"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" 10024712,"2017 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Otter Tail, West SWCD)",2017,122750,"SWCD Local Capacity Services 2017 - Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(o)","SWCD Local Capacity Services 2017 - [SWCD Local Capacity Services 2017] (o) $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous-year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The second-year appropriation cancels if new buffer requirements are not enacted in 2015.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 4873 poiunds of Phosphorus, 138 tons of Sediment, and 84 tons of Soil Loss. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",22750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",122750,,"Members for Otter Tail, West SWCD are: David Johnson, John Walkup, Rick Drevlow, Rod Wenstrom, Wayne Rotz",0.83,"Otter Tail, West SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas?Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",,,2017-01-06,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brad,Mergens,"Otter Tail, West SWCD","506 Western Ave N ","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,218-998-5300,brad.mergens@wot.mnswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Otter Tail, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-swcd-local-capacity-services-otter-tail-west-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2 10024719,"2017 - One Watershed One Plan (Pomme de Terre River Association JPB)",2017,246441,"One Watershed One Plan 2017 - Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(j)","One Watershed One Plan 2017 - [One Watershed One Plan 2017] (j) $2,100,000 the first year and $2,100,000 the second year are for assistance, oversight, and grants to local governments to transition local water management plans to a watershed approach as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D.","The intended outcome from these funds is the completion of a 10-year comprehensive watershed management plan.","All proposed work plan activities completed, resulting in the completion and adoption of a comprehensive watershed management plan","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",246441,58015,,0.42,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-06-23,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Micayla,Lakey,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD 12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2",Morris,MN,56267,"320-589-4886 x109",micayla.lakey@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-one-watershed-one-plan-pomme-de-terre-river-association-jpb,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2 36631,"2017 - Pomme de Terre WRAPS Implementation Plan",2017,431587,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(b) ","$10,187,000 the first year and $10,188,000 the second year are for grants to protect and restore 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 projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of these funds may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units.","This project will result in a reduction of 15,000 tons of sediment/yr and 15,011 pounds of phosphorus/yr.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 212.5 pounds of Phosphorus, 212.5 tons of Sediment.","achieved some of the proposed outcomes",107909,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",431587,46498,"Members for Pomme de Terre River Association JPB are:",,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government","The goal of the Pomme de Terre River Association (JPB) is to improve the local water resources within the watershed through targeted voluntary efforts and the building of strong relationships with local landowners, producers, and citizens. The Pomme de Terre River is currently not meeting state water quality for sediment. The purpose of this project is to strategically work towards a 53% sediment reduction goal at the mouth of the Pomme de Terre River based on a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy document. The result of this project will result in edge of field reductions of 15,000 tons of sediment and 15,011 pounds of phosphorous from entering surface waters yearly in the watershed. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jared,House,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD",Morris,MN,56267,651-235-7169,jared.house@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-pomme-de-terre-wraps-implementation-plan,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Annie Felix-Gerth",No 10007226,"AASLH StEPs Assessment Program for the Wanda Gag House Association",2017,7675,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The Wanda Gag House Association, an all volunteer non-profit association and museum, set up a schedule to complete the StEPs program lead by a hired consultant. The schedule was adhered to, for the most part, with a committee formed by board members selected for each StEP. The committee members and the StEPs consultant reported what was covered in each StEP to the full board of directors at the end of each section. The StEP was approved and the Certification Certificate sent in. The WGHA received Certification in all six StEPs. To help retain the great ideas and plans recorded by the consultant during each StEP review, the consultant has put together a binder of research materials, notes and future grant ideas for the WGHA to use in their future strategic planning.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",7675,,"Brent Boston, Mike Gag, Mary Ann Baumgart, Jill Roux, Sharon Glotzbach, Diane Zellman, Mary Jean Janni, Judy Kastman, Karla Havemeier, Diana Schaefer, Jo-ell Flitter, Cara Knauf, Kim Rockvam, Steve Sherman, Phil Davis",,"Wanda Gag House Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide Wanda Gag House Association with professional continuing education through a national museum training program.",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sharon,Glotzbach,"Wanda Gag House Association","226 North Washington","New Ulm",MN,56073,952-250-4187,sharong@newulmtel.