rochester Art Center, The Rochester Public Library, and The Paramount Theatre (Austin). The Department initiated negotiations that resulted in the Rochester Downtown Alliance engaging Rochester Music Department to serve as artistic director/curator/talent buyer, contract agent, and paymaster for Thursdays on First and Third beginning in 2013.","Ensure that the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life through the department's free, outdoor summer concert series, Down by the Riverside. 2: Ensure that the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life through the department's collaboration with the Rochester Downtown Alliance's free Thursdays on First and Third programming.",,1078513,Other,1112843,,"Patricia Barrier, Scott Hoss, Angela Bruzek, Jill Fasbender, Marv Mitchell, Carol Berteotti, Francis Field, David Fischer, Chris Holloway, Karuna Ojanen, Will Smith Jr, Brittney Sorenson, Tom Torkelson",,"City of Rochester Music Department AKA Riverside Concerts","Local/Regional Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steven,Schmidt,"City of Rochester Music Department AKA Riverside Concerts","201 4th St SE Ste 170",Rochester,MN,55904-3778,"(507) 328-2201 ",steve@riversideconcerts.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Kandiyohi, Martin, Mille Lacs, Sherburne, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Wabasha, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-256,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20651,"Operating Support",2013,12117,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are. Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra will present a full concert season with a variety of programming. Each subscription concert will have at least 700 patrons, and at least 100 patrons will attend the pre-concert discussion and 250 patrons will attend the post-concert reception. This outcome was evaluated using audience statistics. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra will provide educational programming for young people in our community from fourth grade to college age. At least 1,400 students will participate in Classics for Kids. We will offer the Young Performers Competition, Honors Concert, and Young Composers Competition. At least ten students will participate in each event. This outcome was evaluated using participation statistics.","The outcome was achieved. Each season subscription concert did have at least 700 patrons. Several concerts enjoyed larger audiences than 700! The pre-concert discussions have become very popular with at least 100 patrons in attendance at each event. The post-concert receptions have become a popular way for audience members and musicians to interact. More than 250 patrons participated in this event. 2: We successfully provided educational programming to our community. Classics for Kids served 1,400 students in the chamber music presentations; 1,111 in the Classics for Kids Concerts; six performers in the Honors Concert; eight participants in the Young Performers Competition; and 1participant in the Young Composer Competition.",,125739,Other,137856,,"Deanna Boone, Glenda Burgeson, Mary Calantoc, Sharon Cogdill, David Haugen, Lori Johnson, Autumn King, Keri Phillips, Roger Rohlck, Kristin Rothstein, Blair Schrader, Jane Schulzetenberg, Mark Springer",,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandy,Nadeau,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","14 N 7th Ave Ste 111 PO Box 234","St Cloud",MN,56302,"(320) 252-7276 ",snadeau@stcloudsymphony.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Wright, Meeker, Kandiyohi, Pope, Douglas, Todd, Morrison, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-260,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20652,"Operating Support",2013,10482,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Educational outreach: The Saint John’s Boys’ Choir will extend arts opportunities to underserved youth. This will be done through various avenues: after-school outreach programs in urban communities in which artistic opportunities are limited; targeted performances in areas with few artistic groups or resources; festivals and workshops throughout the fiscal year that engage young people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds (such as Sing in the Summer and KidSing). The above outcomes were evaluated quantitatively based on involvement in our outreach programs and number of youth served through performances, workshops, camps, etc. We compared fiscal year 2013 figures with fiscal year 2012 figures, as well as with the three-year average from fiscal year 2010-2012. 2: Offering advanced musical opportunities: The Saint John’s Boys’ Choir seeks to offer the highest quality of choral music education available in the United States to our targeted membership in Central Minnesota. This includes the hiring of exceptional staff who regularly work with the singers; collaborations with professional artists from across the state, country, and world who can offer extraordinary insight and mentorship; and the purchase of music that represents the highest national standards of musical excellence. The artistic quality of the program and repertoire was evaluated qualitatively based on the experience and judgment of our artistic staff, verbal and written feedback of audience members and other professional artists, and standards set forth by the American Choral Directors' Association. The quality of the staff is evaluated every 1-2 years by external reviewers who are renowned artists in the choral field. Quantitative assessment was also used in measuring the number of collaborations and professional artists with whom our choirboys worked during fiscal year 2013. Audience attendance and concert revenue were also used as indicators as to how well the artistic program was serving the community.","The Saint John's Boy's Choir sought to extend arts opportunities to underserved youth through after-school programs, targeted performances, workshops, festivals, and camps. While unable to successfully remount an after-school program, we increased our presence in schools, presenting concerts and workshops for students. We targeted urban schools with socio-economically diverse populations, schools which recently suffered financial cuts to their arts programs, and rural schools with limited opportunities to attend performances. The number of youth served through activities rose significantly this year, and the organization saw increased participation in its two major extra-curricular outreach programs, KidSing (up 12%) and Sing in the Summer (up 161%). Another goal was for a 20% increase in prospective members from diverse backgrounds. In fiscal year 2013 we experienced a 38% increase in auditions and our ensemble of new singers increased in racial diversity from 14% to 25%. 2: Saint John's Boys Choir seeks to offer one of the nation's foremost choral music education experiences for young people, a goal achieved through providing exceptionally-trained staff, the pursuit of challenging, high quality repertoire, collaborations with professional artists, and participation in festivals and conferences. The quality of our artistic program remained very strong in fiscal year 2013. Members of staff were awarded for their contributions to the choral community by the Minnesota chapter of the American Choral Director's Association. The choirs pursued repertoire well beyond the level typical for their age group and recorded several of those selections on a CD to be released during fiscal year 2014. The choir collaborated with several professional artists, including a jazz combo, a chamber orchestra, and two renowned harpists.",,282278,Other,292760,2096,"Bret Amundson, Lori Connolly, Dee Coppock, Marlene Dingmann, Phil Godding, Janice Hammond, Michael Hemmesch, Bob Johnson, Lori Johnson, Kristin Lawson, Marty Mahowald, Father Doug Mullin, Jeff Peterson, Matthew Reichert, Diane Wojtanowicz",,"The Saint John's Boys' Choir","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melissa,Walrath,"The Saint John's Boys' Choir","2840 Abbey Plz Box 2000",Collegeville,MN,56321-2000,"(320) 363-2558 ",mwalrath@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Benton, Douglas, Hennepin, Kanabec, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-261,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20653,"Operating Support",2013,17850,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Between fiscal year 2013 and 2016, Fine Arts Programming at Saint John’s University will steadily increase accessibility, participation, and attendance by off-campus, central Minnesota community members at our performances, exhibitions, and residency activities. Our goal is to grow the overall participation rate of the off-campus community by 30% by 2016. We will be able to measure this gain through ticket reports, residency evaluations, and attendance rates at public events. Fine Arts Programming tracks attendance at performances, residency activities, and exhibitions. We saw a sharp increase over projected attendance rates, due primarily to our partnership with GREAT Theater. In fiscal year 2013, Fine Arts Programming hired an outside consultant to conduct focus groups of off-campus community members. We then implemented marketing changes, such as increased branding ads and more aggressive messaging of our lower ticket prices, based upon the feedback, in order to attract more off-campus participation. Sales at several Saint John's University performances in fiscal year 2013 came in lower than projected and, to address this Saint John's University has made other changes, such as adjusting performance times and booking larger, more recognizable names.","Example of strategies implemented to meet the goal of 30% participation increase of off-campus community include: Fine Arts Programming developed a strategic partnership with Great River Educational Arts Theater that benefits both organizations. Great River Educational Arts Theater has a large, loyal regional audience and partnering with them has created a symbiotic relationship. We are good fiscal partners for Great River Educational Arts Theater, providing venue and marketing support without charging a rental fee, and presenting them in our venues helps us draw off-campus audiences into our spaces and familiarize them with attending performances at Saint John's University. We receive a percentage of Great River Educational Arts Theater's ticket income, so our income is tied directly to their success.",,547019,Other,564869,,"Steve Armstrong, Dennis Beach, Carie Braun, Tony Christianson, Marilou Denbo Eldred, Patrick Ellingsworth, Terry Fruth, Conner Griffin, Stuart Harvey, Linda Hoeschler, Eric Hollas, Ann Huntrods, Bill Jeatran, Jim Knoblach, Paul Krump, Benedict Leuthner, Rene McGraw, Joe Mucha, Tom Nicol, Kathleen Norris, Bill O'Connell, Jose Peris, Robin Pierzina, David Rehr, Ken Roering, Mike Scherer, Thomas Schnettler, Bill Schubert, Don Schumacher, Fred Senn, Jim Sexton, Prince Wallace, Dan Whalen, Karen Backes, Brian Campbell, Jean Beckel, Mimi Bitzan, Leigh Dillard, Louann Dummich, Dave Earp, Colleen Hollinger Petters, Ken Jones, Laura Malhotra, Mark McGowan, Rick Odenthal, Sue Palmer, Gustavo Pena, Chris Rasmussen, Joe Rogers, Marie Sanderson, Andrea Shaker, Arno Shermock, Jerry Wetterling",1,"Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming","Public College/University","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leslie,Hanlon,"Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming","PO Box 2000",Collegeville,MN,56321-2000,"(320) 363-5030 ",lhanlon@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Stearns, Sherburne, Wright, Benton, Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-262,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20654,"Operating Support",2013,9026,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Minnesota Conservatory for Arts will continue to provide service to the community through accessible arts experiences that range from recreational to pre-professional performing and visual arts education and outreach. People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities in Southeastern Minnesota will experience the arts. Arts education remains the main focus of Minnesota Conservatory for Arts' mission. Through the nurturing of current and future relationships, such as our ongoing partnerships with The Minnesota Marine Art Museum, the Great River Shakespeare Festival, and Community Education, Minnesota Conservatory for Arts continues striving to engage all Minnesotans by offering affordable classes, showcases and events, and a range of programming and opportunities that provide experiences in a variety of artistic disciplines. Through the offering of these experiences and by participation in community outreach activities, including an increasing outreach audience of nursing homes and retirement communities, we provide a public service to the citizens of Southeastern Minnesota. Statistical data (enrollment numbers, audience participants, community members served, outreach events provided, etc.) is utilized as an important tool in evaluating our progress. 2: Minnesota Conservatory for Arts will continue to provide quality instruction and arts experiences for students and the community as it strives for excellence in the arts. These experiences will lead to a life-long appreciation of the arts, providing practitioners, audience members, and patrons with artistic and meaningful community life. Through consistent evaluation of our services and programs via surveys and open-forum feedback as well as encouraging and nurturing our students and staff in their areas of focus, Minnesota Conservatory for Arts is not only preparing alumni for a future in their respective art fields, but is also improving their quality of life as individuals and contributing members of society and the community. Through new and ongoing partnerships, community outreach events, and educational opportunities, we hope to broaden the scope of our audience. Internally, staff is evaluated in annual employee assessments with their immediate supervisor and teaching artists are observed and evaluated. Evaluating instructional quality, artistic excellence, and administrative proficiency are valuable tools of the overall success in carrying out the school's goals and mission.","Minnesota Conservatory for Arts continues to provide services to the community through accessible arts experiences, ranging from recreational to pre-professional performing and visual arts education and outreach opportunities. In addition to affordable programs, we have never turned away a student based on financial need and offer the following aid: financial need-based scholarships, family discounts, student discounts and packages, adult wellness discounts, interest-free payment plans, apprenticeship tuition credits, and reduced-tuition programs. With increased outreach opportunities at senior centers and nursing homes, Minnesota Conservatory for Arts is reaching a specific demographic that would traditionally not be exposed to our current programming. The continuation of these types of outreach events and the exploration of new partnership opportunities within the community is crucial to providing arts-based experiences to people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities in Southeastern Minnesota. 2: By providing quality arts experiences for students and the community, Minnesota Conservatoary for Arts continues to strive for artistic excellence and the highest level of instruction in arts education. In offering the community a special abridged matinee version of our production of The Nutcracker, and inviting local seniors to our Dance Repertory Company Spring Concert matinee, both at reduced ticket rates, we reached new audience members and potential patrons of the arts. Through new and ongoing partnerships, community outreach events, and educational opportunities, we broadened the scope of our audience. The continuing growth of all our divisions, nurturing of our partnerships and relationships, and participation in outreach events is key to the arts flourishing within our community.",,222919,Other,231945,,"Mary Burrichter, Brother William Clarey, James Coogan, John Domanico, Michael Dougherty, Marilyn Frost, Karen George, Michael Gostomski, William Herzog, Mark Jacobs, Betty Kabara, Linda Kuczma, Brother William Mann, Brother Michael McKenery, Paul Meyer, Brother Frederick Mueller, Kaye O'Leary, Brother David Poos, Hamid Quraishi, Brother Gustavo Ramirez Barba, Richard Reedy, Mary Ann Remick, Joseph Ross, Terrance Russell, Patrick Salvi, Brother Larry Schatz, Brother Robert Schieler, Sandra Simon, Michael Slaggie, John Smarrelli Jr, Walter Smithe III, Mary Wlazik, Mary Becker, Cynthia Marek, Jim Armstrong, Laura Armstrong, Dee Strom, Jeff Strom",,"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts AKA The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joelle,Harris,"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts AKA The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts","1164 W 10th St",Winona,MN,55987,"(507) 453-5501 ",jharris@smumn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Winona, Wabasha, Houston, Fillmore, Itasca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-263,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20655,"Operating Support",2013,288413,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To provide access to live performances of world-class music to the Twin Cities community. With affordable concerts in convenient venues, free family education and outreach activities, diverse programming, and a variety of digital media efforts, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society has been able to dramatically expand its reach into the community and uphold its commitment to accessibility.","In the 2012-13 season, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society continued to break down barriers to accessibility by offering concerts at ten venues throughout the Twin Cities metro. Adult tickets are just $10, $25, or $40, and children's tickets are $5. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society's groundbreaking new Membership initiative allows patrons to attend unlimited concerts for just $5 per month. The free club2030 program offers more than 5,200 patrons in their 20s and 30s best-available seats to Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society concerts at Ordway Center and Ted Mann Concert Hall for just $10. In addition, our online Listening Library now offers more than 250 concert recordings for free streaming.",,9450257,Other,9738670,,"Josephine Bailey, Inez Bergquist, Gary Bordner, Thomas Brown, Calvin Chung, Richard Cohen, Carol Damberg, Sandra Davis, Joan Duddingston, Judith Garcia Galiana, Kathy Gremillion, Bonnie Grzeskowiak, Ingrid Lenz Harrison, James Haymaker, AJ Huss Jr, Arthur Kaemmer, D William Kaufman, Erwin Kelen, Donna Kelly, Paul Klaas, Randall Kroll, Wiliam Kuhlmann, Karen Larsen, Robert Lee, David Lillehaug, Laura Liu, Stephen Mahle, Jerry Miranowski, Amy Moon, Alfred Moore, Jenny Lind Nilsson, Lowell Noteboom, Deborah Palmer, Paula Patineau, Daniel Pennie, Andrew Redleaf, Donald Ryks, Anthony Scarfone, Katie Scarfone, Daniel Schmechel, Fred Sewell, Ronald Sit, Carole Mason Smith, Marschall Smith, Linda Stinson, Joseph Tashjian, Kristen Smith Wenker, Dobson West, Elizabeth Willis, Joseph Zappa, Max Zarling",,"The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society AKA The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Katie,Berg,"The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society AKA The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra","408 St Peter St 3rd Fl","St Paul",MN,55102-1497,"(651) 292-6987 ",Kberg@spcomail.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-264,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20656,"Operating Support",2013,19766,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Faculty artistic development: The Conservatory seeks funding for 16-20 faculty residencies. The residency will allow faculty members to develop a new musical repertoire as artists, not just as teachers. The residency will allow them to develop, practice, and ultimately perform new ensemble repertoires at the Conservatory and with our partner, Saint Paul Public Schools, for youth and at other public venues to exhibit their musicianship and promote the musical arts. Executive Artistic Director Clea Galhano oversaw the progress of the faculty members who participated in the Faculty Residency Program. Galhano tracked the development of each teaching artist, the number of performances, and evaluated the overall success of the program. Faculty members were observed enhancing the mastery of their musical art and craft through careful research, rigorous practice, and the creation of new work. The four public performances of original repertoires supported a thriving arts community by giving the faculty a place to publicly share their artistic growth with enthusiastic audience members, family, friends, and music fans. Over 1,000 new audience members attended these concerts, attesting to the popular reception of the faculty members' repertoires, their artistic development, and to the successful effort of promoting the musical arts in the Twin Cities. 2: Promote musical art learning and appreciation: building on the residency, the Conservatory will use the faculty performances as a means to reach new audience members of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as to recruit paying and scholarship students to the Conservatory. The Conservatory will reach 1,000 new audience members and 100 new students. Programming targeted disadvantaged youth, adults, and elderly populations living in the St Paul east metro area with free high-quality music performances held in accessible locations and venues. Many of the audience members we reached were individuals who traditionally have not had access to the arts, such as socioeconomically disadvantaged youth of color, special-needs students, low-income seniors, and the chronically ill. Executive Artistic Director Clea Galhano tracked performance and audience member numbers. We recorded a growing popularity and demand for both music lessons and performances, observing audience members' appreciation of the musical arts. We also received regular feedback from audience members that described high level of enthusiasm, interest, and satisfaction among the wide-ranging participants, as well as increased major individual donor gifts demonstrating that we successfully engaged our targeted communities in the musical arts.","The Conservatory supported nineteen faculty members to participate in our Faculty Residency Program. These nineteen professional teaching artists spent funded time developing their artistic repertoires and growing as artists. Each teaching artist was given the independence to guide his or her own particular artistic growth by researching, creating, developing, and practicing new, original musical repertoires that then could be publicly shared. This program gave faculty members a rare and important opportunity for them to challenge themselves to grow as artists independent of their roles as teachers, and also gave them a chance to practice and perform their repertoires collaboratively. Through the end of the Residency Program, the faculty had delivered three world premiers of their original repertoires publicly at the Conservatory and at partner Saint Paul Public Schools. 2: The Conservatory reached over 1,000 new audience members in sixteen public performances held throughout the year at the following locations: University Club (St Paul); Athletic Club (St Paul); Edina Care Center (Edina); James J. Hill Library (St Paul); Sundin Music Hall (St Paul); Mall of America (Bloomington); Regions Hospital (St Paul); Spring Lake Park High School (Spring Lake Park); Twin Cities German Immersion School (St Paul); Hubbs Center (St Paul); and Pre College Elementary School (St Paul). Given the extensive range of public venues where faculty performed, we were able to successfully reach new audience members and new potential students of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from young kids at the Pre College Elementary School, to middle school students at the Twin Cities German Immersion School, to the chronically ill at Regions Hospital, and the elderly at Edina Care Center. We also gave a first-ever performance at the Mall of America.",,391714,Other,411480,,"Charlene McEvoy , Susan Bullard, Melissa Pelland, Sue Freeman Dopp, Todd Readinger, Dave Peterso, Chris Temperante",0.5,"The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Clea,Galhano,"The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music","26 E Exchange St Ste 500","St Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 224-2205x 12",clea@thespcm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-265,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20657,"Operating Support",2013,40837,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase direct participation in the arts. The Schubert Club education and outreach activities are integral to future performers and audience members. Project CHEER will provide free piano and guitar lessons to over 100 inner-city students with limited access; our Composer Mentorship Program provides hands-on learning experiences with live composers for high school students who have the desire and gift to compose but no access; our six Family Concerts will provide toddlers to mature audiences up-close and personal experiences with professional artists; ten masterclasses, public school assemblies, and nursing home performances will reach hundreds without access to live performances. At the conclusion of the school year, students in Project CHEER all participated in a recital, which was attended by families and friends of the students. The audience enthusiasm was an indicator of the success of the program. A written evaluation from the parents of the participants was requested, and their assessment gave Project CHEER high marks with great value for their children, families and community. CHEER gave these young people a productive, safe, and creative after-school program that gives them skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives. The Composer Mentorship Program required a written evaluation from the students, their families and the members of Pavia Winds. The evaluation assesses the impact of the program and helps The Schubert Club understand where improvement can take place. Written letters and online feedback from the teachers and students gave us a solid assessment of the value of the assemblies, workshops and family events. 2: Provide best-in-class performances through our International Artist Series and Music in the Park Series concerts. Offer a broad range of professional musical artists in recital through our five performances in our International Artist Series, and present the world's best-in-class performers for our audiences. Engage top chamber music artists from Minnesota and around the world to perform on our Music in the Park Series. Through these two series, we look to increase our subscribers and single ticket buyers through enhanced media and communications, in addition to creating the subscription concerts with a wide variety of artists that will attract diverse audiences. Measurement tools that indicate success are strong ticket sales, critical reviews, and most importantly, online surveys that are sent to all ticket buyers after each performance. The average rate of response to our survey is 25%, far above the national average of only 3%. This rate of return proves that the arts are vital to who we are in our community, and people care enough to participate in evaluating our programming. Also, the feedback has been consistently high in all categories, validating the quality of performances that The Schubert Club presents, and the importance of keeping our ticket prices affordable. ","The arts are interwoven into every facet of community life: The Schubert Club brings the arts into the community, enhancing the experience for all who participate. This was done through concerts, education, and museum programs. We served over 100 students, grades 3 - 12 through Project CHEER, our free piano and guitar lesson program at the Martin Luther King Center in the Selby-Dale neighborhood in St Paul. Four high school students from around the area worked for an entire year with our composer-in-residence, learning from each other and a professional composer. They each wrote new compositions for local ensemble, Pavia Winds, with public performances on our Courtroom Concert Series. School assemblies, workshops, family concerts and collaborative concerts reached over 2,000 people of all ages. Each of these activities focused on different groups of people within our community. 2: Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are: The Schubert Club strives to provide the best-in-class musical performances for audiences in the Twin Cities. Through increased marketing efforts including print, online, radio, television, and social media outlets, we have increased our subscription and single ticket buyers for both our International Artist Series and Music in the Park Series. Additionally, we partnered with Accordo, the professional string ensemble made up of the first-chair players from the Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra for four concerts in Minneapolis over the course of the season. The concerts were sold-out, exceeding our projections financially and audience numbers. We believe that our Twin Cities community has a high standard of living because of quality arts experiences, and the quality of musical artists The Schubert Club offers our community enhances the quality of life for all of our citizens.",,1723452,Other,1764289,8500,"Craig Aase, Mahfuza Ali, Mark Anema, Nina Archabal, Paul Aslanian, Lynne Beck, Dorothea Burns, James Callahan, Carolyn Collins, Marilyn Dan, Arlene Didier, Anna Marie Ettel, Richard Evidon, Catherine Furry, Michael Georgieff, Jill Harmon, Anne Hunter, Lucy Jones, Richard King, Kyle Kossol, Sylvia McCallister, Peter Myers, Ford Nicholson, Gerald Nolte, David Ranheim, Ann Schulte, Kim Severson, Gloria Sewell, Anthony Thein, Jill Thompson, John Treacy, Mike Wright, Matt Zumwalt",,"Schubert Club, Inc. AKA The Schubert Club","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Olson,"Schubert Club, Inc. AKA The Schubert Club","75 W 5th St Ste 302","St Paul",MN,55102-7730,"(651) 292-3270 ",polson@schubert.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Lake, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Scott, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-266,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20658,"Operating Support",2013,11448,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Serve more Minnesotans with Skylark Opera's unique, accessible, affordable operetta and musical theatre offerings. Increase June festival attendance to by 10%. Increase number of Opera Demystified educational outreach performances by 30%. Since Skylark's outcomes were given in percentages, we could track progress simply by comparing fiscal year 2012 and fiscal year 2013 numbers. With respect to festival attendance, we used figures provided by our box office service, TicketWorks.","Skylark articulated the goal of serving more Minnesotans with accessible opera, operetta and musical theater, with the specific outcomes of increasing both June festival attendance and Opera Demystified performances by 10%. Skylark far exceeded its projected outcome for the festival, with attendance in June 2013 exceeding June 2012 by more than 33%. Overall, the 2013 festival played to 94% capacity, with five of the eight performances selling out. We were unable to increase, or indeed maintain, the number of Opera Demystified performances in fiscal year 2013. We are reconsidering and revamping the program this year.",,167829,Other,179277,,"Robert Eyestone, Matthew Bellin, Pauline Altermatt, Ann Morelli Spencer, Narissa Strong Bach, Carla Petersen, Richard Charlson, Richard Raihle, Ashley Payne, Stephanie Haack, Sally Horstman",,"Skylark Opera","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,"Morelli Spencer","Skylark Opera","75 W 5th St Ste 414","St Paul",MN,55102-1431,"(651) 292-4309 ",info@skylarkopera.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, Carver, Washington, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-267,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20659,"Operating Support",2013,21862,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Continuing to contribute to the cultural vitality of Minnesota by giving audiences and artists alike opportunities to engage in challenging, exceptional contemporary art programs. Outcomes include: providing four group exhibitions, offering an international call for artists, continued dialog with media, and launch of a curated kickstarter page to help draw attention to projects by additional artists. The Soap Factory evaluates exhibitions and programs with assessment forms for artists, curators and staff, combined with attendance figures, online surveys, response from comment cards and e-mails, and anecdotal evidence. As past participants in the Warhol Initiative, we have taken part in regular peer learning sessions with Midway Contemporary Arts, Intermedia Arts, SooVAC and Franklin Art Works. We plan to continue all of these forms of assessment in 2013. We implemented the evaluation strategies we listed in our fiscal year 2013 Operating Support application. In 2012, we held a series of charrettes with neighborhood and artistic community members to help inform the building development and program planning processes. The data collected through the marketing internship has been used to help develop strategies and program, as well as keep board members and key stakeholders connected and engaged. Curators, staff and the organization's executive director are all evaluated at least annually. The volunteer experience is assessed through survey and feedback. Organizational goals are clearly identified in a strategic long-range plan and benchmarks are assessed annually. 2: Continuing to build accessibility so that visitors of all abilities are welcomed to The Soap Factory. See general evaluation plan above.","In 2012, The Soap Factory successfully achieved our goals related to artistic excellence and leadership. Our vision is of a true factory for art; not a sterile, passive gallery but a vibrant active place for creative experiment and innovation, unlocking the artistic potential of artists, volunteers and audiences. In 2012, we presented two projects produced in residence: Andy Ducett's Why We Do This, and Amber Ginsberg and Joe Madrigal's FLO. In addition, our annual submission show, Hedge Magic, featured the works of seven artists, including two from Minnesota, and the volunteer biennial, Known Unknowns, featured the work of thirty-four Minnesota artists. The Soap Factory continued its collaboration with Northern Lights to present the work of five new media artists in Artists on the Verge 3. There were several smaller programs that co-existed with the large-scale exhibitions. We continued to work with Alison Morse to present Talking Image Connection, featuring new writers and performers spoken word responses to the exhibitions in the space, and for its fourth year, Sergio Vucci and Andy Sturdevant presented Common Room, a series of psycho-geographical tours of the Twin Cities centered on The Soap Factory. 2: The Soap Factory was successful in raising funds from a variety of sources to make both first and basement floors of the building fully accessible and up-to-code, thus opening the 15,000 square foot basement space as potential site for year-round artistic programming. Coupled with this, The Soap Factory received its Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Minneapolis and a Rental Hall License, paving the way for an estimated $35K in new special event rental revenue to support artistic programs, and restoring The Soap Factory's traditional strength in live music and performance work.",,516743,Other,538605,11500,"Ryan Kronzer, Matthew Cimino, Megan Leafblad, Kevin Manthie, Miles Mendenhall, Kristin Midelfort, Eric Norman, Matthew Roberts, Sara Rothholz Weiner, Jeffrey Siegel, Jason Tamminen, Miranda Wilson, Ben Heywood",1,"The Soap Factory","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tana,Hargest,"The Soap Factory","PO Box 581696",Minneapolis,MN,55458-1696,"(612) 623-9176x 11",tana@soapfactory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Wright, Sherburne, Isanti, Chisago",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-268,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20660,"Operating Support",2013,57124,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Stages Theatre Company advances artistic excellence through innovation and collaboration. In fiscal year 2013, Stages Theatre Company will produce 4 new works that have been commissioned by Stages Theatre Company; produce one innovative piece specifically for a preschool audience; and launch a Festival of New Plays and Youth Playlabs. In order to evaluate our productions, we hire a professional data collection and evaluation specialist to survey staff, patrons, and Board members, soliciting feedback regarding artistic quality, play selection, and appropriateness of material. Production staff, youth participants, and crew of every production also formally evaluate the production process and their experiences. In addition, the director, stage manager, and designers conduct an assessment during a post-production meeting. As a quantitative measure, we monitor attendance totals and adherence to budget. Our training programs are evaluated by feedback from students, parents, and teaching staff, and through periodic classroom observation by department leaders. We quantify outcomes of our school programs and measure their effectiveness through student testing and the use of logic models which articulate desired behavioral and academic performance outcomes. 2: Stages Theatre Company expands outreach and access to underserved communities. In fiscal year 2013, Stages Theatre Company will include a sensory-friendly performance of one production for children on the autism spectrum or with other disabilities; offer selected performances with open captioning; and increase the number of individuals from underserved communities who access Stages Theatre Company programming through the Open Door program by 30% (as compared to fiscal year 2011). In addition to the methods described above that Stages Theatre Company uses to evaluate all its programs, we have begun to explore new ways to measure the improved social functioning of students in its Creative Accepting Sensory-Friendly Theatre program through administration of various autism skills assessments. Stages is working with several partner organizations to develop an evaluation tool that will allow us to see growth in certain basic social skills, including interaction with peers and group participation.","In its 2012-2013 season, Stages Theatre Company presented 8 innovative productions for youth in our community, including 4 world premieres: Duck for President (world premiere); Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (world premiere); Madeline's Christmas; Diary of a Worm A Spider and A Fly; Owl Moon (world premiere); Zen Shorts (world premiere of Theatre for Young Audiences); Cinder Edna; and Disney's Aladdin, Jr. We continue to collaborate with hundreds of schools, social service agencies, and other community organizations to provide high-quality arts programming. Both in our space and out in the community, Stages continues to provide programming that encourages children and youth to reach their full potential both in the classroom and on the stage. We added theatre arts residency programs in kindergarten classes in six Hopkins and two Minneapolis public elementary schools. In total these collaborations allowed us to reach out to over 900 students last year. 2: Stages Theatre Company continues to invest significant organizational resources in its efforts to reach underserved communities, including people with disabilities. Throughout the past year, Stages has 1) added open captioning to two of its 2012-2013 productions; and 2) developed and offered theatre arts classes and a sensory-friendly performance for youth along the autism spectrum. Working with several community organizations and educators in the field of autism, Stages developed a series of classes which were held in fall 2012 and summer 2013 dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for children affected by autism in order to foster self-expression, social engagement, and confidence. Stages also held a sensory friendly performance of Owl Moon on March 9, 2013. During this performance, house lights were dimmed, sound volumes were lowered and audience members were allowed and encouraged to move around the theatre space as needed.",,1975750,Other,2032874,,"Kristin Parrish, John Butcher, Susan Allen, Lisa Kline, Dawn Holicky Pruitt, Laura Bishop, Jeb Burke, Lisa Clemens, Lisa Collins, Karen Winter Dekker, Rusty Field, Barry Gersick, Todd Harmsen, Darrick Hills, Marc Jennings, Mimi Keating, Lisa Lentini, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Elizabeth Plaetz Lori, Dave Mahler, Jolene Nelson-Helm, Tiffany Richter, Laura Sandall, Judy Schumeister, Bryan Wall, Wayne Zeien",0.5,"Stages Theatre Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lisa,Zellmer,"Stages Theatre Company","1111 Main St",Hopkins,MN,55343,"(952) 979-1132 ",lzellmer@stagestheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-269,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20661,"Operating Support",2013,41976,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To celebrate our 25th anniversary season by serving an increased number of children, families, and educators with accessible and affordable programming, reflecting our belief in the value of our mission for all those who participate. Criteria used to assess success include: ticket sales, class and camp registrations, and numbers of scholarships awarded. 2: To create and produce art that reflects the diverse social fabric of the Minnesota community by presenting a season of world premiere productions and remounted productions of previously commissioned works, and by working with artists with personal knowledge and experience of the cultures we celebrate on our stage. Criteria used to assess success include: local playwright contracts, and anecdotal information from the theatre community.","This is SteppingStone Theatre's 25th anniversary season and the year has been remarkable. The world premiere of Adventures of Tom Sawyer was wildly popular and the February production of Ruby! The Story of Ruby Bridges was extraordinarily successful, with over 10,800 patrons seeing this SteppingStone-commissioned work, representing the largest non-holiday audience numbers in the organization's history. Every mainstage production has met or surpassed its audience goals, a first in SteppingStone Theatre history. This success has not been limited to mains productions, as classes and camps have also seen increased participation, and more scholarships have been given than ever before. 2: SteppingStone Theatre has produced six mainstage productions within the grant period, four of which were commissioned by SteppingStone, and two of which were world premieres of works by local playwrights. The grant period included an American classic (Adventures of Tom Sawyer); a beloved holiday classic (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever); a true story from the civil rights era (Ruby! The Story of Ruby Bridges); a music and dance review (Kickin' It Irish); a musical based upon Japanese folktales and tradition of Taiko (Heartbeat of the Drum); and a work based upon works by beloved children's author Jon Scieszka (The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and the Frog Prince Continued). Playwrights for this season include Mark Jensen, Christina Ham, Sara Degrees and Kent Stephens.",,844690,Other,886666,6390,"David Berg, Jeffrey Burt, Tom Dzik, David Graham, Richard Hitchler, Laura Krenz, Crystal Manik, Andrea Nordaune, Brandon Paris, Lisa Benjamin Phillips, Summer Scharringhausen, Paul Schatz, April Scott, Kenneth Scott, Aric Sorenson, Christopher Stall, Jane Zilch",,"SteppingStone Theatre AKA SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ross,Willits,"SteppingStone Theatre AKA SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development","55 Victoria St N","St Paul",MN,55104-7196,"(651) 225-9265x 202",ross@steppingstonetheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Beltrami, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-270,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20665,"Operating Support",2013,29344,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Fiber art is an important part of Minnesota's culture and all Minnesotans have access to excellence and resources in the field of fiber art. Outcomes: Textile Center serves a membership that represents a majority of fiber art guilds and fiber artists in Minnesota (at least 45 guilds/businesses; 850 individuals); Minnesotans view high quality fiber art through at least twenty Textile Center fiber art exhibitions; and at least 4,000 Minnesotans utilize Textile Center's library and dye lab resources. Program success was measured through enrollment and application data, participant evaluations, and final reports by teaching artists and project leaders. 2: People of all ages, backgrounds, and artistic abilities participate in Textile Center programs. Outcomes: at least 2,500 youth are introduced to fiber art; at least 600 adults develop skills in fiber art through education services; at least 300 artists show and sell fiber art work in Textile Center galleries and shop; and at least twenty five partnerships are created with schools and cultural and social service agencies to reach diverse populations in Minnesota. Program success was measured through enrollment and application data, participant evaluations, and final reports by teaching artists and project leaders.","The arts thrive in Minnesota. Textile Center served a membership that included 45 fiber art guilds/businesses and 860 individuals, representing a majority of guilds/businesses and fiber artists in Minnesota. Minnesotans were able to view high quality fiber art through twenty five fiber art exhibitions presented during fiscal year 2013. 3,750 Minnesotans utilized Textile Center's library and dye lab resources. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. 2,900 youth ages 3-18 were introduced to fiber art. 620 adults developed skills in fiber art through education services. 300 artists showed fiber art work in Textile Center galleries and shop. Twenty five partnerships were created with schools, cultural and social service agencies in order to deliver services to diverse populations in Minnesota.",,472495,Other,501839,3500,"Ruth Stephens, Peggy Hunter, Nancy Onkka, Kathi Simonson, Christine Albrecht, Marty Allen, Jean Campbell, Kim Dayton, Maggie Dayton, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Richard Gilyard, Bonnie Hanson, William Mondale, Donna Peterson, Erica Spitzer Rasmussen, Karen Weiberg, Sherri West",,"Textile Center of Minnesota AKA Textile Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Chipp,Windham,"Textile Center of Minnesota AKA Textile Center","3000 University Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 370-9142 ",cwindham@textilecentermn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Scott, Dakota, Anoka, Carver, Beltrami, Otter Tail, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Fillmore, Goodhue",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-274,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20666,"Operating Support",2013,25027,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Execute a smooth transition of artistic leadership by securing a standout candidate for the Chorus' seventh Artistic Director who will begin on August 1, 2012. Tactics include: introducing the new Artistic Director to Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus audiences and constituents; acquiring new audience members to offset anticipated loss of audience with the departure of our current Artistic Director and the arrival of his replacement; and sustaining and enhancing the quality of the concert season and outreach activities through dynamic programming and musicians. Success is defined by number of new and returning Chorus members, number of new and returning season ticket holders, and increases in ticket sales for our annual holiday concerts and spring concerts. We had 40 new singing members and 16 members who returned to the Chorus after an extended absence. The Chorus has experienced steady growth in membership over the past three years: 137 members in fiscal year 2011, 169 members in 2012 and 178 in 2013. We experienced a 2.5% increase in season ticket holders, and sales for our holiday concerts increased by 16% while sales for our spring concert increased by 14%. We had 556 renewed season ticket holders and added 25 new season ticket holders. 2: Reach new targeted audiences and supporters while deepening and broadening ongoing relationships with existing audience and supporters, by creating and implementing a new two-year marketing plan and a new two-year development plan. We developed and implemented new two year marketing plan that was reviewed on a monthly basis and updated and changed as needed, based on specific tactic results for each concert. We developed and implemented a three year development plan; year one focused on how to involve the Artistic Director in fundraising (see third outcome evaluation) and how to engage the Board with new fundraising ideas.","Execute a smooth transition of artistic leadership by securing a standout candidate for the Chorus's seventh Artistic Director who will begin on August 1, 2012. 2: Reach new targeted audiences and supporters while deepening and broadening ongoing relationships with existing audience and supporters, by creating and implementing a new two-year marketing plan and a new two-year development plan.",,351121,Other,376148,3415,"Mary Schwind, Shawn Frank, Joyce Bengtson, Stephanie Meredith, Paul Blom, Jason Schuck, Scott Azbill, Jeffrey Bores, Michael Brown, Larry Bussey, Nathan Croner, Jason Cronister, Steve Dahl, Susan Grelling, David Hoang, Steve Humerickhouse, Alyssa Johnson, Nancy Kluver, Ryan Mayer, Chris Mellin, Mikal Nabors, Todd Nesgoda, Kerry Severson, Vince Therrien",,"Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christopher,Taykalo,"Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus","528 Hennepin Ave Ste 307",Minneapolis,MN,55403-1810,"(612) 339-7664 ",ctaykalo@tcgmc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Carver, Wright, Ramsey, Washington, Stearns, Olmsted, Rice",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-275,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20668,"Operating Support",2013,34708,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To produce four mainstage productions that support our mission to produce great performances born of the arts, equality, and justice from the heart of the Asian American experience. Measureable outcomes include the successful production of three fully-staged theatrical productions and one taiko drumming concert, with reviews and/or press for each production in major local media such as the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and Minnesota Public Radio. Evaluation includes the successful production of each show, audience satisfaction, and critical reviews. A successful production includes a strong production team, marketing plan, and artistic team; presentation of all scheduled performances; and reaching audience number goals. Audience surveys are gathered at each performance to collect opinions on and satisfaction with our mainstage productions. We also archive copies of all reviews in the press, including the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, City Pages, and arts blogs such as Minnesota Public Radio's State of the Arts and How Was The Show. Mu Performing Arts leadership staff, board, and core artistic group review results of all feedback to determine the direction of future programming. 2: To continue serving the community through our outreach programs. Measurable outcomes include reaching 50,000 community members across the state of Minnesota through our mainstage and outreach programs; reaching 200 underserved students and youth through our Stories program; hosting four community forums to discuss issues of social justice as explored in each of our mainstage productions; and holding six talkbacks after our theater productions to engage our audience in active discussion about the production themes. Our evaluation plan includes tracking participants, number of forums and talk backs, number of programs held, and audience metrics. In addition, we collect evaluations after each educational outreach program, including surveys from partner staff/teachers, youth participants, and teaching artists as applicable.","Mu Performing Arts successfully produced four mainstage productions that supported our mission to produce great performances born of arts, equality, and justice from the heart of the Asian American experience, including one taiko concert and three theater productions. (Mu Daiko at The Cowles Center, The Tiger Among Us, Yellow Fever, and The Mikado in collaboration with Skylark Opera) . Each of these events shared a unique piece of Minnesota's rich cultural diversity and community identity through the arts. Mu Performing Arts is the only organization of its size in the Twin Cities producing work that celebrates and focuses on the Asian American experience. Through our storytelling, audience perceptions of Asian Americans are changed and barriers are broken down. Without Mu Performing Arts, Asian American representation in the arts in Minnesota would be greatly reduced. 2: Mu Performing Arts seeks to share the Asian American experience with Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities through our mainstage productions and educational outreach programs. In fiscal year 2013, we: 1) reached 282 underserved youth through our Stories program (82 residency participants and 200 youth audience members); 2) held four community forums for each mainstage production; 3) conducted five post-show talk backs and four pre-show talk backs; 4) held 90 educational outreach programs in Minnesota for over 21,000 people. We did not achieve our goal to reach 50,000 people across Minnesota in fiscal year 2013, reaching a total of 27,617 people. Whereas the number of community outreach performances is relatively similar to past years, the number of people gathered at those events was more intimate. The Mikado, our collaboration with Skylark Opera had four performances instead of our usual eleven. The production sold out before we opened and was very well received by audiences and critics.",,664868,Other,699576,34708,"Gregory Anderson, Jeff Chen, Don Eitel, Reme Grefalda, Michael Hu, Sundraya Kase, Dan Le, Dorothy Mollien, Kari Ruth, Rick Shiomi, Kaimay Yuen Terry, Tom Thao, Paji Vitoff, Stuart Weeldreyer, Atlee Wong",0.5,"Theater Mu, Inc. AKA Mu Performing Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sara,Ochs,"Theater Mu, Inc. AKA Mu Performing Arts","275 E 4th St Ste 496","St Paul",MN,55101-1682,"(612) 789-1012 ",sara@muperformingarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Morrison, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-277,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20669,"Operating Support",2013,21011,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Theatre in the Round provides opportunities to Minnesotans of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to learn and work in theatre crafts. As a goal for its season, we look for more than 450 state residents to audition for roles at the theatre, making Theatre in the Round one of the top local arts groups offering opportunities to adults for dramatic (non-musical) roles. Furthermore, from cast to crew, these shows will be created by more than 250 adults of all backgrounds. Evaluating the degree of accuracy in our estimates was statistical, comparing actual numbers to projected numbers. With actual outcomes reaching more than 90% of the estimated outcomes, these numbers show the theatre continuing its role in providing opportunities to learn and work in theatre crafts, as it has since its beginning sixty years ago -- a role that also helps achieve the Arts Board strategic goal of providing true community participation in the arts by citizens of Minnesota.","In our fiscal year 2013 Operating Support Grant application, we estimated more than 450 local residents would audition. The actual number was slightly less, with 414 auditioning for roles in nine mainstage productions. We also estimated that these shows would be created by more than 250 adults of all backgrounds. The actual outcome was 240 unique individuals (numbers do not include the artists who taught classes, exhibited work in the theatre gallery, or others who did not work specifically work on productions).",,268904,Other,289915,9450,"Howard Ansel, Judy Berg, Edwin Caldie, Francine Corcoran, Rick Fournier, Michael Garbis, Garry Geiken, Hugh Kirsch, Elizabeth Lofgren, Stephanie Long, Lauren May, Richard Meszaros, Linda Paulsen, Dann Peterson, Jean Shore, Christopher Styring, Melanie Ulrich",0.7,"Theatre in the Round Players, Inc. AKA Theatre in the Round Players","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steven,Antenucci,"Theatre in the Round Players, Inc. AKA Theatre in the Round Players","245 Cedar Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55454-1054,"(612) 333-2919x 102",Admin@TheatreintheRound.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-278,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20670,"Operating Support",2013,19006,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide opportunities for patrons to draw connections between the art they experience at Theater Latté Da and their own lives. This supports the Minnesota State Arts Board's goal that Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are. Outcomes: Theater Latté Da will increase the number of people our study guides reach from 1,500 to 5,000; increase the number of post-show discussions we offer from 20 to 32; increase the number of people who attend these discussions from 1,600 to 2,600; and create an online blog. Theater Latté Da used house reports and Web site analytics to evaluate outcomes. 2: Ensure we reach the widest possible audience by removing barriers to attendance. This supports the Minnesota State Arts Board's goal that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Outcomes: Theater Latté Da will reach 21,000 people through four mainstage productions with themes accessible to a variety of Minnesotans. We will increase the number of discounted or complimentary tickets we offer from 3,100 to 4,000 and the number of students we serve from 2,000 to 3,000. We will only perform in ADA compliant venues. Theater Latté Da used box office records to evaluate outcomes.","Theater Latté Da provided opportunities and tools for audiences to engage at a deeper level with Theater Latte Da productions. Theater Latté Da's play guides reached 2,915 people. Theater Latté Da's 28 post-show discussions engaged 2,546 patrons. 2: Theater Latté Da provided opportunities and tools for audiences to engage at a deeper level with Theater Latté Da productions. Theater Latté Da’s play guides reached 2,915 people. Theater Latté Da's 28 post-show discussions engaged 2,546 patrons. 2: Theater Latté Da productions were accessible artistically, financially and physically. 1) Theater Latté Da produced four mainstage productions with varying themes including marriage, the desire to love and be loved, maintaining humanity in the face of conflict, racism and power, and society's perception of those with brain injuries. 2) Theater Latté Da provided 3,665 complimentary tickets (excluding students). 3) Theater Latte Da served 1,538 students through discounted or complimentary admission. 4) Theater Latté Da only performed in ADA compliant venues with accessible accommodations for mobility, visibility, and hearing impaired patrons. 5) Theater Latté Da provided one performance per production with ASL interpretation and audio-description services.",,758303,Other,777309,,"Bill Underwood, Jean Becker, Jaime Roman, Timothy Dordell, Scott Cabalka, Ogden Confer, David Fogel, Mary Beidler Gearen, Elizabeth Mannion Gibba, Jean Hartman, Cynthia Klaus, John Kundtz, Steven Loucks, Kimberly Motes, Shannon Pierce, Christopher Rence, Peter Rothstein, Lorri Steffen, Jean Storlie, John Thew, Jeff Turner",,"Theatre Latté-Da AKA Theater Latté Da","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Bieganek,"Theatre Latté-Da AKA Theater Latté Da","1170 15th Ave SE Ste 203",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 339-3003x 1",jeff@latteda.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Rice, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-279,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20671,"Operating Support",2013,8516,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Productions showcasing theatre artists of color were prioritized for 2012 and 2013, leading to the scheduling of Legacy Live (led by Luis Castillo with a company of African American, Latino, and biracial performers) in July 2012 and Sisters! by Jevetta and Jearlyn Steele and featuring a company of the best African American musical theatre artists in the region in June 2013. Similarly, staff hiring is acting affirmatively in its pursuit of seasonal and year-round employees. Marketing efforts to identify, welcome, and invite populations of color will match programmatic efforts. We will assess the number of Minnesota artists (and arts companies) paid to participate as performers, directors, designers, technicians, choreographers, composers, musical directors, musicians, dancers, and educators with an eye on growing that number. 2: The Arts Thrive In Minnesota. In the grant period, 2012-14, Theatre l’Homme Dieu will produce and present the work of eighteen Minnesota professional theatres, performance artists, and performing companies. Theatre l’Homme Dieu is devoted to bringing in the best performances and performers for Lakes Region audiences with the caveat that all companies be from Minnesota and that all artists are paid. Theatre l’Homme Dieu will also brand its facilities and compound to be a place of assembly for people of all ages from throughout Central Minnesota, featuring high school performances, summer theatre and dance classes, and civic meetings, as well as serving as a gathering place for social, fraternal, and professional associations. We will use 2011 statistical data as a guide and track the breadth and diversity of audiences via data base analysis and surveys, in terms of expanded geographic reach, in terms of race and culture, and in terms of age.","During the 2012 season, 53 artists worked at Theatre L'Homme Dieu. All six companies that came to the theatre during that season were Minnesota based companies. In 2013, all six companies will, once again, be Minnesota based companies, and it is anticipated that at least 70 artists, musical directors, musicians, directors, dancers and technicians will be a part of the season, all of whom are based in Minnesota as well. 2: Theatre L'Homme Dieu continues to work on this through the use of surveys. During the 2012 season, productions like Gilligan's Island, the Musical and Legacy Tribute to the King of Pop brought new, younger audiences to the theatre. The latter also brought a more ethnically diverse crowd, drawing audiences not only from the area, but also from the Twin Cities. A post-season survey is planned for 2013 to assess how/if the theatre has developed over the past season.",,190768,Other,199284,8516,"Linda Akenson, Fred Bursch, Philip Eidsvold, Gayle Haanen, Donna Jensen, Shelly Karnis, Yvonne Kinney-Hockert, Kathryn Liesemeyer, Jack Reuler, Michael Stormoen, Amy Sunderland",.25,"Theatre L'Homme Dieu","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joanna,Hoch,"Theatre L'Homme Dieu","1875 County Rd 120 NE PO Box 1086",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 808-8101 ",jhoch@tlhd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-280,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","FTE funded and admin costs corrected, 2/26/2015.",2 20672,"Operating Support",2013,12619,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Build diverse participation at the TU Dance Center in St Paul. Measurable outcomes: individuals diverse in age, race, and gender will participate in TU Dance Center programming; and the diversity of those participants will more closely reflect the general population. TU Dance tracked demographics of the 97 students enrolled in classes at TU Dance Center (up from 60). The 76% students of color who participated in Center programs included 44% African Americans, 17% mixed-race, 6% Latino, 6% Asian American, and 3% Native American. An expanded range of classes met the needs of a broader range of ages and interest levels, including a Creative Movement/Drum class for ages 5-9, a teen beginning level pre-professional program curriculum for ages 14+, and Introduction to Dance classes for ages 10-13. Expanded school partnerships supported efforts to engage young males (including young males of color) in addition to the many diverse young women who participated. In addition to Center classes, a diverse public was engaged through workshops on specialized techniques, master classes with acclaimed guest artists, and auditions at the Center for national training programs. Student showcases and open house events additionally attracted a broad and diverse public.","TU Dance achieved diverse participation in programs and activities at TU Dance Center in St Paul, with 76% of students enrolled in classes at the Center being youth of color. Students ranged in age from 5 to 23 (most ages 12-18), with participation in Center workshops and master classes including those over age 18. Enrolled students at the Center included 85% females and 15% males.",,332000,Other,344619,,"Leif Anderson, Roderick Ferguson, Priscilla Pierce Goldstein, Marcia Murray, Toni Pierce-Sands, Uri Sands, Kelly Greene Vagts",,"TU Dance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Abdo,Sayegh,"TU Dance","PO Box 40405","St Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 699-6055 ",Abdo.sayegh@tudance.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Itasca, Nobles, Goodhue, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Rice, Carver, Wright, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Pipestone, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-281,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20673,"Operating Support",2013,20303,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To develop and expand our vocational and social skills programming for adults with disabilities being served through Adult Day Programs. Measurable outcome: in response to changes in the structuring of Adult Day Programs, we will carry out a new model of adult programming that is integrated into day-to-day services, multiple times a week. By expanding our work with adults with disabilities, who would otherwise have limited access to the arts, we are addressing the Minnesota State Arts Board’s goal that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. We track our service and client numbers, and carry out pre- and post- program evaluations on each program participant, as well as staff/ teacher evaluations. In fiscal year 2013, we carried out 170 hours of programming for adults with disabilities at Adult Day programs, and worked with eleven different Adult Day programs. This is an increase from the previous year, but even more substantial is how our expansion and development of adult programming in fiscal year 2013 has attracted new clients and leveraged funding so that in fiscal year 2014, we will carry out 290 hours of programming for twenty four different Adult Day program groups. Our evaluation from the past year found our programs had significant impact on participants' social and vocational skills, and increased exposure and participation in the arts. Our evaluation and service numbers help us to demonstrate that we are contributing to the Minnesota State Arts Board's strategic goal that People of all ages, ethnicities and abilities participate in the arts. 2: Respond to the current economic climate, by refining our program model and pricing to ensure our programs are both sustainable and accessible to our clients. Measurable outcome: in 2013, we will maintain our current clients and service numbers, while maintaining a balanced budget. By making strategic organizational changes to ensure our mission to serve people of all abilities is carried out and ensure that all of our clients can access our services, we are addressing the Minnesota State Arts Board’s goal that people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities participate in the arts. The main demonstration that we achieved our goal is that we ended our fiscal year 2013 with a balanced budget and surplus to bolster our cash reserves. We now have in place more robust financial systems, policies and reporting capabilities and our Board and staff have increased their expertise in financial management. This is demonstrated by the fact that we underwent review and met the standards of the Charities Review Council this past year. We track our service and client numbers, and carry extensive program evaluations to track our organizational impact. In fiscal year 2013, while streamlining costs, Upstream Arts increased our service numbers and the number of programs we carried out, by serving over 1,900 individuals ages birth to 75+ of all abilities, including those with cognitive, developmental, emotional, behavioral, physical disabilities and visual and hearing impairments, thereby advancing the Minnesota State Arts Board’s goal that People of all ages, ethnicities and abilities participate in the arts.","We had the goal to develop and expand our programming with adults with disabilities. We achieved this by carrying out a new model of programming integrated into the daily services adults receive at one Adult Day program. We also further refined our arts based vocational programming at multiple Adult Day programs. Overall we increased the number of adults served, and the number of Adult Day Centers with which we worked. Adults with disabilities continue to be an underserved community in terms of arts access and participation. Our intentional engagement with this group, our strong partnerships with Adult Day programs around the metro, and our development of programming tailored to adults with disabilities, increased our ability to engage these individuals. By expanding our work with adults with disabilities, who would otherwise have limited access to the arts, we are addressing the Minnesota State Arts Board's goal that People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. 