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Brown",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aaslh-steps-assessment-program-wanda-gag-house-association,,,,0 35081,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase VIII",2017,5650000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(a)","$5,650,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire in fee and restore and enhance wetlands and grasslands to be designated and managed as waterfowl production areas in Minnesota, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"111 acres of wetland and 950 acres of prairie for a total of 1061 acres protected in Fee without State PILT Liability  ",,5100000,"Federal, Private, PF ",5600800,14800,,0.22,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This proposal accelerates the permanent protection of 760 acres of wetlands (175 acres) and grasslands (585 acres) as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota. ",,"Conversion of grasslands and wetlands for other uses have not only contributed to many native species population declines, but also impacted water quality, groundwater recharge cycles, and natural flood cycles. Permanent acquisition and restoration of grasslands and wetlands is one of the major tools we have for reversing this trend. This seventh phase of the WPA acceleration program acquired and restored a total of 1,061.97 acres of grasslands and wetland habitat as permanently protected WPA’s managed by the USFWS. Pheasants Forever and USFWS staff collaborated to generate a list of parcels with landowners who had the desire to sell. The parcel’s ecological impact was evaluated using landscape level planning tools developed by the USFWS Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET). These tools utilize Thunderstorm Maps to predict productivity of breeding waterfowl, grassland birds, and other wildlife species for the potential parcel and surrounding area. By utilizing these tools, we were able to focus efforts in areas where acquisitions and restorations will make the greatest impact on the landscape and thus these additional acres of WPA are very beneficial to wildlife and public recreation. Pheasants Forever notified counties prior to acquisition of lands. Once acquired, the USFWS will make a one-time Trust Fund payment to the County where the property is located. Additionally, the USFWS will make annual Refuge Revenue Sharing payments for all fee lands within the respective counties. Once acquired, wetlands on each parcel were restored by installing surface ditch “plugs” and/or breaking subsurface tile. Some wetlands may also have had sediment removed to create proper substrates for wetland function and vegetative growth. Grasslands were restored by planting a high-diversity native seed mix of grasses and forbs that are regionally appropriate to the area. As with all restoration work there are challenges that come from weather and working with private contractors but we did not face any major issues. ",,2021-08-05,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever","410 Lincoln Ave S Box 91","South Haven",MN,55382,"(320) 236-7755",esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clay, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Nobles, Otter Tail","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-viii,,,, 36604,"Access, Engagement and Experience Development – Strengthening the Core of the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota II",2017,142590,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to serve as an informal learning resource that promotes ACH: Remediation and extended development process for current exhibits, conceptual development/design of Water Play exhibit, and conceptual development/design and initial fabrication of Museum a la Cart(e) will be completed; and Evaluate audience impact/outcomes: Evaluation plans will be developed; Museum staff will be trained; On-going processes will be in place to assess visitor impacts/outcomes.MORE MINNESOTANS will benefit as a result of engaging with experiences that promote ACH: Museum will serve 10% more Group Visitors; 90% of visitors engaged in evaluation processes will indicate satisfaction/report outcomes associated with ACH learning. MUSEUM STAFF will experience increased capacity to serve group visitors and evaluate ACH learning:100% of Museum staff will agree that they have received the preparation necessary to serve MuseumEducation and/or Evaluation Specialist roles.","CMSM EXPERIENCED INCREASED CAPACITY: Initial design/fabrication of If You Build It, Exploring Color and Museum a la Carte exhibit experiences was completed; Exhibit experiences were launched to engage on- and off-site audiences.Further development of Water Play exhibit was completed through engagement with contractors, other museums, and Kidzibits regarding floor treatments; and Dakota Cultural Advisors regarding graphic/artistic renderings. Further exhibit development/remediation took place throughout Museum with particular enhancement to: Quarry and Whiz Bang components; Play Porch structural preparation for future components; Tree of Forts Toddler addition; Farmyard barn improvements and chicken coop. Museum team met with Evaluation Consultant on ten occasions to develop/refine Museum evaluation frameworks and implement evaluation tools among general, access and group visitor audiences. MORE MINNESOTANS BENEFITED: Over the entire Project period: The Museum welcomed 93,554 visitors, including 12,014 “access” visitors. 802 “visitors” engaged with Museum a la Carte off-site Museum activities.175 school/early learning groups visited the Museum, engaging 8,960 visitors in hands-on learning.95% of visitors responding to an online survey indicated they were “Satisfied/Extremely Satisfied”; and “Likely/Very Likely” to recommend the Museum to a friend or colleague. 