2: We had the goal to refine our program model and pricing to ensure our programs are both sustainable and accessible to our clients. We achieved this by streamlining our program and organizational costs through staff and structural changes. We worked with the Non Profits Assistance Fund and accountant to upgrade our financial systems and policies, and to train our Board and staff on financial planning. We achieved our goal of ending the year with a balanced budget, as well as surplus that will bolster our cash reserves and sustainability and flexibility in the face of changing funding systems. Upstream Arts is one of the only Minnesota arts organizations focused on individuals with disabilities. By making strategic organizational changes to ensure our mission to serve people of all abilities is carried out and that ensure that all of our clients can access our services, we addressed the Minnesota State Arts Board's goal that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts.",,355746,Other,376049,,"Adrian Freeman, Maren Lindner, Maggie Quinlan, Chase Buzzell, Kimberly Adams, Michelle Dickerson, Mary McEathron, Alyssa Klein, Patrick Burns, Peter Vitale, Amy Scheller",0.4,"Upstream Arts, Inc. AKA Upstream Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bree,Sieplinga,"Upstream Arts, Inc. AKA Upstream Arts","3501 Chicago Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55407,"(612) 331-4584 ",bree@upstreamarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Washington, Rice, Crow Wing, Kandiyohi",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-282,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20675,"Operating Support",2013,54622,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","More than 6,000 students in grades 2-12 will be engaged in our educational outreach programs, WITNESS and Cantaré. Our WITNESS program has an evaluation system that was implemented more than 10 years ago and has recently been enhanced by independent evaluation consultants. A staff person conducts classroom observation of each Teaching Artist and evaluates teacher involvement to assess future partnership opportunities. A formal process of program assessment and evaluation of the program is in place, focusing on student and teacher response to the curriculum and impact of the teaching artists. Teaching artist feedback is required at the completion of each session and is gathered through a written evaluation and an end-of-year focus group. The level of satisfaction from participants is high and continually improves. Likewise for Cantaré, a professional evaluation firm has developed a logic model, and VocalEssence implements surveys and focus groups to evaluate the program. The Director of Community Engagement also regularly conducts classroom observations of each Cantaré Composer. 2: More than 1,000 adults will attend one of our community outreach activities. A formative and summative evaluation of the Choral Pathways program was completed by an independent consulting firm. A formative evaluation was completed in December 2012 and consisted of qualitative research including observation of workshops, and focus groups or interviews with participants and activities directors. The summative evaluation was completed in March 2013. Data collection for the summative evaluation included the following components: 1) A participant survey by 83 participants at 5 of 8 facilities, a 20% return of spring participants. 2) An online survey was completed by 10 activities directors at participating facilities. 3) An interview with the education manager after the concert. Informal evaluation of other workshops and programs was based on staff observations and participant comments and feedback.","VocalEssence offered 4,410 students of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities the opportunity to participate in the arts. Participating schools were from the Twin Cities Metro and Greater Minnesota. A third of schools reported a less than 50% white student body, and about half reported a free and reduced lunch rate above 50%. Through WITNESS, students in grades 4-12 were inspired by the story of legendary singer Marian Anderson. Due to a restructure of staff resources, we presented only two of the planned four Young People's Concerts, which contributed to missing our goal of 6,000 students. However, the program was successful and included workshops and two performances. The 5th year Cantor program included 2 composers from Mexico who visited to work with more than 400 students at local elementary and high schools. The CantarΘ Community Concert was attended by 1,200 people and included student and VocalEssence performances of music by the Mexican composers. The 5th year Cantor program included 2 composers from Mexico who visited to work with more than 400 students at local elementary and high schools. The CantarΘ Community Concert was attended by 1,200 people and included student and VocalEssence performances of music by the Mexican composers. 2: Through concert conversations, the Choral Pathways Program and presentations in conjunction with the OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute, VocalEssence ensured 1,836 adults of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participated in the arts. VocalEssence reached 600 older adults in assisted living facilities through the Choral Pathways Program. Participants had the opportunity to attended workshops and a VocalEssence concert. The interactive nature of the workshops were designed to help older adults participate in, not just attend, these events and to enhance their concert experience. Other opportunities for arts participation included teacher seminars, five pre-concert conversations, and three OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute presentations.",,1513489,Other,1568111,10741,"David Mona, Paul Pribbenow, Mike McCarthy, Susan Crockett, Ann Barkelew, Warren Beck, Bruce Becker, Uri Camarena, Karen Charles, Debbie Estes, Jamie Flaws, Kristen Hoeschler O'Brien, Art Kaemmer, James Odland, Kathryn Roberts, Cay Shea Hellervik, Don Shelby, Debra Sit, Peter Spink, Jenny Wade, Mary Ann Pulk, Philip Brunelle, Brock Metzger",,VocalEssence,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elissa,Weller,VocalEssence,"1900 Nicollet Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 547-1452 ",eweller@vocalessence.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Mower, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-284,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20676,"Operating Support",2013,408025,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Walker is a leading contemporary, multidisciplinary arts center committed to the creative expression of artists. Outcomes: support artists, present programs across the visual, performing, film/video, and design arts, and advance interdisciplinary initiatives. Strengthen connections with the local and regional arts community through enhanced support and involvement of partners, artists, and programmers. To support the Walker's Strategic Plan, regular assessment remains critical to all program and business functions, and ensures broad-based understanding of artist and audience engagement amongst all staff. To quantify annual accomplishments beyond financial measures, the Walker documents key Measures of Success within the areas of artistic leadership and innovation, audience engagement, civic commitment, and stewardship. In the area of artistic leadership and innovation, the measures track artist engagements across the disciplines, Walker-organized exhibitions and presentations, publications, commissions, premieres, artist residencies, traveling programs, interdisciplinary collaborations, and awards. These achievements are shared publicly each year through the Walker's online Annual Report. 2: The Walker is dedicated to advancing participation in the arts and active audience engagement. Outcomes: broaden, deepen, and diversify engagement with audiences. Using Google Analytics, Walker staff measures growth in mnartists.org membership, the number of active members, artworks uploaded or linked, visitors, page views and visit length, and visitors' specific interactions with the site features. Member and artist surveys are also conducted through email, community forums, and in person to hear how well mnartists.org serves them. The staff tracks how well mnartists.org spurs critical conservation about the arts in Minnesota and increased exposure for its artists via the press. For programs like Artist-Designed Mini Golf, performances, and film screenings, the Walker interviews the artists involved to gain their feedback, and conducts visitor surveys. It also tracks media attention, program attendance, and admissions/ticket income when applicable.","The Walker presented contemporary art and artists across the disciplines through nine exhibitions; more than eighty five performances; 170 film/video screenings; artist residency activities; and hundreds of artist talks, lectures, workshops, tours, and panel discussions. The Walker organized the first major United States survey of Mexico City-based artist Abraham Cruzvillegas and presented the first retrospective in fifteen years of work by American photographer Cindy Sherman. Four Walker-organized travelling exhibitions were viewed by more than 190,000 people in nine museums in seven cities in the United States. The Walker's Performing Arts program commissioned six new performances and presented three world premieres, including new work by Minneapolis-based BodyCartography Project. Seventeen Walker-commissioned performances toured to thirty nine venues in twenty cities in the United States, and eleven countries. The newly renovated Walker Cinema featured several regional premieres as well as the British Arrows Awards with record-breaking attendance. 2: The mnartists.org Web site served more than 21,840 artists and organizations statewide, hosted 933,050 user sessions, and connected more than 900 Minnesota artists with 60,000 people through partnerships and outreach programs. The site featured extensive arts writing commissioned from fifty nine Minnesota writers. It also shared content with national arts sites and collaborated with Grand Rapids-based ArtPrize to broaden recognition across the Upper Midwest. The Walker's Artist-Designed Mini Golf course, created as part of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden's 25th anniversary during the summer of 2013, was created by forty eight Minnesota artists and garnered national media attention. The Walker also commissioned Minnesota artist Andy Messerschmidt for his first major museum installation. In partnership with Twin Cities Public Television, the annual MNTV series of short films featured eighteen Minnesota filmmakers. In addition, the 40th annual Choreographer's Evening showcased fifty one Minnesota dance artists.",,16001755,Other,16409780,,"James Dayton, Patrick Denzer, Marjorie Weiser, Mark Addicks, Carol Bemis, Ralph Burnet, John Christakos, Thomas Crosby Jr, Andrew Duff, Shawn Gensch, Karen Heithoff, Richard Hirst, Chris Killingstad, Anne Labovitz, Muffy MacMillan, Jennifer Martin, David Moore Jr, Monica Nassif, Dawn Owens, Richard Payne Jr, Michael Peterman, Brian Pietsch, Donna Pohlad, Rebecca Pohlad, Teresa Rasmussen, Elizabeth Redleaf, Peter Remes, Chris Roberts, Joel Ronning, Lynn Carlson Schell, Wim Stocks, Mike Sweeney, Laura Taft, John Thomson, John Whaley, Susan White, Tom Wicka, Audrey Wilf, Frank Wilkinson",,"Walker Art Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marla,Stack,"Walker Art Center","1750 Hennepin Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55403-2115,"(612) 375-7640 ",marla.stack@walkerart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-285,"Lawrence Adams: Principal, LarsonAllen, LLP.; Jonathan Carter: Solutions development manager, General Mills.; Ellen Copperud: Board member, Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council.; Kenna Cottman Sarge: Artistic director, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. Educator, TU Dance Center. Dancer with Pramila Vasudevan.; Hong Dice: Professor of music, Carleton College, and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Anna Johnson: Independent arts consultant; Therese Kunz: Creative director, Longville Arts Center; Founder, Screen Porch Productions, Inc.; Janis Lane-Ewart: Executive director and volunteer programmer, KFAI. Treasurer, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.|Peter Spooner, Curator, Tweed Museum of Art. Board member, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Duluth Public Library, Artists Relief Fund, and Chester Bowl Improvement Club.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20678,"Operating Support",2013,14498,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are. Weavers Guild of Minnesota plans to focus on re-imagining what it means to be a member (supporter, student, or instructor) of our organization. Goals: remain relevant today and in the future; study and develop a revitalized benefits program; use technology to reach and communicate with an expanded community; and create an ongoing channel of support to ensure sustained arts programming. Outcomes: report data numbers, proximity/location, and demographics. Membership activities respondents were most interested in following: 93-96% classes and workshops; 22-32% member meetings with speakers; 7-32% Fiber Fair; and 11-29% study groups. While classes and workshops and Fiber Fair were also mentioned, our strong education program and Fiber Fair will continue; a core curriculum review is being led by the Education Committee, and the annual member sale will take place at the Northrup King Building in 2013. To address the other major areas of interest the Membership Chair developed a timeline and objectives to meet the following needs: with the surveys capturing data related to skills/abilities for participation and more weekend activities, Weavers Guild has changed the name of its study groups to ‘interest groups’; developed a new group that will focus on building relationships with newer weavers or those not familiar with our activities. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts. Weavers Guild of Minnesota plans to continue its strong educational programming. Goals: explore satellite locations and have a broader presence through the metro area; increase capacity and audience reach (students, individuals, artists) in all ages and skill levels in communities that normally do not have access to our unique art form and resources. Outcomes: increase accessibility and engage underserved populations through data tracking, resource development, and evaluation. Weavers Guild of Minnesota's Operations Manager has completed Associate Management Software training, imported old database information, and launched the organization's new Associate Management Software system and website. These initiatives also included planning for communications, such as the weekly online member newsletter, The Draft, and student and instructor course details. Members and broader audience can now register for classes and workshops online. Weavers Guild members also have the capacity to log-in to renew their membership, update contact information, or access the member directory. We formed an ad hoc task group to develop and plan the content for a members-only forum and section of the Web site. Highlights of this unique function will allow for more direct communication and a photo sharing feature, as well as a platform for individuals to request/discuss ride-sharing options or who is interested in forming a private group lesson. A Web cam can reach others remotely for meetings or informational sessions.","Weavers Guild of Minnesota's plan of re-imagining what it means to be a member resulted in designing two online surveys and collecting data from newer and former members. We received responses from 15% of newer members and 10% from former members. The survey asked a series of questions related to joining/membership in the organization, interest(s), organization involvement/participation, interactions with social networking, communication, and proximity/location. When asked, Why did you join? respondents mentioned the following (highest to lowest): to learn about weaving, spinning and dyeing, to connect with other people interested in fiber [arts], class tuition discount, and [interest in] equipment. We learned that 55% of respondents registered for a class at the same time they signed up to be a member, while 38% took a class(es) before joining the organization. Demographics: 93% female, and 7% male; Age: 46%: 46-60; 39%: 61-75; 13%: 30-45. 2: Weavers Guild of Minnesota's plan to remain relevant today and in the future involved using technology to reach and communicate with its community. In March 2013, we acquired and implemented Associate Management Software, and other supporting technology to upgrade our database and that system's capacity to interact with our Web site and accounting software. With an increase in online readership and a growing and active Web audience, Weavers Guild has technologically positioned itself to move the organization in a positive, engaging direction. The efficiencies and integration of these systems frees up staff to benefit other organization programs (Outreach, Education, Membership and Development).",,126185,Other,140683,14498,"Donna Gravesen, Peggy Baldwin, Geri Retzlaff, Cathie Mayr, Ellen Richard, Peter Withoff, Steve Pauling, Jere Thompson, Jackie Lind, Gayle Groebner, Jan Hayman",,"Weavers Guild of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Linda,Hansen,"Weavers Guild of Minnesota","3000 University Ave SE Ste 110",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 436-0463 ",lhansen@weaversguildmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, McLeod, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Wadena, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-287,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20679,"Operating Support",2013,14036,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To cultivate leadership in Minnesota artists through an expansion of artist-driven classes, events, and workshops; programs that teach professional development and offer professional opportunities; and development of a strong network of artists participating in open studio opportunities, creating more frequent intersections with other artists. All statistics are collected in our data base and through class registrations. This year, 611 artist-taught classes were offered (compared to 552 in the previous year). This measures a 10% expansion of opportunities, however, evaluation also measures the numbers of artists actually engaged in said activities. As indicated above, we projected 95 artists would be served directly through professional opportunities, however 236 were actually engaged: 66 as teaching artists, 103 through exhibition opportunities, and 67 through open studio. Other evaluation includes observed engagement with artists attending open studios and then leading into artist discussion/critique activities. 2: To increase Minnesota citizens' understanding and appreciation of art in its many forms, through exhibition programs that showcase Minnesota artists and celebrate a diversity of artistic and cultural expressions and by bringing premier exhibitions into the northeast suburban area from various Minnesota collections, i.e., Minnesota Museum of Art and the Goldstein Museum. By partnering with Century College for the Northern Lights Exhibition, the show was seen by 20,000 students who pass through the public gallery every week. Art professors at the college took classes through the show to discuss the various works. Of the forty one artists accepted into the show, forty were from Minnesota. The Northern Lights artist reception included a presentation by the jury panel who spoke about the qualities they were looking for in judging the entries. This educational part of the program was attended by 110 people. It was observed that the audience was engaged in deeper understanding and appreciation by active questions during the presentation and participants stayed for the entire event.","To cultivate leadership in Minnesota artists through an expansion of artist-driven classes, events, and workshops; programs that teach professional development and offer professional opportunities, and development of a strong network of artists. White Bear Center for the Arts offered the following professional development classes for artists: Business of Art, Grant Writing Workshop, Mounting and Framing Photographs, Internet Strategies and Social Media for Artists. In addition, we initiated a new weekly, Open Studio-Paint with your Peers, and monthly, Artists Discussion and Critique series (free and open to the public). Additionally, the White Bear Center for Arts hosted a juried art exhibition, with 93 artists entering and 41 accepted; and installed fifteen public art exhibitions in area businesses. 2: This was achieved through the Northern Lights Juried art show, and fifteen public art exhibitions held at four locations in the area. Diversity of artistic and cultural expression included the following mediums: acrylic, alabaster, cardboard, ceramic, charcoal, clay, colored pencil, fiber, glass beads, graphite, intaglio collage, marker, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, printmaking, pyrophyllite, solarplate etching, steel sculpture, stoneware, sumi-e, walnut, watercolor.",,516547,Other,530583,2420,"Robert Cuerden, Kraig Thayer Rasmussen, Alan Kantrud, Patricia Berger, Kyle Frederickson, Jan Gillen, Mary Gove, Steve Harmon, Roberta Johnson, Neil Johnston, Mary Levins, Dan Wachtler, Linda Wall-Waddell, Sue Ahlcrona-Emeritus Director",,"White Bear Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Suzi,Hudson,"White Bear Center for the Arts","4971 Long Ave","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,"(651) 407-0597 ",suzi@whitebeararts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Sherburne, Carver, Goodhue, Isanti, Scott, Aitkin, Crow Wing, Wright, Benton, Kandiyohi, Nicollet, Pine, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-288,"Sara Buechmann: Executive director, Mankato Symphony Orchestra.; Lawrence Gorrell: Program director, Master of Arts in Human Development; associate professor, Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management, St Mary's University.; Paula Justich: Program director of arts and cultural management, St Mary's University of Minnesota.; Elisa Korentayer: Artist and consultant. Founder, Geekcorps, and E.K. Consulting.; Linda Nelson-Mayson: Director, Goldstein Museum of Design.; Cuong Phan: Associate professor of visual arts, St John's University. Filmmaker and educator.; Melisa Riviere: Professor of anthropology, Hamline University, and University of Minnesota. Director and Co-founder, B-Girl Be summit. Founder, Emetrece Productions.; Christi Schmitt: Teacher, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School. Executive board member, St Paul Federation of Teachers.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,Yes 20680,"Operating Support",2013,13915,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Twin Cities children and teens are engaged and inspired by their participation in the performing arts. Outcomes: by fiscal year 2013, the total number of youth served by Youth Performance Company classes and the Young Artists Council has increased by 35%. By fiscal year 2013, Young Artist Council activities have increased by 20%. This goal aligns with the goals that people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts; and the arts are interwoven into every facet of community life. For the first set of outcomes, The Youth Performance Company staff directors met periodically to review goals around Youth Performance Company classes and Young Artist Council. Throughout the year, the Director of Education adjusted tactics to try to reach class enrollment goals. The Assistant Director works closely with the Young Artist Council to plan their season of activities and monitor their work. This year, we explored new possibilities around evaluating our programs and our engagement with youth. Youth Performance Company was introduced to the Youth Work Institute and the Youth Program Quality Assessment tool. When we examined the tool, we concluded that it would be a good fit for our variety of programs providing valuable feedback to strengthen the Youth Performance Company way. This evaluation method was focused on our engagement with youth activities and was not applicable to our Arts Board operating support grant. We do feel a need to mention it here in order for the Arts Board and others stakeholders to understand how deeply Youth Performance Company values evaluation. 2: Youth Performance Company’s audience values the development of teens through theatre. Outcomes: by fiscal year 2013, Youth Performance Company’s core non-school audience base has increased from 600 to 800. By fiscal year 2013, 25% of Youth Performance Company’s non-school audiences are also donors. This goal aligns with goal that Minnesotans believe the arts are vital to who we are. Youth Performance Company's Associate Director and the Board Marketing Committee actively monitors audience numbers and makes adjustments to tactics throughout the year. Our Director of Development works closely with the Treasurer and Board Development Committee to monitor individual giving results.","Fiscal year 2013 was a tremendous year for Youth Performance Company, including receiving the Minnesota Council for Nonprofits/MAP for Nonprofits Mission Award for work on racism. While having a robust marketing and outreach effort, Youth Performance Company failed to reach stated goals for class participation. Our location is next to the future Central Corridor light rail line. With construction happening throughout the year, we saw a decrease of 30% participation in classes. However, our unique and popular Young Artist Council has seen an increase in participation of over 35% in fiscal year 2013. The Young Artist Council activities increased by 50% including holding three main shows with performances held over three weeks each, including: Women and Wallace, Anne of Green Gables, and A Night Where Anything Goes: A Cabaret. 2: Youth Performance Company understands how critical individual participation and support is for maintaining a sustainable organization. In fiscal year 2013, Youth Performance Company's non-school audience base increased to over 800 people. Our marketing committee worked very hard this past year to reach out to many individuals and organizations. We also focused on opportunities for parents and alumni to become even more involved with our programming. Since 2010, Youth Performance Company has made an important effort to increase individual donors to ensure that we are a sustainable organization. We have spent considerable time to identify and cultivate individuals who are interested in the advancement of teens as well as focus more attention on our parents and alumni. This effort is paying off with over 25% of our non-school audience members becoming donors.",,370436,Other,384351,1392,"Diane Anderson, Eve Bassinger, Jennifer Breitinger, Deb Brisch-Cramer, Susan Byers, Cheri Galbraith, Kurt Gueldner, Jill Jensen Coghlan, Miriam Johnson-Dunkirk, Julie Kendrick, Rich Knowlton, Shauna McKenzie, Annie O'Connor, Cathy Sweet, Brian Teeters, Carey Thornton, Keri VanOverschelde, Kari Xiong,",,"Youth Performance Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ron,Lattin,"Youth Performance Company","3338 University Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414-3468,"(612) 623-9180x 105",ron@youthperformanceco.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-289,"Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Beth Burns: Executive director, Lutheran Music Program. Board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Minnesota Music Coalition.; Vicki Chepulis: Retired executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School.; Yolanda Cotterall: Greater Minnesota rural program director, Latino Economic Development Center. Board member, Casa de Esperanza, and Mixed Blood Theatre.; Heidi Droegemueller: Director of development and individual giving, Minnesota Orchestra; president, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota chapter; Timothy Lloyd: Metal artist. Committee member, Northfield Arts Guild. Retired arts educator.; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; Herman Milligan, Jr: Managing partner, The Fulton Group, LLC.; Jamie Robertson: Executive director, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Arts Retreat.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20681,"Operating Support",2013,14213,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Present innovative work that connects with members of our community in imaginative and personal ways. In this next season, we will produce Inuksuit, by John Luther Adams, to be performed by 9-99 percussionists in an outdoor space. Through this production, we will establish or deepen our connection with 66-99 drummers of varying ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds in the Twin Cities, and to a lesser extent, the state of Minnesota; and establish mutually beneficial partnerships with Minnesota Parks and Trails and Ellis Drums. Through presenting innovative new work of the type described above, we are hoping to reach audience members that would not typically attend a new music event, engage new sound artists and performers that do not typically create chamber music, and increase our visibility. At our performance at Caponi Art Park, roughly 230 audience members wandered about the outdoor performance art installation. Our audience included many families with small children (not at all our usual demographic) as well as senior citizens. Based on feedback elicited from Caponi Art Park staff, audience members expressed that they found the experience unusual but gratifying and would come back to experience other such performances in the future. The production enjoyed lively social media presence and garnered a Star Tribune article, satisfying our aim to increase visibility. 2: Increase the scope of Zeitgeist New Music Cabaret and Zeitgeist Early Music Festival. With these festivals, we want to increase attendance by 10%; increase the media attention these festivals receive (two-four significant media articles or reviews); and establish at least two sponsorship relationships with local businesses. With our Early Music Festival, we would also like to increase pay for our participating performers to 10% above union scale and increase the number of professional and non-professional performers engaged through this festival (from four to eight). To evaluate our work regarding this outcome, we tracked audience numbers and noted sponsorships, media coverage, and performer compensation.","Our first outcome was to present innovative work that connects with members of our community in imaginative and personal ways. Specifically, we referred to presenting a production of Inuksuit, a work by John Luther Adams for 9-99 percussionists in an outdoor space. We didn't produce that production in our last year because we had an opportunity to create another such special work with the 2012-2013 McKnight Visiting Composer, Hugh Livingston. Because bringing this composer's work to the community was time-sensitive, we presented his work, Sound and Place, instead. Hugh Livingston is a sound artist who sculpts sound in outdoor spaces. Sound and Place is an evening-length work created for Zeitgeist and Caponi Art Park. The work premiered in July 2013 and took place over roughly an acre within the park land. Next season, Zeitgeist will present Inuksuit in August at Caponi Art Park. 2: With our Zeitgeist New Music Cabaret and Zeitgeist Early Music Festival, we were aiming to increase attendance by 10%, increase the media attention these festivals receive, and establish at least two sponsorship relationships with local businesses. This season, we increased attendance for our Zeitgeist New Music Cabaret by 8% and our Early Music Festival by 13%. We developed sponsorship relationships with five businesses and our Early Music Festival was the subject of two articles (Minnesota Daily and Knight Arts). We had also hoped to increase compensation for our Early Music Festival performers and increase the number of performers involved in that festival. This year, however, this festival simply didn't need the participation of many performers, though the three that did participate were required to participate more extensively throughout the festival. We did increase compensation for extra performers beyond union scale.",,139105,"Other, local or private",153318,1085,"Craig Sinard, Heather Barringer, Pat O'Keefe, Carrie Henneman Shaw, Carleton Macy, Zachary Crockett, Brett Wartchow, Philip Blackburn",0.25,Zeitgeist,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Heather,Barringer,Zeitgeist,"275 E 4th St Ste 200","St Paul",MN,55101-1628,"(651) 755-1600 ",heather@zeitgeistnewmusic.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-290,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,2 20682,"Operating Support",2013,26100,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","In fiscal year 2013, Zenon will commission new work by Minnesota choreographers to be performed in our home season at the Cowles Center for Dance and Performing Arts and toured to new audiences in Greater Minnesota. Performances are evaluated through critical and peer reviews; audience surveys; audience size; written evaluations by choreographers and other artistic collaborators; informal discussions with dancers and audience members. 2: Fiscal year 2013 funding will support increased marketing initiatives to draw more audiences to our Cowles seasons, and support Zenon Dance School marketing and administrative costs to develop Minnesota’s next generation of dancers through high-quality education, and nurturing emerging choreographers and performers through the Zenon Dance Zone Scholarship Program. Funding will support our new deaf/hard of hearing marketing program, covering increased administrative staff time, marketing materials, and Web site activities, and will allow us to annually evaluate the effectiveness of the plan on growing this underserved audience base. Zenon Dance School is constantly assessing the popularity of classes and observing trends in the local and national dance communities to assure that the curriculum reflects the public's desires. Zenon Dance Zone programming was evaluated through student participation levels, written and verbal evaluations, and the quality of the culminating student performances.","The arts thrive in Minnesota: the new Cowles Center has created a renaissance for dance in the Twin Cities, inspiring new audiences and donors for dance. Zenon is at the center of this activity as one of the principal dance companies presented during the Cowles' season. In fiscal year 2013, with Arts Board Operating Support funding, Zenon commissioned and premiered a new work, Storm, by Minnesota choreographer Mariusz Olsewski and toured to new audiences in Greater Minnesota. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities participate in the arts: Fiscal year 2013 funding supported increased marketing initiatives to draw more audiences to our Cowles seasons. Fiscal year 2013 funding also supported Zenon Dance School marketing and administrative costs, to develop Minnesota's next generation of dancers through high-quality education, and nurturing emerging choreographers and performers through the Zenon Dance Zone Scholarship Program.",,555826,Other,581926,26100,"Lisa Byrne, Patricia Timpane, Christine Pederson, Paul Dunbar, Linda Andrews, Travis Barkve, Tammy Bauer, Tiffany Hanken, Heidi Kurtze, Kelley Lindquist, Claudia Martinez, Beth McGuire, Shawn Pearson, Jennifer Price, Jenna Schroeder",,"Zenon Dance Company and School, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mara,Winke,"Zenon Dance Company and School, Inc.","528 Hennepin Ave Ste 400",Minneapolis,MN,55403-1810,"(612) 338-1101 ",marasmail@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Steele, Rice, Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-291,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20683,"Operating Support",2013,15893,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Create and present flamenco performances of the highest artistic quality that reach a broad public. Premiere a new full-length flamenco work by Susana di Palma (Diary of a Mad Woman, based on poetry by Gabriella Mistral) at the Cowles Center in Minneapolis, and present a Café Flamenco concert for the public at the Southern or Ritz Theater. Evaluation included box office records, reviews and media attention, feedback from audiences, students and presenters. With Locas Mujeres y Mas box office receipts showed that we reached over 1,200 audience members. We garnered favorable attention in the local media. We received a glowing preview piece from Lightsey Darst on MNArtists.org, as well as notices by Linda Shapiro and Sheila Regan in City Pages, and two articles in the local Spanish-language press. Headcounts from the other performances showed that we reached an additional 500 youth and 3,500 adults this year. All the organizations who booked us were happy with our performances, and several performances encouraged new students to join our dance classes. 2: Serve at least 7,000 youth and adults through performances and outreach programming. Provide opportunities for people across Minnesota to engage with flamenco dance and artists in multiple ways that are fun and easily accessible, regardless of age, ethnicity, or income level. Provide quality instruction in flamenco dance and music for youth and adults through the Zorongo School and through workshops with guest artists. Bring flamenco performances and workshops to two-four Minnesota communities; conduct five-ten outreach concerts in the Twin Cities area; conduct outreach for youth in the Twin Cities and on tour through performances of a special children’s flamenco program, Toro; and provide two free open houses for the public to explore flamenco. Zorongo kept accurate records of all activities provided and numbers of individuals who attended/participated. 1) Locas Mujeres y Mas concert: 912, mostly adults, about 10% Hispanic heritage, mixed genders, many income levels, performed at an ADA-accessible venue. 2) Locas Mujeres y Mas student matinee: 470, students and teachers, about 15% of Hispanic heritage, many from Spanish-immersion programs. 3) School: About 40% of students are either from a Hispanic background or are first generation immigrants. Full and partial scholarships are provided for about ten low-income students, both children and adults. 4) Other performances: About 10% Hispanic heritage, mostly adults, many income levels, performed exclusively at ADA-accessible venues.","We premiered a new work by Susana di Palma, Locas Mujeres y Mas/Madwomen and More, at The Cowles Center, March 8-10, 2013. We performed for a large audience of children and parents at the Mankato International Festival in April, 2013, at Augsburg College in October, 2012, for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs in December, 2012, at the Minneapolis Federal Reserve in October, 2012, at the grand opening of Flamenco Coffee's new coffee shop in Northeast Minneapolis in May 2013, at Casa de Espana en Minnesota's annual Feria event in May, 2013, and at several private parties throughout the year. 2: We provided opportunities for people to engage with flamenco dance and artists in multiple ways that are fun and easily accessible regardless of age, ethnicity, or income level. We served over 100 students, age five and up, in the Zorongo School, including some classes taught in Spanish. We provided workshops with internationally renowned guest musicians and dancers who performed in our concert. We provided two free open houses for the public to explore flamenco. Over fifty audience members stayed for a post-concert talkback. A student matinee played to 470, with over 100 coming up on stage to practice flamenco steps they had just learned.",,80009,Other,95902,2200,"Robert Schommer, Donald Davies, Robin Moede, Christine Kozachok, Vanessa Carneiro, Alessandra Chiarelli, Tamara Rogers, Georgia Hlebaen, Marissa Sundquist, Allison Herrera, Catherine Higgins Whiteside, Silvia Lopez",,"Zorongo Flamenco, Inc. AKA Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Niels,Strandskov,"Zorongo Flamenco, Inc. AKA Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School","3012 Minnehaha Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55406-1932,"(612) 743-8331 ",flamenco@zorongo.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Carver, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-292,"Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20574,"Operating Support",2013,18075,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Continue public access to our exhibition free of charge, 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk. Franconia staff implemented refinements to our programming throughout the year, and conducted a formal annual evaluation that assesses the effectiveness and growth of our programs, the achievement of intended outcomes, and identifies barriers to access. Staff gathered qualitative and quantitative information by conducting surveys to artists served, audience members, program participants, and funders. Staff also gathered demographic data from visitors and program participants to assess the composition of the audience and identify underserved populations. Utilizing survey data, we identified areas of improvement to programs and services and subsequently implemented improvements. 2: Continue to provide engaging educational programs for our community to participate and expand the reach of our education programs and events both onsite and through outreach partnerships. Our programming is of high-quality, led by Franconia's qualified staff and professional artists. Annually, 50,000+ visitors come to Franconia and thousands participate in our educational programs. Our educational programs and art events are successful and vital to the community. Franconia's hands-on art-making workshops, tours of the exhibition, a symposia series, and free art events are open to people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities. Ensure that artists from diverse backgrounds are represented in the park's exhibition. Maintain accessible facilities and programs. Our educational programming and events will be attended by the widest possible demographic. Our artist constituency will include people of diverse backgrounds. Staff implemented refinements to the program throughout the year, and conducted a formal annual evaluation that assesses the effectiveness and growth of our programs, the achievement of intended outcomes, and identifies barriers to access. Staff gathered qualitative and quantitative information by conducting surveys to artists served. Utilizing survey data, we identified areas of improvement for programs and services and integrated this information into our planning process. Franconia's Artistic Selection Committee strengthens our artist residency program by conducting an annual evaluation and audit of the program. Artists complete an exit survey upon completion of their residency that provides qualitative and quantitative information used to assess program effectiveness and areas for improvement. Survey results are used to make improvements that will strengthen the artist residency program in future years.","Franconia served over 60,000 visitors through our free and accessible, continually changing outdoor exhibition of 105 contemporary sculptures created by artists-in-residence at Franconia. In addition, Franconia offered a wide range of engaging arts learning programs, tours, and events on-site at Franconia Sculpture Park in Shafer, Minnesota, and at Franconia in the City at Casket gallery and satellite sculpture park and gallery in Northeast Minneapolis. In 2013, we provided thousands of Minnesota residents arts education programming via over forty community events including art-making workshops for youth, adults, and families; festivals, symposia, and summer music series; conducted hour-long artist-led guided tours to nearly 3,000 individuals from over 75 schools and groups, customized arts learning programming to approximately 100 at-risk youth; free weekly artist-led guided tours; and exhibitions of two- and three-dimensional artwork at Franconia in the City at Casket. 2: Franconia provided engaging arts learning programming for over 13,000 community members of all ages. Specifically for youth, we provided art-making workshops, guided tours, customized tours, and workshops for at-risk youth, and arts learning activities at several large community events. We served participants of all ages with artist-led guided tours, cast metal workshops and metal pour demonstration events, artist symposia, large arts festivals, and a summer music series. We partnered with over ten organizations to provide programming for at-risk youth, community arts projects, and outreach programming. Over forty national and international artists were served in the artist residency program with opportunities to create and exhibit new work at the sculpture park, engage with the public in arts learning programming, and professional networking in support of future academic fellowship/exhibition opportunities. We provided over sixty artists the opportunity to exhibit work at our gallery in the Casket Arts Community Complex in Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota.",,431867,Other,449942,3075,"Peter Curtis, Dorothy Goldie, Gar Hargens, Amy Hertel, Elizabeth Hlavka, Erik Janssen, John Joachim, Davis Klaila, Ronald Kopseka, John Kremer, David Linder, Amy McKinney, Diane Mullin, Josine Peters, John Reinan, Tamsie Ringler",,"Franconia Sculpture Park","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support ",,"General operating support ",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Hock,"Franconia Sculpture Park","29836 St Croix Trl",Shafer,MN,55074,"(651) 257-6668 ",johnhock@franconia.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-183,"Lawrence Burnett: Choral director and professor of music, Carleton College.; Sunny Chanthanouvong: Executive director, Lao Assistance Center. Policy Fellow, Humphrey School. Board member, St Paul Foundation, Asian/American Health Coalition, Harrison Neighborhood Association. Member, MN Compulsive Gambling Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Commission.; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers.; Brian Jose: Executive director of fine arts programming, College of St Benedict/St John's University.; Jerry Lopez: Executive director, Ce Tempoxcalli.; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Andrea Specht: Executive director, Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.; Sarah Stauder: Executive director, Rochester Art Center. ","Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel, Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University. ",, 11140,"Organization Arts Project/Production",2010,3500,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Grants are awarded to arts organizations and community groups.",,,19300,"Other, local or private",22800,,,,"Blue Earth Town and Country Players","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support MInnesota artists and organizations in creating producing and presenting high quality arts activities in dance literature media arts music theater and visual arts in their communities. To overcome barriers to accessing the arts. To instill th",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lill,Robinson,"Blue Earth Town and Country Players","13118 400th Ave PO Box 96","Blue Earth",MN,56013,"(507) 526-5223",lill.robinson@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/organization-arts-projectproduction-2,,,, 11141,"Organization Arts Project/Production",2010,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Grants are awarded to arts organizations and community groups.",,,4400,"Other, local or private",8400,,,,"Blue Earth Valley Concert Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support MInnesota artists and organizations in creating producing and presenting high quality arts activities in dance literature media arts music theater and visual arts in their communities. To overcome barriers to accessing the arts. To instill th",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Willette,"Blue Earth Valley Concert Association","16485 State Hwy 169",Winnebago,MN,56098-4535,"(507) 893-4554",nancyellawillette@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/organization-arts-projectproduction-3,,,, 11158,"Organization Arts Project/Production",2010,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","Grants are awarded to arts organizations and community groups.",,,575,"Other, local or private",4575,,,,"Faribault County Agricultural Society AKA Faribault County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support MInnesota artists and organizations in creating producing and presenting high quality arts activities in dance literature media arts music theater and visual arts in their communities. To overcome barriers to accessing the arts. To instill th",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Yvonne,"Cory Cory","Faribault County Agricultural Society AKA Faribault County Fair","235 Midway Rd","Blue Earth",MN,56013,"(507) 787-2523",yvonnec.cory@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/organization-arts-projectproduction-14,,,, 11159,"Organization Arts Project/Production",2010,500,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Grants are awarded to arts organizations and community groups.",,,2625,"Other, local or private",3125,,,,"Faribault County Agricultural Society AKA Faribault County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support MInnesota artists and organizations in creating producing and presenting high quality arts activities in dance literature media arts music theater and visual arts in their communities. To overcome barriers to accessing the arts. To instill th",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Yvonne,"Cory Cory","Faribault County Agricultural Society AKA Faribault County Fair","235 Midway Rd","Blue Earth",MN,56013,"(507) 787-2523",yvonnec.cory@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/organization-arts-projectproduction-15,,,, 11358,"Organizational Development Project",2010,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Grant recipients report improvement in their ability to provide programs and services.",,,4940,"Other, local or private",14940,,,,"ArtReach Saint Croix","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area by strengthening their management and/or infrastructure.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Pack,"ArtReach Saint Croix","224 N 4th St",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 439-1465",jessica@artreachstcroix.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/organizational-development-project,,,, 20788,"Partners in Arts Participation",2013,7400,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed. Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals. Partnerships are developed between social service organizations and arts organizations to better serve underserved communities.","Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed: Some of the barriers we see in the people who utilize our DayOut! program are mobility and dementia. We work with people who can’t get around as easily as they used to. The beauty of our work with Kairos is that they are able to participate (and encouraged to participate) in any way that is comfortable for them. This can mean dancing or swaying in their chair or wheelchair, with movements modified as needed. Additionally, with the barrier of dementia, we are able to build on their past experiences, which seem to be much more present than the current time. We encourage participants to think of things from the past and build on those memories. We also encourage everyone to be comfortable with who they are and how they need to move or experience what we are doing; we encourage the sense of community, that all are worthy of love and respect. 2: The mission of FamilyMeans is to strengthen communities by strengthening families. Our 2013 – 2015 Strategic Plan’s three stated strategies are to serve and engage the growing aging population, sustain and expand our prevention and support services, and continue to create a culture willing to recreate, renew and innovate in all areas of the agency. This spirit of inclusivity and community helps us to achieve our goals. Volunteers work with participants one-on-one; it looks like a group of adults having a good time. One of the reasons this is so important is that some people in the program feel uncomfortable because of their health issue. With the Kairos ALIVE program, volunteers and participants blend and focus on participation rather than performance. The participants are also part of the action, and not being entertained like a spectator, which they love.",,,,7400,,"Jennifer Gillespie, Rebecca Cummins, David Brown, Jenna Weiss, Michael Clark, Bill Etter, Kelly Davis, Karen Hansen, Kristin Kroll, Cory McIntyre, Johan Nielsen, Pam Nuffort, Liz Pangerl, Mark Stannard",0.00,FamilyMeans,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partners in Arts Participation",,"FamilyMeans will provide a high quality arts experience, using Kairos ALIVE artists, for its Day Out! program that serves seniors dealing with chronic illnesses and frailty.",2013-06-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Margaret,Irwin,FamilyMeans,"1875 Northwestern Ave S",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 789-4012 ",mirwin@familymeans.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-arts-participation-94,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20911,"Partners in Arts Participation",2013,8100,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed. Partnerships are developed between social service organizations and arts organizations to better serve underserved communities. Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals.","One barrier is to overcome and create an experience that is accessible to people of all ability levels. Staff rated the classes given by CLIMB on the appropriateness of the class and its perception by consumers involved. Evaluation results indicated a 3.8 or higher rating for class involvement and understanding. A rating of 3.5 or better was considered to be successful. Staff involved evaluated each session given by CLIMB through written evaluations and feedback from consumers involved to help them evaluate their program to better serve others with special needs in the future.",,,,8100,,"Bob Nemgar, Tim Bender, Linda Hanson, Don Mackinnon, Pam Nelson, Mark Tidd, Lisa Myhre, Gene Johnson",0.00,"Northern Cass Developmental Achievement Center, Inc. AKA Developmental Achievement Center of Bemidji","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partners in Arts Participation",,"Two actor-educators from CLIMB Theatre will visit the Developmental Achievement Center of Bemidji six times to provide developmentally appropriate theater for 60 adult consumers with varying degrees of disability.",2013-03-01,2014-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jane,Boutwell,"Northern Cass Developmental Achievement Center, Inc. AKA Developmental Achievement Center of Bemidji","735 Mahnomen Dr SE PO Box 842",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 759-0052 ",jane@northerncassdacbemidji.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Cass, Beltrami",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-arts-participation-106,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20724,"Partners in Arts Participation",2013,21722,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed. Partnerships are developed between social service organizations and arts organizations to better serve underserved communities. Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals.","For outcome A, 83% of participant respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they would not they would not have been able to participate in the arts activities provided as the result of this grant without Wilder support. Wilder measured this outcome through a survey that we gave to all participants following each arts activity. 2: Wilder strengthened our partnerships with arts organizations and artists to better serve underserved communities. 87% of arts participants reported that participating in arts activities as the result of this grant enhanced their overall experience with Wilder. During this grant period, we also worked with three new artists, which exceeded our goal of working with two new artists. 100% of Wilder staff strongly agreed that including arts activities in their programs helped them achieve their service goals and greatly enhanced the quality of service they were able to provide. Similarly, 100% of program participants agreed or strongly agreed that participating in arts activities enhanced the quality of service they received from Wilder and helped them to achieve their service goals.",,98,"Other, local or private",21820,,"Robyn Hansen, Barbara Roy, Ann Wynia, Alex Cirillo, Jr., Joan Thompson, Fred Harris, Gary Christensen, Elizabeth M. Kiernat, Michael J. Monahan, James P. Steiner, Julie M. Brunner, Eric Nicholson, Fred Harris Jr, Rahul Koranne",0.00,"Amherst H. Wilder Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partners in Arts Participation",,"Wilder will remove barriers for 323 low income children, families, and elders to participate in a wide variety of arts activities by collaborating with nine arts organizations.",2013-06-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Erin,Randall,"Amherst H. Wilder Foundation","451 Lexington Pkwy N","St Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 280-2000 ",erin.randall@wilder.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-arts-participation-84,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 20747,"Partners in Arts Participation",2013,15015,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed. Partnerships are developed between social service organizations and arts organizations to better serve underserved communities. Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals.","By partnering with the Boys and Girls Club, GREAT was able to reach a group of students who are not regularly able to participate in the theatre arts. The barriers of transportation were removed as GREAT held the rehearsals at the Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club also provided transportation to and from the performances that students attended. The final performances of the plays the students created were presented at no cost to the audience. Friends, family and community members were able to enjoy the students' performance at no cost and were therefore able to bring many supporters. 2: This partnership between GREAT Theatre and the Boys and Girls Club resulted in a direct link between the theatre artists at GREAT and the underserved communities the Boys and Girls Club serves. The hope is that after this introduction to theatre provided through this partnership the students will continue their exploration of theatre through the Boys and Girls Club and through GREAT, as well as creating new partnerships of their own.",,5,"Other, local or private",15020,,"Matt Nikodym, Prentiss Foster, Curt Gainsforth, Tony Tillemans, Joan Schatz, Julie Fisk, Peter Fuchsteiner, John Hoffman, Sheila Krogman, Pat Miller, Roger Poganski, Eric Reisinger, Shirley Ringhand, Chris Schuver, Dan Tideman, Gary Webber, Carol Wellen, Pat Welter, Steve Windfeldt, Patty Yarbrough",0.00,"Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partners in Arts Participation",,"Boys and Girls Club will partner with GREAT Theatre to deepen and expand drama programming at three Clubs. GREAT Theatre will provide three theater camps and increase audience participatory opportunities.",2013-07-01,2014-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Aimee,Minnerath,"Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota","345 30th Ave N","St Cloud",MN,56303-3755,"(320) 252-7616x 121",aminnerath@bgcmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-arts-participation-87,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",, 20993,"Partners in Arts Participation",2013,14000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals.","Twenty-one Habitat participants created fabric pieces reflecting their experience of home, which artist Susan Hensel then used to build two hanging screens for our new building. In the process they met people they would not have otherwise, strengthening connections and advancing the Habitat mission. The final piece, Raising the Roof on Home, is displayed on the third floor of Twin Cities Habitat’s new building at 1954 University Avenue West, St. Paul and includes photos of the large Habitat community, as well as a book documenting the workshops. The artwork is a wonderful visual representation of Habitat's mission, and we use it to engage visitors to our building with the meaning of our work. We regularly offer public tours of the building; interested people can call us to reserve a spot on a tour.",,,,14000,2650,"Noman Baer, John Anfinrud, Wayne Atkins, Tanya Bell, Trent Blain, Gary Cunningham, Erin Dady, John Estrem, Jay Fredericks, Richard Gammill, Cindy Gehrig, Joe Mammell, Jill Harmon, Hoyt Hsiao, Dave Kvamme, Rick Lancaster, Barry Mason, Judy McNamara, Nancy ",0.00,"Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partners in Arts Participation",,"Twin Cities Habitat families will work with a textile artist to create two fiber art pieces highlighting their art traditions for Habitat constituents and the public to view in our new headquarters.",2013-06-01,2014-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Buechler,"Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Inc.","1954 University Ave W","St Paul",MN,55104,"(612) 305-7134 ",susan.buechler@tchabitat.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Anoka, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-arts-participation-116,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 21014,"Partners in Arts Participation",2013,20800,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals. More Minnesotans are able to participate in the arts. Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed.","CLIMB Theatre presented interactive programming at camp sessions to help camp participants with special needs build social skills such as reading or displaying emotions, changing voice, movement and storytelling. Dramatic activities can help people with special needs understand their social world and visualize and practice how they can respond appropriately in social interactions. 2: CLIMB Theatre Inc. and Camps of Courage and Friendship developed a partnership for summer 2013 to bring interactive drama programming to individuals with a variety of developmental, physical or learning disorders. Some of the camp participants may have attended or watched dramatic performances, but few have actually participated in them.",,,,20800,,"Floyd Adelman, David Jones, Carole Mills, Greg Wallace, Jeff Bangsberg, Jerry Caruso, Mimi Fogarty, Bob Harnett, Duchess Harris, Greg Jaeger, Pam Lindemoen, Jan Malcolm, Edward Stracke",0.00,"Friendship Ventures","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partners in Arts Participation",,"CLIMB Theatre will facilitate interactive programming at five Camps of Courage and Friendship locations, working with campers with special needs to build theater skills and enhance their camp experience. Through 24 days of programming CLIMB will reach 1200 campers.",2013-06-01,2013-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tony,Bown,"Friendship Ventures","10509 108th St NW",Annandale,MN,55302,"(952) 852-0110x 5",tony.courage@friendshipventures.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-arts-participation-119,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 9928,"Partners in Arts Participation",2010,1000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access",,,,,,1000,,,,"Park View Care Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will allow residents at Park View Care Center in Buffalo to attend theatrical and musical performances.",,,2010-05-08,2011-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kersten,Reich,"Park View Care Center","200 Park Ln",Buffalo,MN,55313,"(952) 259-4470",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-arts-participation-18,,,, 20893,"Partnership Grant",2013,100000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide 120+ professional teaching artists/arts organization staff with a one-day Introductory Level Arts and Aging training session held in six locations around the state (20-40 artists at each session). 2: Provide 48 professional artists and arts organization personnel (30 artists and 6 arts organization teams of three) with Intensive Arts and Aging training held over the course of the year that includes in-person and online learning and mentoring opportunities. The final evaluation report will be completed in May. Mentors were also asked to complete an evaluation that included detailed narrative questions as well as their assessment of their mentees' progress and preparation as a teaching artist in an older adult setting or working with elders. Four of five mentors gave their experience the highest rating possible (very satisfied), with the other identifying it as satisfactory. Collectively, the mentors identified ten artist-participants--more than one-third—whom they believe capable of moving into a master trainer role.","Held five Introduction to Aging Workshops during the final week of October 2013 that attracted 292 participants (exceeding goal). Sites included Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, Austin, St. Cloud and Minneapolis. Key presenters included Jeanne Bayer, Andrea Lewandowski, Joey Clark, Jeanie Brindley-Barnett and Jane Tygesson. Evaluations on site and given via follow up email survey were overwhelmingly positive. Respondents noted how critical is was to get foundational knowledge that combined arts learning with key information about the aging process -- as well as new research documenting the positive impact of professionally-conducted arts activities for elders. In addition to actual participation numbers, pre-and post- assessments were used at all training activities. A follow-up survey (via Survey Monkey) was created and distributed to Intro to Arts and Aging workshop participants that asked questions about critical learning areas, what content could be added, facilities and pacing, and whether their community would be interested in hosting a subsequent conference. 2: 55 individual artists and 18 arts organizations applied; 30 artists and 8 arts organizations were selected to participate. Of this group, 26 artists and 7 arts organizations completed the training program. A majority are female, reflecting the large number of females to males in the applicant pool. More than 10 percent are artists of color—a proportion that we believe is commensurate with the larger artist/teaching artist population. As a group, they represent a variety of ages, both chronological age and 'career age,' ranging from their 20s to late 60s; in terms of discipline, about half work with visual arts; slightly more than one -third in theatre arts; and the balance in dance, music, literary arts, or film. Arts organizations included two from Greater Minnesota and five from the Twin Cities metro. Participant summary survey data is appended here. For the arts organization evaluation (still underway), ArtSage contracted with an evaluator from the National Center for Creative Aging to develop and implement a logic model for the arts organization track. Master trainer and mentor Jane Tygesson is also conducting site visits for each participating organization. Preliminary results indicate that 90% of the participant teams rated the training excellent or very good.",,28429,"Other, local or private",128429,,"Kristin Aitchison, Brad Ballenger, Jane Breest, Gil Kiekenapp, Gyni Koshak, Laura Merriam, Catherine Sullivan, Dawne B White",0.00,"Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network AKA ArtSage","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partnership Grant",,"Complete a second phase of professional development initiative that will nourish and benefit both the artistic and aging communities by preparing and training 168 Minnesota artists and arts organizations to expand arts opportunities for aging Minnesotans, increase artists /arts organizations understanding of qualities, characteristics, and dimensions unique to the aging population.",2013-06-01,2014-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tammy,Hauser,"Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network AKA ArtSage","155 E Lake St Ste 206",Wayzata,MN,55391,"(612) 578-0952 ",tammy@artsagemn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Ramsey, Hennepin, Dakota, Washington, Itasca, Blue Earth, Stearns, Otter Tail, Sherburne, St. Louis, Beltrami, Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partnership-grant-2,"Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.","Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.",,No 18455,"Passport to Culture: Creating Opportunities for All",2013,250000," Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 ","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museum for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Families from target communities and households will visit the Duluth Children's Museum on a regular basis.2. Membership will grow to include 1500 Passport to Culture households by June 30, 2013.3. First Friday and Third Thursday events will attract an average attendance of 250 children and adults each.4. Families served by Passport to Culture memberships will access the Duluth Children's Museum during general museum programming.","1. Demand for the Passport to Culture program was especially high in 2013. Many factors influenced this result, most notably the announcement of the effects of sequestration on head start families. 2. First Friday’s which is an intensive family event, open to the entire region, continues to build and draw people who have never visited the Museum. Third Thursday’s, new this year, is an added opportunity to offer intensive programming targeted on health, nutrition and gardening “Grow what you eat” concepts for example. By providing two programs that have a target and focus the effort to encourage attendance at other general museum events is paying off. We are able to effectively market to the key communities we seek to reach with more intensive program offerings. 3. Currently, with supplemental support from the Legacy funds, we are installing the hardware, software and doing the data conversion to track all attendance. Very soon we will be able to report attendance by membership, frequency of visits and the number of household members who attend the museum on daily and monthly counts. We know from experience we have a high level of repeat visitorship, soon we will be able to support that with concrete data.",,,,,,"Patty Cartier (Chair, Capital Campaign), James A. Christensen (Treasurer of the Board), Jeff Hakala, John E. Erickson (Vice-Chair of the Board), Kyle K. Johnson (Chair of the Board), Kelly Davidson, Barbara Payette (Past Board Chair), Scott Graden, Stephen Sydow (Secretary of the Board), Dana Kazel, JoAnn Mattson, Kyle Terrio-Johnson, Ellen Evans, Paige Benson",,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Passport to Culture: Removing barriers to participation will serve 1500 households, reaching approximately 6,000 children and their adult caregivers from across the region. Passport to Culture eliminates the financial barriers to participation by families most vulnerable in our society, providing membership, enhanced by direct program opportunities targeted to serve low income households designed to create a pattern of use of cultural organizations by families.","The Duluth Children’s Museum recently (May 29, 2012) relocated into the heart of the densest family housing community in the city: Lincoln Park. Families in Lincoln Park are specifically hit by challenges of household income. Over 40% of the households within 5 miles of the Museum with school age children are living below a livable household income. Few of these families see the opportunity to access a children's museum as within their economic means without the support of scholarships. At the same time, after relocating membersip has growing by over 200% each month.Attendance continues to grow and special programming is attracting attendance from the community. Families are telling the museum that is because of increased community access and increased community programming that they are now wanting to joing the Duluth Children's Museum.",,2012-12-21,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Garcia,"Duluth Children's Museum","506 West Michigan Street ",Duluth,MN,55802,,michael50@duluthchildrensmuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/passport-culture-creating-opportunities-all,,,, 9548,"Perpich Arts Integration Project, FY12-FY15",2012,850000,"M.L. 2011, Chp.6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 9","These amounts are appropriated to the board of directors of the Perpich Center for Arts Education for arts, arts education, and arts access and to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Goal 1: Increase the capacity of teachers to design, implement, and assess collaborative arts integration in Minnesota schools, and the capacity of administrators to support this instructional strategy. Goal 2: Improve standards-based student learning through collaborative arts integration, a strategy used by teachers and supported by administrators. Our strategy for reaching these goals includes: professional development for teachers and administrators on standards-based collaborative arts integration; aligned curriculum, instruction and evaluation; and technology tools leveraging technology as a space for professional development and dissemination of learning and examples.",,,,828750,21250,"Peter Adolphson Bari Amadio Jan Carey Bill Crutcher Stephan Daly Ardythe ""Ardie"" Gallant Roberta Jones Virginia Katz Todd Liljenquist Pierce McNally Nancy Paddleford Alex Plechash Martha Weaver West",3,"Perpich Center for Arts Education","State Government","The Perpich Arts Integration Network of Teachers (PAINT) fosters collaborative arts integration in Minnesota through K-12 teacher professional development and funding to schools. With Perpich Center facilitation, teacher teams develop and implement arts-integrated lessons and units. PAINT program components include:Professional Development and Facilitation: PAINT teachers work together to develop and implement arts-integrated lessons that are student-centered and standards-based. They learn strategies for integrating the arts with other content areas in meaningful, engaging ways; aligning standards, learning goals, and assessments; and reflecting on and learning from student work. Professional development opportunities include multi-day workshops in summers, several 1-day network meetings throughout the school year, and meetings with Perpich facilitators on-site and online.Professional Network, Online and In-Person: Building bridges across disciplines involves tearing down silos and making connections—between content areas, within school teams, and across the region. Teachers network in two different spaces: in person at workshops and meetings, and in an online community of practice. Together, school teams share expertise, solve problems, build arts integrated curricula, assess student learning, and reflect on professional learning. Documentation and Technology: PAINT is an arts integration laboratory to create, test, and refine lessons. School teams contribute to the big picture of arts integration in Minnesota by digitally documenting and sharing those exemplary lessons and practices. Standards and Assessments: So what are students actually learning in arts-integrated lessons? Teachers want to know that too. While constructing arts-integrated lessons, teachers work together to address standards, build assessments that accurately reflect student learning, and review the arts-integrated student work to improve instruction and student learning.",,,2011-07-22,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Pam,Paulson,"Perpich Center for Arts Education","6125 Olson Memorial Highway","Golden Valley",MN,55422,763-279-4187,pam.paulson@pcae.k12.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Perpich Center for Arts Education",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Clay, Cook, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Lake, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, St. Louis, Steele, Stevens, Wabasha, Wilkin, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/perpich-arts-integration-project-fy12-fy15,,,, 9548,"Perpich Arts Integration Project, FY12-FY15",2013,850000,"M.L. 2011, Chp.6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 9","These amounts are appropriated to the board of directors of the Perpich Center for Arts Education for arts, arts education, and arts access and to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Goal 1: Increase the capacity of teachers to design, implement, and assess collaborative arts integration in Minnesota schools, and the capacity of administrators to support this instructional strategy. Goal 2: Improve standards-based student learning through collaborative arts integration, a strategy used by teachers and supported by administrators. Our strategy for reaching these goals includes: professional development for teachers and administrators on standards-based collaborative arts integration; aligned curriculum, instruction and evaluation; and technology tools leveraging technology as a space for professional development and dissemination of learning and examples. ",,,,828750,21250,"Peter Adolphson Bari Amadio Jan Carey Bill Crutcher Stephan Daly Ardythe ""Ardie"" Gallant Roberta Jones Virginia Katz Todd Liljenquist Pierce McNally Nancy Paddleford Alex Plechash Martha Weaver West",4,"Perpich Center for Arts Education","State Government","The Perpich Arts Integration Network of Teachers (PAINT) fosters collaborative arts integration in Minnesota through K-12 teacher professional development and funding to schools. With Perpich Center facilitation, teacher teams develop and implement arts-integrated lessons and units. PAINT program components include:Professional Development and Facilitation: PAINT teachers work together to develop and implement arts-integrated lessons that are student-centered and standards-based. They learn strategies for integrating the arts with other content areas in meaningful, engaging ways; aligning standards, learning goals, and assessments; and reflecting on and learning from student work. Professional development opportunities include multi-day workshops in summers, several 1-day network meetings throughout the school year, and meetings with Perpich facilitators on-site and online.Professional Network, Online and In-Person: Building bridges across disciplines involves tearing down silos and making connections—between content areas, within school teams, and across the region. Teachers network in two different spaces: in person at workshops and meetings, and in an online community of practice. Together, school teams share expertise, solve problems, build arts integrated curricula, assess student learning, and reflect on professional learning. Documentation and Technology: PAINT is an arts integration laboratory to create, test, and refine lessons. School teams contribute to the big picture of arts integration in Minnesota by digitally documenting and sharing those exemplary lessons and practices. Standards and Assessments: So what are students actually learning in arts-integrated lessons? Teachers want to know that too. While constructing arts-integrated lessons, teachers work together to address standards, build assessments that accurately reflect student learning, and review the arts-integrated student work to improve instruction and student learning.",,,2011-07-22,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Pam,Paulson,"Perpich Center for Arts Education","6125 Olson Memorial Highway","Golden Valley",MN,55422,763-279-4187,pam.paulson@pcae.k12.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Perpich Center for Arts Education",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Clay, Cook, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Lake, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, St. Louis, Steele, Stevens, Wabasha, Wilkin, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/perpich-arts-integration-project-fy12-fy15,,,, 9548,"Perpich Arts Integration Project, FY12-FY15",2014,795000,"M.L. 2013, Chp.137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","(a) These amounts are appropriated to the Board of Directors of the Perpich Center for Arts Education for the following programs. Money appropriated in this subdivision must not be used to purchase or lease a school facility previously operated by the East Metro Integration District No. 6067 or to continue any programs that were administered by the district.(b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2015, are available until June 30, 2017.(c) Administrative Costs$20,000 the first year and $20,000 the second year are for administrative costs.(d) Arts Integration$775,000 the first year and $730,000 the second year are for the arts integration program to increase the capacity of teachers to design, implement, and assess collaborative arts integration in Minnesota schools and the capacity of administrators to support this instructional strategy, to improve standards-based student learning through collaborative arts integration, and to develop arts-integrated courses to be implemented in the 2015-2016 school year.",,"Goal 1: Increase the capacity of teachers to design, implement, and assess collaborative arts integration in Minnesota schools, and the capacity of administrators to support this instructional strategy. Goal 2: Improve standards-based student learning through collaborative arts integration, a strategy used by teachers and supported by administrators. Our strategy for reaching these goals includes: professional development for teachers and administrators on standards-based collaborative arts integration; aligned curriculum, instruction and evaluation; and technology tools leveraging technology as a space for professional development and dissemination of learning and examples. ",,,,775000,20000,"Thomas Adams Peter Adolphson Bari Amadio Eunice Biel Jan Carey Bill Crutcher Stephan Daly Susan Mau Larson Pierce McNally Nancy Paddleford Christopher Paul Alex Plechash Martha Weaver West",4.15,"Perpich Center for Arts Education","State Government","The Perpich Arts Integration Network of Teachers (PAINT) fosters collaborative arts integration in Minnesota through K-12 teacher professional development and funding to schools. With Perpich Center facilitation, teacher teams develop and implement arts-integrated lessons and units. PAINT program components include:Professional Development and Facilitation: PAINT teachers work together to develop and implement arts-integrated lessons that are student-centered and standards-based. They learn strategies for integrating the arts with other content areas in meaningful, engaging ways; aligning standards, learning goals, and assessments; and reflecting on and learning from student work. Professional development opportunities include multi-day workshops in summers, several 1-day network meetings throughout the school year, and meetings with Perpich facilitators on-site and online.Professional Network, Online and In-Person: Building bridges across disciplines involves tearing down silos and making connections—between content areas, within school teams, and across the region. Teachers network in two different spaces: in person at workshops and meetings, and in an online community of practice. Together, school teams share expertise, solve problems, build arts integrated curricula, assess student learning, and reflect on professional learning. Documentation and Technology: PAINT is an arts integration laboratory to create, test, and refine lessons. School teams contribute to the big picture of arts integration in Minnesota by digitally documenting and sharing those exemplary lessons and practices. Standards and Assessments: So what are students actually learning in arts-integrated lessons? Teachers want to know that too. While constructing arts-integrated lessons, teachers work together to address standards, build assessments that accurately reflect student learning, and review the arts-integrated student work to improve instruction and student learning.",,,2011-07-22,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Pam,Paulson,"Perpich Center for Arts Education","6125 Olson Memorial Highway","Golden Valley",MN,55422,763-279-4187,pam.paulson@pcae.k12.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Perpich Center for Arts Education",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Clay, Cook, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Lake, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, St. Louis, Steele, Stevens, Wabasha, Wilkin, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/perpich-arts-integration-project-fy12-fy15,,,, 9548,"Perpich Arts Integration Project, FY12-FY15",2015,750000,"M.L. 2013, Chp.137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","(a) These amounts are appropriated to the Board of Directors of the Perpich Center for Arts Education for the following programs. Money appropriated in this subdivision must not be used to purchase or lease a school facility previously operated by the East Metro Integration District No. 6067 or to continue any programs that were administered by the district. (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2015, are available until June 30, 2017. (c) Administrative Costs$20,000 the first year and $20,000 the second year are for administrative costs. (d) Arts Integration$775,000 the first year and $730,000 the second year are for the arts integration program to increase the capacity of teachers to design, implement, and assess collaborative arts integration in Minnesota schools and the capacity of administrators to support this instructional strategy, to improve standards-based student learning through collaborative arts integration, and to develop arts-integrated courses to be implemented in the 2015-2016 school year.",,"Goal 1: Increase the capacity of teachers to design, implement, and assess collaborative arts integration in Minnesota schools, and the capacity of administrators to support this instructional strategy. Goal 2: Improve standards-based student learning through collaborative arts integration, a strategy used by teachers and supported by administrators. Our strategy for reaching these goals includes: professional development for teachers and administrators on standards-based collaborative arts integration; aligned curriculum, instruction and evaluation; and technology tools leveraging technology as a space for professional development and dissemination of learning and examples. ",,,,730000,20000,"Thomas Adams Bari Amadio Eunice Biel Jan Carey Bill Crutcher Stephan Daly Susan Mau Larson Pierce McNally Matthew Ollig Nancy Paddleford Christopher Paul Alex Plechash Luayn Ruch-Hammond Martha Weaver West",4.15,"Perpich Center for Arts Education","State Government","The Perpich Arts Integration Network of Teachers (PAINT) fosters collaborative arts integration in Minnesota through K-12 teacher professional development and funding to schools. With Perpich Center facilitation, teacher teams develop and implement arts-integrated lessons and units. PAINT program components include:Professional Development and Facilitation: PAINT teachers work together to develop and implement arts-integrated lessons that are student-centered and standards-based. They learn strategies for integrating the arts with other content areas in meaningful, engaging ways; aligning standards, learning goals, and assessments; and reflecting on and learning from student work. Professional development opportunities include multi-day workshops in summers, several 1-day network meetings throughout the school year, and meetings with Perpich facilitators on-site and online.Professional Network, Online and In-Person: Building bridges across disciplines involves tearing down silos and making connections—between content areas, within school teams, and across the region. Teachers network in two different spaces: in person at workshops and meetings, and in an online community of practice. Together, school teams share expertise, solve problems, build arts integrated curricula, assess student learning, and reflect on professional learning. Documentation and Technology: PAINT is an arts integration laboratory to create, test, and refine lessons. School teams contribute to the big picture of arts integration in Minnesota by digitally documenting and sharing those exemplary lessons and practices. Standards and Assessments: So what are students actually learning in arts-integrated lessons? Teachers want to know that too. While constructing arts-integrated lessons, teachers work together to address standards, build assessments that accurately reflect student learning, and review the arts-integrated student work to improve instruction and student learning.",,,2011-07-22,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Pam,Paulson,"Perpich Center for Arts Education","6125 Olson Memorial Highway","Golden Valley",MN,55422,763-279-4187,pam.paulson@pcae.k12.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Perpich Center for Arts Education",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Clay, Cook, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Lake, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, St. Louis, Steele, Stevens, Wabasha, Wilkin, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/perpich-arts-integration-project-fy12-fy15,,,, 18417,"Pioneer Sarah Creek Watershed Restoration and Protection Project",2013,103415,,,,,,,,,,,.97,"Pioneer Sarah Creek Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","This project will complete a Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRAP) Plan that includes a set of pollutant reduction and watershed management strategies to achieve water quality standards for the listed pollutants, and that are understood and adoptable by local units of government and other stakeholders. This project will also provide an important water quality framework for civic and citizen engagement and communication, which will contribute to long-term public participation in surface water protection and restoration activities throughout the watershed. The Pioneer Sarah Watershed Management Commission and its staff will lead this project, including organizing and sponsoring civic engagement activities and stakeholder meetings, coordinating the work of the technical team, and acting as an advocate of the project before the various communities involved. ",,,2013-01-14,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Judie,Anderson,"Pioneer Sarah Creek Watershed District",,,,,763-553-1144,judie@jass.biz,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Carver, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Wright",,"North Fork Crow River, South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pioneer-sarah-creek-watershed-restoration-and-protection-project,,,, 17321,"Pioneer Modernists Manuscript",2010,28169,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,88000,,,,,,"Afton Historical Society Press",," The book ""Pioneer Modernists"" is about Minnesota women making significant contributions to art in the early 20th century. The text documents the first generation of women modernist artists. Although the book begins with the familiar story of Wanda Gag who left the state and gained her historical significance elsewhere, that story is only meant to set the themes of the book that provide critical organization needed to understand those women who remained in Minnesota. Those who did remain both documented places of historical significance, and created art that has since become historic. The art documented indeed is statewide, showing how important these women artists were in all parts of the state. The book is a welcome addition to the library of Minnesota history, and much needed. ",,"To publish the book ""Pioneer Modernists"" about Minnesota women making significant contributions to art in the early 20th century.",2010-03-01,2010-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Patricia,"Condon McDonald",,"3321 S. St. Croix Trail, PO Box 96",Afton,MN,55001,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pioneer-modernists-manuscript,,,, 21798,Planning,2013,648,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To develop a comprehensive 5 year plan for Crow River Area Youth Orchestra. It will be typed and available to board members and any one else who would want to view it. The plan will be reviewed each year and evaluated to determine how successful Crow River Area Youth Orchestra will be at achieving its goals. Data of student participation and audience attendence will be reviewed, also, to help determine how well Crow River Area Youth Orchestra is reaching and targeting people.","It united the board and directors. It energized the board. It helped the board realize the value of being members of the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. The board members and directors were very impressed with Erika. She had also shared ways Crow River Area Youth Orchestra could help the center and other organization partners. It helped the board and directors focus in on key areas rather than worry about everything that needed to be done to build the organization. It helped the board and directors dream big and see steps that could help those ideas become reality. It was entertaining and fun, rather than all work.",,72,Other,720,,"Shemay Castro, Holly Corrick, Heidi Mack, Paul Otte, Cindy Sandberg",,"Crow River Area Youth Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity",Planning,,"Crow River Area Youth Orchestra 5 Year Planning Meeting",2013-07-07,2013-07-07,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Otte,"Crow River Area Youth Orchestra","105 10th Ave NE",Hutchinson,MN,55350,"(320) 587-9809 ",bpotte@hutchtel.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/planning-4,"Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator at Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher.","Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.",,2 13932,"Plan Implementation Grants",2010,7400,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec 7 (a)","$1,200,000 the first year and $1,215,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources, including assisting 30 or more communities in fiscal year 2010 and 60 or more communities in fiscal year 2011 with the development and implementation of","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,,N/A,7400,,N/A,,"City of Mazeppa","Local/Regional Government","Seal wells 1(226951) and 2 (218862) ",,,2010-06-23,2011-02-17,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Duane ","Hofschulte ","City of Mazeppa","121 Maple Street NE",Mazeppa,MN,55956,"507 843 3685",chmaz@sleepyeyetel.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Wabasha,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/plan-implementation-grants-13,"N/A ","Sheila Grow, Hydrologist Supervisor; Bruce Olsen, Supervisor SWP Unit; Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor ","N/A ",2 18970,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed 2013 BMP Implementation Initiative",2013,480228,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 10,091 pounds/year and Sediment by 9,891 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 668 lb. of phosphorus per year, 697 tons of sediment per year, and 84 tons of soil lost per year",,149617,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",480228,27720,"Keith Swanson, John Lindquist, Jerry Johnson, Rod Wenstrom, Paul Barsness, Paul Groneberg, Joe Fox, Dave Lonergan, Walter Wulff, Jeanne Ennen, Clinton Schuerman, Jeanne Ennen. .",3.9,"Pomme de Terre River Association","Local/Regional Government","The Pomme de Terre River watershed is located in west central Minnesota and occupies a portion of six counties. For many years surface water quality within the watershed has been a concern to local government. In 1982 the Pomme de Terre River Association Joint Powers Board (JPB) was formed to begin addressing this issue. In 2002 the Pomme de Terre River was placed on the Impaired Waters list for turbidity. The goal of the JPB is to improve the local water resources within the watershed through voluntary efforts and building relationships with local landowners. The JPB will implement conservation practices including rain gardens, streambank and lakeshore restorations, buffers and wetland restorations utilizing Conservation Reserve Program and Wetland Restoration Program sign ups as well as other Federal programs. A total of 935 acres of buffers and wetlands will be protected and restored, 54 water and sediment control basins, 20 rain gardens, one streambank and lakeshore restoration, and one terrace project will be implemented. This will result in a total of approximately 9891 tons/year of sediment and 10,091 lbs/year of phosphorus being kept from surface waters of the watershed. Each partner of the JPB will utilize local staff familiar with the land and local landowners in their area. Local project promotion, personal contact, and technical expertise of the staff will be utilized to achieve the results. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brett,Arne,"Pomme de Terre River Association","12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-4886",brett.arne@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-river-watershed-2013-bmp-implementation-initiative,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 18537,"Pope County Eight Lakes TMDL - Emmons & Olivier Resources (EOR)",2013,2034,,,,,,,,,,,.01,"Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc.","For-Profit Business/Entity","The goal of this project is to respond to public comments on the Pope County Eight Lakes TMDL and make appropriate changes where necessary. ",,,2013-03-01,2013-05-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,James,MPCA,,,,,218-846-8103,tim.james@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift",,"Chippewa River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pope-county-eight-lakes-tmdl-emmons-olivier-resources-eor,,,, 28450,"Preservation of Decorative Elements",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","The short-term metric was achieved by contracting with a qualified professional historical conservator. The intermediate metric was achieved by the conservator's comprehensive investigation of the major interior spaces of the Grant County Courthouse including murals; painted and stenciled architectural surfaces; gilded and painted architectural elements; and plasterwork. The documented report, Comprehensive Investigation, Conservation Mock-ups & Proposed Conservation Treatment (attached) accomplishes this intermediate metric. The long-term metric has been initiated with the County Board approval of the Comprehensive Investigation, Conservation Mock-ups & Proposed Conservation Treatment on August 6, 2013 of the Grant County Courthouse. Grant County has received $90,000.00 from the Jeffris Family Foundation to conserve and preserve the decorative elements of the Grant County Courthouse. Grant County has applied for funds from the Minnesota Historical Society for a Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Grant to conserve and preserve the decorative elements of the Grant County Courthouse. The Grant County Board of Commissioners are very committed to utilizing the report in all future decisions regarding the conservation and preservation decorative elements of the Courthouse. Grant County believes that all of the evaluation metrics were achieved and will be continued to be achieved well into the future. Also, the long term goals will be accomplished with continuing consultation with the Minnesota Historical Society. Grant County believes that the successful achievement was due to the hiring of a qualified professional conservator.",,,7130,,14130,,"Philip Groneberg, Chairman Ron Woltjer Tom Amundson Todd Schneeberger Keith Swanson",,"Grant County","Local/Regional Government","To prepare condition report and treatment proposal for murals in the Grant County Courthouse, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2013-01-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Standish,"Grant County","10 Second Street Northeast","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-8240,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preservation-decorative-elements,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 19991,"Production Assistance",2013,1500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Numbers will be tracked: number of dancers participating, number of audience members attending school and public performances, number of volunteers participating, and finally income to measure cost effectiveness. These reduce barriers to the arts for performers, artists and audience members.The production will be recorded and reviewed by the artistic director, production team, and board of directors. Surveys from parents and students, as well as artistic staff will be compared to prior years to make plans for next season. Audience numbers will be evaluated and determinations for future productions made.","Participation fees did not increase for dancers during the last year of activities. Number of dancers participating increased. Attendance numbers were strong for this production, also for the daytime school performances. School performance ticket prices remained the same for the past three years.",,42925,"Other, local or private",44425,,"Judy Hickey, Liz Kraichely, Dawn Krauss, Sheila Sullivan, Debbie Thompson, Cally Young",,"Children's Dance Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","""Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"" - Children's Dance Theatre Theatrical Dance Production",,"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Children's Dance Theatre Theatrical Dance Production.",2013-01-03,2013-03-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dawn,Krauss,"Children's Dance Theatre","2119 Baihly Summit Dr SW PO Box 6655",Rochester,MN,55903-6655,"(507) 281-3335 ",rochester.cdt@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/production-assistance-45,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.","Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848 ",1 20073,"Production Assistance",2013,1500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The entire season is offered free of charge in an effort to improve access to quality arts experience. Artists are encouraged to offer insights into the composers, pieces, and their own inspirations in interacting with the audience during intermissions and post-performance receptions.Rochester Chamber Music Society will measure in several ways, including an audience survey, recordings of each concert, analysis by the board, feedback from the artists themselves, and informal discussions with audience members.","RCMS gives professional musicians an opportunity to rehearse and perform exquisite music not often performed for the public, striving for the highest level of artistry in an ensemble setting.",,7335,"Other, local or private",8835,,"Alex Cooper, Jane Cooper, Shelley Cross, Robert Gardner, Lois Marsch, Richard Marsh, Horacio Nuguid, Mark Scheitel, Shelley Shen, Elizabeth Sherman, Joan Smith, Elise Topazian, David Townsend, Paul Walker, Hong Wang, Tomo Yamada",,"Rochester Chamber Music Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Four Concerts Presented by Rochester Chamber Music Society",,"Four Concerts Presented by Rochester Chamber Music Society.",2013-01-12,2013-04-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joan,Smith,"Rochester Chamber Music Society","400 5th Ave SW PO Box 834",Rochester,MN,55903-0834,"(507) 282-8812 ",rcmsociety@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/production-assistance-50,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20078,"Production Assistance",2013,1500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The festival is based on choosing quality films and increasing viewing opportunities throughout the calendar year by demonstrating the existence of an audience to the theater management. We provide a venue and audience for Minnesota film makers, and want to increase younger audience patronage and appeal to various cultural groups in Rochester.Success measured through audience size and written feedback when appropriate.","We brought to Rochester foreign and independent movies which are never shown in Rochester big box theaters. We also wanted to demonstrate to the theaters that there is an audience for movies which are shunned by their booking agents.",,25200,"Other, local or private",26700,,"Catherine Ashton, Diane Hellie, Alan Hoffman, Brian Lind, Nancy Moltaji, Zvedana Vuk Pavlovic, Chris Shomenta, Al Spohn, Patricia Walsh,",,"Rochester International Film Group","Non-Profit Business/Entity","18th Annual Rochester International Film Festival",,"18th Annual Rochester International Film Festival.",2013-02-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alan,Hoffman,"Rochester International Film Group","4340 Main Ave SE PO Box 6803",Rochester,MN,55903-6803,"(507) 288-8990 ",rchintflmgrp@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/production-assistance-51,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20085,"Production Assistance",2013,1500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To introduce Rochester audiences and artists to the award-winning work of an exciting contemporary playwright through the production. To capitalize on the intimacy of the Rep's venue in the presentation of this technically challenging work. To provide access to participate and to raise the quality and types of opportunities in our region.Audience response at individual performances in addition to feedback received following the production. A review of the play is also printed in the Post Bulletin. For this production a special talk back session was held following one performance, requested and attended by members of a local American Association of University Women book club.","Although a formal survey was not conducted for this specific production, we were overwhelmed with the number of calls and comments from audience members lauding the play itself, the originality of the set design, the execution of the special effects, and the high level of performance on the part of the actors.",,14610,"Other, local or private",16110,,"Larry Sinak, Stephen Carmichael, Christine Boos, Mark Hansen, Sue Jenkins, Mark Masbruch, Cara Edwards, Cheryl Frarck, Tim Haskins, Joel Starks",,"Rochester Repertory Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Production of Yasmina Reza's tragi-comedy ""God of Carnage""",,"Production of Yasmina Reza's tragi-comedy God of Carnage.",2012-11-18,2013-03-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lawrence,Sinak,"Rochester Repertory Theatre","103 7th St NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 289-7800 ",boxoffice@rochesterrep.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/production-assistance-52,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20119,"Production Assistance",2013,1500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","With the addition of the Winona Chamber Music to our season program, we have expanded our program to reach more people.Our audience expresses their appreciation by word and also donations.","We provided a higher quality of musicianship than we have ever had in the past. We also tried to attract a new sector of people by having a saxophone soloist perform. New faces were appearing during the season.",,9870,"Other, local or private",11370,,"Greg Neidhart, Donald Lovejoy, Cathy Ingvalson, Leslie Hittner, Gretchen Michlitsch, Deborah Ward, Todd Paddock",,"Winona Symphony Orchestra Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Winona Symphony Orchestra Concert on May 5, 2013",,"Winona Symphony Orchestra Concert on May 5, 2013.",2013-01-01,2013-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Gregory,Neidhart,"Winona Symphony Orchestra Association","175 W Mark St PO Box 1197",Winona,MN,55987,"(507) 452-2842 ",wso@hbci.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/production-assistance-55,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 11023,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,4749,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,1580,"Other, local or private",6329,,,,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mary Ellen",Lundsten,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","301 NE 2rd Ave PO Box 707",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(763) 682-4595",burns@cmab.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-1,,,, 11026,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,18575,"Other, local or private",24575,,,,"Buffalo Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ellison,Cullinan,"Buffalo Community Theater","PO Box 23",Buffalo,MN,55313-0023,"(763) 898-8227",ellisonrussell@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-2,,,, 20407,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,3983,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To engage community members in arts related activities. To improve community members perception of arts in the community.Each activity will have a quantitative evaluation completed in writing to assess participant’s level of satisfaction and enjoyment of the event. The results of the measure will be posted on Community Education's Facebook page. Each artist will complete a quantitative evaluation assessing his or her level of satisfaction and enjoyment of the activity. The results of the measure will be posted on Community Education's Facebook page. One week after activity is completed a focus group of participants will be formed to provide specific qualitative evaluations to assess levels of satisfaction and enjoyment of the day. The results of the measure will be posted on the Community Education Facebook page.","1) Children and their families became engaged in arts (children and family activities evaluations completed). 2) Community members exposed to several performances by local and regional artists (evaluations done after performances). 3) Supported local artists with supplies and stipends (feedback from artists).",,2392,"Other, local or private",6375,1230,"Mark Preissing, Kim Carlson",,"Buffalo Community Education","K-12 Education","Community Arts Day",,"Proposal is to host a community wide arts day in Buffalo. The event will take place on Saturday March 2, 2013 starting at 10:00 AM and concluding at 9:00 PM. The goal of the day is to bring varied community groups together and offer a variety of art related activities.",2013-03-02,2013-03-02,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mark,Preissing,"Buffalo Community Education","301 2nd Ave NE",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(763) 682-8771 ",mpreissing@bhmschools.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-0,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 20408,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Since most of our past community theatre production casts have consisted predominately of adults, we have chosen a production that includes many more youth, allowing more opportunities for their involvement. Our goal is to include as many youth as possible in our two summer productions. We will be able to compare youth involvement this year with the previous year based on number of youth auditioning, cast in the production or the orchestra, assisting behind-the scenes (with set construction, decoration, light and sound technical needs, etc.) as well as youth audience members compared to numbers from last year’s two productions. With this funding our goals are to increase our youth involvement by at least 40% from 2012’s summer community theatre production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” (20 youth involved in the production and 300 in the audience last summer) and increase participation by at least 20% from our PFCT production of “Alice in Wonderland” (50 youth participants in the residency and 200 in the audience in 2012.)We will evaluate this project by tabulating 2013 youth participation statistics (number of youth actors and musicians auditioning, number of youth actors and musicians cast, and youth volunteer hours recorded for working behind the scenes with set construction, painting, technical support with sound and lights, ushering, etc.) We will also tabulate number of youth audience members for both productions and compare those statistics with numbers in the same categories in our database from 2012’s community theater and Prairie Fire Children's Theater productions.","As anticipated, youth participation in our two summer theatre productions increased dramatically from the previous year's participation levels! In 2012 we had 17 youth participate in the cast and orchestra for our community theatre production compared to a total of 31 in 2013! (This represents over an 82% increase in participation by youth in our two theatre productions!) For our children's theatre residency we had 60 youth enrolled in 2012 and 70 in 2013. The number of youth attending our public performances as audience members increased as well! 217 youth attended last year's community theatre performance and 315 purchased tickets this year! (We also distributed approximately 50 free admission tickets to youth this summer.) The number of youth attending our Prairie Fire Community Theatre performances this summer was also up 22% from last summer!",,22125,"Other, local or private",27125,2500,"Irene Bender, Kevin Bjork, Rebecca Clemen, Mark Linder, Tracy McConkey, Richard Tormanen",,"Dassel-Cokato Community Education","K-12 Education","Youth in Theatre Project",,"In an effort to get our local youth off the couch and into the theatre Dassel-Cokato Community Education will produce two youth-oriented theatre productions this summer, Oliver!"" and ""Jack and the Beanstalk,"" to encourage more youth to get involved as either participants and/or audience members.",2013-07-27,2013-08-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Colleen,Compton,"Dassel-Cokato Community Education","4852 Reardon Ave SW Ste 1400",Cokato,MN,55321,"(320) 286-4120 ",colleen.compton@dc.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-4,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 20411,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","The audience will be exposed to live theatre including acting, dance, vocal and instrumental music, enjoying a memorable, entertaining experience for all ages. This exposure may encourage future attendance and participation in the arts. The cast and crew will be encouraged to grow with the help of artistic instruction and collaboration. This growth will provide a stronger foundation for future art projects in our communities and mentoring opportunities.Exit survey of audience will measure the level of the show's entertainment value, artistic presentation and lasting impression. Of the people surveyed, 75% will rate the entertainment value, artistic presentation and lasting impression as a 7 or higher on a scale of 1-10. Audience members will also be able to give written comments. Addressed and stamped postcards and envelopes will also be available for return of surveys and comments for audience members who want more time for reflection on this activity. The survey will be given to audience members at the performances. A social of donated beverages and cookies in the theater commons will provide time to complete the survey, visit with the performers and other audience members. An added incentive for survey completion will be a ticket given for each completed survey to be entered in a prize drawing. The ticket will allow the survey participant to remain anonymous if desired. The cast and crew will complete a pre and post survey to measure their starting and ending experience level. Growth will be measured on a scale of 1-10. Growth in the arts discipline skills of acting, voice, instrumental, dance, visual, technical light and sound, set design and construction will be measured. The cast and crew will have a growth average of 1.5 or greater. The cast and crew will be given a written and verbal opportunity to provide direction for future productions.","The exit survey of the audience was used to measure the level of the shows entertainment value, artistic presentation and lasting impression. Our goal was to have 75% of the audience surveyed rate the entertainment value, artistic presentation and lasting impression as a 7 or higher on a scale of 1-10. Audience members completed 311 surveys. Friday performance 96% rated surveyed questions as 7 or higher. Saturday performance 98% rated surveyed questions as 7 or higher. Sunday performance 98% rated surveyed questions as 7 or higher. The measured level for each performance was higher than our goal of 75%. The cast and crew completed pre and post surveys to measure their starting and ending experience level. Growth in the arts discipline skills of acting, voice, instrumental, dance, visual, technical light and sound, set design and construction was measured on a scale of 1-10. The goal was to have a growth average of 1.5 or greater. Forty five participants completed the pre and post survey with a growth average of 2.35. This was higher than the goal.",,11650,"Other, local or private",16650,350,"Dan Schaible, Jamie Wiech, Michelle Heuer, Jesse Tintes, Joanie Kocher, Rick Smith, Paul Weibel",,"Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Community Education","K-12 Education","Community Theatre Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted",,"The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Theatre will bring Fiddler on the Roof, based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem, to the stage July 12-14, 2013 at the Laker Theater. People of all ages from these three communities and greater central Minnesota will be encouraged to perform and lend their talents.",2013-05-28,2013-07-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Margaret,Marketon,"Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Community Education","801 8th Ave PO Box 708","Howard Lake",MN,55349,"(320) 543-3600 ",mmarketon@hlww.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, McLeod",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-8,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19780,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Audience numbers exceeding 250 and ticket sales of at least $1,900 will reflect how well our publicity has reached out into nearby communities; we will hope to see new faces from our immigrant and student populations in the audience and at the post-concert reception, where we will directly solicit feedback on our performance of this music. These figures and impressions will be analyzed at the post-concert board meeting. At least 30 Suzuki students and parents participating in the pre-concert performance will indicate the on-going strength of our partnership with the Montrose Suzuki String program. Full participation by student members of the Buffalo High School Chamber Orchestra and positive feedback from their teacher will provide the basis for future collaborations. The director of the Saint Cloud State Percussion Ensemble will also be asked to survey his performers, who will be expected to rate the event high on the evaluation scales.At the post-concert reception, leaders of the collaborative groups will be asked for their assessments of the performance quality and audience response. Written assessments will be submitted soon after the concert evening. Discussion will be raised and musicians' reviews encouraged as the conductor comments on the concert at the next rehearsal. A full review of feedback questionnaires from the collaborative relationships will be made by the Buffalo Community Orchestra Board of Directors. The detailed feedback questionnaires covering the full season's offerings will be restructured for inclusion in the Notes On-line newsletter, using Survey Monkey to tabulate and analyze responses. Buffalo Community Orchestra musicians at the pre-June concert rehearsal will be asked to evaluate the year's program and performances in a review questionnaire.","Audience numbers of 250 and ticket sales of $1900 were set as goals to reflect how well our publicity has reached out into nearby communities; 241 paying attendees were recorded, for a sales total of $2877, in addition free tickets given to students and families of performing students. These figures and impressions were analyzed at the post-concert board meeting. At least 14 of the predicted 30 Suzuki students participated in the pre-concert performance; they performed original music and thus the beginning Suzuki students were not included this year. Students of the Buffalo High School Chamber Orchestra gave positive feedback. Several joined Buffalo Community Orchestra for future concerts, indicating success on this goal for collaborations. The director of the Saint Cloud State Percussion Ensemble and his performers rated the event high in post-concert feedback; they indicated a desire for future performances with Buffalo Community Orchestra. Audience response to the Ensemble was overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Our first use of a (5 high to 1 low) point evaluation and commentary was issued to the board members via e-mail: in the 10 responses the concert format, use of collaborating groups, and audience comments to board members was a unanimous 5. Guest artists and rehearsal procedures were rated 4.7 and 4.6 respectively.",,2715,"Other, local or private",7715,1350,"Jeff Burns, Walter Ostrom, Sarah Braith, Gretchen Katzenberger, Gail Anderson, Julie Rathmanner, Rosemary Tabbut, Mike Walsh, Erin Walsh, Renee Vetsch",,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","""Building the Orchestra: (Some Assembly Required)""",,"Buffalo Community Orchestra will present a concert at 7:30 pm on October 27, 2012 at Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center highlighting the distinct sounds of instrument groups that comprise the orchestra. Famous works for percussion, wind, brass, and strings, then full orchestra, are featured.",2012-10-27,2012-10-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mary Ellen",Lundsten,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","301 2nd Ave NE PO Box 707",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(952) 657-6250 ",melundsten1@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, Hennepin, Sherburne, Meeker, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-0,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19782,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Employing the five-category measurement across 5 programming questions as described below, we anticipate average scores across all questions to rank at or above level 4 (favorable, satisfactory, or like, depending on the wording of the question). A further question solicits a response to specific aspects of the concert which should be repeated in future concerts. In addition, we anticipate positive comments from leaders of our collaborating organizations, in this concert the Bravo elementary instructor and the Monticello High School Orchestra teacher. Their lingering satisfaction will be reflected in their desire for future collaborations. Anticipating ticket sales in an entirely new community is a challenge, but we will expect to meet or exceed our budget targets.At the board meeting following the concert board members will be asked to fill out the first survey questionnaire designed for 5 measures of response (strongly favorable to strongly unfavorable) regarding the range of five programming issues. These five issues are: types of music Buffalo Community Orchestra and its musicians performed, collaborating groups, guest artists employed, number and length of rehearsals, and evaluations respondents received from audience members. A final 6th question asks which aspects of the program Buffalo Community Orchestra should repeat in future concerts. Comments by the conductor at this board meeting and to the orchestra at the first rehearsal following the concert will also be recorded and reviewed at the summer 2013 planning session for the new season. Subscribers to the Buffalo Community Orchestra Notes Online newsletter will be encouraged to e-mail Buffalo Community Orchestra their responses to these questions.","For our goals of student collaborations and featuring local talent, we achieved high satisfaction by orchestra board members according to the five-category measurement across 5 programming questions as described below, we anticipated average scores across all questions to rank at or above level 4 ( favorable, satisfactory, or like, depending on the wording of the question.) Among these comments, one wrote: Julia Reeves solo was really a quality performance for me and for the many I talked to. Another said: Julie was incredible! Performing with her was definitely a highlight of the season. Regarding audience comments, one person wrote: A family member who came to a Buffalo Community Orchestra concert for the first time was very impressed by our performance, ability, and challenging music. In addition we anticipated positive comments from leaders of our collaborating organizations. The Monticello High School Orchestra teacher, Kari Peterson, wrote to Buffalo Community Orchestra members, Today my students were excited to talk about the concert and everything that they enjoyed hearing, and especially loved getting to play with you fine folks! Thanks for all that you did to make the concert come about and to make it a success. Anticipating ticket sales in an entirely new community was a challenge, but we met our budget targets despite offering complimentary tickets to student orchestra parents. One example of audience satisfaction was reported by a Buffalo Community Orchestra board member. Several attendees at the Saturday night concert travelled to Monticello the following day to hear the concert repeated.",,3460,"Other, local or private",8460,1650,"Jeffrey Burns, Gail Anderson, Renee Vetsch, Julie Rathmanner, Mary Ellen Lundsten, Erin Walsh, Gretchen Katzenberger, Rosemary Tabbut, Mike Walsh",,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","""Conductor's Choice"" Orchestra Concert",,"Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform concerts repeated in Saturday night (Buffalo) and Sunday afternoon (Monticello) venues. Enduring favorites which appear and re-appear in opera, orchestral, stage, and film productions will be included in the program along with a famous violin concerto.",2013-03-02,2013-03-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mary Ellen",Lundsten,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","301 2nd Ave NE PO Box 707",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(952) 657-6250 ",melundsten1@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, Sherburne, Hennepin, Meeker, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-1,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19783,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","For our access, education and heritage goals, ever-stronger performance and audience response will be measured with specific indicators. Performance quality will be measured by retaining musicians at strength of 65 instrumentalists, strong satisfaction expressed regarding concert quality and the collaborative experience by Buffalo Community Theater vocalists, Buffalo Community Orchestra Board members, and Conductor Erik Rohde at post-concert reception and subsequent board meetings. Audience response will be measured by the number of Conductor Chat attendees in the choir room, approximating 45 attendees with the majority arriving by 6:30 start time, also by audience numbers at or above budgeted ticket sales, significantly above May 2012 data. Increased signups for Notes On-line electronic newsletter will also be noted as an indicator of expanded interest in Buffalo Community Orchestra programs.Evaluation of musician retention will count the numbers of concert musicians as printed in the concert program and compare to past May concert participation. Ratings should average 4 or above on a 5-point scale of satisfaction on a post-concert questionnaire administered to orchestra members and collaborating vocalists from Buffalo Community Theater. Conductor satisfaction with attendance and rehearsal quality, as well as coordination with Buffalo Community Theater leaders, will be reviewed in his report to board meetings in May and July. Minutes will record these evaluations and action assignments as follow-up. Audience attendance at the concert and the Conductor Chat will be analyzed quantitatively in reports submitted to the board within weeks of the concert. The Notes On-line editor will report on additions to the subscription list gathered at the post-concert reception and on on-line after the concert. Comparisons with data arrayed on ticket sales, attendance, and special features of each concert will be scrutinized at summer music committee and board planning sessions.","Performance and audience response were measured with specific indicators. Performance quality, as measured by retaining musicians at strength of 65 instrumentalists, was shown with full participation in the subsequent concert on June 9. Strong satisfaction was expressed regarding concert quality and the collaborative experience by Buffalo Community Theater vocalists, Buffalo Community Orchestra Board members, and Conductor Erik Rohde at post-concert reception and during a conference call held during late May. Audience response as measured in part by the number of Conductor Chat attendees in the choir room, was strong with approximating 45 attendees including new faces. Responses to the audience survey questionnaire, from 102 who completed the survey, showed nearly unanimous satisfaction with performance quality and interesting concert programming. Audience numbers at or above budgeted ticket sales and significantly above May 2012 data were shown. Increased signups for Notes On-line electronic newsletter were noted as an indicator of expanded interest in Buffalo Community Orchestra programs.",,2795,"Other, local or private",7795,1350,"Jeffrey Burns, Gail Anderson, Renee Vetsch, Julie Rathmanner, Mary Ellen Lundsten, Erin Walsh, Gretchen Katzenberger, Rosemary Tabbut, Mike Walsh",,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","""Curtain Calls: Music Man and More"" orchestra concert",,"Buffalo Community Orchestra will offer a concert featuring instrumental and vocal music as performed in award-winning stage productions: Music Man, The Producers,"" ""Candide,"" ""HMS Pinafore,"" and ""Fiddler on the Roof."" A Conductor Chat and a post-concert reception will complement the event.",2013-05-11,2013-05-11,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mary Ellen",Lundsten,"Buffalo Community Orchestra","301 2nd Ave NE PO Box 707",Buffalo,MN,55313-1653,"(952) 657-6250 ",melundsten1@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, Sherburne, Hennepin, Carver",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-1,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 19785,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","We will have provided approximately 15 staff and 30 local volunteers with an opportunity to work in a supportive artistic environment. There will be an increase in their self-esteem, a feeling of pride in a job well done, and a sense of accomplishment in co-creating an artistic vision. We will have provided an opportunity for approximately 12 performers to grow as artists and will have increased their skill sets in the performing arts discipline. We will have entertained audiences totaling approximately 800 people of all ages, from all economic and cultural backgrounds. We will have attracted at least 20 new people that have not been to or involved in a previous Buffalo Community Theater production. We will have increased awareness of and access to Buffalo Community Theater in the community, and exposed them to the art of live theater.We will measure our goals by tracking the people who: audition, volunteer, perform in, or attend our performances. We will solicit comments and reactions from audience members, actors, musicians, and volunteers. An audience survey in programs will help to provide feedback from the perspective of someone who attended the production. Questions regarding how the audience member heard about the show should help us track how well our marketing and publicity campaigns worked. A participant survey given to the actors as well as the volunteers will help us gather data about how we can improve our procedures from auditions to striking the production.","Buffalo Community Theater successfully produced and mounted 6 performances of the musical Little Shop of Horrors in October/November 2012. A staff of 14 and approximately 40 local volunteers (including 15 youth) worked together over a period of about 2 months. 12 actors, including 4 youth, were cast in the production. Attendance figures were carefully documented through the box office. First weekend ticket sales were slightly lower than projected but sold out houses on the second weekend were observed and documented, with many referrals and repeat attendees. Overall attendance was lower than projected. Audience surveys were handed out at performances and gave us valuable feedback, including: 30% of those who attended were first time attendees to a Buffalo Community Theater production. (We had hoped to increase attendance of new patrons by 10%, so we exceed that by 20%.) Audiences included people ranging in age from 6 to 87. Attendees came from all over the area from St Cloud to Minneapolis. Total audience numbers were: 908 paying customers, plus 110 complementary tickets.",,11675,"Other, local or private",15675,,"Zanna Joyce, Michael Walsh, Chris Cammarn, Jon Salmon, Erin Walsh, Lisa Ellwoods, Don Schmidt, Dave Cammarn, Janice Luoma",,"Buffalo Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Little Shop of Horrors",,"Buffalo Community Theater will produce and hold performances of the musical Little Shop of Horrors at the Discovery Auditorium in Buffalo, Minnesota, October 26-28 and Nov 1-3, 2012, with actors, technicians, artists, musicians, and volunteers from Buffalo and surrounding communities in central Minnesota.",2012-10-26,2012-11-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Suzanna,Joyce,"Buffalo Community Theater","PO Box 23",Buffalo,MN,55313-0023,"(763) 898-8227 ",zannaj@q.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-1,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19787,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Buffalo Community Theater will have provided approximately 15 staff and 30 local volunteers with an opportunity to work in a supportive artistic environment. We will have provided an opportunity for approximately 12 performers to grow and increased their skill sets in the performing arts discipline. We will have entertained nearly 400 audience members of all ages, from all economic and cultural backgrounds. We will have attracted at least 10 new people who have not been to or involved in a previous Buffalo Community Theater production. We will have increased awareness of and access to Buffalo Community Theater in the community, and exposed them to the art of live theater.We will evaluate our goals by tracking the number of people who staff, audition for, volunteer with, perform in, or attend our production. We will solicit comments and reactions from staff, audience members, actors, and volunteers through a set of surveys. An audience survey in programs will help to provide feedback from the perspective of someone who attended the production and will help us measure demographics, including economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, an oral polling of each patron as they arrive at the theater, will let us track how many new patrons we have attracted through our marketing program.","Buffalo Community Theater successfully produced and mounted 6 performances of the classic comedy, Harvey in February, 2013. A staff of 14 and approximately 35 local volunteers (including 6 youth) worked together over a period of approximately 3 months in a supportive artistic environment to bring this story to the stage. Ten actors, including one youth, were cast in the production, and were able to grow as performers, and increase their skill sets in the performing arts discipline. Nearly 400 audience members of all ages, economic and cultural backgrounds were entertained. We attracted 3 new actors and approx. 