91% indicated the Museum promotes local arts and cultural heritage. MUSEUM STAFF EXPERIENCED INCREASED CAPACITY:Museum Educator and Evaluator roles were developed. 6 staff were trained and facilitated roles as Museum Educators. 10 staff were trained and facilitated roles as Museum Evaluators. All staff responded favorably via survey tool and/or group discussion about the preparation they received to serve in this role and provided helpful feedback to enhance future education/evaluation efforts. ",,,,142590,,"Brian Benshoof CEO, MRCI Worksource; Neal Benson Manufacturing Operations Consultant, retired from Emerson Electric; Laura Bowman Director of Community Relations and Development at Mayo Clinic Health System; Nick Hinz President, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Barb Kaus President, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Linda Kilander Retired Principal, Mankato Area Public Schools; Kim Kleven Early Childhood Coordinator, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial; Naomi Mortensen Marketing Director, Environmental Tillage Systems; Tim Newell Director of Solutions Business Management, Kato Engineering/Emerson; Christine Powers Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; Tom Riley Telecommunications Operations Executive, Greater Mankato Growth; Beth Serrill Attorney, Blethen Gage & Krause; Christie SkilbredP roject Manager, Capstone Literacy Center/Coughlan Companies; Dr. Katie Smentek Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Sara Steinbach Regional Manager, Public Affairs & Marketing, Mayo Clinic Health System; Keith Stover Retired President, South Central College; Vance Stuehrenberg County Commissioner, Blue Earth County, MN; Anna Thill President, Visit Mankato; Liz Ulman Organizational Development Manager, Dotson Iron Castings; Dr. Ginger Zierdt Interim Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","CMSM will build upon the work that began with its 2015-16 appropriation by (1) Remediation and further development of exhibit areas that promote Arts & Cultural Heritage (ACH) learning (2) Expanding ACH learning opportunities for new audiences at off-site locations; (3) Engaging an outside Evaluation Consultant to help plan/implement strategies that meaningfully assess ACH learning outcomes and impacts; (4) Boosting the Museum’s capacity to serve more school/early learning groups. ",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sue,Larsen,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","P.O. Box 3103",Mankato,Minnesota,56002,507-386-0279,sue.larsen@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/access-engagement-and-experience-development-strengthening-core-children-s-museum-souther-0,,,, 10001399,"Art Project",2017,2300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The committee wants residents to not only become aware of the local talent that exists in Southwest Minnesota, but to grow in their appreciation of that talent. A measurable goal for the Market will continue to be to determine if the participant was familiar with the musical talent prior to their visit to the Market and for that participant to also indicate if they are familiar with the type of music that they experienced during the market season. If the musical talent or type of music is something new to the participant, they will be asked, via a survey, what their impressions are of this type of music. The Central Park Market Committee will distribute the survey to participants during market hours. As the committee has done last year, we will also post a link on the paper survey and on the Market's Facebook page that will allow participants to complete the survey and provide additional feedback on Survey Monkey throughout and after the market season. After the summer season, the Market committee will evaluate the survey results and work to incorporate suggestions that fit with Central Park Market's mission.","Some of the main findings from the survey indicated that over 70% of attendees come from within a five mile radius of the Market, over 90% of respondents feel that the musical aspect of the Market is somewhat or very important to their experience, respondents have indicated that they enjoy the type of music performed at the Market but would also like to see polka, folk, and local talent (talent contest) music as well. A majority of the respondents were aware of the local musicians performing.",,1735,"Other, local or private",4035,,"Denise Thomas-Aamodt, Charles Seipel",,"City of Cottonwood","Local/Regional Government","Art Project",,"Musical Talent at Central Park Market",2017-05-15,2017-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Denise,Thomas,"City of Cottonwood","PO Box 106",Cottonwood,MN,56229,"(507) 423-6488 ",centralparkmarket@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Lyon, Redwood, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-30,"Ruth Ascher: Arts administration; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: Arts appreciator; Pam Blake: Visual, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Bill Gossman: Visual, music; Dusan Milanovic: Visual, theatre; Andrew Nordin: Visual; Janet Olney: Visual, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, Eric Parish: Music, theatre.