25 new audience members to Buffalo Community Theater. We increased awareness of and access to Buffalo Community Theater in the community, and exposed them to the art of live theater. These outcomes were evaluated by recording the number of staff, volunteers and performers and through box office tallies. Attendance figures were carefully documented through the box office. First weekend ticket sales were slightly lower than projected due to a major snowstorm on the day of the Sunday matinee, but better attendance on the second weekend was observed and documented. Audience and participant surveys were conducted and gave us valuable feedback. In addition, an oral polling of each patron as they arrived at the theater, let us track how many new patrons we attracted through our marketing program. Approximately 12% of those who attended were first time attendees to a Buffalo Community Theater production. Audiences included people ranging in age from 5 to 88. Attendees came from all over the area, from St Cloud to Minneapolis. Total audience numbers were: 406 paying customers, plus 54 complimentary tickets.",,5086,"Other, local or private",10086,1980,"Zanna Joyce, Mike Walsh, Lisa Ellwoods, Chris Cammarn, Dave Cammarn, Janice Luoma, Jon Salmon, Don Schmidt, Erin Walsh",,"Buffalo Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity",Harvey,,"Buffalo Community Theater will produce and hold performances of the classic comedy Harvey at the Discovery Auditorium in Buffalo, Minnesota, February 6-8 and 12-14, 2013 with actors, technicians, artists, and volunteers from Buffalo and surrounding communities in Central Minnesota.",2013-02-08,2013-02-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Suzanna,Joyce,"Buffalo Community Theater","PO Box 23",Buffalo,MN,55313-0023,"(763) 898-8227 ",zannaj@q.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-2,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19789,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","At the concert, several hundred people will have the rare opportunity to hear two superlative string quartets playing the most well-known and beloved composition for this combination, the Octet by Felix Mendelssohn. At the outreach activities, several hundred school-age children will have a chance to hear and meet one of the most promising young string quartets in the nation; there will also be an activity at which adults have the opportunity to get to know the performers.We will be able to measure the number of people reached by these activities by counting the attendees at the concert and the outreach activities. We will use audience surveys to determine the audiences' opinions about the performance, the repertoire, and how the event compared with their expectations. We will take photos at the outreach activities so that there will be a record of the events.","Several hundred people heard a wonderful performance by the Tokyo and Jasper string quartets. Several hundred students at South Junior High heard the Jasper play at their school; this performance included explanations and commentary, and questions from the audience. The Jasper Quartet also played for senior citizens at Whitney Senior Center, and for college music majors at Saint Cloud State University. Surveys were used to collect feedback.",,4100,"Other, local or private",9100,5000,"Molly Ewing, Judy Heeter, Robert Lavenda, Mary Lou Lenz, Carol Mossey, Kimberly Schmitt",,"Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Jasper String Quartet concert and residency",,"The Jasper String Quartet will join the Tokyo String Quartet in a performance of the Mendelssohn Octet on November 9, 2012 at the Paramount Theatre. They will also do several community outreach activities during the day, reaching people of all ages and backgrounds.",2012-11-08,2012-11-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Dubin,"Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud","PO Box 205","St Cloud",MN,56302-0205,"(320) 253-3683 ",susan_dubin@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-2,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19791,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","At the concert, several hundred people will have heard an intriguing combination of works from the standard repertoire and lesser-known works by Danish composers, as well as a bit of Danish folk music, performed by one of the world's leading young quartets. At the Family Concert, dozens of young children will have heard an exciting and entertaining young quartet perform and discuss their music and the instruments they play. This project satisfies both the presenting and educational aspects of our mission.We will be able to document the number of people who were reached by this project by counting the attendees. Surveys will be used at both concerts to determine the audience's opinions about the performance, the repertoire, and how it compared with their expectations. We also hope to document the Family Concert by taking photos.","The overall outcome achieved was that the 340 people in the audiences during the Danish String Quartet’s performances experienced chamber music of the highest quality, performed lived by one of the world's leading young quartets. Audience members heard an intriguing combination of works from the standard repertoire (Mendelssohn and Beethoven) and lesser-known works by Danish composers (Abrahamsen and Sorensen), as well as a bit of Danish folk music. At the Family Concert, one-third of the audience members were youth. Audience members came from Willmar, Brainerd, St Paul, Howard Lake, and Albany and other area communities, as well as the greater St Cloud area. Our evaluations drew upon the attendance and ticket sales data and the results of printed audience surveys and feedback collected by and given to staff and board members. Many people who had never come to a Chamber Music Society concert were able to experience a performance at the November 8 downtown Saint Cloud art crawl. This young vibrant quartet played to enthusiastic audiences who indicated that the concerts exceeded their high expectations.",,4580,"Other, local or private",9580,5000,"Molly Ewing, Judy Heeter, Robert Lavenda, Mary Lou Lenz, Laura Malholtra, Carol Mossey",,"Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Danish String Quartet concert and family concert",,"The Chamber Music Society will present the Danish String Quartet in a concert and a family concert in November 2013.",2013-11-08,2013-11-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Dubin,"Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud","PO Box 205","St Cloud",MN,56302-0205,"(320) 253-3683 ",susan_dubin@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-2,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 19793,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","If this project achieves the intended outcomes, Fine Arts Programming expects audiences and residency participants to have a new interest and curiosity about Middle Eastern music and culture that will lead them to explore other offerings from Fine Arts Programming and other Central Minnesota performing arts organizations, both in traditional and more culturally-based forms. Residency participants will also have a greater sense of what informs Arabic music through the education components of Simon Shaheen’s outreach. Fine Arts Programming anticipates that area youth who participate in residencies will have a better appreciation for Middle Eastern music and culture through hands-on interactions with Shaheen. Fine Arts Programming staff members expect that these activities will also strengthen relationships with our residency partners, which in turn will facilitate future partnerships.Fine Arts Programming will work with each residency partner to outline specific desired outcomes. Following the residency activities, Fine Arts Programming will gather feedback responses from workshop facilitators to find out if the activities met the intended goals and/or expectations for each different demographic. These will be narrative responses, giving partners a chance to provide more meaningful feedback. When we have partnered in the past, many times, facilitators ask their participants to journal about their experiences; these reflections have provided a wealth of information on the impact of arts activities. Fine Arts Programming will ask for this kind of feedback from College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University faculty whose classes take part in workshops with Shaheen, as well as the groups from District 742, Hands Across the World, the Bethlehem Sudanese Community, and the Anna Marie’s Alliance group. The easiest and most often used measure of success will, of course, be attendance numbers at residency activities and at the public performance. Fine Arts Programming will track ticket sales and participation numbers at residency events as well as survey the public performance audience to find out if this performance attracted new audiences to a World Music performance as anticipated and if this style of World Music was successful at changing attitudes and/or perceptions of the genre.","One need identified in the application was that this project could help introduce new audiences to World Music, or whether it would successfully change attitudes and/or perceptions of the genre. Survey results indicate that 74% of the audience attended any kind of Middle Eastern music performance 0-5 times before. More importantly, 64% of the audience indicated that this performance changed their understanding or perspective on Middle Eastern Music. Residency participants walked away with new ways of approaching introducing music, and more specifically, world music to their constituents. The work in music bridging cultures was also an important outcome in the creative process. Patrons at the public performance were asked to complete surveys to find out if this project attracted new audiences to world music performances or if this project changed perceptions of Middle Eastern music. Evaluation forms were distributed to residency facilitators. Participation numbers were tracked for each residency event and the public performance.",,16547,"Other, local or private",21547,,"John Albert, Dana Badgerow, Rebecca Bergner Coborn, Beth Dinndorf, Judith Koll Healey, Annette Hendrick, Harvey Jewett, Michelle Bauerly Kopel, George Martin, Kathleen Mock, Lynn Newman, Donald Pyatt, Ingrid Anderson, Scott Blattner, Iris Cornelius, Terry Dolan, James Graves, Kathy Kurvers Henderson, Mary Catherine Holicky, Laura Kelly Lovdahl, Babara Melsen, Tom Mohr, Judy Poferl, Shari Lamecker Rogalski",,"College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming","Public College/University","Simon Shaheen",,"Simon Shaheen is an Arab musician, performer, and composer. His work reflects the legacy of Arabic music, while forging new frontiers and embracing many styles in the process. He will present one evening performance and eight residency activities with a diverse cross-section of our community.",2013-04-03,2013-04-06,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Megan,Vetsch,"College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming","37 College Ave S","St Joseph",MN,56374,"(320) 363-5507 ",mvetsch@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright, Hennepin, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-4,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290 ",1 19794,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","The goals are for students grades K-12 to master musical and dramatic material, ranging in complexity based on the student's age and experience levels, with the goal of presenting a series of performances in one day, which carry out a Renaissance theme, during a Renaissance themed event. The performances will be primarily musical, but the event will incorporate instrumental music from local artists as well as elements of movement, dance, and dramatic performance. Outcomes: 1. To create arts education and arts performance opportunities for grades K-12. For younger students in grades K-5, this will encompass the following additional goals: 2. Students will learn about the Renaissance era, the historical period, and the key performers and composers who were alive at this time, and what other forms of art and entertainment from this era were like. 3. Students will be introduced to how to recognize and perform Renaissance-era music. For older choirs, grades 6-12, the following outcomes are desired: 4. That students understand teamwork and team dynamics by performing musical repertoire, including traditional and period pieces that require exact listening and harmonizing. 5. For choir groups to gain further understanding of singing and style by performing a variety of musical selections that will expand their knowledge of proper singing techniques, including how different musical styles are approached differently from a technical perspective. 6. That older students gain further understanding of musical harmony and music theory through the practice and performance of multi-part musical selections for this project. This requires refinement of listening skills to discern proper balance of parts. 7. Another outcome for all ages is that students realize the fulfillment of their efforts and gain enjoyment through presenting their music and their prepared pieces for their families, friends, and members of the community. Other outcomes for community, audience: To create and offer to the community an interactive audience and performer experience--to move beyond the passive viewing experience of a traditional choral concert and bring a more interactive level of artistic appreciation to the audience members and to the performers.Outcome 1: This outcome is achieved by the weekly training schedule for each choral group, and by the culminating performance opportunity on December 15, 2012. Younger choirs enjoy weekly class time of approximately 1 hour per week, plus additional artistic class time to prepare props and decor for the coming performance. The K-5 choirs have a minimum of 12 hours of class time, not including the prop preparatory times. They also have up to six hours of additional rehearsal time as needed as the Renaissance Event approaches. The older choirs, grades 6-12 have approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours per week of class time during the 12 weeks in preparation for this project, with a possible extra 6 to 8 hours of extra rehearsal schedule on the week of the performance. Outcome 2: Evaluation for outcome 2, for K-5 choirs will be done informally, by asking questions about what they have learned and asking them to share information about the Renaissance period that they remember talking about during classes and rehearsals. The director will play some listening examples of other Renaissance music and ask students questions to assess their knowledge. Outcome 3: Assessment of stylistic details and understanding will be done during rehearsals and during the performances to determine how well the singers have understood those stylistic concepts. Outcome 4: For older choirs, this outcome is assessed by the directors by dialogue with students, by musical exactness and audience response during performances. Outcome 5: the assessment of choirs is made by the directors on the basis of how much improvement there is in their singing and interpretation during the rehearsal and performance periods. Outcome 6. The evaluation of this outcome is made by the directors by constant verbal feedback and critique during rehearsals. Outcome 7. This assessment comes through the process and enjoyment of performing, and the beneficial feedback of audience and guest. Outcome 8: The evaluation of our interactive artistic experience comes through the reaction of our families, community members, and guests, as well as assessment of the performers and students as to the success of the event.","Command Performance Choirs students, ages K-12 mastered and presented musical and dramatic material in a series of performances during a day-long Renaissance themed event. Students learned about the Renaissance era and composer of that time period. Students learned proper signing techniques and showcased them while presenting an interactive performing experience for the community.",,10089,"Other, local or private",15089,,"Linda Swenson, Debbie Miller, Lisa Wilcox, Beth Freund, Kim Noding, Patrick Lawrence, Cindy Inselmann",,"Command Performance Choirs","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Command Performance Renaissance Christmas",,"A Christmas Music and Art Festival with a Renaissance theme, held at the Boys and Girls Club of Elk River: December 15, 2012. Featuring Christmas music, dance, costumed characters, instrumentalists, street performing, kings, princesses, wizards, fairies, noblemen, and gentle townsfolk.",2012-12-15,2012-12-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Noding,"Command Performance Choirs","PO Box 95","Elk River",MN,55330-6819,"(612) 296-5652 ",maximom7@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-3,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19796,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage","Command Performance will sponsor and host a successful German Music Festival on May 18 in Lion's Park in Elk River. We will partner with other community organizations such as the Elk River Lions and Elk River Parks and Recreation to produce and host this event. By sponsoring this event, we will increase our typical audience size, and advertise to Sherburne and Wright counties, and surrounding areas to ensure this event is well-attended. We will collaborate with several musical, instrumental, and performing arts groups, soloists, and artists. The German Heritage Festival will prominently feature a rich variety of choral, vocal, and instrumental music, drama, storytelling, and other entertainment of Germanic and Bavarian heritage, performed by Command Performance students and other guest artists as the focal entertainment for the event. We will collaborate with several community groups and organizations to sponsor the event or bring activities to add value. We will feature a variety of activities and opportunities that will attract and draw a large presence from the surrounding communities of all ages, from infant to senior citizen, and all demographics. Through the preparation and execution of this event, CPC will expose our students of all ages to an extraordinary opportunity to learn by producing and performing in a large scale event before a variety of community members in a unique, fun, and family friendly setting. We will expose the larger community to musical performances and arts education opportunities available for youth in the area. In preparation for performance opportunities at the German Heritage Festival, Command Performance students will learn and master material appropriate for age and developmental and technical skills over the course of several months. This training will take place through weekly classes and rehearsals for all students at all levels from kindergarten through adult. Lessons and training for CPC students will include learning opportunities to engage students about the types and styles of Germanic and Bavarian music, language, history, and composers and performers through the ages. In culmination, Command Performance students will present a series of performances throughout the event. Students will have opportunity to participate in group choral, duet, solo, and ensemble performances, as they desire and are able.Command Performance will primarily evaluate using the following means: community attendance will be one primary factor in the overall success of this event. Since there will be no ticket sales or entry fee, crowd numbers will be estimated and assessed visually during the event. Overall success in producing and organizing the event will be evaluated by meetings and/or communication with co-sponsors during preparation, production, and after completion of this event, and discussion and evaluation by the board and staff. The educational goals and performance evaluations for students will be conducted through artistic staff discussions, communication between directors and their students, feedback of parents and families, and group and individual student mastery of musical material according to their ages and developmental levels.","The groups that partnered to produce this spectacular community Performing Arts and Cultural festival used 2 very simple evaluation tools. We counted the number of attendees, which was an astonishing 1,257; and listened to a constant stream of requests from those attendees of all ages. All variations on a theme, ""I hope you are going to make this an annual event.""",,15287,"Other, local or private",20287,,"Cindy Inselmann, Beth Freund, Kathy Ziebarth, Kim Noding, Dennis Verhoef, Patrick Lawrence, Linda Swenson",,"Command Performance Choirs","Non-Profit Business/Entity","German Heritage Festival",,"A multi-faceted artistic community festival held on May 18, 2013. Featuring choral, duet, solo, and ensemble vocal performances by CPC students grades K-12. Also featuring guest performances by other artistic groups, with highlight and emphasis on German and Bavarian music, drama, and storytelling.",2013-05-18,2013-05-18,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Noding,"Command Performance Choirs","PO Box 95","Elk River",MN,55330-6819,"(612) 296-5652 ",maximom7@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-3,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 19799,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. Increased attendance at regular Art Crawls throughout the year. We have seen record numbers attend the Art Crawls over the past year, but we want to keep expanding our audience. The additional excitement of the Summer Crawl will draw more people, who will then be inspired to attend the rest of the year. The expanded advertising we will be able to do will bring people from surrounding areas and summer lake spots. 2. Increased public awareness and familiarity with our regional artists, musicians, actors, writers, and arts organizations. By trying out working with clay or wood, making music, patrons may be inspired to take a class, attend a play or go to a concert. Organizations will have the opportunity to promote their seasons and patrons will develop relationships with the artists and purchase their work. 3. Expanded organizational ability and marketing effectiveness for the Collaborative. Our summer intern(s) will build on the strides already made, exploring new opportunities in print, radio, and social media advertising. Interns will benefit as well, learning the ins and outs of arts management and promotion. 4. Increased diversity of participating artists, adding at least two performing groups of ethnic diversity in our community. This might include groups like the Nu-Way Choir and drummers from the Boys and Girls Clubs led by Buddy King.1. We will count patrons who come to the Art Crawl. Since we have attendance estimates from previous crawls, we can compare and evaluate the results. 2. We will survey patrons, artists, venues, and organizations participating in the crawl to evaluate this year's experience and measure any increase in public awareness. One question will ask how they found out about the crawl to gauge our marketing efforts. 3. As a group we will assess the experience of the 2013 Sizzling Summer Art Crawl, evaluating what we learned, the systems that were produced that will lead to sustainability, what went well and what problems remain. 4 We will track the new ethnically diverse groups attracted to performing at the crawl.","We worked to achieve the following outcomes: increased attendance at all Art Crawls, increased public awareness of regional artists, including visual artists, musicians, writers, actors, and arts organizations, expanded organizational ability and marketing effectiveness, and increased diversity of participating artists. We counted artists and the public attending, both of which increased this year. Our intern worked all aspects of social media and we got expanded likes and interest on the internet, thus we feel that there is increased awareness of the crawls and regional artists. More artists are applying to be in future crawls using our website. Our committee met to discuss the event and our progress in achieving our goals. Progress was not made on the ethnic diversity of artists, although we did increase the number of artists participating and attracted more young emerging artists.",,3500,"Other, local or private",8500,1450,"Ken Gorrell, Julie Mische, Ellen Nelson, Wendy Fink",0.98,"Downtown St Cloud Art Crawl Collaborative",,"Sizzling Summer Art Crawl 2013",,"The 2013 Sizzling Summer Art Crawl, slated for August 23, will feature artists performing and exhibiting their works throughout downtown St Cloud. This jam-packed day includes over 30 artists showing their work in shops, over 35 musicians and actors performing along the streets.",2013-08-23,2013-08-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ellen,Nelson,"Downtown St Cloud Art Crawl Collaborative","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 257-3120 ",enelson@paramountarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-5,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 19802,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","The specific, measurable outcomes of the exhibition series are: The artists sell $14,250 of their art work; 3,000 people attend the exhibitions and related workshops, classes and receptions; 16 elementary and secondary schools participate in the February student art show; individuals and local businesses contribute $7,500 in support of the exhibition series; on the evaluation forms submitted, an average score of 4 out of a possible 5 is achieved.Each of the eight exhibits is evaluated by the gallery manager, administration and gallery committee at the conclusion of the exhibit. The series as a whole is evaluated by these staff and the board of directors at year's end. Major recommendations for the next year are made at year's end, although minor adjustments that do not impact the budget can be made at any time. Each evaluator is asked to fill out an evaluation form, and the following information is included: 1) We measure the number of attendees. All attendees are encouraged to sign our guest book listing addresses and e-mails to increase our outreach. The sales person logs attendance daily. 2) The number of sales are recorded, including medium, description, and price. 3) The quality of the exhibits is maintained by the gallery committee which previews and approves each exhibit. Appropriate feedback is given to the artists. 4) The gallery committee's year-end report is given to the board of directors, to be included in their annual evaluation of the exhibition program. 5) Pertinent information from the evaluations is shared with the artists and public.","Of the four outcomes the Alliance achieve three completely: the artists sold over $14,250 of their work, over 3,000 people viewed the exhibitions, and 16 schools participated in the Student Art Show. The Alliance did not receive anticipated contributions from individual and local businesses. These were all measurable outcomes.",,12905,"Other, local or private",17905,560,"Dave Raymond, Wendy Simenson, Dennis Chuba, Nancy Gongoll, Mark Haglund, Sara Hartman, Jack Holmes, James Zachowski",0.53,"Elk River Area Arts Alliance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Elk River Area Arts Alliance Exhibition Series for FY 2013",,"The Exhibition Series includes seven monthly artist exhibitions in our gallery for approximately 225 local artists, and one student exhibition for 60 students from 20 local schools. This project is a series of events at a common location, directed and coordinated by a volunteer gallery committee.",2012-10-13,2013-07-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Stander,"Elk River Area Arts Alliance","312 Jackson Ave PO Box 737","Elk River",MN,55330,"(763) 441-4725 ",j_stander@elkriverart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Sherburne, Wright, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-4,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19805,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","A. We will provide exceptional quality theater at an affordable price to the northwest metro area, Sherburne, and Wright Counties. B. We will increase audience size over the past two shows by 20%. C. During the execution of this project, we will work to identify patrons of live theater in our community, and obtain their email and contact information. D. We will provide cast members with a professionally run theatrical arts experience. E. We will provide cast and crew with a learning environment to improve their craft. F. We will provide artistic development for male role talents. G. We will maintain our presence and theatrical opportunities in the region, both in front of and behind the curtain. H. We will increase awareness of theatrical arts opportunities in our region.Elk River Community Theatre will conduct surveys of artistic staff, artists, and audience members for feedback and measurement of outcomes A, C, D, and E. Audience sizes and ticket sales will be tracked and monitored to assess the success of outcome B. The Elk River Community Theatre board and artistic staff will self-survey and evaluate whether outcomes were met and how successful we were in meeting them, applicable to all listed outcomes. To increase awareness, outcome H, and facilitate outcomes A, B, C, and G, Elk River Community Theatre will conduct marketing campaigns and outreach strategies, such as the “Patron of the Arts” discount cards, which give patrons the opportunity for a 20% discount on each show for the 2013 season.","A. We provided exceptional quality theater at an affordable price to the northwest metro area, Sherburne, and Wright Counties. B. During the execution of this project, we worked to identify patrons of live theater in our community, and obtained their email and contact information. C. We provided cast members a professionally run theatrical arts experience. D. We provided cast and crew a learning environment to improve their craft. E. We provided artistic development for male role talents. F. We maintained our presence and theatrical opportunities in the region, both in front of and behind the curtain. G. We increased awareness of theatrical arts opportunities in our region. Evaluation methods: we conducted informal surveys of staff and artists to ensure we were meeting our objectives for quality theater at all times. We had regular production meetings. We tracked and monitored ticket sales over the course of the production to see if we would meet our attendance goals. The Elk River Community Theatre board had regular meetings to review objectives and make any necessary changes and improvements. Elk River Community Theatre board also met post production to review goals. Elk River Community Theatre staff and board conducted regular, systematic community outreach--via print, radio, signage, and other means-- prior to and during the production to increase community awareness of the opportunities offered for live theater within our region.",,9719,"Other, local or private",14719,,"Denny Chuba, Paul Olson, Eileen Anderson, Cliff Lundberg, Michael Conrad, Brian Budahn, Bill Bade, Pat Enderson",,"Elk River Community Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Odd Couple",,"The Odd Couple, written by Neil Simon, will be performed at the Little Theater in the Elk River High School for 7 performances from February 15-24, 2013. This show will utilize a cast of 8, plus additional artistic and support staff.",2013-02-15,2013-02-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Noding,"Elk River Community Theatre","400 Jackson Ave Ste 105","Elk River",MN,55330-3926,"(763) 441-4685 ",kim.maximom7@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-5,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19806,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Elk River Community Theater will achieve the following outcomes with this production of Annie: Elk River Community Theater will produce professional quality theater for Sherburne and Wright counties and surrounding areas, and the northern metro areas of the Twin Cities area. We will employ over 80 local child, teen, and adult actors and singers, artistic staff, and local volunteers to make a top level show a reality for our area. In addition, Elk River Community Theater will employ a live 20 piece orchestra to enhance this project and add musical depth for audience, cast and musicians. Elk River Community Theater will create inspiring, uplifting, and classic family-oriented theatrical experience for an audience of approximately 3000 local theater-goers, including approximately 1600 children. Elk River Community Theater will feature and showcase professional quality artistic talent from our region and surrounding communities, along with professional quality in artistic direction and choreography, and set, lighting, and sound design.Elk River Community Theater will evaluate this project using overall ticket sales during the two weeks of performances, plus feedback and surveys of artistic staff, local artists, members of our board of directors, random audience and community members, and show volunteers to help us determine how well we met our outcomes and goals for this production.","A. We provided exceptional quality theater at an affordable price to the northwest metro area, Sherburne, and Wright Counties. B. During the execution of this project, we worked to identify patrons of live theater in our community, and obtained their email and contact information. C. We provided cast members a professionally run theatrical arts experience. D. We provided cast and crew a learning environment to improve their craft. E. We provided artistic development for male role talents. F. We maintained our presence and theatrical opportunities in the region, both in front of and behind the curtain. G. We increased awareness of theatrical arts opportunities in our region. Evaluation methods: we conducted informal surveys of staff and artists to ensure we were meeting our objectives for quality theater at all times. We had regular production meetings. We tracked and monitored ticket sales over the course of the production to see if we would meet our attendance goals. The Elk River Community Theatre board had regular meetings to review objectives and make any necessary changes and improvements. Elk River Community Theatre board also met post production to review goals. Elk River Community Theatre staff and board conducted regular, systematic community outreach--via print, radio, signage, and other means-- prior to and during the production to increase community awareness of the opportunities offered for live theater within our region.",,45548,"Other, local or private",50548,,"Eileen Anderson, Bill Bade, Brian Budahn, Ryan Chesemore, Denny Chuba, Michael Conrad, Russ Branjord, Jennifer Mueller, Jonathon Rehlander, Cliff Lundberg, Lori Olsen, Nick Zerwas",,"Elk River Community Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity",Annie!,,"Elk River Community Theater will present a rousing rendition of the musical, Annie! in July of 2013. Elk River Community Theater will utilize a cast of more than 80 local artists, plus a multitude of volunteers and staff and a live 20 piece orchestra to add production and musical value.",2013-07-26,2013-08-04,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Noding,"Elk River Community Theatre","400 Jackson Ave Ste 105","Elk River",MN,55330-3926,"(763) 441-4685 ",kim.maximom7@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-6,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 19817,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","This production of Annie will accomplish the following goals: 1) provide a creative, theatrical experience for the audience of 8,470 individuals, including 4,970 youth; 2) feature touring Broadway sets, with Broadway costumes and props; 3) give actors the life-changing opportunity to work with Broadway-quality technical pieces; 4) engage 24 teen and adult community actors, with 19 kids, as members of the Annie cast, as well as 12 crew and 40 volunteers; 5) create and execute a high-quality artistic live performing arts experience; 6) delivery an accessible, fun, and engaging arts event for the entire community; and 7) share the theme that life is tough, but the sun will come out tomorrow.The proposed outcomes will be measured by audience surveys, ticket sales, crew and volunteer feedback, and artistic director evaluation.","This production of Annie accomplished the following goals, 1) provide a creative, theatrical experience for the audience of 8,470 individuals, including 4,970 youth- through the box office reports we blew this number out of the water reaching 10,098! 2) Feature touring Broadway sets, with Broadway costumes and props- although shipping expenses (gas) increased the quality of the sets/costumed rented was incredible and appreciated by the audiences (highly rated on audience survey) and the actors (verbal appreciation). 3) Give actors the life-changing opportunity to work with Broadway-quality technical pieces- much anecdotal evidence of the awesome opportunity to work with the Broadway quality set, costumes and props. 4) Engage 24 teen and adult community actors, with 19 kids, as members of the Annie cast, as well as 12 crew and 40 volunteers, - We cast 24 adults and 24 kids to exceed our goal, we had 12 crew and over 52 volunteers. 5) Create and execute a high-quality artistic live performing arts experience- ANNIE had a 94% quality rating on our audience survey, our second highest ranking of the season. 6) Delivery an accessible, fun, and engaging arts event for the entire community- ticket sales provide the data that this was an accessible, fun and engaging experience with GREAT exceeding all our goals. 7) Share the theme that life is tough, but the sun will come out tomorrow""- this happened at all performances-- this musical is a favorite of families and the message of hope was warmly received and appreciated.""",,100951,"Other, local or private",105951,,"Joanne Dorsher, Marianne Arzen, Steve Palmer, Brady Hughs, Bonnie Bologna, Monica Segura Schwartz, Patrick LaLonde, Patricia Dorsher, Pat Thompson, Sara Erickson",,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity",Annie,,"Leapin' Lizards! GREAT Theatre will be presenting a Broadway-level production of the musical Annie in January at the Escher Auditorium, on Saint Ben's campus. This production of the spunky orphan Annie will feature local volunteer actors using Broadway sets, costumes and props.",2013-01-11,2013-01-20,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Whipple,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","919 St Germain St W Ste 3000","St Cloud",MN,56301-3407,"(320) 258-2787 ",dennis@greattheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-7,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290 ",1 19818,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","This production of Junie B Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells will provide a live theatre performance for over 3,000 students and 750 adults. It will create a quality production through the collaborative teamwork of 10 actors, 8 crew, and 30 volunteers. It will encourage teachers to take their students to a theatre matinee performance, with over 40% experiencing live theatre for the first time. In addition, it will increase the visibility of the arts in Central Minnesota. And, it will draw schools from the northern region of Central Minnesota due to the convenient location at the Stephen B Humphrey Theatre at Saint John’s University.Audience surveys, director evaluation, ticket sales, and crew and volunteer participation will be reviewed and measured against goals.","This production of Junie B Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells provided a live theatre performance for 3,724 students and 938 adults. (Numbers come from box office report including paid and comp tickets) It was a quality production through the collaborative teamwork of 10 actors cast through open auditions that attracted 22 participants, 8 crew, and 30 volunteers. 244 teachers brought their students to a theatre matinee performance, with over 41% experiencing live theatre for the first time. (From our teacher evaluations.) In addition, it will increase the visibility of the arts in Central Minnesota. (Evaluated through 244 new families attending a GREAT Theatre production for the first time) And, it will draw schools from the northern region of Central Minnesota due to the convenient location at the Stephen B Humphrey Theatre at Saint John’s University. (From zip codes from schools who attended.)",,29443,"Other, local or private",34443,,"Marianne Arnzen, Bonnie Bologna, Joanne Dorsher, Patricia Dorsher, Sara Erickson, Brady Hughs, Patrick LaLonde, M?nica Segura-Schwartz, Steve Palmer, Pat Thompson",,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells",,"A GREAT Theatre production, Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells is a hilarious nonmusical adventure based on Barbara Parks' popular book. The primary audience for this production will be kindergarten through 3rd grade. This literary tale prompts conversations on behavior and consequences.",2012-12-07,2012-12-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Whipple,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","919 St Germain St W Ste 3000","St Cloud",MN,56301-3407,"(320) 258-2787 ",dennis@greattheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-6,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19819,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","This production of The King and I will accomplish the following goals, 1) provide a creative, theatrical experience for the audience of 6,470 individuals, including 4,970 youth as part of the GREAT Children's Theatre season, 2) feature sets, costumes and props designed by local artists and built by professional staff and volunteers, 3) build actors skills in music, dance and acting with the opportunity to work on a dramatic Broadway musical, 4) engage 28 teen and adult community actors, with 28 kids, as members of the King and I cast, as well as 12 crew and 50 volunteers, 5) create and execute a high-quality artistic live performing arts experience, and 6) delivery an accessible, high-quality, and engaging arts event for the entire communityThe proposed outcomes will be measured by audience surveys, ticket sales, crew and volunteer feedback, and artistic director evaluation.","This production of The King and I will accomplish the following goals, 1) provide a creative, theatrical experience for the audience of 6,470 individuals, including 4,970 youth as part of the Great River Educational Arts Theatre's Children's Theatre season, 2) feature sets, costumes and props designed by local artists and built by professional staff and volunteers, 3) build actors skills in music, dance and acting with the opportunity to work on a dramatic Broadway musical, 4) engage 28 teen and adult community actors, with 28 kids, as members of the King and I cast, as well as 12 crew and 50 volunteers, 5) create and execute a high-quality artistic live performing arts experience, and 6) delivery an accessible, high-quality, and engaging arts event for the entire community. The proposed outcomes will be measured by audience surveys, ticket sales, crew and volunteer feedback, and artistic director evaluation.",,78095,"Other, local or private",83095,,"Joanne Dorsher, Patricia Dorsher, Brady Hughs, Marianne Arnzen, Steve Palmer, Patrick LaLonde, Pat Thompson, Sara Erickson, Monica Segura-Schwartz, Bonnie Bologna",,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","King and I",,"GREAT Theatre seeks to produce Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I. This dramatic musical will provide new opportunities for actors, performers, and audiences in Central Minnesota to experience this award winning production featuring local talent lead by a professional staff.",2013-04-27,2013-05-12,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Whipple,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","919 St Germain St W Ste 3000","St Cloud",MN,56301-3407,"(320) 258-2787 ",dennis@greattheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-8,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 19825,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,2500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Kimball Community Playhouse would measure success from the July, 2013, musical theater production of Footloose by 40 individuals, including students and adults, participating in the audition process. An additional 20 people, including students and adults, would be recruited in either crew or production volunteer positions. The cast would include 5-10 first time theater performers, either students or adults. A new mentorship program would be established where students learn various crew positions from experienced adults. At least 2 educational opportunities for students to serve in crew, non-paid positions would offered. Ticket sales would increase from past musical productions by 25%. Of that 25% ticket sale increase, 25% would be first time theater patrons. Audience satisfaction would be evaluated by distributing simple 3 question surveys when patrons purchased student/senior or adult tickets at the door. A survey return rate of 80% would be considered successful. Of the 80% of returned surveys, 80% of those would rate their experience as favorable. One new Kimball Community Playhouse Board Member would be would be recruited due to their positive experience with Footloose from an artistic and production standpoint. Kimball Community Playhouse would gain 5 new donors or a total of $500 in donations.Kimball Community Playhouse would measure the success of the outcomes stated for the July, 2013, production of Footloose using several methods. The audition process includes individuals completing audition forms that clearly ask for any prior theater experience. Those audition forms are collected by the artistic director prior to to auditioning. They would be counted to determine the total number of people that auditioned. The number of individuals who auditioned that had no prior theater experience would also be tallied. The new mentorship program for student crew members would be advertised on audition posters posted locally and in surrounding communities, in advertising in local publications, on the Kimball Community Playhouse website and on Facebook. Copies could be the new student crew mentorship program being advertised could be submitted for validation. The number of students would be recorded and those students could be asked to fill out a small form asking about the positive outcomes of their experience. Ticket sales from the past 5 Kimball Community Playhouse musical theater productions could be tallied and an average determined. Ticket sales from Footloose would then be compared to the average for the last 5 years and the increase could be ascertained. A survey would be handed out to individuals purchasing or receiving student/senior or adult tickets at the door when tickets are purchased. That survey would be extremely simple and would contain 3 questions: 1) Have you ever attended a theatrical production before; 2) Would you rate this Kimball Community Playhouse production of Footloose as favorable, unfavorable or no opinion 3) Would you recommend this production to a friend or family member. There would also be a spot for comments. This survey would accomplish several things. It would allow Kimball Community Playhouse to determine the approximate number of first time theater patrons. The number of surveys collected could be counted and compared to the number of student/senior or adult tickets sold. The number of surveys collected that indicated they would consider the production as favorable would also be tallied. A survey response of on opinion would not be counted. New Kimball Community Playhouse Board Members recruited as a result of a positive experience with Footloose could be asked to fill out a small form indicating why they decided to join the Kimball Community Playhouse Board of Directors. The addition of a new Kimball Community Playhouse Board Member after the production could be verified by providing a production playbill that lists current board members and the new board member form. Likewise, the production playbill would also list current donors. Documentation could be provided after the production that indicated when new donors made their contribution.","We had 29 people audition for roles and were able to cast all 29. Our goal was 40, however six of them were first time theater performers which met our goal of introducing over five. An additional six had never done a production outside of a school performance. This successful outcome was measured by counting and reviewing audition forms. We exceeded our goal of mentoring two students in crew positions by involving four students in crew positions that were new to them. We were also able to involve four adults in crew positions that were unfamiliar to them. The effectiveness of these educational opportunities were evaluated through personal interviews and feedback. In additional, information regarding the availability of crew mentorship opportunities was added to the Kimball Community Playhouse website. Kimball Community Playhouse exceeded its goal of increasing ticket sales by 25% from recent productions, by increasing ticket sales by approximately 40%. Ticket sales were greater than they have been in 6 years and total ticket sales were 437 for three performances. For the last 5 years, ticket sales for three performances have averaged 315. To determine the level of the increase, tickets sales from performances from the last 5 years were tallied and averaged, then compared to the most recent production. Kimball Community Playhouse recruited three new board members, exceeding their goal of recruiting one. Acceptance of their new roles as Kimball Community Playhouse Board members is currently verbal. New board members will begin their term in January 2014, and their participation will be noted in meeting minutes from that meeting. Kimball Community Playhouse was able to increase its donations by $1000 from the previous year, by receiving two $500 donations from local organizations that have not previously supported Kimball Community Playhouse at that monetary level. Acknowledgement of them as donors was noted in the production playbill.",,7060,"Other, local or private",9560,830,"Jody Markgraf, Robin Dockery, Kelly Traurig, Lana Vossen, Judy Dahle, Bill Hoeft, Kris Latcham, Kenzie Traurig, Megan Bisilia",,"Kimball Community Playhouse","Non-Profit Business/Entity","KCP Summer 2013 Production of ""Footloose""",,"Kimball Community Playhouse will be performing the musical production Footloose on July 19, 20 and 21, 2013, on the Kimball, Minnesota High School Cafetorium stage. This will provide adults and students quality, affordable performance, production, and patron opportunities not otherwise available locally.",2013-07-19,2013-07-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Traurig,"Kimball Community Playhouse","PO Box 508",Kimball,MN,55353-0508,"(320) 493-4765 ",info@kimballcommunityplayhouse.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Meeker, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-12,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 19832,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,4556,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Ten community artists will have participated in a two-day workshop to kick off a community project with Michael Strand. Between 40 - 60 community artists will have participated in the juried competition at the Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center. Approximately 15,000 visitors to the Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts will have visited the exhibition. A core of community-minded artists will participate in Michael Strand's upcoming national project.The Paramount will post regular updates regarding this project on its Facebook page and monitor the feedback and shares surrounding it. We will distribute evaluation sheets during the workshop and place a guest book out at the exhibition.","25 artists attended Michael Strand lecture; 7 community artists will have participated in a two-day workshop to kick off a community project with Michael Strand.; 36 community artists will have participated in the juried competition at the Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center. Approximately 15,000 visitors to the Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts visited the exhibition. A core of community minded artists have been made aware of Michael Strand's upcoming national projects and become associated with him.",,2593,"Other, local or private",7149,4500,"Helga Bauerly, Rebecca Bellig, Jeff Goerger, Pegg Gustafson, Robert Kalenda, Melinda Tamm, Jay Loch, Paul Thompson, Lynn metcalf, Willicey Tynes, Bruce Miles, Mike Williams, Dennis Hummel, Greg Murray, Tom Wolke, Bob Johnson, Gary Osberg, Karen Young, Cathy Juilfs, Jane Oxton",,"Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Paramount Juried Exhibition",,"The Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center wishes to host a themed juried exhibition exploring arts role as a catalyst for social change. The exhibition will be held during summer 2013 with a preceding workshop with artist/juror Michael Strand.",2013-02-04,2013-09-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melissa,Gohman,"Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301-3460,"(320) 257-3137 ",mgohman@paramountarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-10,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19834,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We expect that 600 people will attend this concert, and that 25% of those, or 150 patrons, will participate in the Sing-Along. Of those 25%, we expect most of those to be high school students and people from the Saint Cloud area that have sung in a Messiah Chorus at a previous time in their lives. We expect that this may be one of the few times that regional high school students will be able to participate in this classic work during their high school lives. We expect 30 or more singers – gathered from the 80+ singers who took part in the Messiah concerts of 2006 and 2007 under the direction of Lee Nelson and performed at the Paramount – to again take the stage and join Kantorei in the choruses. We expect these 30 singers to be fine singers with previous experience, but, currently, have no outlet to sing with a group because they cannot commit to a year of rehearsals and concerts. Thus, they end up not singing at all. We expect the audience to gain new knowledge of the evolution of this professional singing group that has its roots in Saint Cloud 25 years ago, and continues today as one of Minnesota’s top vocal performing groups.1) Attendance and box office records. 2) Response from the high schools indicating the number of students that will be participating in the sing-along. 3) All of the community participants in the on-stage chorus (those who have sung previously and will be joining Kantorei onstage for the second half of the concert) will be asked to answer 3 questions regarding the impact of their participation. 4) All of the ticket purchasers for whom we have emails will be asked via email to answer a few short questions regarding the impact of this first-ever sing-along. 5) An optional, short survey will be included in all of the programs that are handed out to attendees. This survey is included in all of the Local Roots Series Concerts. 6) We will be ordering scores for those who wish to participate in the sing-along but don’t have a score. We will be using these scores for future use. The number of scores we will need to order will help us measure the goal of impacting the lives of those in the community who wish to sing with a major event, but cannot commit to a year-long rehearsal and concert schedule of local community choirs.","1) We expected 600 patrons and the actual amount was 502. 2) We expected 30 community members to join Kantorei onstage to sing with Messiah, but only 16 did. This is because there were three other choral concerts that night, and many of the singers in those groups were the singers that we expected to join Kantorei onstage. 3) We expected 250 patrons to sing along with Messiah during the choral sections. However, the actual amount exceeded this by over 100 to our estimates. We printed 250 copies of the choral sections, and we ran out with many patrons wanting them. Next time we will be prepared for 400. Far fewer people had their own scores than we anticipated, though many did. 5) We expected over 100 high school students to participate - but many of the high school students, including the members of the Youth Chorale of Minnesota, the likely singers, had their own concert that night. The methods we used for this evaluation were ticket sales, observation during the concert, and comparison with scores printed vs scored needed. We also put a 1/2 page survey into each program. We printed 600 surveys, but only 12 were returned.",,12004,"Other, local or private",17004,1200,"Helga Bauerly, Jeff Goerger, Pett Gustafson, Dennis Hummel, Bob Johnson, Cathy Juilfs, Robert Kalenda, Jay Loch, Lynn Metcalf, Greg Murray, Gary Osberg, Jane Oxton, Paul Thompson, Willicey Tynes, Mike WIlliams, Tom Wolke, Karen Young",0.25,"Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Kantorei 25th Anniversary Concert",,"As part of the 2012-2013 Local Roots Concert Series, Kantorei, a professional vocal ensemble that started 25 years ago in Saint Cloud, will be including the Paramount on their four-concert, 25th anniversary tour. The second half will be a first for the Saint Cloud area – a sing-along Messiah.",2012-12-13,2012-12-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laurie,Johnson,"Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 257-3137 ",ljohnson@paramountarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, Wright, Morrison, Kandiyohi",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-8,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19835,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,2500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","1. Participants will learn new techniques for forming platers using slabs. 2. Participants will learn new decorating techniques utilizing slips and electric kilns. 3. Participants will gain confidence in their artistic abilities. 4. The Paramount Visual Arts Center will further develop its national reputation as a favorable workshop location.1. We will witness an increased quality and variety of hand-built forms being produced in our studios. 2. We will witness studio artists utilizing the decorating techniques presented in the workshop. 3. We will have at least half of local artists gain enough confidence to participate in the exhibition. 4. The Paramount will be able to attract at least two new nationally known artists willing to commit to workshops.","1. Participants learned new techniques for forming platters using slabs. 2. Participants learned new decorating techniques utilizing slips and electric kilns. 3. Participants gained confidence in their artistic abilities. 4. The Paramount Visual Arts Center has further develop its national reputation as a favorable workshop location. 2. We are witnessing an increased quality and variety of hand-built forms being produced in and outside our studios. 2. Our studio artists are utilizing the decorating techniques presented in the workshop. 3. 90% of our local artists gained enough confidence to participate in the exhibition. 4. The Paramount has been able to attract two new nationally known artists willing to commit to workshops.",,2430,"Other, local or private",4930,2500,"Helga Bauerly, Rebecca Billig, Jeff Goerger, Pegg AK Gustafson, Dennis Hummel, Bob Johnson, Cathy Juilfs, Robert Kalenda, Jay Loch, Lynn Metcalf, Bruce Miles, Greg Murray, Gary Osberg, Jane Oxton, Melinda Tamm, Paul Thompson, Willicey Tynes, Mike Williams, Tom Wolke, Karen Young",,"Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Gail Kendall Workshop",,"The Paramount Visual Arts Center in St Cloud wishes to host a ceramic workshop with Nationally acclaimed ceramic artist Gail Kendall October 21 -23, 2013. Local participants will be invited to participate in a group exhibition of works inspired by the workshop during the November 2013 Art Crawl.",2013-10-21,2014-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melissa,Gohman,"Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301-3460,"(320) 257-3137 ",mgohman@paramountarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-14,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.",,2 19842,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Memorial Day Concert provides tribute to local veterans and their families. While we do not issue surveys for that concert, we sometimes get feedback on later surveys related to the Memorial Day events. Similarly, the Fourth of July concert provides a locus for people throughout Central Minnesota to congregate and celebrate. The Barden Park Concert series continues a form of Americana that our surveys claim exists in few other places. We survey the Barden Park audiences, and comments from the Fall Paramount Concert surveys this year also reflected civic pride and anticipation of the audience to next summer's concerts. We do not survey the audience at the Sauk Centre concert since we are invited to play there, but the demographics of that audience is always similar to those at Barden Park. Based on the results of last summer's surveys, we expect to again see results that support the preferences of taxpayers when the Legacy Grant was created by voters on November 4, 2008: 1. As always for summer concerts, the patrons come with sometimes three generations within the family, and often bring visitors. It is safe to assume that the market area for Saint Cloud Municipal Band Summer Concert Series does not extend to Germany; Anchorage, Alaska; Eugene, Oregon; Hanford, California, and San Antonio, Texas, but people in the audience reported these as their residential zip codes. To the extent that their hosts took them to Barden Park for an evening rather than to an event in the Twin Cities, if they also went to eat, or even bought a Root Beer Float at the table, they contributed a little to the local economy as well. Thus we provide an event that people of many ages, races and ethnicities enjoy with family and friends. 2. We play a variety of music that the majority of our audience prefers, but we also try some types of tunes that just one person suggested. Those with limited exposure to specific types of music will have the opportunity to broaden their interests. 3. We also provide commentary on the pieces we play, thus offering a bit of musicology to the audience. 4. We intend to continue entertaining our audience, and with surveys keep a pulse as to their preferences and how well we are doing.We tried a few photographs last time. I'm not sure they worked well, but we will try these again. The Fourth of July Concert is not a good venue for surveys as people are spread out in front and in back of us and on the other side of the river not only enjoying the music but also waiting to watch fireworks. However, we do get comments about the July 4th Concert on Barden Park and Paramount surveys. We will again survey the Barden Park audience, possibly not as often as last summer. Even though we tried different questions on each survey, some people said they filled out enough surveys and just wanted to listen to the music. Nevertheless, the survey demographics did not change from one week to the next, and in general, comments were consistent. In addition, individuals in the audience often chat with band members after the concert--either coming to the show mobile directly after we finished or staying to chat after we've packed up. Often the best feedback is from the informal chats, and we ask band members to share these qualitative evaluations with the rest of the band so we can share them with the granting agencies.","Although many of the musicians chatted with the audience after the concerts, we used surveys to measure whether we met our goals and those in line with the Legacy Grant. Survey results were positive. Comments included: Can you announce these performances Wednesday evening at Lake George? I truly think people don't know about this. (I looked in the newspaper but didn't see it. I heard tonight it was in ""Up Next.""; A great concert!; Brett Krohn does excellent job of introducing the music. We definitely do not",,11000,"Other, local or private",16000,5000,"John Creasy, Bob Frost, Mary Edwards, AnneMary Wielkiewicz, Janet Haviland",,"Saint Cloud Municipal Band","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Summer Concert Series 2013",,"We are seeking support for the summer concert series which will include a Memorial Day Concert at the Veteran's Assistance Center in Waite Park, the Fourth of July Concert at Hester Park in St Cloud, probably a concert at Sauk Centre, and six concerts at Barden Park in St Cloud.",2013-05-27,2013-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Edwards,"Saint Cloud Municipal Band","2141 Tamarack Dr","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 249-5525 ",maryeedwards85@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, Wright, Mille Lacs, Morrison",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-13,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19844,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. The orchestra performed a concert with the Great River Chorale. This is the first time these two groups have been in concert together. 2. Clinton Smith conducted his first concert as the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra. Smith presented a pre-concert discussion explaining the concert program. 3. Musicians performed music many had not performed in their careers before this concert. 4. Audience members heard a live orchestra / chorus performance in St Cloud.The Evaluation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Quantitative analysis includes: the number of musicians involved in this project; the number of audience members attending this event; the number of chorus members participating in this concert; the number of audience members who attend the preconcert discussion. These numbers are gathered by members of the Saint Cloud Symphony Board of Directors who count the number of attendees at events. Qualitative analysis includes: written and verbal feedback from musicians, audience members and chorus members; post-event discussion and evaluation with staff; and feedback via our web site. In August 2012, the symphony will launch a new web site to provide a method for audience members to provide feedback to the symphony staff.","The Evaluation Plan included both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Quantitative analysis: A. The number of musicians involved in this project: 62. B. The number of audience members attending this event: 452. C. The number of chorus members participating in this concert: 43. D. The number of audience members who attend the preconcert discussion: 90. Qualitative analysis: A. Written and verbal feedback from musicians, audience members and chorus members. From the audience surveys: 1. I loved the concert! 2. I would like details about season tickets. 3. I would like the orchestra to perform more vocal works, opera and piano works. B. Post-event discussion and evaluation with staff. 1. From a board member: I heard nothing but rave reviews! Bravo! Congrats on another job very well done. Our friend was very impressed with the orchestra. 2. Ticket staff suggested that the symphony phone number be more accessible at the ticket booth. C. Feedback via our web site. 1. Sandy: Congratulations to you and your team for a wonderful concert last night! It was a joy to be there for so many reasons! 2. The new people that have tickets will be great advocates.",,9800,"Other, local or private",14800,4000,"Deanna Boone, Glenda Burgeson, Mary Calantoc, Sharon Cogdill, David Haugen, John Ingman, Lori Johnson, Autumn King, Keri Phillips, Roger Rohlck, Kristin Rothstein, Blair Schrader, Jane Schulzetenberg, Mark Springer",,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Dance Into Fall",,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra will present the first concert of the 2012-2013 season on October 20, 2012, at 7:30 pm in Ritsche Auditorium, Saint Cloud State University. The evening begins with a presentation by the new Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Dr. Clinton Smith.",2012-10-20,2012-10-20,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandy,Nadeau,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","14 7th Ave N Ste 111 PO Box 234","St Cloud",MN,56302,"(320) 252-7276 ",snadeau@stcloudsymphony.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-9,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19846,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. Grand Prize Winner of the 2013 Young Performers Competition performed with the orchestra. 2. Musicians from the orchestra performed solos with the orchestra including the concertmaster, principal oboe and principal trumpet. 3. The orchestra performed the music of W. A. Mozart, technically difficult music for many orchestras. 4. Audience members heard a live orchestra performance in St Cloud.The Evaluation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis includes: A. The number of musicians that are involved in this project. B. The number of audience members attending this event. C. The number of audience members who attend the preconcert discussion. D. The recording of this event demonstrates the orchestra’s technical abilities. The qualitative analysis includes: A. Verbal feedback from musicians and audience members. B. Post-event discussion and evaluation with staff. C. Feedback via our website and evaluation page in the program book.","1. Grand Prize Winner of the 2013 Young Performers Competition performed with the orchestra. Rachel and Grace Mertz performed with the orchestra! 2. Musicians from the orchestra performed solos with the orchestra including the Concertmaster, Principal Oboe and Principal Trumpet. Marion Judish, Patrick Thorn and Andrea Fedele performed with the orchestra. 3. The orchestra performed the music of W. A. Mozart, technically difficult music for many orchestras. The orchestra performed Symphony No. 29, K. 201 in A Major by WA Mozart 4.Audience members heard a live orchestra performance in St Cloud. Over 700 in attendance. The Evaluation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis includes: A. The number of musicians that are involved in this project. (75) B. The number of audience members attending this event. (700) C. The number of audience members who attend the preconcert discussion. (126) D. The recording of this event demonstrates the orchestra’s technical abilities. The qualitative analysis includes: A. Verbal feedback from musicians and audience members. B. Post event discussion and evaluation with staff. C. Feedback via our web site and evaluation page in the program book.",,9850,"Other, local or private",14850,4000,"Deanna Boone, Glenda Burgeson, Mary Calantoc, Sharon Cogdill, David Haugen, Lori Johnson, Autumn King, Keri Phillips, Roger Rohlck, Kristin Rothstein, Blair Schrader, Jane Schulzetenberg, Mark Springer",,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Welcome Spring!",,"The Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert on March 23, 2013, at 7:30 pm in Ritsche Auditorium at Saint Cloud State University. “Welcome Spring!” begins with a preconcert discussion by Clinton Smith at 6:30 pm. This concert features the Winner of the 2013 Young Performer Competition.",2013-03-23,2013-03-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandy,Nadeau,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","14 7th Ave N Ste 111 PO Box 234","St Cloud",MN,56302,"(320) 252-7276 ",snadeau@stcloudsymphony.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-14,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19847,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. Saint Cloud Symphony performed a concert introducing the 2013-2014 Season to Central Minnesota. 2. The musicians of the orchestra prepared a portion of the music programmed for the full season. 3. The orchestra performed with a special guest. This provided the musicians of the orchestra with the unique opportunity to perform with Andrew Walesch and present a unique genre of music. This is music they would not have performed in a regularly programmed season. 4. The orchestra sold 10 additional season tickets at this event. As a Preview Concert the audience heard music the orchestra will perform in upcoming events. 5. Reduced ticket prices, $5 for every seat, made this concert affordable and accessible to the community.The Evaluation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis includes: A. The number of musicians that are involved in this project. B. The number of audience members attending this event. C. Sales of additional season tickets. The qualitative analysis includes: A. Verbal feedback from musicians, special performers and audience members. B. Post event discussion and evaluation with staff.","Saint Cloud Symphony performed a concert introducing the 2013-2014 Season to Central Minnesota. The concert was performed on September 12, 2013 at Saint Cloud State University. The musicians of the orchestra prepared a portion of the music programmed for the full season. 56 musicians performed this concert. The first half of the program included samples of music from the 2013-2014 Season. The orchestra performed with a special guest. This provided the musicians of the orchestra with the unique opportunity to perform with Andrew Walesch and present a unique genre of music. This is music they would not have performed in a regularly programmed season. Andrew Walesch performed music from the Great American Songbook. Andrew and Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra Trombone player, Ken Vork, arranged the music for the orchestra. The orchestra sells 10 additional season tickets at this event. As a Preview Concert the audience heard music the orchestra will perform in upcoming events. The box office sold 14 season tickets the evening of the performance. Several orders also came in after the concert. Reduced ticket prices, $5 for every seat, made this concert affordable and accessible to the community. An audience member said, “This was the best five dollars I have ever spent!” Several others echoed this sentiment.",,7000,"Other, local or private",12000,4000,"Walter Boyd, Glenda Burgeson, Mary Calantoc, Sharon Cogdill, Ross Detert, David Haugen, John Ingman, Lori Johnson, Keri Phillips, Roger Rohlck, Kristin Rothstein, Blair Schrader, Mark Springer",,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra Preview Concert",,"The Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert previewing the music of the 2013-2014 Season and featuring music of The Great American Songbook with soloist Andrew Walesch. This concert will take place on September 12, 2013, at 7:00 pm in Ritsche Auditorium, Saint Cloud State University.",2031-09-12,2013-09-12,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandy,Nadeau,"Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra","14 7th Ave N Ste 111 PO Box 234","St Cloud",MN,56302,"(320) 252-7276 ",snadeau@stcloudsymphony.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19848,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","If this project achieves the intended outcomes, Fine Arts Programming expects audiences and residency participants to have a new interest and curiosity about modern dance that will lead them to explore other offerings from Fine Arts Programming and other Central Minnesota performing arts organizations, both in traditional and more innovative forms. Residency participants will also have a greater sense of what constitutes modern dance through the education components of Casebolt and Smith's outreach. Fine Arts Programming anticipates that area youth who participate in residencies will have a better appreciation for dance through hands-on interactions with the ensemble. Fine Arts Programming staff members expect that these activities will also strengthen relationships with our residency partners, which in turn will facilitate future partnerships.Fine Arts Programming will gather feedback responses from workshop facilitators to find out if the residency activities met the intended goals and/or expectations for each different demographic. These will not be surveys so much as narrative responses, giving partners a chance to provide more meaningful feedback. When we have partnered in the past, many times, facilitators ask their participants to journal about their experiences; these reflections have provided a wealth of information on the impact of arts activities. Fine Arts Programming will ask Boys and Girls Club to do the same for this residency. We will ask for this kind of feedback from College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University faculty whose classes take part in workshops with Casebolt and Smith, as well as any groups from District 742, and the Dancing with Many Voices dance ensemble. The easiest and most often used measure of success will, of course, be attendance numbers at residency activities and at the public performance. Fine Arts Programming will track ticket sales and participation numbers at residency events as well as survey the public performance audience to find out if this performance attracted new audiences to a contemporary dance performance as anticipated and if this style of dance was successful at changing attitudes and/or perceptions of modern dance.","One need identified in the application was that this project could help introduce new audiences to modern and contemporary dance. Survey results indicate that 49% of the audience attended any kind of live dance performance 0-5 times before. More importantly, 77% of the audience indicated that this performance changed their understanding or perspective on modern dance. Residency participants walked away with new ways of approaching dance and improvisation. The work in partnering and teamwork was also an important outcome in the creative process. Patrons at the public performance were asked to complete surveys to find out if this project attracted new audiences to dance performances or if this project changed perceptions of contemporary/modern dance. Evaluation forms were distributed to residency facilitators. Participation numbers were tracked for each residency event and the public performance.",,11136,"Other, local or private",16136,,"Steve Armstrong, Dennis Beach, Carie Braun, Tony Christianson, Marilou Denbo Eldred, Patrick Ellingsworth, Terry Fruth, Conner Griffin, Stuart Harvey, Michael Hemesath, Linda Hoeschler, Eric Hollas, Ann Huntrods, Bill Jeatran, Jim Knoblach, Paul Krump, Benedict Leuthner, Rene McGraw, Joe Mucha, Tom Nicol, Kathleen Norris, Bill O'Connell, Jose Peris, Robin Pierzina, David Rehr, Ken Roering, Mike Scherer, Thomas Schnettler, Bill Schubert, Don Schumacher, Fred Senn, Jim Sexton, Prince Wallace, Dan Whalen",,"Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming","Public College/University","Casebold and Smith",,"Casebolt and Smith, a two-person dance theater company, will present one evening performance and up to nine residency activities in the field of modern and contemporary dance theater.",2013-03-13,2013-03-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leslie,Hanlon,"Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming","2850 Abbey Plz PO Box 2222",Collegeville,MN,56321-2000,"(320) 363-2011 ",lhanlon@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Wright, Goodhue, Ramsey, Hennepin, Scott, St. Louis, Kandiyohi",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-10,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290 ",1 19849,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","I. The quantity of theatrical opportunities for area youth will increase. II. Making theatrical arts more accessible for area residents. III. Engaging area youth in theatrical learning opportunities developed through purposeful and age-appropriate youth development program planning.SOAR will utilize several methods of collecting and gathering information, including but not limited to: informal observation, pre-production and post-production surveys of youth participants, parents, audience members, artists and staff.","I. We increased the opportunities in our area by providing Jungle Book as an option for the youth in our community. We increased the quality in our area by providing a new component called, Beyond the Stage, putting an emphasis on developing out youth. II. We provided discounted tuition to provide any child that was interested access to our program. We also provided free tickets to volunteers and residents of the community. III. Beyond the Stage was created to ensure that we kept our participants engaged during their time off stage. IV. Beyond the Stage was developed by a sub-committee of board members and volunteers from the early childhood youth development, education and fine arts fields. Our evaluation included informal conversations with the kids, parents, staff and board members. We also surveyed the kids, parents, and audience to help improve our program.",,8700,"Other, local or private",13700,,"Terrell Beaudry, Jamie Cassidy, Ellen Paukert, Jamie Reznicek, Debra Bishop",,"SOAR Regional Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","SOAR Arts Jungle Book and SOAR Academy",,"SOAR Arts will be developing SOAR Academy. A live theater opportunity for youth ages 5-18 in the surrounding communities of St Michael. Participants will immerse themselves in movement, acting, and singing, culminating with a live performance of Disney's Jungle Book Kids.",2013-01-07,2013-03-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Terrell,Beaudry,"SOAR Regional Arts","113 Oak Ave SW","St Michael",MN,55376,"(763) 218-2989 ",soar@soararts.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Wright, Sherburne, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-15,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19854,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,4190,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. To feature 35 high quality pieces of art from Minnesota at the annual Essential Art Exhibition. 2. Turn the reception into a celebration, featuring music and multimedia awards ceremony. 3. Connect the visual artists featured in the exhibit with local businesses interested in utilizing the artists.We will use an online survey tool to help us assess the projects at various points of the program, from drop off of work through the reception and completion of the exhibit.","To feature 35 high quality art pieces from Minnesota; turn the reception into a celebration, featuring music and a multimedia ceremony; connect the visual artist featured in the exhibit with local businesses interested in utilizing the artists in some manner. We used online survey methods and through interview and discussions, got the artists involved with local businesses and opportunities.",,3310,"Other, local or private",7500,600,"Ellen Nelson, Kara Poissant, Lara Erickson, Colin Jarrell, Rhonda Fitzsimmons, Kurtis Neu, John Uphoff",,"Visual Arts Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","13th Annual Essential Art Exhibition",,"Art exhibition and celebration.",2013-01-07,2013-02-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Natalie,Ratha,"Visual Arts Minnesota","913 St Germain St W PO Box 972","St Cloud",MN,56301-3460,"(320) 257-3108 ",vam@visualartsminnesota.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-11,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19856,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,3605,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","The High School Art Exhibition and Competition will host young artists from high schools from throughout central Minnesota for a 22 day exhibition in the Great River Regional Library. Approximately 13 schools will participate and 130 students will exhibit their work. Prizes will be given to artists who exhibit exceptional abilities in drawing, painting, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, and more. With a highly visible location, at the Great River Regional Library, and 360 hours of general public exposure, the community will be able to experience the quality and creative work.Evaluation methods include registration forms from individual artists, surveys of events, and follow up with teachers at receptions and art pick up. A comment book will be at the art show during the entire exhibit for feedback on art and exhibit quality.","Ten Schools Participated: Tech, Cathedral, Foley, Rocori, Sartell, Upsala, Annandale, Elk River, Saint Johns Prep, Little Falls. The exhibition was open to the public in an extremely accessible public building. Over 200 people participated in the art reception.",,2645,"Other, local or private",6250,1500,"Ellen Nelson, Kara Poissant, Lara Erickson, Rhonda Fitzsimmons, Mary Bruno, Colin Jarrell, Kurtis Neu",0.05,"Visual Arts Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","High School Art Exhibition and Competition",,"Annual Art Exhibition for High School Students in Central Minnesota.",2013-04-01,2013-04-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Natalie,Ratha,"Visual Arts Minnesota","913 St Germain St W PO Box 972","St Cloud",MN,56301-3460,"(320) 257-3108 ",vam@visualartsminnesota.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, Wright, Morrison",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-16,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19857,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","1. Individual captivation of audience members through kinesthetic, sensory and emotional engagement; 2. Arts learning through performance and participation; 3. Shared information and experience amongst dance artists, fostering future connections; 4. Enhanced perspective (for artists and audience) of diverse artistic and cultural expression through dance; 5. Visibility and support for diverse, professional level dance in Central Minnesota.Outcomes will be measured by gathering both narrative responses from artists and audience members as well as quantifiable data regarding the number and identity of participants. Box office receipts will document numbers while a mail list signup and online survey will provide information about who attended, why, and what they found engaging or challenging about the show. We discovered with our last Dancing with Many Voices production that several audience members elected to share feedback about the show through Facebook. We will continue to utilize this online social networking source as a means to gather responses. Contact information gathered through the box office will be added to the databases of participating artists for future projects. In the same manner as our 2011 project, participating dancers will be interviewed about what skills or new ways of thinking they developed during the project. They will also be asked to write a short description of their experience and these stories will be shared with the other artists. When appropriate, these stories will also be added to our online archive for Dancing with Many Voices. Participating artists will also engage in a post mortem reflection and conversation about the project. These reflections will guide planning and goals for future projects.","Outcomes: a high quality dance production, featuring a diverse collection of artistic and cultural perspectives; an interactive, educational performance for 400 high school students from District 742; an interactive drum and dance workshop geared toward participation of youth and families in the community; networking opportunities for dance artists through shared rehearsal and feedback sessions as well as a shared performance; online collection of stories, photos, video clips and cultural information from the participating artists, to share with the community at large. Evaluation Methods: Roster of Artists with indication of artistic/cultural identity; Number of Tickets sold for Paramount show and report audience demographics; Audience/Artist Surveys; Feedback on Social Media; Number of Participants at Tech High School Show and other outreach projects; Completed handout/assignment by Tech High School students; Completed evaluation papers by Saint Cloud State University students; Teacher/Staff Interviews.",,9200,"Other, local or private",14200,,"Lucille Guinta-Bates, Jeffrey Bleam, Debra Leigh, Jane Oxton, David Earp, Bonnie Schock, Darcey Engen, Karthi Veeramani",,"Wicked Sister Dance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Dancing with Many Voices",,"Dancing with Many Voices is a collective of artistically and culturally diverse central Minnesota dance artists. The company will present a program of new dance works at the Paramount Theatre on January 25th, 2013, an educational show for teens earlier that day, and several community outreach activities.",2012-11-01,2013-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,David,DeBlieck,"Wicked Sister Dance","703 10th Ave N","St Cloud",MN,56303,"(612) 242-5833 ",david@wickedsisterdance.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-12,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 19860,"Project Grant - Round 2",2013,2282,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","We acknowledge that while we can’t measure some things, we can measure the awareness created. For example: following this project, one of the ways we can measure the outcome is through the schools, via our singers – has their knowledge and attitude changed regarding their peers who may struggle daily? Have our singers created enough awareness amongst themselves that they can recognize when someone is struggling or needing help? How giving are they, and has preparing for this concert/project taught them to do more volunteer work and/or service in their own communities? We want our singers to know that not everyone lives in a safe environment and that through positive change, they can make a difference. We expect that following this project, many of the members of the Youth Chorale will see their peers differently, and we anticipate that they will request more service-learning concerts in the future. Our Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota singers will go into their communities with more knowledge and a better grasp of other social issues, volunteering, having a new attitude, being accepting of others, and having a better understanding of how the world works today. At the end of the concert, we can measure the reaction of the audience – a standing ovation and knowing that they will leave the concert hall with a sense of pride for the next generation of caring, responsible individuals. We will also implement a survey to measure their individual feedback. Finally, we can measure the number of singers participating, audience attendance, and ticket sales.One of the ways to evaluate is simply through observation – verbal audience reaction, verbal feedback from choir families, ticket sales, and support from the community. Following the concert, and in the weeks to come, the feedback from our choir families and the community will help us determine if our goals were successful, or if anything different needs to be done in preparation for the next time we collaborate with another arts organization. Another way to evaluate is that following the concert, singers will then take the skills they learned from rehearsals and performing back to their respective classrooms, places of worship, or community groups. The opportunity for young people to interact with other adult singers who love to sing, and the sustenance and further development of a cultural, musical, community are all benefits we expect to achieve from this project. This season, the Youth Chorale organization will be implementing a concert survey that our audience members can fill out online. We are looking forward to the feedback, but also to help fine-tune our offerings to the community. We would also like to survey our singers and get their feedback on the personal impact of doing a concert that deals with the struggles and, ultimately, the future of youth.","This project touched our organization and singers on so many levels. Preparations for this concert included learning music that dealt with overcoming struggles and rising up/looking forward to a brighter tomorrow, as well as collaborating with an adult choir from the Twin Cities area. Before and during the actual project/concert, statistics were given on the number of homeless youth in the community, how many were helped in 2012, as well as in the broader state of Minnesota. As a result of this collaboration, our singers have a better grasp of social issues in their communities and an understanding that not everyone lives in a safe environment. They have committed themselves to creating more positive change in their schools and among their peers. Many of our singers and staff commented that it made them realize how fortunate their family is compared to other individuals whose existence is a constant struggle, and made them appreciate their life more. Within the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota organization, as well as our audience, this project created more awareness of youth homelessness and struggles in the community and beyond. We anticipated that this project would impact our young singers, but we were not prepared for the effect that it would have on them. As a result, they have requested to do more service-learning projects and concerts. We used several evaluation methods to measure the outcomes listed above, such as verbal audience reaction, verbal feedback from choir families, audience attendance and ticket sales, and support from the community; but the most effective were the audience and singer surveys that we conducted. These provided valuable insight on the emotional aspect of this project, but also gave Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota an inside look at how deeply our singers felt after the project completed. For many, the service-learning aspect made the topic of youth homelessness more “real” to them. It was an eye-opening and beautiful experience that was shared among the ensembles.",,2475,"Other, local or private",4757,2282,"James Wiant, Joann Weber, Mary Jo Bot, Chad Armstrong, Jennifer Butkowski, Karen Cash, Susan Heysse, David Paulson, David Tilstra, Andrew Walesch, Ethan Wittrock",,"Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","""A New Day"" Collaborative Concert w/ VocalPoint",,"The Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota proposes a major collaborative concert with St Paul-based VocalPoint Chorus, with the intent of using music as a tool to bring awareness to the growing issues homeless youth and youth struggles in both Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities area.",2013-02-24,2013-02-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paula,Heydman,"Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 281-9226 ",pheydman@youthchorale.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-2-17,"Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.","Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.",,2 19861,"Project Grant - Round 3",2013,1984,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","A primary criterion for success would be an equal or greater audience size compared to last season’s Youth Sing Out collaborative concert. Positive survey feedback is another factor in determining the success of the event. We will be looking for a favorable audience reaction – verbal and non-verbal (e.g. standing ovation). One more indication of success is increased activity on our social media profiles.Counting ticket sales is one of the evaluation methods that we will use to determine if our marketing and promotional materials were effective. An observed increase in audience size over last year would indicate success. Surveys will be used to determine how we can serve our audiences better at this and future concerts. A paper survey will be inserted into each Youth Sing Out concert program, while the online survey will appear as a link in the program, along with the website address and a QR Code for those patrons who use smartphones. Both the paper and online results will be tabulated into a spreadsheet and read amongst the staff of Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota and its Board of Directors. We will be looking for 90% of 4’s and 5’s (5 = Excellent) on the feedback responses and roughly 10% (or more) total response from our audience. Audience reactions will be observed during and after the concert and in the weeks to come, new verbal reactions will help us determine whether anything different needs to be done in preparation for next year’s collaborative concert. A non-verbal standing ovation at the close of the concert will signify favorable audience reaction. An increase in activity on our social media profiles will point to the success of the event and to the awareness of the choir(s) in general. We will count the number of Facebook “likes” and Twitter “follows” on our sites. We anticipate over 400 views post-concert on our Facebook page, and all post-concert status update replies will be read.","The audience size for Youth Sing Out this year was fairly comparable to last year’s audience. We were hoping for greater numbers, seeing as the venue was increasingly larger, but the number of tickets sold was fairly close to last year. We are, however, seeing growth as we continue to present this concert, so we consider that a success. This year, we opted to do a survey to determine how we can serve our audiences better at this and future concerts. Each survey was inserted into the concert program and a public verbal announcement was made before the start of the concert which also directed patrons with smartphones to scan the QR code on the back of the program and be taken directly to the website if that is how they preferred to fill out the survey. The outcome of the survey was exactly what we were hoping for – 4’s and 5’s (Excellent). Positive survey feedback demonstrates not only a successful concert, but it means that Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota is meeting a need in the community with the Youth Sing Out concert. Audience reactions were observed during and following the concert. A standing ovation after the closing song indicated that this concert was met with favor and the Central Minnesota community was impressed with the caliber of singing from its local youth. We saw an increase in the number of “likes” on the Youth Chorale Facebook page, as well as an increase in the number of people who saw our posts leading up to the concert, the day of, as well as the day after. Our original grant proposed over 400 views on the Facebook page, and we saw 856 views! All replies to the posts were extremely favorable, which indicates success.",,3100,"Other, local or private",5084,1984,"James Wiant, Joann Weber, Mary Jo Bot, Chad Armstrong, Jennifer Butkowski, Karen Cash, David Tilstra, David Paulson, Susan Heysse, Andrew Walesch, Ethan Wittrock",,"Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Youth Sing Out",,"The Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota proposes a collaborative choral concert featuring over 250+ Central Minnesota youth singers representing the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota Mixed and Women’s Chorale, Saint John's Boys' Choir Junior Varsity and Concert Choir, and Cantabile Choristers and Girls’ Choir.",2013-05-05,2013-05-05,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paula,Heydman,"Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 281-9226 ",pheydman@youthchorale.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-3-17,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19862,"Project Grant - Round 1",2013,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Our specific measurable outcomes are as follows: 1. Youth Theatre Workshop will maintain an active presence by providing theater arts for youth in the Sherburne and Wright county region. 2. Youth Theatre Workshop, by offering this production of The Little Mermaid, will be able to increase opportunities and offerings for local and regional artists, and especially youth ages preschool through high school, to participate in local live theater. 3. This production will continue to promote the educational mission of Youth Theatre Workshop-- which is that artists, and especially youth who participate in theatrical training and performance opportunities through Youth Theatre Workshop, will continually increase their artistic and theatrical skills, knowledge, and experience. 4. Youth Theatre Workshop will also continue to make available theatrical offerings at value pricing for local audiences, especially families and children. 5. To maintain collaboration with the Elk River School District and the Boys and Girls Club of Elk River--to jointly promote our organizations and our mutual educational missions. The Boys and Girls Club has been an active supporter of regional non-profit artistic organizations such as Youth Theatre Workshop.Youth Theatre Workshop will produce ten performances of Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Historic Little Theater in Elk River High School. This will support every measurable goal (outcomes 1-5) listed above, by offering performance opportunities for local youth and local artists, and by producing a family friendly, budget friendly theater offering in the Sherburne/Wright county area. In support of our educational mission and proposed outcomes (outcome 3), we will have a comprehensive, rigorous rehearsal and training process, with practice in music, dance, and theater skills. Youth of all ages and adult artists learn all required materials, how to speak, move, sing and dance, and skillfully perform several performances of a live stage musical production. All of our rehearsals are led and taught by artistic professionals with many years of education and expertise. Other opportunities for those who wish to learn or participate involve artistic and theater support activities such as backstage and props work, set design, lighting, operating a sound board, and costuming. Our artistic and educational offerings are open to all who are interested and able to participate in any way--in support of outcomes 1, 2, and 4.","Goal 1: This production will incorporate and create artistic opportunities for approximately 75 youth ages 3 - high school, along with approximately 20 adults. Outcome: We had over 70 youth in our production ages 3 - high school, along with 18 adult volunteers in charge of various duties. Evaluation: We were able to cast all youth that auditioned for our production, and recruit adult volunteers to assist with this production. Goal 2: Those participating in acting and producing this production will take part in 10 performances in the historic Little Theatre in Elk River High School between the dates of November 15 - 25. Outcome: We were able to perform 11 performances including a special performance for Saint Andrews Elementary during the morning. Evaluation: Met performance goals by offering 10 public performances and 1 special performance for Saint Andrews Elementary. Goal 3: the performances will bring family friendly artistic benefit, oriented toward youth and comparable to professional metro area theatre programming, at an affordable cost to audience members. Outcome: We were able to provide a family friendly production that benefited the youth involved with an artistic production that was comparable to any regional theatre and metro youth theatre programs. Evaluation: We had over 3,000 audience members which is evidence of the quality and the affordability of this production. Goal 4: Rehearsals and extensive training are provided to enhance performance experience. Outcome: Youth participating in the production were introduced, taught, and experienced all aspects of the performance of a major theatre production including singing, choreography, blocking, line delivery, timing, and stage movement. In addition, some of the older students were introduced more advanced topics such as set design/building, lighting, sound, props, and stage management. Evaluation: This youth in this production were able to increase their overall knowledge in producing a major theatrical production. From first-time on stage to our theatre veterans, everyone was challenged from this production.",,26488,"Other, local or private",30488,,"Eileen Anderson Bowersox, Brian Budahn, Russell Branjord, Sandra McAllister",,"Youth Theatre Workshop","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Little Mermaid",,"Disney Jr.'s The Little Mermaid, produced by Youth Theatre Workshop. Show dates November 15-18 and November 23-25. Ten performances, plus one school performance. Approximately 150 cast and crew, ages infant-adult, at Elk River High School's Little Theatre. The majority of cast is ages PreK through high school.",2012-11-15,2012-11-25,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Noding,"Youth Theatre Workshop","17804 Concord Ct","Elk River",MN,55330,"(651) 231-6794 ",maximom7@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-round-1-13,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 12973,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,14500,"Other, local or private",20500,,,,"Dassel Cokato Community Education",,"To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Colleen,Compton,"Dassel Cokato Community Education","4852 Reardon Ave SW Ste 1400",Cokato,MN,55321-1400,"(320) 286-4120",colleen.compton@dc.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-62,,,, 12974,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,5760,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,1440,"Other, local or private",7200,,,,"Delano Community Education",,"To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Johnson,"Delano Community Education","140 Elm Ave",Delano,MN,55328-9118,"(763) 97-6210",djohnson@delano.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-63,,,, 11032,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,5760,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,1440,"Other, local or private",7200,,,,"Cokato Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Worcester,"Cokato Historical Society","PO Box 686 175 4th St SW",Cokato,MN,55321-9998,"(320) 28-2427",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-5,,,, 11036,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,2000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,2000,"Other, local or private",4000,,,,"Delano-Franklin Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Steinmetz,"Delano-Franklin Historical Society","7040 Meridan Ave S",Montrose,MN,55363,"(763) 675-3673",jonsteinmetz@citlink.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-7,,,, 11046,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,5536,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,1384,"Other, local or private",6920,,,,"General Federated Women's Club","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Johnson,"General Federated Women's Club","213 4th St N",Delano,MN,55328,"(763) 972-3360",jeaniediva@msn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-12,,,, 11066,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,1872,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,3578,"Other, local or private",5450,,,,"Monticello Strings","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeffrey,Burns,"Monticello Strings","PO Box 428",Monticello,MN,55362-0428,"(320) 282-7060",monticellostrings@tds.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-24,,,, 11096,"Project Grant Arts and Cultural Heritage",2010,800,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","New arts initiatives emerge. Minnesota cultural and ethnic arts traditions are celebrated. New partners are identified to deliver service.",,,2640,"Other, local or private",3440,,,,"wRight Ringers Community Handbell Ensemble","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To advance the artistic development of the applicant organization audience and the artists involved in the project. To explore new ways of providing collaborative and participatory artistic activities and to further arts education including after school ",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sherilyn,Burgdorf,"wRight Ringers Community Handbell Ensemble","1812 Hwy 25 S",Buffalo,MN,55313,"(763) 682-1954",sherilyn.burgdorf@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-grant-arts-and-cultural-heritage-43,,,, 20410,"Public Art Grant",2013,17300,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","The entrance gateway and plaza in the Elk River Community Education Nature Explore Center has an attractive plaza with a beautiful and enticing entry feature with creative, informative signage that invites all to enter and interact with nature. Original artwork piques the imagination and attracts ongoing interest with an inviting natural area accessible to users of all abilities. There are new art features that encourage the public, especially children, to interact with nature while using or enjoying the artwork. The gateway and plaza is safe, durable, low-maintenance public art with scale, theme, and materials appropriate for use by young children year-round in a public setting. Finally, the artwork's design and theme unifies and contributes to the integrity of the area, blending the historic building and location with the unique natural setting.Measures of success for this project will include the following: as the project is implemented, we will track expenses compared to budget and the delivery timeline plus completion of all elements as defined by the contract (or as renegotiated to accommodate changing conditions). A report comparing budget to actual will enable us to measure project cost, and we can easily note whether work is completed within the agreed upon time frame. Finally, our own experiences will enable us to assess the level of customer service and satisfaction provided by the artist. Currently the Nature Explore Center is used for early childhood classes, programs, and events offered throughout the year. Although the area is open to the public, it attracts relatively few visitors beyond those involved in Handke's Early Childhood and Family programs and the surrounding neighborhood. We expect many more visitors once we have attractive, effective signage, a clearly defined entrance area, and art that entices the eye as well as the feet to enter. We will gauge and track the increase in use of the Nature Explore Center and historic Handke site, both for early childhood and other school programs, as well as general public use. Both observation and visitor comment sheets will be used to collect this information. We intend to define this unique public art as recognizable in our area as the cherry-and-spoon piece is for the Walker Art Center. When the community begins to talk about going to “the park with the jumping deer” or “the place with the heron archway,” we will know we have succeeded. Other indicators will be news coverage, people stopping to take photographs, and inquiries from other school districts, cities, and Nature Explore projects. Some of the measures will include noting visitor/community comments, installing a public comment kiosk at the site providing public users the chance to complete an evaluation/comment card at any hour of the day beyond our formal program uses, collecting news articles/reports, and logging inquiries received. Opportunities to engage students and their parents will increase dramatically with the addition of public art. We will solicit written evaluative comments as a part of our routine program evaluation at the end of every class and note student reactions in the school year following the art installation. The pieces planned for our project must withstand weather and human activity with only nominal effort and expense for maintenance. We will measure these results through maintenance records/expenses and safety issue logs.","Outcomes: 1. Entrance gateway, plaza and artwork installed. Result: Original artwork that piques the imagination and attracts ongoing interest has been installed as the entry feature to the Nature Explore Center. The plaza, a rock sit wall, and additional signage will be installed after renovations to the north wing of the Handke Center are completed, estimated completion fall 2014. Until then the area has a layer of mulch and simulated sit wall using bales. 2. The gateway and plaza is safe, durable, and low-maintenance. The theme and scale is appropriate for young children and also appeals to adults and older children. It has year round appeal and use. Result: The outcome was achieved. 3. The artwork’s design and theme unifies and contributes to the integrity of the area, blending the historic building and location with the natural setting. Result: The installation of the artwork does exactly what we set out to do. It is stunning. Measures of success: 1. We will track expenses and completion timeline. Result: The project finished on time and within the budget. 2. Use own experiences to assess the level of customer service and satisfaction provided by the artist. Result: Classes, weekdays, evenings and weekends use the Nature Explore Center regularly. The local paper provided excellent coverage of the installation and the artist with features in at least three issues of the paper. It also has been publicized in the Community Education Brochure, on the district website, through numerous e-mails, district Staff Happenings page and through an Independent School District 728 YouTube video. People drive by to view the art, they stop and take pictures and they visit the Nature Explore Center. Many positive comments have been shared about the creativity of the artist and the beauty the installation has added. While the installation was just completed in the fall, we feel the full impact of the artwork is yet to be realized. In the next year we plan to add the plaza, more signage, a place for comments. 3. Opportunities to engage students and their parents will increase dramatically with the addition of the public art. Result: We intend to continue to offer events and activities for public at the site and know the usage will only continue to grow. It has only been a few months since the installation, a successful Grand Opening was held with many community members and families participating. A Not So Scary Halloween event was held and there have been regular events on the Nature Explore Center and nearly daily use by classes. The Friends of Sherburne Wildlife Refuge received a grant to install a full-sized replica of an Eagle’s Nest on the Nature Explore Center. Part of this installation includes cross promotion of the Nature Explore Center at the Sherburne Wildlife Refuge and vice versa. We anticipate that will increase our audience and the awareness of the Nature Explore Center and the Gateway. 4. Nominal effort and expense will be required for long-term maintenance of the installation. Result: We will keep records of maintenance needed. The artwork was installed so that the archway and deer could be removed during the building renovations and then reinstalled when the remodel is completed. Engineers, architects, district Manager of Building and Grounds and the district Director of Community Engagement all worked with the artist on this plan. All kept in mind the need to protect the artwork and reinstall it intact.",,21550,"Other, local or private",38850,11200,"Jane Bunting, Holly Thompson, Tony Walker, Shane Steinbrecher, Sue Farber, Jolene Jorgensen, Dan Hunt",,"Elk River Community Education","K-12 Education","Elk River Community Education Nature Explore Center Gateway and Plaza",,"The Elk River Community Education Nature Explore Center in Elk River was established as a place for children to interact and learn from nature and art. Through guidance from the Central Minnesota Arts Board and Forecast Arts, we have successfully issued and fulfilled our call for artists and are seeking funds to build an entrance gateway and plaza.",2012-10-15,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Julia,Nelson,"Elk River Community Education","1170 Main St","Elk River",MN,55330-2524,"(763) 241-3520 ",julia.nielsen@elkriver.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Hennepin, Isanti",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/public-art-grant-0,"Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.","Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Peter Veljkovich: Littleton Fine Arts Committee, county representative for South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, writer, Disc Jockey; Charlene Sul: Art Director of Hands Across the World, facilitator, art lecturer; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Helene Woods: nonprofit and public administrator, Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council.",,2 18957,"Quixote Avenue Retrofit ",2013,75670,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 9 pounds/year, Sediment by 2 tons/year and runoff volume by 1 acre-feet/year.","Completed mapping of wetlands and land cover within the Chisago County portion of the District to Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCSS) standards. An inventory and restoration assessment of drained wetlands was completed. Finished development",,25000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",75670,1800,"Randy Nelson, Susan St. Ores, John Fellegy, Brian Zeller, David Zanmiller, Cindie Reiter, Chuck Dougherty, Nancy Anderson, Mr. Mike Polehna, Mr. Dan Kyllo",0.1,"Middle St. Croix WMO","Local/Regional Government","In 2007, the City of Lakeland and the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization identified water quality issues related to the existing drainage on Quixote Avenue, a paved north/south roadway directly adjacent to the St. Croix River bluffline. Currently, Quixote Avenue collects and drains stormwater runoff from residential lots and roadways before it concentrates at the end of the roadway and discharges over the bluffline directly into Lake St. Croix. The purpose of this project is to implement previously identified and targeted water quality improvement projects on Quixote Avenue. Stormwater treatment features include raingardens and porous pavement as well as a stable armored outlet to convey treated runoff outletting from the projects, down the bluff to Lake St. Croix. Implementation of this project will result in an 8.5 lbs/year reduction of total phosphorus and 3,097 lbs/year reduction of total suspended solids. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Amy Carolan",Husveth,"Middle St. Croix WMO","1380 West Frontage Rd. Hwy 36",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 275-1136",ahusveth@mnwcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quixote-avenue-retrofit,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 19238,"Rainy Basin Civic Engagement & International Coordination (WRAP)",2013,104975,,,,,,,,,,,.72,"Koochiching County Soil and Water Conservation District (KSWCD)","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this project is to establish an International Watershed Coordinator for the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River (LOW/RR) watershed, to assist the MPCA in facilitating and enhancing civic engagement through collaboration and integration of the efforts of groups working on watershed activities at local, state/provincial and bi-national levels of organization.",,,2013-05-22,2015-05-21,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Pam ","Tomevi ",KSWCD,"715 4th St. Courthouse ","International Falls",MN,56649,218-283-1174,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,Koochiching,,"Little Fork River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rainy-basin-civic-engagement-international-coordination-wrap,,,, 18286,"Real-time Water Quality Monitoring-Red River of the North at Fargo and Grand Foks, ND 2012 & 2013",2012,10800,,,,,,60800,"USGS & Regional Partners",,,,.20,"United States Geological Survey (USGS)","Federal Government","This project will collect real-time parameter data for specific conductance, water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and stream flow at the United States geological Survey (USGS) gaging stations located at Fargo, ND and Grand Forks, ND on the Red River of the North; and publish the data both on the USGS NWIS website and in the USGS Annual Report. ",,,2012-05-14,2013-09-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Cary,Hernandez,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(218) 846-8124",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Wilkin",,"Red Lake River, Red River of the North - Grand Marais Creek, Red River of the North - Sandhill River, Upper Red River of the North",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/real-time-water-quality-monitoring-red-river-north-fargo-and-grand-foks-nd-2012-2013,,,, 18286,"Real-time Water Quality Monitoring-Red River of the North at Fargo and Grand Foks, ND 2012 & 2013",2013,11119,,,,,,,,,,,.20,"United States Geological Survey (USGS)","Federal Government","This project will collect real-time parameter data for specific conductance, water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and stream flow at the United States geological Survey (USGS) gaging stations located at Fargo, ND and Grand Forks, ND on the Red River of the North; and publish the data both on the USGS NWIS website and in the USGS Annual Report. ",,,2012-05-14,2013-09-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Cary,Hernandez,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(218) 846-8124",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Wilkin",,"Red Lake River, Red River of the North - Grand Marais Creek, Red River of the North - Sandhill River, Upper Red River of the North",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/real-time-water-quality-monitoring-red-river-north-fargo-and-grand-foks-nd-2012-2013,,,, 879,"Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Major Watershed Load Monitoring",2010,53199,,,,,,,,,,,.19,"Red River Watershed Management Board","Local/Regional Government","This project will monitor nine locations in the major watersheds (8-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes) of the Lower Red River Basin. The stream outlet monitoring will provide the water chemistry data needed to calculate annual pollutant loads. Staff from the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will conduct the sampling, initially manage the data and provide the data to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for load calculations and import into the STORET data system. ",,,2010-03-30,2011-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Wayne ",Goeken,"Red River Watershed Management Board",,,,,"(218) 574-2622",wrg@gvtel.com,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau",,"Clearwater River, Red River of the North - Grand Marais Creek, Red River of the North - Sandhill River, Red River of the North - Tamarac River, Two Rivers",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/red-river-watershed-management-board-rrwmb-major-watershed-load-monitoring,,,, 503,"Red River Basin River Watch FY10-FY11",2010,346000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 4 (i)","$150,000 the first year and $196,000 the second year are for grants to the Red River Watershed Management Board to enhance and expand existing river watch activities in the Red River of the North. The Red River Watershed Management Board shall provide a report that includes formal evaluation results from the river watch program to the commissioners of education and the Pollution Control Agency and to the legislative natural resources finance and policy committees and K-12 finance and policy committees by February 15, 2011.",,,,,,,,,1.5,"Red River Watershed Management Board","Local/Regional Government","This project will develop an effective transferable model to engage and educate watershed residents, stakeholders and others to better understand and protect watershed ecostystems through environmental monitoring, training, and formal and informal education programs in their local watershed. The project will build on the foundation of the existing Red River Basin River Watch program by strengthening three main activity areas: 1) curriculum integration and teacher training, 2) youth leadership and civic engagement, and 3) applied research collaboration and watershed science skills building. The River Watch program will be delivered through an effective working partnership between local schools and communities; local, state, and federal agencies; and academic institutions throughout the Red River Basin.","Check out the International Water Institute site for details on this issue.","See Activities",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"CR2849 ""AttachA"" Work Plan - Final",Wayne,Goeken,"Red River Watershed Management Board","40048 160th Ave. SE",Erskine,MN,,"(218) 574-2622",wrg@gvtel.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,"Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Clearwater River, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Red Lake River, Red River of the North - Grand Marais Creek, Red River of the North - Marsh River, Red River of the North - Sandhill River, Red River of the North - Tamarac River, Roseau River, Snake River, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper Red River of the North, Upper/Lower Red Lake, Wild Rice River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/red-river-basin-river-watch-fy10-fy11,,,, 3296,"Region 2 Fishing Piers",2010,152000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Purchase and install fishing piers at priority lake and river sites in Region 2","- Replacement of 84' fishing pier on the St. Louis River, City of Duluth in St. Louis County and on Hill Lake in Hill City in Aitkin County and on Rainy Lake in Koochiching County. - New 84' fishing pier on Big Lake in Carlton County. - New 64' fishing ",,2010-10-29,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/region-2-fishing-piers,,,, 3297,"Region 1 Fishing Piers",2010,,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Purchase and install fishing piers at priority lake and river sites in Region 1","- Replacement of 84' fishing pier on Long Lake, City of Vergas in Otter Tail County and on Spirit Lake, City of Menahga in Wadena County. - Replacement of 44' pier on the Fish Hook River in Hubbard County and on Straight Lake, City of Osage in Becker Cou",,2010-10-29,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clearwater, Becker, Beltrami, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/region-1-fishing-piers,,,, 3898,"Region 3 Fishing Piers",2010,147000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Purchase and install fishing piers at priority lake and river sites in Region 3","- Replacement of 84' fishing pier on Lake Bennett in the City of Roseville in Ramsey County and on Buffalo Lake in the City of Buffalo in Wright County and on Silver Lake in North St. Paul in Ramsey County and on Middle Spunk Lake in the City of Avon in S",,2010-10-29,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Ramsey, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/region-3-fishing-piers,,,, 10000359,"Repair trail surface & landscape; install amenities at Hardwood Creek Regional Trail",2013,794000,"M.L. 2011, Chp. 6, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2013) PTLF","Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$15,763,000$16,141,000 (a) $15,763,000 the first year and $16,141,000 the second year are to be distributed under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3. The Metropolitan Council may use a portion of this appropriation to provide grants for metropolitan parks and trails of regional or statewide significance within the metropolitan area that are not eligible under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3. (b) The Metropolitan Council shall submit a report on the expenditure and use of money appropriated under this section to the legislature as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195, by March 1 of each year. The report must detail the outcomes in terms of additional use of parks and trails resources, user satisfaction surveys, and other appropriate outcomes.","Increased trail visits.","Work on this project was significantly completed in the fall of 2014; with final completion occurring in the spring of 2015.",,,,,,"County Board",,"Washington County",,"Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Repair trail surface and landscape, install benches, kiosks, signs.",,"Hardwood Creek Regional Trail",2012-07-01,2015-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,"Sandy Breuer",,,"14949 62nd St N",Stillwater,MN,55082,651-430-4303,sandy.breuer@co.washington.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/repair-trail-surface-landscape-install-amenities-hardwood-creek-regional-trail,,,, 20434,"Rural Arts and Culture Summit",2013,318,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Artists and arts organizations build relationships with members of, or organizations that serve, groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization.Anecdotal responses, contacts made, relationships built, ideas generated.","It was very inspirational and affirming with many good ideas that can be adapted to fit the Dassel community. It exceeded my expectations. I learned how the arts can cultivate economic development and steps to take to bring that about. I think city administrator and government officials would definitely benefit from the information and ideas provided at the summit. I am very enthused about gathering a group of interested community members to discuss economic development in Dassel. I have already begun to use the information about partnering with diverse groups within the community to bring new life to Dassel.",,,,318,,"David Broesder, David Floren, Rory Smith, Dianne Johnson, Robert Wilde, Julie Lindquist, John Sandstede, Jerry Bollman, Maribel Gilmer, Deanna Martens, Mary Jane Arens, Myles McGrath, Jason Benzing, Carolyn Holje, Ken Skalberg",,"Dassel Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Rural Arts and Culture Summit",,"Rural Arts and Culture Summit: Carolyn Holje",2013-06-05,2013-06-06,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carolyn,Holje,"Dassel Area Historical Society","PO Box D",Dassel,MN,55325,"(320) 275-3077 ",dahs@dassel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Meeker, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rural-arts-and-culture-summit-12,"Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, Milan Community Education, Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist, farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher in the Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member of Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County board member; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member for Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.","Jane Link: visual artist, board member of Milan Village Arts School, and Milan Community Education, and Greater Milan Initiative; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, certified clinical musician, founder and coordinator of Rhythm of the River music/art festival; Janet Olney: artist, coordinator for Willmar Area Arts Council, founding member of Kaleidoscope Gallery; Randy Meyer: visual artist and farmer, former art teacher; Kate Aydin: retired educator, multidisciplinary curriculum developer, board member of Lincoln County Pioneer Museum; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Vice President of Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, founding member and president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, High School English and creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, board member of Prairie Music Association and Prairie Oasis Players, former clogger; Ellen Copperud: retired language arts teacher, theatre director; Dan Wahl: visual artist, musician, participant in community theater productions, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Emily Olson: musician, writing instructor; Tamara Isfeld: visual artist, art teacher for Renville County West Schools, Arts Meander planning committee, board member at Granite Arts Council and Renville Friends of the Arts; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, treasurer of Rock County Fine Arts Association, board member for Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County, Art Rocks planning committee; Sydney Massee: visual artist, quilter, behind the scenes assistant in theatre productions, board member of Lac qui Parle Valley School District; Audrey Fuller: writer, arts advocate, tribal planner, grant writer.",,2 2917,"Saint Croix Basin Conservation Planning and Protection",2012,60000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o","$60,000 the first year and $60,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the St. Croix River Association to develop an interagency plan to identify and prioritize critical areas for project implementation to improve watershed health. This appropriation must be matched by $120,000 of nonstate cash or qualifying in-kind funds. Up to $10,000 may be retained by the Department of Natural Resources at the request of the St. Croix River Association to provide technical and mapping assistance. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,60000,,,1.3,"St. Croix River Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Portions of the St. Croix River Basin are now on the impaired waters list and rare landscapes, plants, and animal communities are increasingly threatened by development pressures. Up until now, conservation efforts in the St. Croix Basin have often been lacking focus and coordination between jurisdictions has been inadequate. Through this appropriation, the St. Croix River Association is establishing and coordinating a partnership effort between local, state, and federal government units and non-profits to develop a joint plan that will identify and prioritize areas for conservation implementation and guide efforts over time to improve overall watershed health in the St. Croix Basin. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSPortions of the St. Croix River Basin are now on the impaired waters list and rare landscapes, plant, and animal communities are threatened by development pressures. Multi-jurisdictional conservation efforts are complex and often lack focus and coordination in the St. Croix Basin. This project was a means to streamline and focus conservation efforts on areas with the most critical need within the Basin. By linking local, state and federal governmental units, citizen-led non-profits, and design & technical expertise in an effective, well-coordinated partnership, this project set water quality, habitat, and recreational priorities; identified specific management practices in priority locations; and implemented on-the-ground projects to promote land and water stewardship to enhance and protect the very special place the St. Croix River Basin is to live, recreate, and work. The St. Croix Action Team, consisting of multiple partnerships throughout the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River Basin, worked diligently throughout the life of the project to produce a strategic prioritization of resources based on water quality, habitat, and recreation. The final products include:Identification of priority subwatersheds for resource management objectives in the St. Croix Basin (MN side) based on multiple benefits through an integrative modeling application.A protocol to assist in identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) within priority subwatersheds.An expansive list of 188 BMP prescriptions for Chisago, Kanabec and Washington counties for water quality protection and habitat restoration.A cost benefit analysis of each practice to help determine the most cost effective management options for the benefit received from the practice.Six BMPs on the ground located in priority areas that demonstrate the use of an effective protocol and cost benefit analysis for resource protection and management.This project was vital to create a well-coordinated procedure that identified areas of greatest resource concern and strategic, most cost-effective measures of protecting those resources.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION As a part of this project, Chisago, Kanabec, and Washington counties each constructed a master list of priority conservation activities to use in their work plans, build future funding strategies, and perform outreach activities to landowners for implementation. Project information has been shared with additional Basin partners, including those across the river on the Wisconsin side, through the annual St. Croix Basin Conference, Basin Team meetings, and SCRA newsletters and website.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Ryun,"St Croix River Association","119 N Washington St","St Croix Falls",MN,54024,"(715) 483-3300",debryun@scramail.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-croix-basin-conservation-planning-and-protection,,,, 2917,"Saint Croix Basin Conservation Planning and Protection",2013,60000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o","$60,000 the first year and $60,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the St. Croix River Association to develop an interagency plan to identify and prioritize critical areas for project implementation to improve watershed health. This appropriation must be matched by $120,000 of nonstate cash or qualifying in-kind funds. Up to $10,000 may be retained by the Department of Natural Resources at the request of the St. Croix River Association to provide technical and mapping assistance. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,60000,,,1.29,"St. Croix River Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Portions of the St. Croix River Basin are now on the impaired waters list and rare landscapes, plants, and animal communities are increasingly threatened by development pressures. Up until now, conservation efforts in the St. Croix Basin have often been lacking focus and coordination between jurisdictions has been inadequate. Through this appropriation, the St. Croix River Association is establishing and coordinating a partnership effort between local, state, and federal government units and non-profits to develop a joint plan that will identify and prioritize areas for conservation implementation and guide efforts over time to improve overall watershed health in the St. Croix Basin. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSPortions of the St. Croix River Basin are now on the impaired waters list and rare landscapes, plant, and animal communities are threatened by development pressures. Multi-jurisdictional conservation efforts are complex and often lack focus and coordination in the St. Croix Basin. This project was a means to streamline and focus conservation efforts on areas with the most critical need within the Basin. By linking local, state and federal governmental units, citizen-led non-profits, and design & technical expertise in an effective, well-coordinated partnership, this project set water quality, habitat, and recreational priorities; identified specific management practices in priority locations; and implemented on-the-ground projects to promote land and water stewardship to enhance and protect the very special place the St. Croix River Basin is to live, recreate, and work. The St. Croix Action Team, consisting of multiple partnerships throughout the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River Basin, worked diligently throughout the life of the project to produce a strategic prioritization of resources based on water quality, habitat, and recreation. The final products include:Identification of priority subwatersheds for resource management objectives in the St. Croix Basin (MN side) based on multiple benefits through an integrative modeling application.A protocol to assist in identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) within priority subwatersheds.An expansive list of 188 BMP prescriptions for Chisago, Kanabec and Washington counties for water quality protection and habitat restoration.A cost benefit analysis of each practice to help determine the most cost effective management options for the benefit received from the practice.Six BMPs on the ground located in priority areas that demonstrate the use of an effective protocol and cost benefit analysis for resource protection and management.This project was vital to create a well-coordinated procedure that identified areas of greatest resource concern and strategic, most cost-effective measures of protecting those resources.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION As a part of this project, Chisago, Kanabec, and Washington counties each constructed a master list of priority conservation activities to use in their work plans, build future funding strategies, and perform outreach activities to landowners for implementation. Project information has been shared with additional Basin partners, including those across the river on the Wisconsin side, through the annual St. Croix Basin Conference, Basin Team meetings, and SCRA newsletters and website.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Ryun,"St Croix River Association","119 N Washington St","St Croix Falls",MN,54024,"(715) 483-3300",debryun@scramail.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-croix-basin-conservation-planning-and-protection,,,, 14256,"Sealing Unused Public Drinking Water Wells",2013,250000,"Minnesota Laws 2011, chapter 6, article 2, section 8(c) ","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for cost-share assistance to public and private well owners for up to 50 percent of the cost of sealing unused wells.","To seal 26 unused public water-supply wells in FY 2014. ","Legacy and leveraged funds sealed 26 wells. ",,192132,,,,,0.25,"Multiple public water systems ","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University, State Government","Approximately 70 percent of all Minnesotans rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wells used for drinking water must be properly sealed when removed from service to protect both public health and Minnesota’s invaluable groundwater resources. The Minnesota Department of Health protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells. Clean Water funds are being provided to well owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused public water-supply wells. ","Unused wells, sometimes called “abandoned” wells, can pose a serious threat to groundwater quality. Unused wells allow contaminants to travel deep into the ground, bypassing the natural protection usually provided by layers of clay, silt, and other geologic materials. Unused wells can also be a physical hazard for humans and animals. It’s estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of unsealed wells in Minnesota. ","Grantees hire Minnesota licensed well contractors to seal their unseal, unused well(s). MDH staff inspect the wells for proper sealing. ",2013-02-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Nancy,"La Plante","Minnesota Department of Health","PO Box 64975","St. Paul",MN,55164-0975,651-201-3651,nancyjo.laplante@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Anoka, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Hennepin, Lyon, McLeod, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,"Blue Earth River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Chippewa River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Lac qui Parle River, Lake Superior - North, Lake Superior - South, Le Sueur River, Little Fork River, Long Prairie River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Minnesota River - Headwaters, Minnesota River - Mankato, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Sartell, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Nemadji River, North Fork Crow River, Rainy River - Headwaters, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Upper Wapsipinicon River, Zumbro River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sealing-unused-public-drinking-water-wells,,,, 14256,"Sealing Unused Public Drinking Water Wells",2015,250000,"Minnesota Laws 2013, chapter 137, article 2, section 8(c)","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for cost-share assistance to public and private well owners for up to 50 percent of the cost of sealing unused wells. ","To seal 23 unused public water-supply wells by June 30, 2016. ","Twelve unused public wells sealed. ",,222634,,,,,0.25,"Multiple public water systems ","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University, State Government","Approximately 70 percent of all Minnesotans rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wells used for drinking water must be properly sealed when removed from service to protect both public health and Minnesota’s invaluable groundwater resources. The Minnesota Department of Health protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells. Clean Water funds are being provided to well owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused public water-supply wells. ","Unused wells, sometimes called “abandoned” wells, can pose a serious threat to groundwater quality. Unused wells allow contaminants to travel deep into the ground, bypassing the natural protection usually provided by layers of clay, silt, and other geologic materials. Unused wells can also be a physical hazard for humans and animals. It’s estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of unsealed wells in Minnesota. ","Grantees hire Minnesota licensed well contractors to seal their unseal, unused well(s). MDH staff inspect the wells for proper sealing. ",2013-02-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Nancy,"La Plante","Minnesota Department of Health","PO Box 64975","St. Paul",MN,55164-0975,651-201-3651,nancyjo.laplante@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Anoka, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Hennepin, Lyon, McLeod, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,"Blue Earth River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Chippewa River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Lac qui Parle River, Lake Superior - North, Lake Superior - South, Le Sueur River, Little Fork River, Long Prairie River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Minnesota River - Headwaters, Minnesota River - Mankato, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Sartell, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Nemadji River, North Fork Crow River, Rainy River - Headwaters, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Upper Wapsipinicon River, Zumbro River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sealing-unused-public-drinking-water-wells,,,, 14256,"Sealing Unused Public Drinking Water Wells",2016,113000,"Minnesota Laws 2015, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 8(c)","$113,000 the first year and $112,000 the second year are for cost-share assistance to public and private well owners for up to 50 percent of the cost of sealing unused wells. ","Nine unused public wells are proposed to be sealed by December 30, 2016. ","Nine unused public wells sealed. ",,55486,,,,,0.25,"Multiple public water systems ","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University, State Government","Approximately 70 percent of all Minnesotans rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wells used for drinking water must be properly sealed when removed from service to protect both public health and Minnesota’s invaluable groundwater resources. The Minnesota Department of Health protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells. Clean Water funds are being provided to well owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused public water-supply wells. ","Unused wells, sometimes called “abandoned” wells, can pose a serious threat to groundwater quality. Unused wells allow contaminants to travel deep into the ground, bypassing the natural protection usually provided by layers of clay, silt, and other geologic materials. Unused wells can also be a physical hazard for humans and animals. It’s estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of unsealed wells in Minnesota. ","Grantees hire Minnesota licensed well contractors to seal their unseal, unused well(s). MDH staff inspect the wells for proper sealing. ",2013-02-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Nancy,"La Plante","Minnesota Department of Health","PO Box 64975","St. Paul",MN,55164-0975,651-201-3651,nancyjo.laplante@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Anoka, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Hennepin, Lyon, McLeod, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,"Blue Earth River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Chippewa River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Lac qui Parle River, Lake Superior - North, Lake Superior - South, Le Sueur River, Little Fork River, Long Prairie River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Minnesota River - Headwaters, Minnesota River - Mankato, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Sartell, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Nemadji River, North Fork Crow River, Rainy River - Headwaters, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Upper Wapsipinicon River, Zumbro River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sealing-unused-public-drinking-water-wells,,,, 14256,"Sealing Unused Public Drinking Water Wells",2018,250000,"Minnesota Laws 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 8(c)","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for cost-share assistance to public and private well owners for up to 50 percent of the cost of sealing unused wells. ","Seventeen unused public wells are proposed to be sealed by October 31, 2018. ","As of March 2, 2018, one unused well has been sealed. ",,,,,,,,"Multiple public water systems ","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University, State Government","Approximately 70 percent of all Minnesotans rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wells used for drinking water must be properly sealed when removed from service to protect both public health and Minnesota’s invaluable groundwater resources. The Minnesota Department of Health protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells. Clean Water funds are being provided to well owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused public water-supply wells. ","Unused wells, sometimes called “abandoned” wells, can pose a serious threat to groundwater quality. Unused wells allow contaminants to travel deep into the ground, bypassing the natural protection usually provided by layers of clay, silt, and other geologic materials. Unused wells can also be a physical hazard for humans and animals. It’s estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of unsealed wells in Minnesota. ","Grantees hire Minnesota licensed well contractors to seal their unseal, unused well(s). MDH staff inspect the wells for proper sealing. ",2013-02-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Nancy,"La Plante","Minnesota Department of Health","PO Box 64975","St. Paul",MN,55164-0975,651-201-3651,nancyjo.laplante@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Anoka, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Hennepin, Lyon, McLeod, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,"Blue Earth River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Chippewa River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Lac qui Parle River, Lake Superior - North, Lake Superior - South, Le Sueur River, Little Fork River, Long Prairie River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Minnesota River - Headwaters, Minnesota River - Mankato, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Sartell, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Nemadji River, North Fork Crow River, Rainy River - Headwaters, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Upper Wapsipinicon River, Zumbro River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sealing-unused-public-drinking-water-wells,,,, 10139,"Series Presenter",2010,5027,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Build relationships among the generations through a master class and recital.",,,54611,"Other, local or private",59638,,,,"Saint Croix Concert Series","Non-Profit Business/Entity","2009-2010 St Croix Concert Series.",,,2009-07-01,2010-03-26,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Carlson,"Saint Croix Concert Series","117 E Burlington St",Stillwater,MN,55082-3202,"(651) 430-1559",carls185@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/series-presenter-8,,,, 10161,"Series Presenter",2010,1960,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Reach out to audience members of all ages by selecting family appropriate events and by keeping ticket prices very affordable. Continue to pay for performers on out series to conduct residencies in our schools. Continue to reach out to seniors in senior citizen residencies. work with school counselors to provide free tickets to families unable to afford the admission to our events. Reach out to persons with various ethnicities and abilities to ensure that all participate in the arts.",,,26920,"Other, local or private",28880,,,,"Wildwood Artist Series","Non-Profit Business/Entity","2009-2010 Wildwood Artists Series.",,,2009-10-30,2010-03-26,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ellen,Bruner,"Wildwood Artist Series","8432 80th St N",Stillwater,MN,55082-9331,"(651) 426-3640",ebruner@comcast.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/series-presenter-9,,,, 18456,"Sixteen-County School Service Program",2013,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 ","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","School class enrollment from December 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 will increase from 2,611 children to 3,650 ( 40 % ) over the previous year's seven-month period.A significant majority of teacher rating scores will average 4.5 or higher on questions asked in the Written Teacher Survey Form ( 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest score ).At least one new elementary school class from each of our six additional service counties will be enrolled. A 30-school goal identified in 2011 has proven to be unrealistic.At least 10 new elementary school classes from our core ten-counties will be enrolled.A DVD and website video to increase long-distance participation via technology will be produced. Over the next two years, these tools will help boost outlying school enrollment.","CDM met the 40% enrollment growth objective with nearly 1,000 additional participants over the same 7-month period the previous year. Program enrollment reached 3,527 individuals.A majority of average teacher rating scores reached 4.5 or above (5 out of 9 questions).CDM enrolled one new class from each of these six new target counties - Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd & Wadena. A school group from Blue Earth county was also served.Exceeding the objective of 10, CDM enrolled 14 classes/schools within the ten-county core service area that have not participated in the past.Our new CDM website was up and running in June.Prospectes for a new core exhibit have been set in motion with the acquisition of a 3,000 piece Wizard of Oz collection valued at $250,000. A new Oz exhibit will open in June 2014 in time for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Wizard of Oz.",,285625,,100000,,"Officers: Doug Miner, President; Jonathan Miner, Vice President; Vickie Rasmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Raymond Nikkel, Treasurer Directors: Jerome Miner, Carole Erickson, Pamela Miner, Laura Nikkel, Jeffrey Borg, Corinne Jacobson, Melanie Jacobson",3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids will build on recent enrollment momentum and further increase participation with its School Service Program, which takes down the economic barriers for visiting school groups. The Legacy grant will fund more educators and facilitators, curriculum development, scholarship aid, transportation assistance, art and teaching supplies, and the addition of a new exhibit to the museum.","Schools in the sixteen rural Minnesota counties of Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Morrison, Saint Louis, Todd and Wadena do not have resources to provide creative out-of-the-classroom extended learning for their children. Many students are culturally and educationally deprived. The vast distance from large cities most often denies these children the rich creative offerings of a metro area. Poverty is endemic in northern Minnesota, and many children are at great risk. More than 15 % of children in each of these counties live in poverty. The rate is even higher in Aitkin and Itasca counties - topping 26% in some areas.",,2012-12-06,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,,director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 1, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 2, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 3, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 4, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 5","Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sixteen-county-school-service-program,"Michele Callahan is Director of Administrative Affairs at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA). In addition to her duties as director of administrative affairs, she also manages board relations for the museum and serves as a staff officer on the MIA Board of Trustees as its Assistant Secretary. Ms. Callahan has been with the MIA since 1995, and has worked in museum administration for over 25 years.Joanne Jones-Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Science Museum of Minnesota. She joined the Science Museum as a program and exhibit developer for the award-winning exhibit RACE: Are We So Different? Ms. Jones-Rizzi began her career in 1985 as an exhibit developer and cultural program leader at the Boston Children's Museum. She has more than 25 years of experience in exhibit design and community engagement and collaboration. Lyndel King has been director and chief curator at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota since 1981. She is also an adjunct professor in art history and professor of museum studies. Prior to her work at the Weisman, Ms. King worked as director of exhibitions and museum programs for Control Data Corporation and as an exhibition coordinator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.",,,2 1424,"Slowing Erosion in the Greater Blue Earth River Basin",2010,243250,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (c)","(c) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for nonpoint source pollution reduction and restoration grants to watershed districts, watershed management organizations, counties, and soil and water conservation districts for grants in addition to grants available under paragraphs (a) and (b) to keep water on the land and to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams, and to protect groundwater and drinking water. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2010 - Clean Water Assistance)",,"40 projects prevented 232 pounds of phosphorus, 208 tons per year of sediment, and 225 tons of soil from entering water bodies in the Greater Blue Earth River Watershed.",,61000,,,,,,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA)","Local/Regional Government","The Greater Blue Earth River Basin is a large area within the Watonwan, Le Sueur, and Blue Earth River watersheds. Recent research by University of Minnesota, the National Center for Earth Dynamics, and others has found this basin to be the largest contributor of sediment to Lake Pepin. With this fact in mind, the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance, or GBERBA, has been working towards the adoption of beneficial practices and projects in both agricultural and urban landscapes to reduce the amount of sediment entering surfaces waters.GBERBA's two prong approach aims to target riparian and bluff areas that are vulnerable to erosion and gullies. First, for agricultural practices, this project will target practices such as vegetative buffers, waterways, terraces, gully head protection structures, and water and sediment control basins in key positions on the landscape. These practices have been proven to not only reduce the loss of sediment to surface waters, but also reduce the impacts other pollutants.This project also targets urban stormwater projects in smaller communities that typically do not have regulatory requirements for stormwater like larger cities. Practices such as rain gardens, pervious pavers, stormwater bioretention areas, and bio-swales will be implemented to trap sediment and pollutants before they enter surface waters and increase infiltration of strormwater runoff.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Clark,,,,,,"507-831-1153 x3",kay.clark@windomnet.com,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/slowing-erosion-greater-blue-earth-river-basin,,,"Nicole Clapp",No 11025,"Small Capital Arts Grant for Non-Profits",2010,4970,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access","Arts nonprofit organizations experience greater use of technology. Their arts delivery capacity is improved with enhanced arts activities",,,300,"Other, local or private",5270,,,,"Buffalo Community Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Purchase 8 wireless microphone units",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ellison,Cullinan,"Buffalo Community Theater","PO Box 23",Buffalo,MN,55313-0023,"(763) 898-8227",ellisonrussell@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-capital-arts-grant-non-profits,,,, 19976,"Small Towns/Rural Areas",2013,1500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Participating artists will benefit from increased exposure and sales. Area artists and students will benefit from the opportunity to observe, ask questions, and learn in a studio environment. Although they may not aspire to learn new practices, attendees will benefit from the opportunity to view and purchase fine works of art.We provide feedback forms at each location on the tour. To encourage people to fill out surveys, this is the only way to enter prize drawings at each location. The survey gives information about the number of participants and their level of satisfaction. An artist wrap-up meeting following the tour gives informal feedback to artists.","The tour's overriding goal is to broaden participation from the area's arts community and provide exposure for attendees to many artistic mediums. This is the third year that our attendance was down.",,8445,"Other, local or private",9945,,"Julia Crozier, Megan Jones, Barbara Keith, Vicky Kurk, Bernadette Mahfood, Roger Meyer, Sue Pariseau, Mary Singer, Mariella Terbeest-Schladweiler",,"Bluff Country Studio Art Tour","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Bluff Country Studio Art Tour, April 26-28, 2013",,"Bluff Country Studio Art Tour, April 26-28, 2013.",2012-12-01,2013-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Julia,Crozier,"Bluff Country Studio Art Tour","PO Box 78",Winona,MN,55987,"(507) 452-4506 ",hotflashdesigns@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-townsrural-areas-40,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 19983,"Small Towns/Rural Areas",2013,2220,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","To expose citizens in small towns to live music of exceptionally high artistic merit. The artist engaged for this program is of international stature and a Grammy award winner. We had hoped to expand the program to serve two additional libraries, but it appears that rural libraries lack the cash resources required to support such a program.",,12320,"Other, local or private",14540,,"Cathy Gallups, Mary Harkins, Gregory Kettle, Jason Ochocki, Carol Price, Aaron Sawdey, John Wegmann",,"Cannon Falls Library",Libraries,"Library Residency Program featuring THE KLEZMATICS",,"Library Residency Program featuring THE KLEZMATICS",2014-02-24,2014-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Justin,Padgett,"Cannon Falls Library","306 W Mill St","Cannon Falls",MN,55009-2045,"(507) 263-2804 ",jpadgett@selco.info,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Olmsted, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-townsrural-areas-42,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20001,"Small Towns/Rural Areas",2013,2220,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We hope to raise the quality and number of arts opportunities available to our community members.We will evaluate the project by collecting data from participants and by offering them the chance to participate in future projects.","Although student participation in the workshop was slightly lower than estimated, the audience size saw an increase of 400. Survey comments indicated that the revised workshop was superior to next year. Multiple groups indicated a willingness to host the event next year.",,3980,"Other, local or private",6200,,"Sue Arnold, April Horne, Kelly Reinecke, Angie Stroope, Keith Troke",,"Dover Eyota Music Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","2013 southeastern Minnesota a cappella workshop",,"2013 southeastern Minnesota a cappella workshop",2013-06-01,2013-12-07,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sue,Arnold,"Dover Eyota Music Association","Dover Eyota Schools 615 South Ave",Eyota,MN,55934,"(507) 266-9205 ",semnacappella@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Olmsted, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-townsrural-areas-45,"Scott Anderson: musician; Alan Calavano: musician and historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Bill Hoy: poet; Katie Hae Leo: author and performer; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Jon Swanson: museum curator; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Loretta Verbout: photographer; Tom Willis: potter.","Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Scott Roberts: Owatonna Art Center; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 20096,"Small Towns/Rural Areas",2013,2250,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association is dedicated to presenting quality programming for the artform of bluegrass music. Our financial goal is to provide quality entertainment at a price affordable for families. We strive to showcase bands wishing to demonstrate their musical talents.Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association utilizes a comment/suggestion box at both annual events. The board randomly interviews various audience members to elicit information about programming and overall opinion. The board listens to the programming to evaluate quality and possibility for future return. An open meeting is held following both festivals with the board, campground staff and interested attendees to go over the information from the comment/suggestion box.","To educate and promote bluegrass music as an art form in southeast MN via professional stage performances, workshops, open stage and jamming opportunities to all age levels.",,10785,"Other, local or private",13035,,"Roberta Anderson, John Campbell, John Leahy, John Magnuson, Judith Mayo, Barbara Ottman, Darrell Ottman, Jon Owens, Daryl Thompson",,"Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","May 2013 Bluegrass Festival",,"May 2013 Bluegrass Festival.",2013-02-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Darrell,Ottman,"Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association","PO Box 83",Rushford,MN,55971-0093,"(507) 864-8109 ",darrbarr@q.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-townsrural-areas-50,"Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.","Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.",,2 19582,"Small Grant",2013,1140,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide the actors with a safe, comfortable environment to enable them to immerse themselves in character.Listen to the recordings made in the studio with the new gobos in place. If the recordings sound good, we will consider it a success.","An improved and fire marshal approved recording space.",,325,"Other, local or private",1465,,"Jim Young, Lawrence Bement, Victoria Olson, Karen Shickell, David Erwin, Sheila Tatone",,"Icebox Radio Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Small Grant",,"Build 10 portable sound controlling screens or gobos for use in our recording studio.",2013-07-01,2013-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeffrey,Adams,"Icebox Radio Theater","PO Box 46","International Falls",MN,56649,"(218) 285-2215 ",home@iceboxradio.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-grant-85,"Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.","Josh Aerie: orchestra conductor, cellist, college music instructor; Nancy Daley: hand made paper maker, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Ken Bloom: Director Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Erling Ellison: jewelry designer and creator, speech coach and judge, director of Garrison Art Fair; Jeff Adams: published playwright, Founder and Director of Ice Box Radio Theater; Marcie McIntire: traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator; Peter Pestalozzi: furniture maker, traditional beadwork Ojibwe artist, gallery owner and educator, instructor North House Folk School, Grand Marais; Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Catherine Meier: website designer, printmaker, drawer, animator; David Beard: Assistant Professor University of Minnesota-Duluth writing studies; Mark King: Masters of Art in English and American Literature, actor, theater reviewer, musician; Victoria Olson: stage and radio theater actor, instrumentalist, accompanist, speech judge; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Whitley Mike: Communications and Media Arts Major, College of Saint Scholastica; Ashley Kolka: Project Coordinator, MacRostie Art Center, visual artist, writer; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker.",,2 19788,"Small Capital Arts Grant for NonProfits",2013,1629,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","After the next executive director is hired, he or she will be able to perform all the duties of the position which require the office equipment which is included in this request.If the employee does not need to leave the office in order to satisfactorily perform all computer-related tasks, this purchase will be considered to have achieved its purpose.","The office equipment purchased with the help of this Central Minnesota Arts Board grant is used by the Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud's new executive director, hired August 1, 2013. Utilizing this new office equipment, the director can effectively carry out the duties of this position, including communications, document creation, scanning, faxing, and file management on behalf of the organization starting with the 2013-2014 concert season.",,288,"Other, local or private",1917,1629,"Molly Ewing, Judy Heeter, Robert Lavenda, Mary Lou Lenz, Laura Malholtra, Carol Mossey",,"Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Office equipment for use by new executive director",,,2013-12-31,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Dubin,"Chamber Music Society of Saint Cloud","PO Box 205","St Cloud",MN,56302-0205,"(320) 253-3683 ",susan_dubin@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-capital-arts-grant-nonprofits-8,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19801,"Small Capital Arts Grant for NonProfits",2013,3434,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","(1) LED lights have an estimated life span of 7,500 hours. They are also a safety factor in that our gallery manager will only have to climb on a ladder and change lights every 6 years! (2) LED Lights are less expensive to operate. The Alliance will save 5% on electrical costs once they are installed. (3) LED lights provide the best natural light for viewing exhibits. Our Artists are looking forward to this museum quality light, and the Alliance expects that the number of exhibitors will increase by 5%. (4) The quality of light will also be an inducement for attracting quality traveling exhibits. The Alliance expects to schedule one traveling show each year. (5) The Alliance expects that an increase in both exhibitors and traveling exhibits will increase the number of people who visit the gallery. Daily attendance is tracked by the gallery manager.While the board of directors and the gallery committee meet monthly and may make adjustments to the programs and events, they, along with staff, evaluate all aspects of the operation in the spring prior to approving the programs, goals, and budget for the forthcoming year. During the year and before submitting a grant application to Central Minnesota Arts Board, the grant writer reviews prior applicable grant requests to ascertain if stated outcomes were achieved.","Energy and financial savings for the Gallery and Gift Shop: LED lights statistically use 75% less electricity, last 7500 hours which is approximately 25 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs. Because these lights were installed in a new building/gallery, we are unable to do a cost comparison from previous year's electrical costs, but we haven't had to change any light bulbs yet. We have heard many compliments from artists and visitors on the nice lighting especially on cloudy days and in the shorter days of winter when we rely on the lights to see gallery and gift shop art pieces. An anticipated outcome that was stated in the original grant request was that we would increase our artists/exhibitors over the previous year due to the museum quality lighting. Our artist numbers this year over last are: Fiscal Year 2014: 227 adults, 90 youth; Fiscal Year 2013: 198. Also, we have seen an increase in visitors to the Gallery and Gift Shop: Fiscal Year 2014: 5453 adults, 455 youth; Fiscal Year 2013: 2660 adults, 259 Youth. Unfortunately, we cannot attribute this increase strictly to the new lighting. But we are confident that the lights give a professional setting that is attractive to both artists and guests.",,16765,"Other, local or private",20199,,"David Raymond, Denny Chuba, Mark Haglund, Wendy Simonsen, Jack Holmes, Nancy Gongoll, James Zaczkoski, Sara Hartman",,"Elk River Area Arts Alliance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","LED lighting for the gallery and gift shop",,,2014-06-30,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Stander,"Elk River Area Arts Alliance","312 Jackson Ave PO Box 737","Elk River",MN,55330,"(763) 441-4725 ",j_stander@elkriverart.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Hennepin, Isanti",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-capital-arts-grant-nonprofits-9,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290 ",1 19816,"Small Capital Arts Grant for NonProfits",2013,3500,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","GREAT Theatre has several measurable outcomes that will be achieved with these capital purchases. The most important outcome is increased quality of our productions. This purchase of four Technobeam Light Instruments will allow GREAT to create artistically stronger productions with higher quality lighting. This would be our first purchase of what is called Intelligent or Moving Lighting that we have had the limited opportunity to rent in the past. Technobeam's feature an efficient Philips MSD 250-2 metal halide arc lamp source. The luminaire's remote focus provides razor sharp beam or image projection at various trim heights and throw distances. Technobeams includes remotely controllable full optical dimming, fade­to­black, and variable speed strobe effects. The fixed color wheel features 12 saturated dichroic colors plus an open position. The system features seven replaceable patterns plus one open position. A rotating effects wheel with five replaceable, rotating positions is also featured. Included as standard are frost, prism, and an assortment of LithoPatterns Art Glass. In real language, the lights will flash, rotate, circle, change color and provide shape and pattern on the stage. These types of instruments are used in all Broadway touring shows and in rock concerts to provide moving light. As a community theatre success is surprising our audiences with fantastic art. Intelligent/moving lights will allow GREAT to grow our skills and provide permanent moving instruments for all our shows on all our stages we utilize in 7W.Great River Educational Arts Theatre is always utilizing methods of information gathering, self-reflection, and listening to the needs of the community. We have surveyed all of our patrons asking for feedback on their mainstage performance experience, inquiring what they would like to see on the stage next season, and soliciting any other comments to ensure Great River Educational Arts Theatre’s excellence. This season we have been growing our participation opportunities for actors, volunteers, and patrons. We strive each day to serve our mission statement: “Great River Educational Arts Theatre creates meaningful experiences for artists and audiences of all ages.” We estimate an increase in quality of technical production will be the result of this purchase. There will also be an increase in light designer fulfillment as they will be able to utilize this intelligent lighting as part of their design. Overall it will also provide another tool for creative directors to utilize when creating their production for Great River Educational Arts Theatre.","GREAT Theatre has several measurable outcomes that will be achieved with this capital purchase. The most important outcome is increased quality of our productions. The purchase of four Technobeam Light Instruments will allow GREAT to create artistically stronger productions with higher quality lighting. This is our first purchase of what is called Intelligent or Moving Lighting that we have had the limited opportunity to rent in the past. Technobeam's feature an efficient Philips MSD 250-2 metal halide arc lamp source. The luminaire's remote focus provides razor sharp beam or image projection at various trim heights and throw distances. Technobeams includes remotely controllable full optical dimming, fade­to­black, and variable speed strobe effects. The fixed color wheel features 12 saturated dichroic colors plus an open position. The system features seven replaceable patterns plus one open position. A rotating effects wheel with five replaceable, rotating positions is also featured. Included as standard are frost, prism, and an assortment of LithoPatterns Art Glass. In real language, the lights will flash, rotate, circle, change color and provide shape and pattern on the stage. These types of instruments are used in all Broadway touring shows and in rock concerts to provide moving light. As a community theatre success is surprising our audiences with fantastic art. Intelligent/moving lights will allow GREAT to grow our skills and provide permanent moving instruments for all our shows on all our stages we utilize in Region 07W measured through use in all GREAT productions in our 13/14 season and beyond. We estimate an increase in quality of technical production"" will be the result of this purchase measured through audience satisfaction surveys sent to all audience members after attending a show. There will also be an increase in light designer fulfillment as they will be able to utilize this intelligent lighting as part of their design. This will be measured through discussion with our lighting designers. Overall it will also provide another ""tool"" for creative directors to utilize when creating their production for GREAT Theatre measured by including an additional technical effect that directors can use.""",,1300,"Other, local or private",4800,,"Brady Hughs, Patricia Dorsher, Pat Thompson, Marianne Arnzen, Patrick LaLonde, Steve Palmer, Wendy Hansen, Bonnie Bologna, Monica Segura-Schwartz",,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Technobeam Light Fixtures",,,2013-08-16,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Whipple,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","919 St Germain St W Ste 3000","St Cloud",MN,56301-3407,"(320) 258-2787 ",dennis@greattheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Benton, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-capital-arts-grant-nonprofits-10,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 19841,"Small Capital Arts Grant for NonProfits",2013,3358,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We are in the process of surveying the musicians in the Saint Cloud Municipal Band as to whether or not the current seating arrangement affects their performance. We will use the same questionnaire after the new chairs come, and we anticipate statistically significantly fewer replies of negative effects of the new chairs on their musical performance. Musician chairs should allow the musicians to more readily assume a better posture which will positively affect their health and stamina, their ability to breathe more effectively thus producing better tone, and better support their musical talents.We are in the process of surveying the band members as to their perceptions of the quality of current seating, and will request the musicians fill out the same survey regarding the new chairs. About 65% of the responses have been submitted, and of those, 93% report that our current chairs have a negative effect on their musical performance. The most common complaint is that the current seating arrangement contributes to lower back pain or numb legs after a 1.5 hour practice.","We surveyed the musicians before purchasing the new chairs and afterwards, asking both times: 1. What Instrument do you generally play with the Saint Cloud Municipal Band? 2. Do the current chairs accommodate the range of motion necessary to play your instrument effectively? (Yes, No, explain.) 3. Do the current chairs cause back, leg or any physical discomfort during or after the Monday night practice? (Yes, No, explain.) 4. Do the current chairs affect your air flow and breath control positively or negatively? (Affects air flow; does not affect air flow, Explain.) 5. Is the height of your current chair appropriate for you? (Yes, No, Explain) 6. In your opinion, do these chairs in any way affect your musical performance? (Yes, No, explain.)",,593,"Other, local or private",3951,,"Anne Mary Wielkiewicz, John Creasy, Robert Frost, Mary Edwards, Janet Haviland",,"Saint Cloud Municipal Band","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Musician Chairs",,,2013-06-30,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Edwards,"Saint Cloud Municipal Band","2141 Tamarack Dr","St Cloud",MN,56301,"(320) 249-5525 ",maryeedwards85@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Central Minnesota Arts Board",,"Stearns, Wright, Sherburne, Benton",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-capital-arts-grant-nonprofits-12,"Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.","Chris Rasmussen: art teacher for 35 years at Foley Senior High (retired), Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: realtor (retired), member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict's/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive Director of Elk River Arts Alliance, career school administrator; Janice Courtney: arts advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, management, fundraising, Human Resources, mission-guided organizational planner.",,2 11306,"Small Towns/Rural Areas",2010,1770,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","An increase in the number of collaborations and shared services. An increase in the number of community partnerships among art and /nonarts organizations.",,,11230,"Other, local or private",13000,,,,"Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools","K-12 Education","Producing and performing a new adaptation of Shakesspeare's ""A Midsummer Night's Dream""",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,William,Ihrke,"Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools","500 West Broadway",Plainview,MN,55964,"(507) 534-3128x 417",tmoran@isd2899.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-townsrural-areas-9,,,, 11320,"Small Towns/Rural Areas",2010,1670,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 2","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","An increase in the number of collaborations and shared services. An increase in the number of community partnerships among art and /nonarts organizations.",,,3510,"Other, local or private",5180,,,,"Rural America Arts Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Monthly poetry reading series and publication of literary magazine",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dean,Harrington,"Rural America Arts Partnership","412 W Broadway",Plainview,MN,55964-1237,"(507) 534-2900",dean.harrington@fnbplainview.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council ",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-townsrural-areas-10,,,, 2101,"Soil Survey",2010,400000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c","$400,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to accelerate the county soil survey mapping and Web-based data delivery. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the mapping. The soil surveys must be done on a cost-share basis with local and federal funds.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,4193600,,,,,,BWSR,"State Government","The Minnesota Soil Survey is an ongoing effort by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that is systematically collecting and mapping data pertaining to soil types and other soil properties in each county of the state. Soils data is used by governments, farmers, and other businesses for a number of purposes from protection and restoration of soil, water, wetlands, and habitats to agricultural soil management to building construction. This appropriation will accelerate the mapping and digitization of soil surveys for Crow Wing, Pine, Koochiching, Lake, Cook, and Saint Louis counties. Overall Project Outcome and Results Accurate soils information is essential for evaluating the potential for land to support development, crop and forest production, and for identifying the most suitable locations for conservation practices and other land uses. Readily accessible local soil information is critical to informing conservation decisions and provides a foundation for sustainable land use planning. The soil survey is the mechanism for how this basic natural resource information is made available to land use authorities and landowners to make the best land use decisions. In the ongoing, multi-year project to map, classify, interpret, and Web-publish an inventory of the soils of Minnesota, this two-year phase of the project focused on accelerating the completion of a Statewide soil survey, increase soil mapping in targeted areas, and enhancing soils data through increased sample collection, availability and interpretation. Specifically: 330,000 acres mapped in Crow Wing County; 32,000 acres mapped in Pine County; 85,000 acres mapped in Koochiching County; 80,000 acres mapped in the Crane Lake subset of St. Louis County; 219,000 acres mapped in Lake County; 114,000 acres mapped in Cook County; Data from 1,000 soil samples (some dating back to the 1970's) were interpreted for the first time and incorporated into Soil Surveys for many Minnesota counties; Land use effects on soil carbon were determined on 122 sites in 14 counties throughout the State; this data can be used to develop soil carbon management guidance.   The soil survey project was extremely successful and many of the mapping goals were exceeded. Mapping surpassed initial acreage goals in both Crow Wing, Lake, Cook and Pine Counties, and the soil surveys for Koochiching and St. Louis Counties were completed 1 year ahead of schedule. A report detailing the results of re-analysis of lab samples from the 1970's highlighting land use impacts on soil carbon is available below and on BWSR's State Soil Office website. Project Results Use and Dissemination The Soil Survey project funded by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund is highlighted as a BWSR feature project on the Agency's home page. All the data, mapping information, and interpretations are available on the Web Soil Survey as a user-friendly, GIS-based application. Web Soil Survey provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. It is operated by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and provides access to the largest natural resource information system in the world.   Project Publication: Historical C Project Report on land use impacts on soil carbon ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,"Greg ",Larson,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-297-7029,greg.a.larson@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Cook, Crow Wing, Isanti, Koochiching, Lake, Pine",,"Cottonwood River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/soil-survey,,,, 19058,"Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant",2013,5971,"M.L. 2011; Chapter 6; Art. 2; Sec.8 (b)","$1,415,000 the first year and $1,415,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources.","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,,N/A,5971,,N/A,,"City of Annandale","Local/Regional Government","Develop the City Emergency Response Plan",,,2013-01-18,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Hinnenkamp,"City of Annandale","PO Box K",Annandale,MN,55302,"320 274 3055",khinnenkamp@annandale.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-plan-implementation-grant-45,N/A,"Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor,Bruce Olsen, Supervisor SWP Unit,Karla Peterson, Supervisor, Engineer Administrative",N/A,No 19065,"Source Water Protection Transient Grant",2013,2133,"M.L. 2011; Chapter 6; Art. 2; Sec.8 (b)","$1,415,000 the first year and $1,415,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources.","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,2133,"Grantee's own financial resources",2133,,N/A,,"Christ's Household of Faith","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Seal existing well",,,2013-01-04,2013-12-04,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Gary,Conner,"Christ's Household of Faith","19060 Manning Trail North","Marine on St. Croix",MN,55047,"651 329 1832",gconner@chof.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-transient-grant-41,N/A,"Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor,Carol Kephart, Supervisor, Public Health Sanitarian,Gerald Smith, Supervisor, Engineer Administrative,Jim Witkowski, Supervisor, Public Health Sanitarian",N/A,No 19071,"Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant",2013,3851,"M.L. 2011; Chapter 6; Art. 2; Sec.8 (b)","$1,415,000 the first year and $1,415,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources.","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,,N/A,3851,,N/A,,"City of Otsego","Local/Regional Government","PCSI for private wells within the DWSMA; Install bollards at wellheads #3, #4, #7",,,2013-04-15,2014-02-25,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kurt,Neidermeier,"City of Otsego","13400 90th Street NE",Otsego,MN,55330,"763 458 4219",kneidermeier@ci.otsego.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-plan-implementation-grant-54,N/A,"Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor,Beth Kluthe, Planning Program Supervisor,Mark Sweers, Engineer Principal",N/A,No 19076,"Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant",2013,10000,"M.L. 2011; Chapter 6; Art. 2; Sec.8 (b)","$1,415,000 the first year and $1,415,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources.","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,,N/A,10000,,N/A,,"City of Woodbury","Local/Regional Government","Manage the 200 ft radius IWMZ around each of the City's municipal production wells; Internal review of recent and proposed land use and zoning; Development of City ordinances and policies regarding future development; Raise awareness of proper disposal of",,,2013-04-16,2014-04-24,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Klayton,Eckles,"City of Woodbury","8301 Valley Creek Road",Woodbury,MN,55125,"651 714 3719",keckles@ci.woodbury.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-plan-implementation-grant-59,N/A,"Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor,Beth Kluthe, Planning Program Supervisor,Mark Sweers, Engineer Principal",N/A,No 19079,"Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant",2013,960,"M.L. 2011; Chapter 6; Art. 2; Sec.8 (b)","$1,415,000 the first year and $1,415,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources.","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,,N/A,960,,N/A,,"City of Lakeland","Local/Regional Government","Survey potential contaminant sources; Informational materials about potential contaminant sources",,,2013-05-15,2014-05-08,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Kline,"City of Lakeland","690 Quinell Ave",Lakeland,MN,55043,"651 436 8044",lakelandwater@comcast.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-plan-implementation-grant-62,N/A,"Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor,Beth Kluthe, Planning Program Supervisor,Mark Sweers, Engineer Principal",N/A,No 19085,"Source Water Protection Competitive Grant",2013,2909,"M.L. 2011; Chapter 6; Art. 2; Sec.8 (b)","$1,415,000 the first year and $1,415,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources.","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,3150,"Grantee's own financial resources",2909,,N/A,,"City of Otsego","Local/Regional Government","Mailer about well management and nitrate testing clinic; Puchase spectrophotometer",,,2013-05-15,2014-02-07,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kurt,Neidermeier,"City of Otsego","13400 90th Street NE",Otsego,MN,55330,"763 458 4219",kneidermeier@ci.otsego.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-competitive-grant-23,N/A,"Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor,Beth Kluthe, Planning Program Supervisor,Karla Peterson, Supervisor, Engineer Administrative",N/A,No 19089,"Source Water Protection Competitive Grant",2013,3937,"M.L. 2011; Chapter 6; Art. 2; Sec.8 (b)","$1,415,000 the first year and $1,415,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources.","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,4418,"Grantee's own financial resources",3937,,N/A,,"Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Install an 18 GPM Arsenic Removal System",,,2013-05-15,2013-12-20,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Rodney,Marquardt,"Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church","5939 Oliver Ave SW",Cokato,MN,55321,"320 543 3348",patmarquardt@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-competitive-grant-27,N/A,"Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor,Beth Kluthe, Planning Program Supervisor,Karla Peterson, Supervisor, Engineer Administrative",N/A,No 18191,"Source Water Protection Transient Grant",2013,10000,"M.L. 2011; Chapter 6; Art. 2; Sec.8 (b)","$1,415,000 the first year and $1,415,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources.","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,20595,"Grantee's own financial resources",10000,,N/A,,"Oak Haven Resort and Campground","For-Profit Business/Entity","Construct new well; Seal existing well; Replace failing drain field ",,,2012-12-04,2013-06-26,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Debra,Trachta,"Oak Haven Resort and Campground","14333 Roosevelt Rd SE",Bemidji,MN,56601,"218 335 2092",dstrachta@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,Beltrami,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-transient-grant-7,"N/A ","Art Persons, Planning Program Supervisor,Carol Kephart, Supervisor, Public Health Sanitarian,Gerald Smith, Supervisor, Engineer Administrative,Jim Witkowski, Supervisor, Public Health Sanitarian ","N/A ", 14341,"South Fork Buffalo Creek Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Study",2013,952,,,,,,,,,,,,"Wenck Associates, Inc.","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will support the review of all public comments submitted for the Buffalo Creek TMDL and make appropriate edits and changes to the draft TMDL based on MPCA guidance. ",,,2012-12-01,2013-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Maggie ",Leach,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(218) 316-3895",Margaret.leach@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Carver, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Wright",,"South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/south-fork-buffalo-creek-total-maximum-daily-load-tmdl-study,,,, 2954,"Southeast Minnesota Stream Restoration",2012,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04p","$125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Trout Unlimited to restore at least four miles of riparian corridor for trout and nongame species in southeast Minnesota and increase local capacities to implement stream restoration through training and technical assistance. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,300000,,125000,,,1.39,"Trout Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Early European settlement and agricultural practices from the 1850s to the 1930s led to wide scale erosion, flooding, and altering of streams and valleys in southeast Minnesota. Hundreds of miles of clean coldwater creeks and streams were inundated with fine sediment as a result. While land use practices have improved, many streams still suffer from the practices of the past. Trout Unlimited is using this appropriation to work with private citizens and federal, state, and county agencies to conduct 12 showcase stream habitat restorations on more than four miles of southeastern Minnesota streams that will serve as models and build local capacity to conduct future restorations. Restoration target areas include parts of the Cannon River in Dakota County, Hay Creek in Goodhue County, Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Mill Creek in Olmsted County, Whitewater River in Winona County, Root River in Fillmore County, and Winnebago River in Houston County.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jeff,Hastings,"Trout Unlimited Inc","E7740 Hastings Ln",Westby,WI,54667,"(608) 606-4158",jhastings@tu.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-stream-restoration,,,, 2954,"Southeast Minnesota Stream Restoration",2013,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04p","$125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Trout Unlimited to restore at least four miles of riparian corridor for trout and nongame species in southeast Minnesota and increase local capacities to implement stream restoration through training and technical assistance. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,125000,,,1.38,"Trout Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Early European settlement and agricultural practices from the 1850s to the 1930s led to wide scale erosion, flooding, and altering of streams and valleys in southeast Minnesota. Hundreds of miles of clean coldwater creeks and streams were inundated with fine sediment as a result. While land use practices have improved, many streams still suffer from the practices of the past. Trout Unlimited is using this appropriation to work with private citizens and federal, state, and county agencies to conduct 12 showcase stream habitat restorations on more than four miles of southeastern Minnesota streams that will serve as models and build local capacity to conduct future restorations. Restoration target areas include parts of the Cannon River in Dakota County, Hay Creek in Goodhue County, Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Mill Creek in Olmsted County, Whitewater River in Winona County, Root River in Fillmore County, and Winnebago River in Houston County.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jeff,Hastings,"Trout Unlimited Inc","E7740 Hastings Ln",Westby,WI,54667,"(608) 606-4158",jhastings@tu.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-stream-restoration,,,, 18461,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2013,308980,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.","Total Number of Programs Held: 191Total Attendance: 20,575Total Number of Partnerships: 147",,,,,272653,5186,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Southeatern Libraries Cooperating",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in southeastern Minnesota. SELCO has thirty-five member public libraries located in eleven counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona.  With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, SELCO and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,"easel - Experience Art in Southeastern Minnesota SELCO's second biennial traveling art exhibit, easel, provided a unique exhibit and programming opportunity. This community-based project drew on a multitude of resources including SEMVA (Southeastern Minnesota Visual Artists), artists residing in the 11-county region whose creative talents were displayed and local libraries that hosted the exhibit. Each piece in this traveling display reflected the artist's interpretation of a book, letter, or letters, authors, reading, or the library. SELCO required that all pieces be suitable for viewing by the general public. easel welcomed any artistic medium but enforced a strict size requirement. All 2-D artwork was required to be 12 x 12 inches, including frame. Any 3-D artwork could only be a maximum of 12 x 12 x 12 inches, and at least one of those dimensions had to be 12 inches. This unusual and limited size closely resembles the criteria from ""Foot-in-the-Door"" hosted every decade by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. SELCO's Minnesota Book Award Author Tours connected area residents with some of Minnesota's finest authors. Libraries throughout the SELCO region hosted both winning and nominated authors of the 2011 and 2012 Minnesota Book Awards. A special 2012 Mystery Tour was scheduled in conjunction with the 2012 Fall Author Tour. These two programming opportunities were followed by the 2013 Winter Author Tour. The authors spoke to audiences about their books, their experiences as authors and their writing processes. In conjunction with the Author Tours, SELCO continued to promote the Book Club in a Bag program by adding 16 new kits containing the Minnesota Book Award winning titles of 2013. A total of 1,423 attended these literary events - 393 at the 2012 Fall Mystery Tour, 556 at the 2102 Fall Author Tour, and 474 at the 2013 Winter Author Tour.",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Hutton,SELCO,"2600 19th St NW",Rochester,MN,55901,507-288-5513,ahutton@selco.info,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeastern-libraries-cooperating-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 18461,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2012,316008," Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total Number of Programs Held: 127 programs Total Attendance: 10,819 people Total Number of Partnerships: 33 partnerships ",,56434,"Partner financial support & In Kind",,7908,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program. ","Southeatern Libraries Cooperating",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in southeastern Minnesota. SELCO has thirty-five member public libraries located in eleven counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona.  With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, SELCO and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,"easel - Experience Art in Southeastern Minnesota SELCO's second biennial traveling art exhibit, easel, provided a unique exhibit and programming opportunity. This community-based project drew on a multitude of resources including SEMVA (Southeastern Minnesota Visual Artists), artists residing in the 11-county region whose creative talents were displayed and local libraries that hosted the exhibit. Each piece in this traveling display reflected the artist's interpretation of a book, letter, or letters, authors, reading, or the library. SELCO required that all pieces be suitable for viewing by the general public. easel welcomed any artistic medium but enforced a strict size requirement. All 2-D artwork was required to be 12 x 12 inches, including frame. Any 3-D artwork could only be a maximum of 12 x 12 x 12 inches, and at least one of those dimensions had to be 12 inches. This unusual and limited size closely resembles the criteria from ""Foot-in-the-Door"" hosted every decade by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. SELCO's Minnesota Book Award Author Tours connected area residents with some of Minnesota's finest authors. Libraries throughout the SELCO region hosted both winning and nominated authors of the 2011 and 2012 Minnesota Book Awards. A special 2012 Mystery Tour was scheduled in conjunction with the 2012 Fall Author Tour. These two programming opportunities were followed by the 2013 Winter Author Tour. The authors spoke to audiences about their books, their experiences as authors and their writing processes. In conjunction with the Author Tours, SELCO continued to promote the Book Club in a Bag program by adding 16 new kits containing the Minnesota Book Award winning titles of 2013. A total of 1,423 attended these literary events - 393 at the 2012 Fall Mystery Tour, 556 at the 2102 Fall Author Tour, and 474 at the 2013 Winter Author Tour.",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Hutton,SELCO,"2600 19th St NW",Rochester,MN,55901,507-288-5513,ahutton@selco.info,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeastern-libraries-cooperating-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 1051,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2011,459484,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.","Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status ",,,,,,,,,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in southeastern Minnesota. SELCO has thirty-five member public libraries located in eleven counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. SELCO and member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. SELCO's share through the formula is $514,072 in 2010 and $459,484 in 2011. The funds enable SELCO and member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,"Total Number of Programs Held:98 Total Attendance:31,757 Total Number of Partnerships:140 In-Kind Staff and Partnership Contributions: $154,985 Program Highlights Poetic Strokes The Poetic Strokes contest called for local poets to submit an original piece to be considered for publication in the regional anthology, Poetic Strokes. This would be the fourth volume in the Poetic Strokes series – previous contests took place in 1999-2001 and had ceased due to limited funding. The revival of Poetic Strokes was a definite need in the SELCO region as library staff and patrons were looking for an opportunity to showcase the talent in southeastern Minnesota. 118 poets submitted a total of 280 poems for judging from 30 different communities, representing all 11 SELCO counties. 42 poems by 30 poets were selected by the judging panel for publication in the 2010 Poetic Strokes anthology. After publication, 1,500 copies of Poetic Strokes were provided to the contributing poets, SELCO member libraries, and members of the Minnesota Legislature, including the Governor. A local selected poet mentioned the Poetic Strokes contest in her blog, and Minnesota Governor Pawlenty sent a signed letter of thanks and appreciation to SELCO staff for promoting reading and literature. SELCO staff surveyed all participating poets and found it was a wonderful experience for most all participants. 100% of participating poets returning surveys found that the Poetic Strokes contest met their expectations, was enjoyable, and increased interest in writing poetry. 78% of participating poets returning surveys said they were more likely to submit to future Poetic Strokes contests and other writing contests. 