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwest Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.",,2 10001405,"Art Project",2017,3995,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access"," ","In addition to the informal feedback that we receive in the lobby at intermission and after the show, we received an ample number of audience’s surveys. This production served as an excellent example of how Dawson Boyd Arts Association can collaborate with an arts organization like the History Theatre to present new works to rural Minnesota. This project also showed Dawson Boyd Arts Association the value of community collaborations to increase audience size and to deepen the audience's experience. The success of the talkback following the show reinforced the need to provide that opportunity when possible.",,4495,"Other, local or private",8490,,"Sue Gerbig, Diane Peet, Karen Collins, Doug Bates, Michael Beyer, Sandie Club, Betty Hastad, Colleen Olson, Rose Wold",,"Dawson-Boyd Arts Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art Project",,"Sweet Land, the musical",2017-02-15,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Luanne,Fondell,"Dawson-Boyd Arts Association","PO Box 434",Dawson,MN,56232,"(320) 769-2955 ",mail@dawsonboydarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Lac qui Parle, Chippewa, Swift, Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Kandiyohi",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-36,"Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Ron Porep: Arts administration; Ruth Ascher: arts administration; Sheila Tabaka: Theatre; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: Arts appreciator; John Voit: Music, theatre; Joyce Meyer: visual arts, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Tom Wirt: visual arts, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwestern Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.",,2 10001419,"Art Project",2017,4955,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To provide participants with a positive experience while performing challenging music. To provide participants with a positive experience while collaborating with other musicians. To provide patrons a positive experience while experiencing live symphonic music of high quality. To attract people who have never attended a Southwest Minnesota Orchestra performance. To expose children to the gift of music and spur interest in participating in the arts. Participants will complete an online and/or paper exit survey: 50% or more of those completing the survey will indicate they found the music challenging. 50% or more of those completing the survey will indicate they had a positive experience while collaborating with other musicians. 50% or more of those completing the survey will indicate they had a positive experience during the rehearsal process. 50% or more of those completing the survey will indicate they had a positive experience performing the concert. Patrons will complete an online and/or paper exit survey: 50% or more of those completing the survey will indicate they had a positive experience. The survey will include an item about whether this is the respondent's first Southwest Minnesota Orchestra concert - of those answering 'yes', 50% or more will indicate that they plan to attend a future concert. Additional information about impact will be summarized from comments made elsewhere on the survey. The survey will include an item about the respondent's age so Friends of the Orchestra can track the spread of age groups attending the performances.","100% of the respondents had a positive experience. 100% would attend another concert in the future. 87% said this was their first Southwest Minnesota Orchestra concert experience.",,7282,"Other, local or private",12237,,"Kristin Gruhot, Beth Steuck, Daniel Rieppel, R. Wes Myers, Melanie Lee, J.P. Rabaey, Diane Wright",,"Friends of the Orchestra LTD","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art Project",,"2017 Annual Children's Concert and Concerto Competition",2017-02-15,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beth,Steuck,"Friends of the Orchestra AKA Southwest Minnesota Orchestra","803 Cheryl Ave",Marshall,MN,56258,"(507) 829-8085 ",beth.steuck@starpoint.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Lyon, Murray, Yellow Medicine, Brown, Redwood, Lincoln, Chippewa, Renville",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-39,"Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Ron Porep: Arts Administration; Ruth Ascher: arts administration; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: Arts appreciator; John Voit: Music, theatre; Joyce Meyer: visual arts, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Tom Wirt: visual arts, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwestern Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.","Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Nicole DeBoer (507) 537-1471 ",1 10001451,"Art Project",2017,3250,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","Our goal best supports the main goal of instilling the arts into the community and public life in our region. We would expect to attract community members who have limited access to the arts due to their life situation, socio-economic standing, lack of transportation, weekday schedules, etc. We feel that the combination of performance arts, access to healthy and affordable produce and value added nutrition education will create a destination that the public will seek out on Saturday mornings. Our evaluation focuses on the collection of information and feedback from attendees and will take a two pronged approach. First, weekly interviews/surveys completed on site during performances by the market manager and our EBT volunteers. This information will be collected weekly which will allow for real time feedback on each artist. Contact information of market consumers is also collected throughout the market season and an online survey will be conducted in October. In addition, attendance estimates will be recorded each week. Use of SNAP benefits will be correlated with attendance to provide knowledge regarding participation by the under-served.","As an open-air, non-ticketed event held in conjunction with the Farmer's Market it was difficult to know exact attendance and other statistical measures. Measureable for us was the information gathered in participant surveys. We learned that the community views the performances and market shopping as co-beneficial - both events standing alone but simultaneously benefiting each other. We learned how much the community enjoyed the culture performances and the importance to continue with these groups.",,1828,"Other, local or private",5078,,"John Blake, Linda Buller, Connie Muehler, Kai Moua",,"Marshall Area Farmers Market","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art Project",,"Music at the Market",2017-07-08,2017-10-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Blake,"Marshall Area Farmers Market","200 A St S",Marshall,MN,56258,"(507) 532-9622 ",bjc4w@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Lyon, Lincoln, Redwood, Yellow Medicine, Murray, Jackson",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-48,"Ruth Ascher: Arts administration; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: Arts appreciator; Pam Blake: Visual, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Bill Gossman: Visual, music; Dusan Milanovic: Visual, theatre; Andrew Nordin: Visual; Janet Olney: Visual, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, Eric Parish: Music, theatre.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwest Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.",,2 10001465,"Art Project",2017,3276,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Our project goals are to provide an atmosphere for families and victims of various crimes to feel comfortable to receive help and support an amazing local artist, Dona Larkin. We expect for our families and kids to feel more comfortable in the Child Advocacy Center and bring more attention to the talents of local artists. We expect that we will see a change in behavior in the kids we see here at the Child Advocacy Center. To evaluate our changes we will look at the number of disclosures we get. Providing a more comfortable atmosphere will allow a child to feel less anxious about telling the interviewer about their abuse. Therefore, a more comfortable space, more disclosures. We also conduct follow up surveys via the phone with all families seen at the Child Advocacy Center and one important question is, did you feel comfortable in the Child Advocacy Center and did your child feel comfortable here? We can really tell how our atmosphere effects a child based on their willingness to open up and describe their abuse. We keep track of these responses internally to learn from their experiences.","The impact the artwork will have on the attitudes of the kids and families who come to the Child Advocacy Center. We will survey they families as they come to the center to determine if the space was inviting and calming for their child(ren).",,100,"Other, local or private",3376,,,,"Redwood County","Local/Regional Government","Art Project",,"Child Advocacy Center Art Mural",2017-05-22,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Katie,Salden,"Redwood County","PO Box 130","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"(507) 637-1397 ",Katie_S@co.redwood.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Redwood, Lyon, Brown, Yellow Medicine, Renville, Pipestone, Murray",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-52,"Ruth Ascher: Arts administration; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: Arts appreciator; Pam Blake: Visual, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Bill Gossman: Visual, music; Dusan Milanovic: Visual, theatre; Andrew Nordin: Visual; Janet Olney: Visual, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, Eric Parish: Music, theatre.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwest Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.",,2 10001488,"Art Project",2017,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra's goals for this project include: 1. To remain dedicated to providing an opportunity for life-long musical expression and the enjoyment of orchestral music for musicians and audiences of all ages. 2. To perform orchestral literature which presents a technical and artistic challenge to its players. 3. To feature Mexican and American compositions that will enhance our appreciation of both cultures, foster closer relationships and provide a community experience centered around our mutual love of music. 4. To increase audience attendance and support for the orchestra through involvement of Worthington High School orchestra students and our Hispanic community. 5. To promote the rich repertoire and legacy of the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra. Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra will evaluate the rehearsals and concert through written surveys filled out by Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra musicians and concert attendees. An additional part of the success of the concert will come from the number of people attending the concert and completing the evaluation and contribution forms. For this particular concert, evaluation forms will be made available in English and Spanish. Reserved seating tickets will be sold for the concert allowing Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra Leadership Team to easily keep track of and record attendance numbers as reported from the Box Office. Results from the written evaluations will be gathered and recorded by the Leadership Team, shared with the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra conductor and Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra musicians, and finally, if granted, submitted in a final report to Southwest Minnesota Arts Council. Survey results along with the feedback and response from musicians and audience members will aid Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra in determining future endeavors for their organization.","After WASO's concert on 5/23/17, 27 people voluntarily filled out evaluation forms. Of these 27, 63% were female & 70% were between the ages of 50-75+. 78% of the responders were Caucasian and 48% were from Worthington with 9 additional communities identified. 96% of the evaluators knew someone in WASO and 85% of these same people have attended a symphony orchestra concert before. 18% of these evaluators were first time attendees at a WASO concert. 85% of the responders have not heard Mexican music played by a full symphony orchestra before and 100% of the responders said that the concert enhanced their appreciation of Mexican music. 70% have never heard a live performance of the complete Beethoven Symphony No. 7. 