89% of participating poets returning surveys were more likely to read local poets and poetry in general, and 78% were more likely to connect with other local poets. 100% of surveyed library patrons thought Poetic Strokes enhanced their knowledge and understanding of local poets, increased their interest in reading and writing poetry, and made them more likely to attend future poetry workshops and readings at the library. SELCO is committed to improving the collection process of outcomes for the second year of Poetic Strokes by increasing ways to publicize to hit more of the SELCO’s 11 counties to increase participation and to work closely with writers groups to establish poetry readings and workshops around the SELCO region. Bringing Spanish Poetry to Life in SE Minnesota Bringing Spanish Poetry to Life in SE Minnesota brought the Deborah Elias Danza Española Company (St. Paul, MN) to five communities in southeastern Minnesota. The program provided both classroom lecture/demonstrations and public performances of “The Moon’s Desire.” Both of these activities focused on acquainting the audience with poet Federico García Lorca and Spanish poetry in general as well as Spanish music and dance. Throughout the course of the program, 12 partners assisted in the delivery of performances. The schools not only provided students and classroom time, the Spanish classes studied poetry and traditional dance weeks prior to the presentations. The public libraries assisted in promotion for the public performances with displays of relevant library material to attract attention. Other organizations either hosted the public performance and/or assisted with additional promotion and program preparation. The 20 classroom presentations were attended by 586 students. The four public performances had a total of 283 attendees. Combined, there were 869 audience members for this program. All survey respondents said there was an increase in their awareness of Lorca and of the flamenco dancing style. The public performances yielded a desire to learn more of Spanish poetry and the students said they learned more of the language and culture of Spain. Amusingly, one student at LaCrescent found ways around her schedule to attend the program in three different classes. ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Final Report FY 2011, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Budget Report FY 2011, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Final Report Executive Summary 2010, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Final Report FY 2010",Ann,Hutton,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","2600 19th Street NW",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 288-5513",ahutton@selco.info,,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeastern-libraries-cooperating-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 1051,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2010,514072,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.","Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status ",,,154985,,,,,,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in southeastern Minnesota. SELCO has thirty-five member public libraries located in eleven counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. SELCO and member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. SELCO's share through the formula is $514,072 in 2010 and $459,484 in 2011. The funds enable SELCO and member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,"Total Number of Programs Held:98 Total Attendance:31,757 Total Number of Partnerships:140 In-Kind Staff and Partnership Contributions: $154,985 Program Highlights Poetic Strokes The Poetic Strokes contest called for local poets to submit an original piece to be considered for publication in the regional anthology, Poetic Strokes. This would be the fourth volume in the Poetic Strokes series – previous contests took place in 1999-2001 and had ceased due to limited funding. The revival of Poetic Strokes was a definite need in the SELCO region as library staff and patrons were looking for an opportunity to showcase the talent in southeastern Minnesota. 118 poets submitted a total of 280 poems for judging from 30 different communities, representing all 11 SELCO counties. 42 poems by 30 poets were selected by the judging panel for publication in the 2010 Poetic Strokes anthology. After publication, 1,500 copies of Poetic Strokes were provided to the contributing poets, SELCO member libraries, and members of the Minnesota Legislature, including the Governor. A local selected poet mentioned the Poetic Strokes contest in her blog, and Minnesota Governor Pawlenty sent a signed letter of thanks and appreciation to SELCO staff for promoting reading and literature. SELCO staff surveyed all participating poets and found it was a wonderful experience for most all participants. 100% of participating poets returning surveys found that the Poetic Strokes contest met their expectations, was enjoyable, and increased interest in writing poetry. 78% of participating poets returning surveys said they were more likely to submit to future Poetic Strokes contests and other writing contests. 89% of participating poets returning surveys were more likely to read local poets and poetry in general, and 78% were more likely to connect with other local poets. 100% of surveyed library patrons thought Poetic Strokes enhanced their knowledge and understanding of local poets, increased their interest in reading and writing poetry, and made them more likely to attend future poetry workshops and readings at the library. SELCO is committed to improving the collection process of outcomes for the second year of Poetic Strokes by increasing ways to publicize to hit more of the SELCO’s 11 counties to increase participation and to work closely with writers groups to establish poetry readings and workshops around the SELCO region. Bringing Spanish Poetry to Life in SE Minnesota Bringing Spanish Poetry to Life in SE Minnesota brought the Deborah Elias Danza Española Company (St. Paul, MN) to five communities in southeastern Minnesota. The program provided both classroom lecture/demonstrations and public performances of “The Moon’s Desire.” Both of these activities focused on acquainting the audience with poet Federico García Lorca and Spanish poetry in general as well as Spanish music and dance. Throughout the course of the program, 12 partners assisted in the delivery of performances. The schools not only provided students and classroom time, the Spanish classes studied poetry and traditional dance weeks prior to the presentations. The public libraries assisted in promotion for the public performances with displays of relevant library material to attract attention. Other organizations either hosted the public performance and/or assisted with additional promotion and program preparation. The 20 classroom presentations were attended by 586 students. The four public performances had a total of 283 attendees. Combined, there were 869 audience members for this program. All survey respondents said there was an increase in their awareness of Lorca and of the flamenco dancing style. The public performances yielded a desire to learn more of Spanish poetry and the students said they learned more of the language and culture of Spain. Amusingly, one student at LaCrescent found ways around her schedule to attend the program in three different classes. ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Final Report FY 2011, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Budget Report FY 2011, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Final Report Executive Summary 2010, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Final Report FY 2010",Ann,Hutton,"Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","2600 19th Street NW",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 288-5513",ahutton@selco.info,,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeastern-libraries-cooperating-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 2102,"Springshed Mapping for Trout Stream Management (U of MN)",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d1","$500,000 is from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as coldwater sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $250,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $250,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs, but the springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed water to these springs and to learn how these waters might be affected by development and water use. Overall Project Outcome and Results Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs, but the springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources continued an ongoing effort begun in 2007 that is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed water to these springs and to learn how these waters might be affected by development and water use. Springshed delineation provides critical information for the protection and management of the springs that form the coldwater streams of southeast Minnesota. Our primary tool is fluorescent dye tracing. During the two-year period of Phase II, the U of M in collaboration with the DNR conducted 26 traces in Fillmore, Houston, Winona and Wabasha counties that mapped over 12,000 acres. Each individual trace typically has involved two or more different tracers with up to five different tracers employed in one trace. These traces are expanding the tools available for the springshed mapping, while defining new springsheds and refining the boundaries of known springsheds. These traces have been conducted in the Galena, Prairie du Chien and St. Lawrence springshed areas. Additionally, data monitoring equipment was also added as an additional component in this phase. The availability of new, high resolution LiDAR data also provided an important new tool that is being utilized to locate sinkholes, sinking streams, and spring as part of the springshed mapping effort. We coordinated our efforts with other LCCMR funded programs in SE Minnesota and with ongoing resource management efforts by the DNR, MPCA and Agriculture Department State agencies. Six of the dye traces were done in coordination with local governmental staff in order to support the Root River pilot project of the Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) in Minnesota. We are working with the MPCA's TMDL efforts in SE Minnesota. Project Results Use and Dissemination The dissemination of the results of this project proceeded at several levels. We provided interim results to local landowners and to local, county, regional, and state agency staff and resource managers. MPCA staff, for example, routinely contact us with questions about karst features in SE Minn. We worked synergistically with other LCCMR funded research projects and with a range of resource management efforts. The generation and dissemination of the maps and written reports was part student educational projects - including local high school students, university students, interns, graduate student theses, post Doctoral researchers, and various colleagues. We lead and participated in fieldtrips sponsored by LCCMR, the MGWA, and other groups focused on protecting SE MN trout streams and water resources. We worked collaboratively with MPCA, DNR, Department of Agriculture and other agencies to expand and complement the LCCMR funded work. A dozen reports on the interim results of this project were presented at state and national scientific meetings. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Calvin,"Alexander, Jr.","U of MN","450 McNamara Alumni Ctr, 200 Oak St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,612-624-3517,alexa001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","University of Minnesota ",,"Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,"Clearwater River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/springshed-mapping-trout-stream-management-u-mn,,,, 2103,"Springshed Mapping for Trout Stream Management (MN DNR)",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d2","$500,000 is from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as coldwater sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $250,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $250,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs, but the springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed water to these springs and to learn how these waters might be affected by development and water use. Overall Project Outcome and Results Springshed delineation provides critical information for the protection and management of the springs that form the coldwater streams of southeast Minnesota. Our primary tool is fluorescent dye tracing. During the two-year period of Phase II, DNR (in cooperation with the U of M) conducted 26 traces in Fillmore, Houston, Winona and Wabasha counties that mapped over 12,000 acres. The Fillmore County traces were in the Galena Formation. We discovered three previously unmapped springsheds and expanded the boundaries of five known springsheds. The expanded boundary springsheds were in the Watson Creek and South Fork Root watersheds, target areas for the local, state and federal Root River Initiative. The new springsheds are in the Crystal Creek watershed. These traces enhanced MDA watershed research and education efforts. The traces in Houston, Winona and Wabasha were in the St. Lawrence Formation. This work expanded the geographic range of St. Lawrence traces and demonstrated that conduit flow in the St. Lawrence (a confining unit in the state well code) is a regional phenomenon. Four new springsheds were located in the St. Lawrence. Two of the traces in Houston County were run from streams that do not disappear into the St. Lawrence but flow continually across it. Both of those traces were detected at springs and one was detected in a private well. This indicates that St. Lawrence groundwater across southeast Minnesota could be impacted by the surface water quality of streams crossing the formation in shallow conditions. Solinst level-temperature-conductivity loggers were purchased in the second year of the project. The data from them has shown that Prairie du Chien formation springs can be monitored for minor temperature fluctuations. Detecting these fluctuations has allowed us to conclude that the monitored springs are affected by snowmelt runoff. This information will be used for spring assessment protocol development. Project Results Use and Dissemination The project manager has spoken about the project and its results to local, state and federal officials, citizen groups, anglers, local, state and federal agency staff, and met one-on-one with numerous landowners. Project results are part of the base data for Root River Initiative watershed management efforts in the Watson Creek and Rush Pine watersheds. MPCA staff are using the maps as part of their nitrate-TMDL development. MDA staff are using the springshed maps to modify their watershed research in the Crystal Creek watershed. The project was featured on MPR when a reporter accompanied the project manager on a spring snowmelt runoff dye trace near Canton, MN. Two traces were conducted in cooperation with the earth science class at Fillmore Central High School in Harmony. The students assisted with dye input and sampling. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,"Jeff ",Green,"MN DNR","2300 Silver Creek Rd NE",Rochester,MN,55906,507-206-2853,jeff.green@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,"Buffalo River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/springshed-mapping-trout-stream-management-mn-dnr,,,, 3941,"SSTS Program Enhancement Grant Program - 2010",2010,860000,,," Evaluation and Outcome Plan Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy. ","Actual Outcomes This project resulted in more than 400 performance septic systems files requiring annual monitoring reports digitally scanned into the database. The permitting program containing the database has mapping and form letter capabilities and is also tied into the scheduling software for the office. Database development will continue after grant completion. ",,259100,,,,,,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional Government","Successful long-term treatment of sewage depends on a system capable of providing adequate treatment and effective on-going operation and maintenance. Clean Water Fund Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Program Enhancement funds are used by counties to strengthen programs dedicated to SSTS ordinance management and enforcement. These funds are used for a variety of tasks required to successfully implement a local SSTS program including inventories, enforcement, and databases to insure SSTS maintenance reporting programs. These efforts enhance environmental protection as well as reduce water pollution and human health impacts. 14 projects totaling $860,000 were awarded in FY2010. 2 of those projects were to conduct SSTS inventories. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"SSTS Program Enhancement Grant Program - 2010",,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ssts-program-enhancement-grant-program-2010,,,"Nicole Clapp",No 2107,"State Trail Acquisition",2010,1000000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$1,000,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to assist in the acquisition of the Brown's Creek Segment of the Willard Munger Trail in Washington County and Paul Bunyan State Trail in the city of Bemidji.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,4100000,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Project Overview Minnesota, which was recently named ""Best Trails State"" in the country, is host to numerous state trails providing a variety of different outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state. This appropriation is allowing the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to acquire land expanding two of these state trails: the Brown's Creek segment of the Willard Munger Trail in Washington County and the Paul Bunyan Trail along Lake Bemidji. The Brown's Creek segment runs six miles between the Gateway State Trail and downtown Stillwater along the route formerly used by the Minnesota Zephyr Dinner Train, while the new segment of the Paul Bunyan Trail runs 1.25 miles along the southeastern shore of Lake Bemidji. Overall Project Outcome and Results The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund funding allowed for the following: Ownership of approximately 1.25 miles of the Paul Bunyan State Trail. Acquisition of this property provided for the necessary connection to the Paul Bunyan State Trailhead on the southeastern corner of Lake Bemidji. The property is comprised entirely of former industrial property, located adjacent to the shoreline of Lake Bemidji. The 2009 Trust Fund appropriation amount partially funded this acquisition. Ownership of approximately 6 miles of the Browns Creek Segment of Munger State Trail. The property is comprised entirely of the right-of-way of the former Minnesota Zephyr Dinner Trail and traverses the margins of the St. Croix River floodplain adjacent to T.H. 95, the gently to steeply sloping bluffs of the river valley and gently rolling uplands that are interspersed with residential and commercial development. The 2009 Trust Fund appropriation amount partially funded this acquisition. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Stan,Linnell,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 52","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5626,stan.linnell@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Beltrami, Chippewa, Dodge, Houston, Olmsted, Swift",,"Bois de Sioux River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-trail-acquisition,,,, 17023,"Statewide Survey of Historical and Archaeological Sites",2010,494786,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2 ","Statewide Survey of Historical and Archaeological Sites. $250,000 in 2010 and $250,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Historical Society for a contract or contracts to be let on a competitive basis to conduct a general statewide survey of Minnesota's sites of historical, archaeological, and cultural significance. Results of this survey must be published in a searchable form, available to the public on a cost-free basis. The Minnesota Historical Society, the Office of the State Archaeologist, and the Board of Indian Affairs shall each appoint a representative to an oversight board, to select a contractor and direct the conduct of this survey. The oversight board shall consult with the Minnesota Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources. Funds appropriated for this purpose do not cancel and may be carried over from one year to the next. ",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",," Having current and accurate data on historic and archaeological sites is important to understanding our past and to preserving Minnesota’s history for future generations. In 2010-2011, the Minnesota Historical Society awarded contracts for these survey projects: Survey of sacred American Inidan sites in the Twin Cities metro area Identification of prehistoric burial mounds in Scott and Crow Wing Counties using LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) Archaeological survey of Olmsted County Archaeological survey of Swift County Archaeological survey of the North Shore in Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties Archaeological field survey of southwestern Minnesota to discover sites that hold the state’s earliest cultural history Investigation and research of unrecorded historic cemeteries in Minnesota Brainerd ceramics study The Office of the State Archaeologist has more information on its website under ""Legacy Amendment Documents.""  Representatives of the Minnesota Historical Society, the Office of the State Archaeologist and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council oversaw these projects. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Patricia,Emerson,"Minnesota Historical Society",,,,,612-725-2410,,Analysis/Interpretation,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, St. Louis, Swift, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-survey-historical-and-archaeological-sites,,,, 17023,"Statewide Survey of Historical and Archaeological Sites",2011,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",," Having current and accurate data on historic and archaeological sites is important to understanding our past and to preserving Minnesota’s history for future generations. In 2010-2011, the Minnesota Historical Society awarded contracts for these survey projects: Survey of sacred American Inidan sites in the Twin Cities metro area Identification of prehistoric burial mounds in Scott and Crow Wing Counties using LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) Archaeological survey of Olmsted County Archaeological survey of Swift County Archaeological survey of the North Shore in Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties Archaeological field survey of southwestern Minnesota to discover sites that hold the state’s earliest cultural history Investigation and research of unrecorded historic cemeteries in Minnesota Brainerd ceramics study The Office of the State Archaeologist has more information on its website under ""Legacy Amendment Documents.""  Representatives of the Minnesota Historical Society, the Office of the State Archaeologist and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council oversaw these projects. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Patricia,Emerson,"Minnesota Historical Society",,,,,612-725-2410,,Analysis/Interpretation,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, St. Louis, Swift, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-survey-historical-and-archaeological-sites,,,, 1409,"Stillwater Country Club Water Quality Improvements",2010,62000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 6 (b)","(b) $2,800,000 the first year and $3,124,000 the second year are for grants to watershed districts and watershed management organizations for: (i) structural or vegetative management practices that reduce storm water runoff from developed or disturbed lands to reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants or to leverage federal funds for restoration, protection, or enhancement of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water; and (ii) the installation of proven and effective water retention practices including, but not limited to, rain gardens and other vegetated infiltration basins and sediment control basins in order to keep water on the land. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Watershed district and watershed management organization staff and administration may be used for local match. Priority may be given to school projects that can be used to demonstrate water retention practices. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2010 - Runoff Reduction)",,"This project involved installing 21 stormwater features resulting in 47 tons of sediment, 17 pounds of phosphorus, and 17 acre-feet of stormwater from entering Brown's Creek. ",,58662,,,,,,"Brown's Creek Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","In recent times, the owners of Wolf Marine on the St. Croix River have to excavate sediment that has built up at the outlet of Brown's Creek every year just to keep their marina navigable. Their business is directly affected by how much soil gets into the creek. Reducing dirt and sand entering Brown's Creek is also important to others. The creek is one of the few designated trout streams in the Twin Cities area that supports a fishable brown trout population. With a grant from the Clean Water Fund, Brown's Creek Watershed District is partnering with the Stillwater Country Club to green their grounds and address pollution runoff. The goal of the project is to improve the water quality of the creek while adding aesthetically appealing gardens and native plant diversity to the course. Work began September 1st, 2010 with the installation of a raingarden. 7 additional raingardens, 2 native planting areas and numerous other stormwater management features were completed by early November 2010. Raingardens will keep rainwater on the golf course helping reduce the amount of soil that erodes and enters Brown's Creek. These changes will keep 46.3 tons of sediment a year from washing off of the golf course and into Brown's Creek. That's 7 percent of all the sediment washing into the creek along its entire route, or the equivalent of four and a half dump trucks full of dirt. Additional information on this project may be obtained by contacting BWSR Board Conservationist Melissa Lewis at 651-297- 4735 in St. Paul. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stillwater-country-club-water-quality-improvements,,,"Nicole Clapp",No 17149,"Stillwater Heirloom Homes & Landmark Site Program #3",2010,6999,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,10044,,,,,,"City of Stillwater",,"To complete research on the remaining 57 landmarks identified in a designation report",,"To complete research on the remaining 57 landmarks identified in a designation report",2010-07-28,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Michel,Pogge,,"216 N 4th Street",Stillwater,MN,55082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stillwater-heirloom-homes-landmark-site-program-3,,,, 19204,"Strengthening the Children's Discovery Museum and Wizard of Oz Exhibit",2013,22000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. The new WOZ exhibit will be ready for construction in March, April, and May 2014.2. Staff enrichment will lead to implementation of a whole new series of curricula. Program and exhibit refinements witnessed at other museums will be incorporated at CDM.","Measurable outcomes not yet available.",,,,,,"Officers: Doug Miner, President; Jonathan Miner, Vice President; Vickie Rasmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Raymond Nikkel, Treasurer Directors: Jerome Miner, Carole Erickson, Pamela Miner, Laura Nikkel, Jeffrey Borg, Corinne Jacobson, Melanie Jacobson",,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum's (CDM) new 3,000 piece Wizard of Oz (WOZ) collection will be properly archived, conservation materials purchased, and exhibit concept and design drawings completed. CDM facilitators and educators will travel to other children's museums in Minnesota for staff enrichment and professional development.",,,2013-08-01,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,,director@cdmkids.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strengthening-childrens-discovery-museum-and-wizard-oz-exhibit,,,, 196,"Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Enhancement Projects",2010,1600000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 6 (j)",,,,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","Grants to counties to implement SSTS programs including inventories, enforcement, development of databases, and systems to insure SSTS maintenance and of reporting program results to BWSR and MPCA and base grants.","$1,600,000 the first year and $1,900,000 the second year are for grants to implement county subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) programs, including inventories,enforcement, development of databases, and systems to insure SSTS maintenance reporting program results to the Board of Water and Soil Resources and the Pollution Control Agency, and base grants.Priority must be given to the protectionof lakes, rivers, and streams. Grants are limited to counties with ordinances adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 115.55, subdivision 2, that can demonstrate enforcement of the ordinances.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Houston, Morrison, Rice, Wadena, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/subsurface-sewage-treatment-system-ssts-enhancement-projects,,,"Nicole Clapp",No 837,"SWAG 10- Bigfork River Target Watershed Assessment – Itasca SWCD",2010,31656,,,,,,,,,,,.29,"Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","This project will collect water chemistry and field parameters at the Popple River, Bowstring River, Big Fork River, Rice River, Caribou Lake and Eagle lake. It will also support the biological assessments being completed by MPCA staff for this Target Watershed Assessment. This project is a collaborative effort with MPCA, 3 SWCDs, and the well established Bigfork River Watch Program. This project is a collaborative effort with Lake of the Woods and Koochiching County SWCDs because the Big Fork Watershed encompasses both Itasca and Koochiching Counties. Lake of the Woods SWCD will be providing guidance to Koochiching SWCD to develop a surface water monitoring program through oversight and training. ",,,2010-04-01,2012-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Noel,Griese,"Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District",,,,,"(218) 326-0017",noel.griese@itascaswcd.org,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Itasca, Koochiching",,"Big Fork River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/swag-10-bigfork-river-target-watershed-assessment-itasca-swcd,,,, 841,"SWAG 10- Assessing Itasca County's Big/Little Fork Basin Lakes",2010,117272,,,,,,,,,,,.56,"Itasca Community College","Public College/University","This assessment will be performed using scientific volunteers, will build capacity at a technical training program at Itasca Community College (ICC), and will provide MPCA with answers providing a reasonable expectation for water quality in this under-studied region of Minnesota. The purpose of this project is to inventory the water quality of 6 of the high priority Big Fork watershed lakes targeted by MPCA and 39 additional lakes between 100 and 500 acres in the Big Fork River watershed, the Little Fork River watershed, the upper Mississippi basin, and a in a part of Itasca County that USGS and MDNR placed nominally in the Prairie-Willow drainage (Mississippi tributary) but really either flow north to the Big Fork or are endorheic. Each lake will be sampled on 8 occasions over two years. The samples will measure phosphorus, nitrogen, chlorophyll, color, alkalinity, pH, dissolved organic carbon as mixed zone (2m) integrated samples and field depth-profiles of temperature, oxygen, pH, turbidity, and conductivity. ",,,2010-04-01,2012-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Pat,Leistikow,"Itasca Community College",,,,,"(218) 322-2403",pleistikow@itascacc.edu,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,"Big Fork River, Little Fork River, Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/swag-10-assessing-itasca-countys-biglittle-fork-basin-lakes,,,, 858,"SWAG 10- Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District Assessment Project",2010,3264,,,,,,,,,,,.03,"Washington Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","This project involves monitoring Arcola Creek. Stewardship strategies were defined for long term protection for the creek as part of the District's Lower St. Croix River Spring Creek Stewardship Plan and Ten Year Comprehensive Water Management Plan. Water quality monitoring is necessary to gather appropriate data for assessment.",,,2010-03-15,2012-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Erik ",Anderson,"Washington Conservation District",,,,,"(651) 275-1136 ext. 32",erik.anderson@mnwcd.org,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,Washington,,"Lower St. Croix River, Upper St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/swag-10-carnelian-marine-st-croix-watershed-district-assessment-project,,,, 18991,"SWWD Water Re-Use and Lake Restoration",2013,566500,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 56 pounds/year and runoff volume by 67 acre-feet/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 1 ton of sediment per year and 8 lb. of phosphorus per year ",,169950,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",566500,,"Jack Lavold, Dennis Hanna, Mike Madigan, Brian Johnson, Donald Pereira",,"South Washington Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","South Washington Watershed District and its partners will work to restore the Colby Lake watershed and prevent continued degradation of Bailey Lake by installing two large scale water re-use systems. The water re-use systems at Eagle Valley and Prestwick Golf Courses will capture urban runoff and excess nutrients that would otherwise flow into Colby and Bailey Lakes and use it for irrigation. These re-use systems will help reverse decades of pollution in Colby and Bailey Lakes, improve sustainability of local water supplies, and eliminate the need for use of chemical fertilizers at the two area golf courses. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,John,Loomis,"South Washington Watershed District","2302 Tower Dr",Woodbury,MN,55105,"(651) 714-3714",jloomis@ci.woodbury.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/swwd-water-re-use-and-lake-restoration,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 18943,"Targeting and Addressing Ravines in the Greater Blue Earth Basin",2013,425000,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 8,400 pounds/year and Sediment by 4,000 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 1,319 lb. of phosphorus per year, 1,271 tons of sediment per year, 1,313 tons of soil lost per year",,250000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",425000,42500,"Richard Androli, Donald Kropp, Clark Lingbeek, Tom Warmka, Glen Mathiasen, Neal Mensing, ",1.6,"Greater Blue Earth River ","Local/Regional Government","This area of the Minnesota River Basin has been identified as contributing significant amounts of sediment to the watershed. The primary cause of the sediment is from gullies and ravines. This project by the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) continues efforts begun with FY2011 Clean Water Funds. Using data collected through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and LiDAR, GERBA will install best management practices to address severe ravines and gullies in targeted specific locations. GBERBA will also use on the ground verification with landowners to identify and address the worst of the worst sediment contributors in the Greater Blue Earth River Basin. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Clark,"The Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th St.",Windom,MN,56101,"(507) 831-1153",kay.clark@windomnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/targeting-and-addressing-ravines-greater-blue-earth-basin,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 19009,"Targeting Faith Organizations for Water Quality Improvement",2013,150000,"111 006 02 07G 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7 ","Six Community Partners Grant Projects ","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 8 lb. of phosphorus per year, 1 ton of sediment per year, and 8 acre-feet of stormwater volume",,37500,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",150000,4000,"Paul Ellefson, Robert Johnson, Pamela Skinner, Marj Ebensteiner, Jen Oknich",0.2,"Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is a largely developed area of the Twin Cities with an average impervious surface area of 34%. Faith organizations often have large impervious surface areas with little to no stormwater treatment on site. The goal of this project is to collaborate with faith organizations in high priority areas to implement stormwater volume reduction retrofit projects. High priority areas are defined as areas with limited to no stormwater treatment before reaching a water body and/or areas that drain to an impaired water. This project will offer grant funds to faith organizations for projects that will intercept, treat, and infiltrate runoff that will reduce total phosphorus and total suspended solids to high priority areas within RWMWD. Projects will range from rain gardens to infiltration and filtration trenches, porous pavement, and tree trenches. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Clifton ",Aichinger,"Ramsey-Washington Metro ","2665 Noel Drive","Little Canada",MN,55117,"(651) 792-7950",cliff@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/targeting-faith-organizations-water-quality-improvement,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; ","Paul Ellefson - President, Robert Johnson - Secretary, Pamela Skinner - Treasurer, Marj Ebensteiner, Jen Oknich ","Nicole Clapp",No 14296,"Thief River Watershed Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) - Phase 3",2013,33096,,,,,,,,,,,.17,"Houston Engineering","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will finalize the Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed model construction and complete the calibration/validation process. The consultant will produce an HSPF watershed model that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs.",,,2012-12-04,2013-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Vavricka,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","714 Lake Ave. Suite 220","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,"(218) 846-8137",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Beltrami, Marshall, Pennington, Roseau",,"Thief River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/thief-river-watershed-hydrologic-simulation-program-fortran-hspf-phase-3,,,, 18464,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2013,111208,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.","Total Number of Programs Held:Total Attendance: Total Number of Partnerships:",,,54696,"Partner financial support & In Kind",103208,1337,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.  Traverse des Sioux Library System (TdS) is a federated regional public library system providing central services located in southcentral Minnesota. TdS serves forty member public libraries in nine counties: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, TdS and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy.  ",,,2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dayle,Zelenka,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative","1400 Madison Ave., Suite 622",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 625-6169",dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/traverse-des-sioux-library-cooperative-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 18464,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2012,111054,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total Number of Programs Held: 113 programsTotal Attendance: 16,466 peopleTotal Number of Partnerships: 296 partnerships",,83176,"Partner financial support",108279,2775,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.  Traverse des Sioux Library System (TdS) is a federated regional public library system providing central services located in southcentral Minnesota. TdS serves forty member public libraries in nine counties: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, TdS and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy.  ",,,2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dayle,Zelenka,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative","1400 Madison Ave., Suite 622",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 625-6169",dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/traverse-des-sioux-library-cooperative-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 1050,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2011,195631,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.",,,,10320,,,,,,"Traverse des Sioux Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Traverse des Sioux Library System (TdS) is a federated regional public library system providing central services located in southcentral Minnesota. Traverse des Sioux serves forty member public libraries in nine counties: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan. TdS was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. TdS and member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Traverse des Sioux Library System's share through the formula is $231,055 in 2010 and $195,631 in 2011. The funds enable TdS member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions have exceeded the available resources. ",,"TdS total FY 2011 Allocation: $195,531.64 Statewide Initiatives (10%) = $19,074 Multi-Regional (5%) = $9,537 Region-Wide Programs (20%) = $38,148 Local/Subgrants (65%, including 2.5% for administrative expenses) = $123,981 Total Number of Programs Held: 43 Total Attendance: 2,745 Total Number of Partnerships: 124 Programs sponsored by Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds were held in 25 sites in the Traverse des Sioux region during this grant reporting time period and all programs were advertised widely and open to all in the region and beyond. In-Kind Staff and Partnership Contributions: $10,320 (estimating approximately 8 hours average for each program for library staff and partners). TdS staff and member library staff provided many hours of planning, contract work, book keeping, scheduling as part of the 2.5 administrative fee and in-kind. ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Traverse des Sioux Final Report 2011 - Executive Summary, Traverse des Sioux Final Report 2011, Traverse des Sioux Final Report 2010 - Executive Summary, Traverse des Sioux Final Report 2010","Dayle ",Zelenka,"Traverse des Sioux Library System","1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 625-6169 ext:28",dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/traverse-des-sioux-library-cooperative-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 1050,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2010,231055,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.",,,,10320,,,,,,"Traverse des Sioux Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Traverse des Sioux Library System (TdS) is a federated regional public library system providing central services located in southcentral Minnesota. Traverse des Sioux serves forty member public libraries in nine counties: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan. TdS was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. TdS and member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Traverse des Sioux Library System's share through the formula is $231,055 in 2010 and $195,631 in 2011. The funds enable TdS member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions have exceeded the available resources. ",,"TdS total FY 2011 Allocation: $195,531.64 Statewide Initiatives (10%) = $19,074 Multi-Regional (5%) = $9,537 Region-Wide Programs (20%) = $38,148 Local/Subgrants (65%, including 2.5% for administrative expenses) = $123,981 Total Number of Programs Held: 43 Total Attendance: 2,745 Total Number of Partnerships: 124 Programs sponsored by Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds were held in 25 sites in the Traverse des Sioux region during this grant reporting time period and all programs were advertised widely and open to all in the region and beyond. In-Kind Staff and Partnership Contributions: $10,320 (estimating approximately 8 hours average for each program for library staff and partners). TdS staff and member library staff provided many hours of planning, contract work, book keeping, scheduling as part of the 2.5 administrative fee and in-kind. ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Traverse des Sioux Final Report 2011 - Executive Summary, Traverse des Sioux Final Report 2011, Traverse des Sioux Final Report 2010 - Executive Summary, Traverse des Sioux Final Report 2010","Dayle ",Zelenka,"Traverse des Sioux Library System","1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 625-6169 ext:28",dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/traverse-des-sioux-library-cooperative-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 2959,"Trout Stream Springshed Mapping in Southeast Minnesota - Phase III - Part 1",2012,110000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b1","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate water supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as cold water sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $140,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $110,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,110000,,,1.16,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs. However the groundwater springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use and increased groundwater withdrawals for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed them in order to understand how these springsheds might be affected by development and increased water use and determine what can be done to protect and restore their water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams depend on a steady supply of clean, cold water which comes from groundwater springs. These trout springs are under increasing pressure from changing land use, climate change, and groundwater withdrawals for domestic use, mining, agriculture, and energy production. Delineation of the recharge areas or springsheds of trout springs using dye tracing is a necessary first step in the conservation and protection of the trout stream coldwater supplies. This project focused on delineating groundwater springsheds both in the Galena Group limestone karst areas of Fillmore and Olmsted counties, where this work has been done for over 30 years, and in the Cambrian St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group bedrock across southeast Minnesota. Prior to this project, no springsheds had been delineated in the St. Lawrence or Tunnel City bedrock units. We demonstrated that springs discharging from these units receive surface water recharge from sinking streams and that this recharge moves hundreds of feet per day through the bedrock. This has rewritten our understanding of the hydrology of southeast Minnesota and has demonstrated that these springs, which we formerly believed to be well-protected from land surface activities, are much more vulnerable than we previously realized. Overall, during this project we mapped 41 groundwater springsheds (delineated by dye tracing) and 54 surface water springsheds (surface watersheds sending water to a point where it sinks underground into a groundwater springshed). Twelve of the groundwater springsheds and sixteen of the surface water springsheds are in the St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group. The groundwater springshed delineated areas total 50,708 acres and the surface water delineated areas total 124,447 acres. Prior to this project there was a total of 54,091 acres of both springshed types delineated. Springsheds were delineated in Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from this project was widely disseminated. A map of the delineated springsheds and a document on Spring Assessment Protocols were produced and submitted to the LCCMR and will be published by the Minnesota Geological Survey. The springshed coverage is being used by state and local governments to target areas for conservation efforts and for Clean Water Fund project ranking. The springshed mapping will be used by the DNR for Silica Sand Mining Trout Stream Setback permitting and in Water Appropriation permit review. Project information was presented to numerous groups including the SE MN Water Resources Board, Root River Technical Advisor Group, Fillmore County Local Water Planning committee, Southeast Minnesota County and State Feedlot officers, Midwest Federal Agency Senior Managers, and at Silica Sand mining forums in Red Wing, Lewiston, La Crescent, and Winona. On the ground information was presented during tours of the southeast; groups that went ""on tour"" include Minnesota Groundwater Association, MPCA/DNR field staff, SE Minnesota water advocacy groups, Geological Society of America, Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, and state and federal agency staff from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. A paper on the St. Lawrence tracing work has been was published in the journal Carbonates and Evaporites. The springshed mapping work was the subject of two stories on Minnesota Public Radio. Project results were presented at numerous scientific meetings including the 11th and 12th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Environmental and Engineering Aspects of Karst, the Minnesota Groundwater Association, the Midwest Groundwater Conference, the Geological Society of America, The Driftless area Symposium, and at a Winona State University Geology Department seminar.",,"FINAL REPORT - Part 1 [Green]",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Green,"MN DNR","2300 Silver Creek Rd NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 206-2853",jeff.green@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-springshed-mapping-southeast-minnesota-phase-iii-part-1,,,, 2959,"Trout Stream Springshed Mapping in Southeast Minnesota - Phase III - Part 1",2013,110000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b1","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate water supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as cold water sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $140,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $110,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,110000,,,1.15,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs. However the groundwater springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use and increased groundwater withdrawals for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed them in order to understand how these springsheds might be affected by development and increased water use and determine what can be done to protect and restore their water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams depend on a steady supply of clean, cold water which comes from groundwater springs. These trout springs are under increasing pressure from changing land use, climate change, and groundwater withdrawals for domestic use, mining, agriculture, and energy production. Delineation of the recharge areas or springsheds of trout springs using dye tracing is a necessary first step in the conservation and protection of the trout stream coldwater supplies. This project focused on delineating groundwater springsheds both in the Galena Group limestone karst areas of Fillmore and Olmsted counties, where this work has been done for over 30 years, and in the Cambrian St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group bedrock across southeast Minnesota. Prior to this project, no springsheds had been delineated in the St. Lawrence or Tunnel City bedrock units. We demonstrated that springs discharging from these units receive surface water recharge from sinking streams and that this recharge moves hundreds of feet per day through the bedrock. This has rewritten our understanding of the hydrology of southeast Minnesota and has demonstrated that these springs, which we formerly believed to be well-protected from land surface activities, are much more vulnerable than we previously realized. Overall, during this project we mapped 41 groundwater springsheds (delineated by dye tracing) and 54 surface water springsheds (surface watersheds sending water to a point where it sinks underground into a groundwater springshed). Twelve of the groundwater springsheds and sixteen of the surface water springsheds are in the St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group. The groundwater springshed delineated areas total 50,708 acres and the surface water delineated areas total 124,447 acres. Prior to this project there was a total of 54,091 acres of both springshed types delineated. Springsheds were delineated in Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from this project was widely disseminated. A map of the delineated springsheds and a document on Spring Assessment Protocols were produced and submitted to the LCCMR and will be published by the Minnesota Geological Survey. The springshed coverage is being used by state and local governments to target areas for conservation efforts and for Clean Water Fund project ranking. The springshed mapping will be used by the DNR for Silica Sand Mining Trout Stream Setback permitting and in Water Appropriation permit review. Project information was presented to numerous groups including the SE MN Water Resources Board, Root River Technical Advisor Group, Fillmore County Local Water Planning committee, Southeast Minnesota County and State Feedlot officers, Midwest Federal Agency Senior Managers, and at Silica Sand mining forums in Red Wing, Lewiston, La Crescent, and Winona. On the ground information was presented during tours of the southeast; groups that went ""on tour"" include Minnesota Groundwater Association, MPCA/DNR field staff, SE Minnesota water advocacy groups, Geological Society of America, Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, and state and federal agency staff from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. A paper on the St. Lawrence tracing work has been was published in the journal Carbonates and Evaporites. The springshed mapping work was the subject of two stories on Minnesota Public Radio. Project results were presented at numerous scientific meetings including the 11th and 12th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Environmental and Engineering Aspects of Karst, the Minnesota Groundwater Association, the Midwest Groundwater Conference, the Geological Society of America, The Driftless area Symposium, and at a Winona State University Geology Department seminar.",,"FINAL REPORT - Part 1 [Green]",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Green,"MN DNR","2300 Silver Creek Rd NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 206-2853",jeff.green@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-springshed-mapping-southeast-minnesota-phase-iii-part-1,,,, 2960,"Trout Stream Springshed Mapping in Southeast Minnesota - Phase III - Part 2",2012,140000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b2","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate water supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as cold water sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $140,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $110,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,140000,,,2.23,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs. However the groundwater springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use and increased groundwater withdrawals for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed them in order to understand how these springsheds might be affected by development and increased water use and determine what can be done to protect and restore their water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams depend on a steady supply of clean, cold water which comes from groundwater springs. These trout springs are under increasing pressure from changing land use, climate change, and groundwater withdrawals for domestic use, mining, agriculture, and energy production. Delineation of the recharge areas or springsheds of trout springs using dye tracing is a necessary first step in the conservation and protection of the trout stream coldwater supplies. This project focused on delineating groundwater springsheds both in the Galena Group limestone karst areas of Fillmore and Olmsted counties, where this work has been done for over 30 years, and in the Cambrian St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group bedrock across southeast Minnesota. Prior to this project, no springsheds had been delineated in the St. Lawrence or Tunnel City bedrock units. We demonstrated that springs discharging from these units receive surface water recharge from sinking streams and that this recharge moves hundreds of feet per day through the bedrock. This has rewritten our understanding of the hydrology of southeast Minnesota and has demonstrated that these springs, which we formerly believed to be well-protected from land surface activities, are much more vulnerable than we previously realized. Overall, during this project we mapped 41 groundwater springsheds (delineated by dye tracing) and 54 surface water springsheds (surface watersheds sending water to a point where it sinks underground into a groundwater springshed). Twelve of the groundwater springsheds and sixteen of the surface water springsheds are in the St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group. The groundwater springshed delineated areas total 50,708 acres and the surface water delineated areas total 124,447 acres. Prior to this project there was a total of 54,091 acres of both springshed types delineated. Springsheds were delineated in Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from this project was widely disseminated. A map of the delineated springsheds and a document on Spring Assessment Protocols were produced and submitted to the LCCMR and will be published by the Minnesota Geological Survey. The springshed coverage is being used by state and local governments to target areas for conservation efforts and for Clean Water Fund project ranking. The springshed mapping will be used by the DNR for Silica Sand Mining Trout Stream Setback permitting and in Water Appropriation permit review. Project information was presented to numerous groups including the SE MN Water Resources Board, Root River Technical Advisor Group, Fillmore County Local Water Planning committee, Southeast Minnesota County and State Feedlot officers, Midwest Federal Agency Senior Managers, and at Silica Sand mining forums in Red Wing, Lewiston, La Crescent, and Winona. On the ground information was presented during tours of the southeast; groups that went ""on tour"" include Minnesota Groundwater Association, MPCA/DNR field staff, SE Minnesota water advocacy groups, Geological Society of America, Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, and state and federal agency staff from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. A paper on the St. Lawrence tracing work has been was published in the journal Carbonates and Evaporites. The springshed mapping work was the subject of two stories on Minnesota Public Radio. Project results were presented at numerous scientific meetings including the 11th and 12th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Environmental and Engineering Aspects of Karst, the Minnesota Groundwater Association, the Midwest Groundwater Conference, the Geological Society of America, The Driftless area Symposium, and at a Winona State University Geology Department seminar.",,"FINAL REPORT - Part 2 [Alexander]",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Calvin,"Alexander, Jr.","U of MN","450 McNamara Alumni Ctr, 200 Oak St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-3517",alexa001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","University of Minnesota ",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-springshed-mapping-southeast-minnesota-phase-iii-part-2,,,, 2960,"Trout Stream Springshed Mapping in Southeast Minnesota - Phase III - Part 2",2013,140000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b2","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate water supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as cold water sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $140,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $110,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,140000,,,2.22,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs. However the groundwater springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use and increased groundwater withdrawals for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed them in order to understand how these springsheds might be affected by development and increased water use and determine what can be done to protect and restore their water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams depend on a steady supply of clean, cold water which comes from groundwater springs. These trout springs are under increasing pressure from changing land use, climate change, and groundwater withdrawals for domestic use, mining, agriculture, and energy production. Delineation of the recharge areas or springsheds of trout springs using dye tracing is a necessary first step in the conservation and protection of the trout stream coldwater supplies. This project focused on delineating groundwater springsheds both in the Galena Group limestone karst areas of Fillmore and Olmsted counties, where this work has been done for over 30 years, and in the Cambrian St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group bedrock across southeast Minnesota. Prior to this project, no springsheds had been delineated in the St. Lawrence or Tunnel City bedrock units. We demonstrated that springs discharging from these units receive surface water recharge from sinking streams and that this recharge moves hundreds of feet per day through the bedrock. This has rewritten our understanding of the hydrology of southeast Minnesota and has demonstrated that these springs, which we formerly believed to be well-protected from land surface activities, are much more vulnerable than we previously realized. Overall, during this project we mapped 41 groundwater springsheds (delineated by dye tracing) and 54 surface water springsheds (surface watersheds sending water to a point where it sinks underground into a groundwater springshed). Twelve of the groundwater springsheds and sixteen of the surface water springsheds are in the St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group. The groundwater springshed delineated areas total 50,708 acres and the surface water delineated areas total 124,447 acres. Prior to this project there was a total of 54,091 acres of both springshed types delineated. Springsheds were delineated in Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from this project was widely disseminated. A map of the delineated springsheds and a document on Spring Assessment Protocols were produced and submitted to the LCCMR and will be published by the Minnesota Geological Survey. The springshed coverage is being used by state and local governments to target areas for conservation efforts and for Clean Water Fund project ranking. The springshed mapping will be used by the DNR for Silica Sand Mining Trout Stream Setback permitting and in Water Appropriation permit review. Project information was presented to numerous groups including the SE MN Water Resources Board, Root River Technical Advisor Group, Fillmore County Local Water Planning committee, Southeast Minnesota County and State Feedlot officers, Midwest Federal Agency Senior Managers, and at Silica Sand mining forums in Red Wing, Lewiston, La Crescent, and Winona. On the ground information was presented during tours of the southeast; groups that went ""on tour"" include Minnesota Groundwater Association, MPCA/DNR field staff, SE Minnesota water advocacy groups, Geological Society of America, Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, and state and federal agency staff from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. A paper on the St. Lawrence tracing work has been was published in the journal Carbonates and Evaporites. The springshed mapping work was the subject of two stories on Minnesota Public Radio. Project results were presented at numerous scientific meetings including the 11th and 12th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Environmental and Engineering Aspects of Karst, the Minnesota Groundwater Association, the Midwest Groundwater Conference, the Geological Society of America, The Driftless area Symposium, and at a Winona State University Geology Department seminar.",,"FINAL REPORT - Part 2 [Alexander]",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Calvin,"Alexander, Jr.","U of MN","450 McNamara Alumni Ctr, 200 Oak St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-3517",alexa001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","University of Minnesota ",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-springshed-mapping-southeast-minnesota-phase-iii-part-2,,,, 3358,"Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Chloride Management Plan Development project – Winter Maintenance Focus",2011,63946,,,,,,,,,,,.34,"Fortin Consulting","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will provide the MPCA and all local partners in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (TCMA) the information and tools necessary to improve and/or maintain water quality with respect to chloride for the 7-county metropolitan area during the winter maintenace period. ",,,2011-06-20,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brooke,Asleson,MPCA,,,,,"(651) 757-2205",brooke.asleson@state.mn.us,"Planning, Preservation, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,"Cannon River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, North Fork Crow River, Rum River, South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-metropolitan-area-chloride-management-plan-development-project-winter-maintenan,,,, 3358,"Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Chloride Management Plan Development project – Winter Maintenance Focus",2013,42000,,,,,,,,,,,.2,"Fortin Consulting","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will provide the MPCA and all local partners in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (TCMA) the information and tools necessary to improve and/or maintain water quality with respect to chloride for the 7-county metropolitan area during the winter maintenace period. ",,,2011-06-20,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brooke,Asleson,MPCA,,,,,"(651) 757-2205",brooke.asleson@state.mn.us,"Planning, Preservation, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,"Cannon River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, North Fork Crow River, Rum River, South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-metropolitan-area-chloride-management-plan-development-project-winter-maintenan,,,, 3358,"Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Chloride Management Plan Development project – Winter Maintenance Focus",2014,30000,,,,,,,,,,,.15,"Fortin Consulting","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will provide the MPCA and all local partners in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (TCMA) the information and tools necessary to improve and/or maintain water quality with respect to chloride for the 7-county metropolitan area during the winter maintenace period. ",,,2011-06-20,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brooke,Asleson,MPCA,,,,,"(651) 757-2205",brooke.asleson@state.mn.us,"Planning, Preservation, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,"Cannon River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, North Fork Crow River, Rum River, South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-metropolitan-area-chloride-management-plan-development-project-winter-maintenan,,,, 19098,"Understanding Groundwater Sustainability in the I-94 Growth Corridor",2013,450000,,,,,,,,,,,2.9,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","State Government","The goal of this project is to assess groundwater sustainability in the I-94 corridor between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud due to the corridor's significant expected growth, the inerent natural limits of groundwater, and the vulnerability of groundwater to contamination. ",,,2012-05-18,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Moeckel,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road, Box 32 ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5240,jason.moeckel@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Benton, Carver, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,"Mississippi River - St. Cloud, North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-groundwater-sustainability-i-94-growth-corridor,,,, 3672,"Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2) - Phases 1 & 2",2012,20789,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","This project will provide: 1) better information to inform recommendations and policies about the local and regional water supply impacts of long-range growth plans in the Regional Development Framework, system policy plans, and in the Metropolitan Area  Master Water Supply Plan; 2) improvement in the base of technical information needed for sound water supply decisions; and 3) increased use of the Metro Model 2 by external stakeholders for state-, local-, and watershed-level planning.   ","Project resulted in an updated regional groundwater flow model and supporting datasets and documentation which: 1) Informed recommendations and policies addressing local and regional water supply impacts of long-range growth plans in the Regional Development Framework, system policy plans, and in the Metropolitan Area  Master Water Supply Plan; 2) Improved the base of technical information needed for sound water supply decisions; and 3) increased use of the regional groundwater flow model  by external stakeholders for state-, local-, and watershed-level planning. DELIVERABLES: MODFLOW model files Groundwater Vistas model files Technical report User manual http://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Planning/Water-Supply-Planning/Metro-Model-3.aspx ",,,,20789,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","State law charges the Metropolitan Council (Council) with developing and maintaining a base of technical information needed for sound water supply decisions (Minnesota Statutes 473.1565). The Council’s primary tool to provide this information is the Metro Model 2, a regional groundwater model capable of predicting the impacts of planned water demand on aquifers and connected lakes and streams. The Metro Model 2 is a modern and comprehensive groundwater model of the Twin Cities area, but it is currently out-of-date. In order to provide the best available information for the update of the Council’s policy plans and related documents and tools, the model was updated with new information, adapted to run transient (seasonal) simulations, and expanded to consider impacts of water supply development in adjacent counties.",,,2012-02-01,2018-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",Lanya.Ross@metc.state.mn.us,Modeling,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-regional-groundwater-flow-model-metro-model-2-phases-1,,,, 3672,"Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2) - Phases 1 & 2",2013,135416,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Measurable Outcomes. ",,,,135416,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","State law charges the Metropolitan Council (Council) with developing and maintaining a base of technical information needed for sound water supply decisions (Minnesota Statutes 473.1565). The Council’s primary tool to provide this information is the Metro Model 2, a regional groundwater model capable of predicting the impacts of planned water demand on aquifers and connected lakes and streams. The Metro Model 2 is a modern and comprehensive groundwater model of the Twin Cities area, but it is currently out-of-date. In order to provide the best available information for the update of the Council’s policy plans and related documents and tools, the model was updated with new information, adapted to run transient (seasonal) simulations, and expanded to consider impacts of water supply development in adjacent counties.",,,2012-02-01,2018-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",Lanya.Ross@metc.state.mn.us,Modeling,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-regional-groundwater-flow-model-metro-model-2-phases-1,,,, 3672,"Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2) - Phases 1 & 2",2014,66495,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Measurable Outcomes. ",,,,66495,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary L. Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chávez and Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","State law charges the Metropolitan Council (Council) with developing and maintaining a base of technical information needed for sound water supply decisions (Minnesota Statutes 473.1565). The Council’s primary tool to provide this information is the Metro Model 2, a regional groundwater model capable of predicting the impacts of planned water demand on aquifers and connected lakes and streams. The Metro Model 2 is a modern and comprehensive groundwater model of the Twin Cities area, but it is currently out-of-date. In order to provide the best available information for the update of the Council’s policy plans and related documents and tools, the model was updated with new information, adapted to run transient (seasonal) simulations, and expanded to consider impacts of water supply development in adjacent counties.",,,2012-02-01,2018-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",Lanya.Ross@metc.state.mn.us,Modeling,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-regional-groundwater-flow-model-metro-model-2-phases-1,,,, 3672,"Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2) - Phases 1 & 2",2015,5662,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Measurable Outcomes. ",,,,5662,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary L. Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chávez and Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","State law charges the Metropolitan Council (Council) with developing and maintaining a base of technical information needed for sound water supply decisions (Minnesota Statutes 473.1565). The Council’s primary tool to provide this information is the Metro Model 2, a regional groundwater model capable of predicting the impacts of planned water demand on aquifers and connected lakes and streams. The Metro Model 2 is a modern and comprehensive groundwater model of the Twin Cities area, but it is currently out-of-date. In order to provide the best available information for the update of the Council’s policy plans and related documents and tools, the model was updated with new information, adapted to run transient (seasonal) simulations, and expanded to consider impacts of water supply development in adjacent counties.",,,2012-02-01,2018-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",Lanya.Ross@metc.state.mn.us,Modeling,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-regional-groundwater-flow-model-metro-model-2-phases-1,,,, 3672,"Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2) - Phases 1 & 2",2017,2698,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Measurable Outcomes. ",,,,2698,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary L. Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chávez and Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","State law charges the Metropolitan Council (Council) with developing and maintaining a base of technical information needed for sound water supply decisions (Minnesota Statutes 473.1565). The Council’s primary tool to provide this information is the Metro Model 2, a regional groundwater model capable of predicting the impacts of planned water demand on aquifers and connected lakes and streams. The Metro Model 2 is a modern and comprehensive groundwater model of the Twin Cities area, but it is currently out-of-date. In order to provide the best available information for the update of the Council’s policy plans and related documents and tools, the model was updated with new information, adapted to run transient (seasonal) simulations, and expanded to consider impacts of water supply development in adjacent counties.",,,2012-02-01,2018-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",Lanya.Ross@metc.state.mn.us,Modeling,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-regional-groundwater-flow-model-metro-model-2-phases-1,,,, 3672,"Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2) - Phases 1 & 2",2018,26377,"M.L. 2015 Chp. 2 ,Art. 2, Sec. 9","$975,000 the first year and $975,000 the second year are to implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats, provide cost-effective regional solutions, leverage interjurisdictional coordination, support local implementation of water supply reliability projects, and prevent degradation of groundwater resources in the metropolitan area. These projects will provide to communities: potential solutions to leverage regional water use through utilization of surface water, storm water, wastewater, and groundwater; an analysis of infrastructure requirements for different alternatives; development of planning level cost estimates, including capital cost and operation cost; identification of funding mechanisms and an equitable cost-sharing structure for regionally beneficial water supply development projects; and development of subregional groundwater models. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Measurable Outcomes. ","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Outcomes. ",,,,26377,,"Adam Duininck (Chair), Katie Rodriguez, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Deb Barber, Steve Elkins, Gail Dorfman, Gary L. Cunningham, Cara Letofsky, Edward Reynoso, Marie McCarthy, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chávez and Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","State law charges the Metropolitan Council (Council) with developing and maintaining a base of technical information needed for sound water supply decisions (Minnesota Statutes 473.1565). The Council’s primary tool to provide this information is the Metro Model 2, a regional groundwater model capable of predicting the impacts of planned water demand on aquifers and connected lakes and streams. The Metro Model 2 is a modern and comprehensive groundwater model of the Twin Cities area, but it is currently out-of-date. In order to provide the best available information for the update of the Council’s policy plans and related documents and tools, the model was updated with new information, adapted to run transient (seasonal) simulations, and expanded to consider impacts of water supply development in adjacent counties.",,,2012-02-01,2018-02-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 602-1803",Lanya.Ross@metc.state.mn.us,Modeling,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-regional-groundwater-flow-model-metro-model-2-phases-1,,,, 3673,"Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Recharge Model",2012,16549,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","This project proposes to update the Soil Water Balance (SWB) recharge model, which will improve the Metropolitan Council’s capability to accurately predict recharge in the eleven-county metropolitan area under different land use and climate scenarios. The recharge values generated by the SWB model will also support update of the regional groundwater flow model.","The update of the Soil Water Balance (SWB) recharge model improves the Metropolitan Council’s capability to accurately predict recharge in the eleven-county metropolitan area under different land use and climate scenarios.  The recharge values generated by the SWB model are currently being entered into the updated groundwater flow model.",,,,16549,,"Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff",,"Metropolitan Council","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","Regional recharge modeling with the Twin Cities daily soil water balance (SWB) model has been a fundamental part of the Metropolitan Council’s groundwater flow modeling effort and supports the Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan. The SWB model is used to evaluate the impact of planned and potential land use and climate on recharge in the eleven-county metropolitan area, and supports the ongoing update of the regional groundwater flow model. Project objectives included: 1) incorporating new information into SWB recharge model; 2) expanding the extent of the SWB recharge model; 3) adding the capability to run predictive simulations with the SWB recharge model, and 5) evaluate SWB recharge model uncertainty. This data is currently being incorporated into the regional groundwater flow model.",,,2012-02-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street","Saint Paul",MN,55119,"(651) 602-1803",Lanya.Ross@metc.state.mn.us,Modeling,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-regional-recharge-model,,,, 3673,"Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Recharge Model",2013,73308,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.","See 2012 Fiscal Year Proposed Measureable Outcomes.","The update of the Soil Water Balance (SWB) recharge model improved the Metropolitan Council’s capability to accurately predict recharge in the eleven-county metropolitan area under different land use and climate scenarios. The recharge values generated by the SWB model also supported the update of the regional groundwater flow model, Metro Model 3.",,,,73308,,,,"Metropolitan Council","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government","Regional recharge modeling with the Twin Cities daily soil water balance (SWB) model has been a fundamental part of the Metropolitan Council’s groundwater flow modeling effort and supports the Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan. The SWB model is used to evaluate the impact of planned and potential land use and climate on recharge in the eleven-county metropolitan area, and supports the ongoing update of the regional groundwater flow model. Project objectives included: 1) incorporating new information into SWB recharge model; 2) expanding the extent of the SWB recharge model; 3) adding the capability to run predictive simulations with the SWB recharge model, and 5) evaluate SWB recharge model uncertainty. This data is currently being incorporated into the regional groundwater flow model.",,,2012-02-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council","390 Robert Street","Saint Paul",MN,55119,"(651) 602-1803",Lanya.Ross@metc.state.mn.us,Modeling,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-twin-cities-metropolitan-area-regional-recharge-model,,,, 937,"Upper Mississippi, North Fork Crow River Major Watershed Project",2010,300000,,,,,,,,,,,2.45,"Crow River Organization of Water","Local/Regional Government","Upper Mississippi, North Fork Crow River Major Watershed TMDL Project led by CROW with assistance from local partners North Fork Crow River Watershed District (WD); Middle Fork Crow River WD; Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).",,,2010-08-16,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Diane ",Sander,"Crow River Organization of Water ",,,,,"(763) 682-1933",diane.sander@mn.nacdnet.net,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Carver, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Wright",,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/upper-mississippi-north-fork-crow-river-major-watershed-project,,,, 14142,"Valley Branch Watershed District WRAP Stream Monitoring Project",2013,9244,,,,,,,,,,,.06,"Washington Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","This project will collect up to one year of water quality and stream flow information on Kelle’s Coulee to aid in the development of the Valley Branch Watershed District Restoration and Protection study. The information being collected by the Washington Conservation District will be used in developing the models necessary to complete the TMDL for Kelle’s Coulee.",,,2012-11-01,2014-01-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Chris ",Klucas,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,,,,"(651) 757-2498",chris.klucas@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Washington",,"Lower St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/valley-branch-watershed-district-wrap-stream-monitoring-project,,,, 18868,"Valley Branch Watershed District Restoration and Protection (WRAPS) Project - Phase 2",2013,149101,,,,,,,,,,,.74,"Barr Engineering-Minneapolis","For-Profit Business/Entity","Within the Valley Branch Watershed District (VBWD), there 47 Minnesota Department of Natural Resoruces (MN DNR)-protected basins with surface areas larger than 10 acres and three DNR-protected streams. Only Sunfish Lake is currently on MPCA’s 303(d) Impaired Waters List for aquatic recreation due to excessive nutrients. However, Bay Lake, Eagle Point Lake, Downs Lake, Goose Lake, Kramer Pond, and Echo Lake are on the draft 2012 Minnesota 303(d) Impaired Waters List for aquatic recreation due to excessive nutrients, and Kelle’s Coulee is on the draft 2012 list due to bacteria. ",,,2013-06-28,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Christopher,Klucas,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","520 Lafayette Road N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 757-2498",,"Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Ramsey, Washington",,"Lower St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/valley-branch-watershed-district-restoration-and-protection-wraps-project-phase-2,,,, 18997,"Valley Creek Infiltration and Ravine Stabilization Projects",2013,453300,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 31 pounds/year and Sediment by 36 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 69 tons of sediment per year and 59 lb. of phosphorus per year ",,115000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",453300,4800,"David Bucheck, Lincoln Fetcher, Dale Borash, Jill Lucas, Ed Marchan",0.4,"Valley Branch Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Valley Creek is one of only a few high-quality, naturally reproducing trout streams in the Twin Cities. Stormwater runoff, which causes bank erosion and carries excessive sediment and contaminants into the creek poses the largest threat to this stream and to the phosphorus-impaired Lake St. Croix. Overall, two projects are expected to reduce sediment delivery to Valley Creek by 36 tons per year. The reduction in sediment load will also prevent 31 pounds of phosphorus, per year, from entering Valley Creek and Lake St. Croix. The first project will include construction of stormwater infiltration areas at the top of Ravine Two to provide stormwater storage and infiltration opportunities. These measures will attenuate peak flows, reduce runoff volumes, and reduce the rate of erosion and sediment transport. The second project will address erosion issues near the intersection of 30th Street and Trading Post Trail through slope stabilization and revegetation. The goals of the projects are to minimize sediment erosion in the ravines adjacent to Valley Creek, protect trout stream habitat, and reduce sediment and phosphorus load to Lake St. Croix. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,John,Hanson,"Valley Branch Watershed District","PO Box 838","Lake Elmo",MN,55042,"(952) 832-2622",jhanson@barr.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/valley-creek-infiltration-and-ravine-stabilization-projects,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 18478,"Viking Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2013,76237,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.","Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 62           Total attendance: 4,868Total number of partnerships: 16 different partners, many were partners multiple times",,,14964,,69078,1771,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Viking Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant. Viking Library System (VLS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in central western Minnesota. VLS has eleven member public libraries located in six counties: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, VLS and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,"Minnesota Book Award 25th Anniversary Galas – Regional Support In a two-day series of four companion events in four communities, Perham, Elbow Lake, Alexandria and Fergus Falls, Minnesota authors William Durbin, Lorna Landvik, Anton Treuer and Kao Kalia Yang made public presentations on writing in general and their award-winning works specifically. Audiences were enthralled as they learned about the body of work the authors had published, the process each uses in writing and the publishing industry. Lorna Landvik entertained in her hilarious style as she talked about her journey from improvisational and stand-up comedian to author. Anton Treuer answered questions on contemporary American Indian culture in his casual no-holds-barred format. And Koa Kalia Yang kept the audience engrossed with her personal struggles of her Hmong family and their immigration from a refugee camp in Thailand to the United States. Revisiting Twain’s Mississippi Revisiting Twain’s Mississippi: New Photographs by Chris Faust was a seven-week photography exhibition sponsored by Viking Library System and hosted by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. The exhibit, which included cyanotypes by H.P. Bosse, paired with contemporary photographs taken by Chris Faust from similar vantage points, was enhanced by four additional programs that took place during the exhibit. Artist Talk by Photographer Chris Faust At the exhibit opening, Chris Faust discussed his inspiration and challenges in photographing sites documented by H.P. Bosse from 1882-1892. Faust showed slides and remarked on the geographic, architectural and ecological changes he noted over two decades. Two-day school residency featuring musician Charlie Maguire The sixth grade classes in New York Mills Elementary School visited the photography exhibit to become familiar with it and to choose a personally meaningful photo. Following the field trip, Charlie Maguire worked with the classes, taught students how to play the spoons and accompany him while he played guitar and sang. Then each class wrote an original song about the Mississippi River based on a photograph from the exhibit. The residency ended with an all-school concert, which included each class performing their song for the school. Charlie Maguire in Concert: Featuring Songs of the Mississippi In a concert at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, Charlie Maguire performed songs inspired by the Mississippi River, all original or traditional songs. Maguire introduced each song with an informative story, providing historical context. Twilight of the Mississippi The documentary film Twilight of the Mississippi chronicles the journey of the Unseen Ghost Brigade, a theatre troupe who built a raft and traveled down the Mississippi River, exploring “the hidden American, a patchwork of mysterious, conflicting worlds, with the river cutting through the middle of them all.” These accompanying events encouraged many more people to view the exhibit and engage in conversation about the Mississippi River and its future.",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peg,Werner,"Viking Library System","1915 Fir Avenue West","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 739-5286",pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us,"Research, Preservation, Grants/Contracts, Fund Administration, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/viking-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 18478,"Viking Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013",2012,76202,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.",,"Total Number of Programs Held: 63 programsTotal Attendance: 3,976 peopleTotal Number of Partnerships: 37 partnerships",,,"Partner financial support",74297,1905,,"The amount of staff time necessary to present each program varies, but local library directors estimate between 5-12 staff hours are required for each program.","Viking Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant. Viking Library System (VLS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in central western Minnesota. VLS has eleven member public libraries located in six counties: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, VLS and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations.  Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,"Minnesota Book Award 25th Anniversary Galas – Regional Support In a two-day series of four companion events in four communities, Perham, Elbow Lake, Alexandria and Fergus Falls, Minnesota authors William Durbin, Lorna Landvik, Anton Treuer and Kao Kalia Yang made public presentations on writing in general and their award-winning works specifically. Audiences were enthralled as they learned about the body of work the authors had published, the process each uses in writing and the publishing industry. Lorna Landvik entertained in her hilarious style as she talked about her journey from improvisational and stand-up comedian to author. Anton Treuer answered questions on contemporary American Indian culture in his casual no-holds-barred format. And Koa Kalia Yang kept the audience engrossed with her personal struggles of her Hmong family and their immigration from a refugee camp in Thailand to the United States. Revisiting Twain’s Mississippi Revisiting Twain’s Mississippi: New Photographs by Chris Faust was a seven-week photography exhibition sponsored by Viking Library System and hosted by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. The exhibit, which included cyanotypes by H.P. Bosse, paired with contemporary photographs taken by Chris Faust from similar vantage points, was enhanced by four additional programs that took place during the exhibit. Artist Talk by Photographer Chris Faust At the exhibit opening, Chris Faust discussed his inspiration and challenges in photographing sites documented by H.P. Bosse from 1882-1892. Faust showed slides and remarked on the geographic, architectural and ecological changes he noted over two decades. Two-day school residency featuring musician Charlie Maguire The sixth grade classes in New York Mills Elementary School visited the photography exhibit to become familiar with it and to choose a personally meaningful photo. Following the field trip, Charlie Maguire worked with the classes, taught students how to play the spoons and accompany him while he played guitar and sang. Then each class wrote an original song about the Mississippi River based on a photograph from the exhibit. The residency ended with an all-school concert, which included each class performing their song for the school. Charlie Maguire in Concert: Featuring Songs of the Mississippi In a concert at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, Charlie Maguire performed songs inspired by the Mississippi River, all original or traditional songs. Maguire introduced each song with an informative story, providing historical context. Twilight of the Mississippi The documentary film Twilight of the Mississippi chronicles the journey of the Unseen Ghost Brigade, a theatre troupe who built a raft and traveled down the Mississippi River, exploring “the hidden American, a patchwork of mysterious, conflicting worlds, with the river cutting through the middle of them all.” These accompanying events encouraged many more people to view the exhibit and engage in conversation about the Mississippi River and its future.",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peg,Werner,"Viking Library System","1915 Fir Avenue West","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 739-5286",pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us,"Research, Preservation, Grants/Contracts, Fund Administration, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/viking-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2012-sfy-2013,,,, 1034,"Viking Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2011,108067,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.",,,,,,,,,,"Viking Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Viking Library System (VLS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in central western Minnesota. It has eleven member public libraries located in six counties: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse. VLS was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. VLS and member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Viking Library System share through the formula is $108,995 in 2010 and $108,067 in 2011. The funds enable VLS member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Viking Library System Final Report 2011 - Executive Summary, Viking Library System Final Report - 2011, Viking Library System Final Budget - 2011, Viking Library System Final Report - 2010",Peg,Werner,"Viking Library System","1915 Fir Avenue West","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 739-5286",pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/viking-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 1034,"Viking Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011",2010,108995,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3","These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.",,,,,,,,,,"Viking Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment raises revenue for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Libraries are beneficiaries of a portion of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding. Minnesota has a strong library presence with over 350 active public library buildings within twelve regional public library systems. Viking Library System (VLS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in central western Minnesota. It has eleven member public libraries located in six counties: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse. VLS was formed under joint powers agreements between cities and counties. VLS and member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. Through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide. Through system collaboration, communities develop libraries that capitalize on economies of scale providing greater effectiveness, improved quality and access to more resources. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems each receive part of the $4.25 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula program. Viking Library System share through the formula is $108,995 in 2010 and $108,067 in 2011. The funds enable VLS member libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, story tellers, and other arts activities providing a strong program connect for all Minnesotans with the arts and cultural heritage activities. Despite the tremendous success of this grant program the demand for arts and cultural activities throughout the twelve library regions exceed the available resources. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Viking Library System Final Report 2011 - Executive Summary, Viking Library System Final Report - 2011, Viking Library System Final Budget - 2011, Viking Library System Final Report - 2010",Peg,Werner,"Viking Library System","1915 Fir Avenue West","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 739-5286",pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Education",,"Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/viking-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2010-sfy-2011,,,, 19673,"VSA Accessibility Grant",2013,2000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To provide training for staff to learn how to use and be comfortable with the audio descriptive device. To install a curb cut in front of the facility.To reach out to the visually impaired community and invite them to attend future performances that offer the audio describing service.","The Center for the Arts' trained audio describer (artist) described two performances for a total of two adult patrons. The curb cut still awaits cutting of local red tape to benefit patrons. Thus, attendance of patrons who would benefit not yet included.",,1000,"Other, local or private",3000,,"Ben Schierer, Deb Embretson, Deb Ferguson, Linda MacFarlane, Lisa Litt, Mark Helland, Mark Olmsted, Nancy Straw, Scott Wagnild, Stephen Rufer, Tim Hunt",,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Inc. AKA A Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","VSA Accessibility Grant",,"To provide a curb cut at the street for patrons, and to provide training and practice for staff on its Audio Description equipment, which will mean several shows during the coming season will be audio described for people with vision loss.",2013-06-30,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Burgraff,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Inc. AKA A Center for the Arts","124 W Lincoln Ave","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 736-5453x 16",ac4ta@fergusarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Becker, Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/vsa-accessibility-grant,"Karen Aakre: fiber artist, retired K-12 art instructor, disability; Megan Johnston; arts administrator; Karan Ouran, visual artist, administrator, disability; Tanya Stoll; Independent Living Advocate, Freedom Resource Center; Richard Vandever; woodcarving artist, worked with Care-a-Van; Laura Youngbird; visual artist, Circle of Nations School art instructor","Karen Aakre: fiber artist, retired K-12 art instructor, disability; Megan Johnston; arts administrator; Karan Ouran, visual artist, administrator, disability; Tanya Stoll; Independent Living Advocate, Freedom Resource Center; Richard Vandever; woodcarving artist, worked with Care-a-Van; Laura Youngbird; visual artist, Circle of Nations School art instructor",,2 19676,"VSA Accessibility Grant",2013,3350,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To install an electronic handicapped door at the entrance to the gallery.To document how many people utilize the new door over the next six months.","Increased accessibility, increased attendance over the last year, and we building new connections with organizations that work with elderly and/or disabled constituents. Automatic door openers now make access and exiting easier for an estimated 5000 visitors a year plus 30 artists who exhibit and bring art in and out.",,2000,"Other, local or private",5350,,"Ann Mathison, Bob Stout, Carolyn Glesne, Dan Fitz, Gail Childs, John Charles Cox, Karin Storm, Kim Embreston, Rud Wasson, Sandy Rufer, Sheri Booms Holm, Steve Guttormson",,"Kaddatz Galleries Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","VSA Accessibility Grant",,"To install automatic door operators on its front doors to allow better access to its facilities.",2013-07-09,2013-07-12,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Gretchen,Boyum,"Kaddatz Galleries Inc.","111 W Lincoln Ave","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 998-4405 ",info@kaddatzgalleries.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Becker, Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/vsa-accessibility-grant-1,"Karen Aakre: fiber artist, retired K-12 art instructor, disability; Megan Johnston; arts administrator; Karan Ouran, visual artist, administrator, disability; Tanya Stoll; Independent Living Advocate, Freedom Resource Center; Richard Vandever; woodcarving artist, worked with Care-a-Van; Laura Youngbird; visual artist, Circle of Nations School art instructor","Karen Aakre: fiber artist, retired K-12 art instructor, disability; Megan Johnston; arts administrator; Karan Ouran, visual artist, administrator, disability; Tanya Stoll; Independent Living Advocate, Freedom Resource Center; Richard Vandever; woodcarving artist, worked with Care-a-Van; Laura Youngbird; visual artist, Circle of Nations School art instructor","Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780",1 21734,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Gazebo Enhancement",2013,11490,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","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: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Barb Petit, Paul Luhmann, Sue Lamprecht, Staci Secton, Jim Evers, Sandy Gerken, Vince Sexton, Terry Timm, Mindy Tomfohrde, Matt Wadley, Jay Walgrave, Jon Podulske",,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the spectator experience at the gazebo stage at the Wabasha County Fair. The fair provided a sun roof area for spectators to watch performances out of the sun. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Barb,Petit,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair",,,,,(507)251-7149,webmaster@wabashacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wabasha-county-agricultural-fair-gazebo-enhancement,,,,2 21704,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association – A World of Culture, Music, and History",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","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",,,,,,,,"Barb Petit, Paul Luhmann, Sue Lamprecht, Staci Secton, Jim Evers, Sandy Gerken, Vince Sexton, Terry Timm, Mindy Tomfohrde, Matt Wadley, Jay Walgrave, Jon Podulske",,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide the region free access to numerous arts, cultural, historical, and educational events and activities that were not available in the area. The Wabasha County Agricultural Fair held a children’s event called “Games that Require no Batteries,” and several workshops engaging all ages of fairgoers in local history, bluegrass music, and music of the Elvis era.",,,2013-02-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Barb,Petit,"Wabasha County Fair",,,,,(507)251-7149,webmaster@wabashacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wabasha-county-agricultural-fair-association-world-culture-music-and-history,,,, 21735,"Washington County Agricultural Society Park Pavilion Rehabilitation",2013,16850,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","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: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Byron Anderson, Linda Anderson, Kim Salitros, Dorie Ostertag, Elizabeth Dietsche, Dorie Ostertag, Eileen Tank, Phyllis Wirth, Jim Anderson, Linda Anderson, Shari Morgan",,"Washington County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,,2013-04-30,2013-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Liz,Dietsche,"Washington County Agricultural Society",,,,,(651)436-6009,washingtoncofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/washington-county-agricultural-society-park-pavilion-rehabilitation,,,,2 21707,"Washington County Fair Arts and Culture Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","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",,,,,,,,"Byron Anderson, Linda Anderson, Kim Salitros, Dorie Ostertag, Elizabeth Dietsche, Dorie Ostertag, Eileen Tank, Phyllis Wirth, Jim Anderson, Linda Anderson, Shari Morgan",,"Washington County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to a variety of performance art at the Washington County Fair. Funds will be used to showcase a miming presentations by Theatre of Fools, a Native American dance demonstration by the Little Thunderbirds, and a comedy show by author Michael Perry, who discusses today’s small town fardmand family culture.",,,2013-04-01,2013-11-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Liz,Dietsche,"Washington County Fair",,,,,(651)436-6009,washingtoncofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/washington-county-fair-arts-and-culture-programming,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2022,919000,"M.L. 2021 1st Special session, Chp. 1, Art. 2, Sec 2. Subd. 2 ",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan, $562 spent in FY2022 (HDR and Metropolitan Council) Water Conservation Advisor Training Program, $27,000 spent in FY2022 (Freshwater Society) Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $14,736 spent in FY2022 (HDR) A Community-Centered Framework of the Value of Water in the Twin Cities, $13,680 spent in FY2022 (U of MN - Water Resources Center) Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $106,350 spent in FY2022 (Minnesota Technical Assistance Program) Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $166,029 spent in FY2022 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program) ",,,"Met Council contributed an additional $31,869 to expand work ",846839,,,3.3,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2021,1000000,"M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 9 ",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: A Community-Centered Framework of the Value of Water in the Twin Cities, $27,360 spent in FY2021 (U of MN - Water Resources Center) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan, $7,996 spent in FY2021 (HDR and Metropolitan Council) Water Conservation Advisor Training Program, $27,000 spent in FY2021 (Freshwater Society) Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $110,925 spent in FY2021 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $134,467 spent in FY2021 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program) Projects completed this year: Twin Cities Metro Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model Application - Climate Scenarios, $46,269 spent in FY2021 (Barr) Municipal Water Supply Data Reporting in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Background and Discovery, $8,305 spent in FY2021 (CDM Smith) Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $5,164 spent in FY2021 (HDR) ",,,,1024547,,,4,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2020,1000000,"M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 9",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Twin Cities Metro Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model Application - Climate Scenarios, $941 spent in FY2020 (Barr) Drinking Water Protection Guidance Project - Phase 1, $54,752 spent in FY2020 (Stantec) - completed in FY2020 Northwest Metro Area Regional Water Supply System Study - Phase 1, $9,402 spent in FY2020 (SEH) - completed in FY2020 Municipal Water Supply Data Reporting in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Background and Discovery, $40,235 spent in FY2020 (CDM Smith) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $17,959 spent in FY2020 (HDR) Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $92,475 spent in FY2020 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $74,880 spent in FY2020 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program) Projects completed this year: Water Conservation and Efficiency Assessment Tool, $5,578 spent in FY2020 (HDR) ",,181000,"Metropolitan Council contributed $181,000 to continue work identified in Phase 1 of the Northwest Metro Area Regional Water Supply System Study. ",711740,,,2.8,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2019,950000,"M.L. 2017 Chp. 91., Art. 2, Sec. 9 ",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Water Conservation Advisor Training Program - Development and Pilot, $111,500 spent in FY2019 (Freshwater Society) - completed in FY2019 Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $93,050 spent in FY2019 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $99,840 spent in FY2019 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program) Water Conservation and Efficiency Assessment Tool, $4,864 spent in FY2019 (HDR) Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $104,845 spent in FY2019 (HDR) Projects completed this year: Water Efficiency Impacts on Future Water Supply Infrastructure, $23,215 spent in FY2019 (CDM Smith) ",,,,844272,,,3,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2018,950000,"M.L. 2017 Chp. 91., Art. 2, Sec. 9",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Twin Cities Metro Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model Application - Transient Model Update, $26,377 (Barr) - completed in FY2018 Washington County Municipal Water Coalition Water Efficiency Study, $22,099 spent in FY2018 (SEH) - completed in FY2018 Water Conservation and Efficiency Assessment Tool, $23,726 spent in FY2018 (HDR) Water Efficiency Impacts on Future Water Supply Infrastructure, $58,403 spent in FY2018 (CDM Smith) Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $17,677 spent in FY2018 (HDR) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $83,700 spent in FY2018 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $55,608 spent in FY2018 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program) Projects completed this year: Stakeholder Engagement in the North and East Metro, $29,957 spent in FY2018 (Grassroots Solutions) ",,,,635627,,,2.8,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2017,975000,"M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9 ",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Water Rates Database and Tool Development, $113,014 (CDM Smith) - completed in FY2017 Stakeholder Engagement in the North and East Metro, $7,543 spent in FY2017 (Grassroots Solutions) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $103,500 spent in FY2017 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $61,296 spent in FY2017 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program) Projects completed this year: Characterizing Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction in Northeast Metro Area Lakes, MN, $2,698+$29,427 spent in FY2017 (U.S. Geological Survey, Barr) Washington County Feasibility Assessment, $23,414 spent in FY2017 (SEH) Regional Feasibility of Alternative Approaches to Water Sustainability, $54,784 spent in FY2017 (HDR) ",,,,627657,,,2,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2016,975000,"M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9 ",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Report to Minnesota State Legislature: Concept Cost Report for Augmentation of White Bear Lake with Surface Water, $123,797 spent in FY2016 (SEH, HDR, Wenck Associates Inc., and Zan Associates) - completed in FY2016 Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $30,648 spent in FY2016 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Washington County Feasibility Assessment, $99,767 spent in FY2016 (SEH) Characterizing Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction in Northeast Metro Area Lakes, MN, $247,604 spent in FY2016 (U.S. Geological Survey) Regional Feasibility of Alternative Approaches to Water Sustainability, $95,060 spent in FY2016 (HDR) Projects completed this year: Feasibility Study of Joint Water Utility Cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Hugo, Lexington and Lino Lakes, $11,831 spent in FY2016 (Barr) Regional Groundwater Modeling: Metro Pumping Optimization, $1,905 spent in FY2016 (Barr) Stormwater Reuse Demonstration Project - CHS Stadium, $100,000 spent in FY2016 (City of St. Paul) Water Billing and Rates Analysis, $4,990 spent in FY2016 (CDM Smith) Industrial Water Conservation in the North and East Groundwater Management Area, $16,870 spent in FY2016 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council) ",,,,979281,,,1.8,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2015,550000,"M.L. 2014 Chp. 312, Art. 14, Sec. 5",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Washington County Feasibility Assessment, $21,932 spent in FY2015 (SEH) Characterizing Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction in Northeast Metro Area Lakes, MN., $252,970 spent in FY2015 (U.S. Geological Survey) Stormwater Reuse Demonstration Project - CHS Stadium, $92,629 spent in FY2015 (Pioneer Power Inc., Barr) Regional Groundwater Modeling: Metro Pumping Optimization, $47,487 spent in FY2015 (Barr) Industrial Water Conservation in the North and East Groundwater Management Area, $33,130 spent in FY2015 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $15,650 spent in FY2015 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Water Billing and Rates Analysis, $50,005 spent in FY2015 (CDM Smith) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council) Feasibility Study of Joint Water Utility Cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Hugo, Lexington and Lino Lakes, $44,493 spent in FY2015 (Barr) Regional Feasibility of Alternative Approaches to Water Sustainability, $403,182 spent in FY2015 (HDR) Projects completed this year: Feasibility Assessment of Approaches to Water Sustainability in the Northeast Metro, $193,803 spent in FY2015 (SEH) Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2), $5,662 spent in FY2015 (Barr) Water Conservation Toolbox, $42,006 spent in FY2015 (CDM Smith) ",,,,1575818,,,2.7,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2014,1537000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 312, Art. 14, Sec. 5; M.L. 2013 Chp. 137, Art. 2, Sec. 9",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Feasibility Study of Joint Water Utility Cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Hugo, Lexington and Lino Lakes, $5,429 spent in FY2014 (Barr) Regional Feasibility of Alternative Approaches to Water Sustainability, $23,304 spent in FY2014 (HDR) Water Conservation Toolbox, $54,694 spent in FY2014 (CDM Smith) Feasibility Assessment of Approaches to Water Sustainability in the Northeast Metro, $34,544+$110,459 spent in FY2014 (SEH) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council) Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2), $66,495 spent in FY2014 (Barr) Projects completed this year: Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users, $45,337 spent in FY2014 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Final report on Met Council website Impacts on Groundwater Quality by Stormwater Practices, $66,562 spent in FY2014 (U of MN - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory) ",,,,704466,,,2.8,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2013,500000,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Impacts on Groundwater Quality by Stormwater Practices, $66,562 spent in FY2013 (U of MN - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council) Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users, $36,453 spent in SFY2013 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2), $135,416 spent in FY2013 (Barr) Projects completed this year: Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Recharge Model, $73,308 spent in FY2013 (Barr) ",,,,491312,,,1.7,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2012,500000,"M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users, $11,243 spent in FY2012 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program) Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2), $20,789 spent in FY2012 (Barr) Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Recharge Model, $16,549 spent in FY2012 (Barr) Projects continued this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council) Projects completed this year: South Washington County Water Supply Planning (Metropolitan Council) Feasibility Assessment & Guidance for Stormwater Reuse, $65,773 spent in FY2012 (CDM Smith) Mapping the Vulnerability of Glacial Aquifers & Mapping Contaminant Plumes, $27,850 in FY2012 (U of MN - MN Geological Survey) South Washington County Water Supply Planning (Metropolitan Council) ",,,,212673,,,1.8,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2011,400000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Feasibility Assessment & Guidance for Stormwater Reuse, $21,695 spent in FY2011 (CDM Smith) Mapping the Vulnerability of Glacial Aquifers & Mapping Contaminant Plumes, $23,181 in FY2011 (U of MN - MN Geological Survey) Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council) South Washington County Water Supply Planning (Metropolitan Council) Projects continuing this year: Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Projects completed this year: Assessment of East Bethel Water Availability (Groundwater Modeling), $44,536 spent in FY2011 (Barr) Cost-Benefit Analysis of Water Conservation, $36,754 spent in SFY2011 (Environmental Financing Group Inc.) Evaluation of Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction, $31,754 spent in FY2011 (Barr) Hydrogeologic and Groundwater Chemistry Assessment, $48,138 spent in FY2011 (U of MN - MN Geological Survey) ",,,,355552,,,1.1,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 10025348,"Water Supply Sustainability Support Program",2010,400000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10",,"This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use. ","Projects started this year: Assessment of East Bethel Water Availability (Groundwater Modeling), $26,593 spent in SFY2010 (Barr) Cost-Benefit Analysis of Water Conservation, $11,785 spent in SFY2010 (Environmental Financing Group Inc.) Evaluation of Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction, $35,246 spent in FY2010 (Barr) Hydrogeologic and Groundwater Chemistry Assessment, $18,226 spent in FY2010 (U of MN - MN Geological Survey) Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) ",,,,246702,,,1.5,"Metropolitan Council","Local/Regional Government","This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources. Activities in this program provide metro communities with: - Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater - Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives - Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation) - Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area. ","The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort. Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand. Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address. ",,2011-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lanya,Ross,"Metropolitan Council ","390 Robert St. N.","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-602-1803,lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us,,"Metropolitan Council",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-supply-sustainability-support-program,,,, 9799,"Wildlife Management Area Acquisition",2013,2900000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(d)","$2,900,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land in fee for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Protect in Fee 284 acres of prairies and 356 acres of forest ",,,,2875000,3500,,,DNR,"State Government","This program acquired, developed, and added 638 acres to the state Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system. These lands protect habitat and provide opportunities for public hunting, trapping and compatible outdoor uses consistent with the Outdoor Recreation Act (M.S. 86A.05, Subd.8). ",,"Through this program and appropriation the MN DNR protected lands in the prairie, forest prairie transition, northern forest, and metro urbanizing ecological sections. The MN DNR prioritized our acquisitions to focus on parcels with an existing habitat base, acquisition opportunities that provided connectivity and worked toward building habitat complexes, and opportunities that allowed us to maximize habitat benefits. All potential acquisitions were brought forth by willing sellers. We scored and ranked them on numerous ecological and management criteria. All acquisitions received formal county board review and approval. Nine Parcels totaling nearly 640 acres are now permanently protected as a result of acquisitions funded by this program. We fell just shy of our our AP goals for prairie (8 acres) and forest (4 acres) protection. We would have easily exceeded AP goals save for four acquisition attempts that were started but for various reasons failed. ",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Pat ",Rivers,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd. North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-4916",pat.rivers@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carlton, Chippewa, Chisago, Freeborn, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Winona, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wildlife-management-area-acquisition,,,, 32150,"William O'Brien State Park lighting upgrade project",2013,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"This project replaced lighting park-wide to lower energy using alternatives, including compact fluorescents and LED. With this project, we are expecting to see a 20% reduction in energy use within the park.",,,2013-09-01,2015-09-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/william-obrien-state-park-lighting-upgrade-project,,,, 32150,"William O'Brien State Park lighting upgrade project",13,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"This project replaced lighting park-wide to lower energy using alternatives, including compact fluorescents and LED. With this project, we are expecting to see a 20% reduction in energy use within the park.",,,2013-09-01,2015-09-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/william-obrien-state-park-lighting-upgrade-project,,,, 17813,"World War I Educational Website, Phase I",2013,3579,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,3579,,"Mayor Michael Beyer; Council members Renee Hafften, Todd Wenz, Jeannette Graner, and Rick Martinson",,"City of Rockford","Local/Regional Government","To prepare for the 2014 centennial of World War I by assembling documentation of Minnesota homefront experiences",,"To prepare for the 2014 centennial of World War I by assembling documentation of Minnesota homefront experiences",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Rebecca,Mavencamp,"City of Rockford","6031 Main Street",Rockford,MN,55373,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/world-war-i-educational-website-phase-i,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",, 21637,"Wright County Fair Performing Arts and Agricultural History Enhancement",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","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",,,,,,,,"Greg Bakeberg, Dennis Beise, Troy Beise, Nancy Betzler, Ron Denn, Richard Fadden, Gary E. Fieldseth, Brent Heinz, George Mead, Carol Hayner, Kent Mutterer, Sheila Mazer, Jerry Quaal, John Quirk, Bernice Schermer, Ray Schmidt, Gloria Triebwasser, Stan Vander Kooi, Ward Westphal, Jeff Wheeler",,"Wright County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer the opportunity for fairgoers to experience and participate in a variety of cultural performances and historical presentations. Wright County has a diverse population and a rich history in agriculture and culture, but is moving toward a more suburban based population. The fair is focusing on providing experiences which will expose fairgoers to diverse historical and cultural experiences. The fair will contract with various performing arts groups who will provide performances and educational sessions to inform fairgoers on how to play musical instruments, cultural dances, and gain an appreciation for music and dance. Fairgoers will also an appreciation for the impact that agriculture, in general, and women farmers, in particular, played in the history of Wright County. ",,,2013-06-01,2013-08-05,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ward,Westphal,,,,,,(320)543-2111,admin@wrightcountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wright-county-fair-performing-arts-and-agricultural-history-enhancement,,,, 2962,"Zumbro River Watershed Restoration Prioritization",2012,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Zumbro Watershed Partnership, Inc. to identify sources of erosion and runoff in the Zumbro River Watershed in order to prioritize restoration and protection projects.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,0.98,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project identified and prioritized areas in the Zumbro River Watershed that were determined critical for restoring and protecting water quality. Studies suggested that small areas of the landscape contribute disproportionately to nonpoint source pollution. So implementation of conservation projects that focus on those areas will maximize water quality benefits and ensure efficient use of resources. Using tools like Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data and other Geographic Information System (GIS) data sets, candidate sites were identified and ranked as critical areas of soil erosion and surface runoff in the watershed. In addition, in-field assessment techniques were developed and documented to further evaluate these source locations. By the conclusion of the project a number of different methods to determine priorities of those critical areas were identified by local partners. They felt that using only one method to rank and sort the sites was not a good use of the dataset. The partners wanted to be able to sort and parse the results in a number of different ways according to both resource issues and impairments present. It was not always going to be similar for each sub-watershed. In the end the final selection of sites then became approximately 205 sites with resource attribution. This would allow a number of different ways of sorting and prioritizing. By combining the identified sites and in-field assessment techniques a set of protocols were established to determine the most appropriate BMPs needed to restore the sites to sustainable levels. A training session was provided to SWCD and County Staff's. A Digital Terrain Analysis Manual was published and is currently posted on the Zumbro Watershed Partnership website. This will be a guide to local partners in the watershed that along with the provided data sets, allows them to create their own priority sites data. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The datasets were used to identify priority sub watersheds within the Zumbro. These sub watersheds were prioritized in the recently revised Zumbro Watershed Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources issued a request for information for the Targeted Watershed Demonstration Grant. This project was instrumental in identifying and defining the priority sub-watersheds that contained the most critical sites. In addition the in-field assessment and the BMP matrix allowed us to identify the most appropriate BMPs necessary to treat the sites. With BMPs identified, typical cost helped estimate project cost and the amount and type of public assistance needed at $1.6 M. The type and quality of the data from this project application also helped secure additional commitments from USDA NRCS for $750,000 in EQIP funding. The data continues to be used by county water planners in the development and revisions of County Water Plans. The GIS data sets are currently posted on an ftp site maintained by Barr Engineering. All county water planners and SWCD staff have access to the site. Because of the sensitive nature of the data access is limited to those staff persons at this time. Project information was disseminated to project partners on an ongoing basis (usually quarterly to semi-annually) through meetings and presentations arranged by Zumbro Watershed Partnership in Rochester. In addition, individual meetings were held with the SWCD and NRCS staff in the Olmsted, Dodge, Wabasha and Goodhue County offices to convey our findings and solicit feedback on the development of guidance for assessing BMP suitability for various sites, based on agroecoregion location and site characteristics. A similar meeting was held with Rochester staff to discuss BMP priorities for urban and suburban applications. The digital terrain analysis manual content was disseminated to the project partners through a training session in Rochester. The Zumbro Watershed Partnership project partners were trained in the protocols provided in the digital terrain analysis manual so they can apply this process in the future for identifying critical source areas at alternatives scales, and/or as new information becomes available they can monitor changing conditions to update the list of priority projects as necessary. Work relating to the project has been published in two manuals and the critical source areas identified throughout the watershed during the project have been stored in a GIS database, along with the background data used in the decision-making, for shared use by the project partners.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Lawrence,Svien,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","1485 Industrial Dr NW, Rm 102",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 226-6787",admin@zumbrowatershed.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/zumbro-river-watershed-restoration-prioritization,,,, 2962,"Zumbro River Watershed Restoration Prioritization",2013,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Zumbro Watershed Partnership, Inc. to identify sources of erosion and runoff in the Zumbro River Watershed in order to prioritize restoration and protection projects.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,0.97,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project identified and prioritized areas in the Zumbro River Watershed that were determined critical for restoring and protecting water quality. Studies suggested that small areas of the landscape contribute disproportionately to nonpoint source pollution. So implementation of conservation projects that focus on those areas will maximize water quality benefits and ensure efficient use of resources. Using tools like Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data and other Geographic Information System (GIS) data sets, candidate sites were identified and ranked as critical areas of soil erosion and surface runoff in the watershed. In addition, in-field assessment techniques were developed and documented to further evaluate these source locations. By the conclusion of the project a number of different methods to determine priorities of those critical areas were identified by local partners. They felt that using only one method to rank and sort the sites was not a good use of the dataset. The partners wanted to be able to sort and parse the results in a number of different ways according to both resource issues and impairments present. It was not always going to be similar for each sub-watershed. In the end the final selection of sites then became approximately 205 sites with resource attribution. This would allow a number of different ways of sorting and prioritizing. By combining the identified sites and in-field assessment techniques a set of protocols were established to determine the most appropriate BMPs needed to restore the sites to sustainable levels. A training session was provided to SWCD and County Staff's. A Digital Terrain Analysis Manual was published and is currently posted on the Zumbro Watershed Partnership website. This will be a guide to local partners in the watershed that along with the provided data sets, allows them to create their own priority sites data. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The datasets were used to identify priority sub watersheds within the Zumbro. These sub watersheds were prioritized in the recently revised Zumbro Watershed Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources issued a request for information for the Targeted Watershed Demonstration Grant. This project was instrumental in identifying and defining the priority sub-watersheds that contained the most critical sites. In addition the in-field assessment and the BMP matrix allowed us to identify the most appropriate BMPs necessary to treat the sites. With BMPs identified, typical cost helped estimate project cost and the amount and type of public assistance needed at $1.6 M. The type and quality of the data from this project application also helped secure additional commitments from USDA NRCS for $750,000 in EQIP funding. The data continues to be used by county water planners in the development and revisions of County Water Plans. The GIS data sets are currently posted on an ftp site maintained by Barr Engineering. All county water planners and SWCD staff have access to the site. Because of the sensitive nature of the data access is limited to those staff persons at this time. Project information was disseminated to project partners on an ongoing basis (usually quarterly to semi-annually) through meetings and presentations arranged by Zumbro Watershed Partnership in Rochester. In addition, individual meetings were held with the SWCD and NRCS staff in the Olmsted, Dodge, Wabasha and Goodhue County offices to convey our findings and solicit feedback on the development of guidance for assessing BMP suitability for various sites, based on agroecoregion location and site characteristics. A similar meeting was held with Rochester staff to discuss BMP priorities for urban and suburban applications. The digital terrain analysis manual content was disseminated to the project partners through a training session in Rochester. The Zumbro Watershed Partnership project partners were trained in the protocols provided in the digital terrain analysis manual so they can apply this process in the future for identifying critical source areas at alternatives scales, and/or as new information becomes available they can monitor changing conditions to update the list of priority projects as necessary. Work relating to the project has been published in two manuals and the critical source areas identified throughout the watershed during the project have been stored in a GIS database, along with the background data used in the decision-making, for shared use by the project partners.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Lawrence,Svien,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","1485 Industrial Dr NW, Rm 102",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 226-6787",admin@zumbrowatershed.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/zumbro-river-watershed-restoration-prioritization,,,,