85% knew that the concert was an activity sponsored by SMAC. Audience comments highlight appreciation for the variety of excellent music that was played.",,6477,"Other, local or private",11477,,"Melanie Loy, Beth Habicht, Karen Pfeifer, Craig Pfeifer",,"Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art Project",,"Spring Concert 2017",2017-02-15,2017-07-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Loy,"Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra","1210 Elmwood Ave",Worthington,MN,56187,"(507) 372-7418 ",melanie.loy@isd518.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Redwood, Cottonwood, Nobles, Murray, Rock, Jackson",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-59,"Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Ron Porep: Arts administration; Ruth Ascher: arts administration; Sheila Tabaka: Theatre; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: Arts appreciator; John Voit: Music, theatre; Joyce Meyer: visual arts, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Tom Wirt: visual arts, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwestern Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.",,2 37022,"Art Project",2017,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra's goals for this project include: 1) To remain dedicated to providing an opportunity for life-long musical expression and the enjoyment of orchestral music for musicians and audiences of all ages. 2) To perform traditional and contemporary orchestral literature which presents a technical and artistic challenge to its players. 3) To feature the local talent of two piano soloists and Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra's orchestra members performing high quality artistic repertoire. 4) To increase audience attendance and support for the orchestra. 5) To promote the rich repertoire and legacy of the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra. Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra will evaluate the rehearsals and concert through written surveys filled out by Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra musicians and concert attendees. An additional part of the success of the concert will come from the number of people attending the concert and completing the evaluation and contribution forms. Reserved seating tickets will be sold for the concert, allowing Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra to record attendance numbers. Results from the written evaluations will be gathered and recorded by the Leadership Team, shared with the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra conductor and musicians, and finally, if granted, submitted in a final report to Southwest Minnesota Arts Council. Survey results along with the feedback and response from musicians and audience members will aid Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra in determining future endeavors for their organization.","After WASO's concert on 11/22/16, 44 people voluntarily filled out evaluation forms. Of these 44, 61% were female & 64% were between the ages of 50-75+. 82% of the responders were Caucasian & 73% were from Worthington with 10 additional communities identified. Over 90% of the evaluators knew someone in WASO and have attended a symphony orchestra concert before. 16% of these evaluators were first time attendees at a WASO concert. 50% heard the featured soloists for the first time and 57% heard Saint-Saens' composition for 2 pianos for the first time. 60% knew that the event was an activity sponsored by SMAC. 73% knew that additional funds come from individuals & area businesses supporting this activity. Comments highlight appreciation for Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals and FROZEN as repertoire they enjoyed hearing. Orchestra members comment that they love playing & the challenge WASO provides for them. Tickets were purchased from 54 different communities tallied at the box office.",,6118,"Other, local or private",11118,,"Melanie Loy, Beth Habicht, Karen Pfeifer, Craig Pfeifer",0.00,"Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Art Project",,"Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert 2016",2016-09-15,2017-01-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Loy,"Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra","1210 Elmwood Ave",Worthington,MN,56187,"(507) 372-7418 ",melanie.loy@isd518.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Nobles, Martin, Murray, Cottonwood, Jackson, Redwood, Rock, McLeod, Hennepin, Kandiyohi",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-project-178,"Craig Edwards: potter; Chad Felton: Music and theatre artist; Paula Nemes: Theatre artist, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council board member; Jane Nygaard: Arts appreciator; Janet Olney: Visual artist, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council board member; Tom Wirt: Visual artist, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council board member.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Kate Aydin: retired educator; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, former High School English/creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O’Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill artist; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice/dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Scott Tedrick: journalist, Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalization, theatre director/actor.",,2 10000954,"Artist Initiative",2017,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I hope to create alter egos with Native American Youth that combine studio art practice with public performance and engagement. When I have an army of Native American super heroes winning the battle for indigenous peoples to protect our mother earth you will know I am successful. 2: I hope to start and maintain an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration in Minneapolis that will spread across the country and last far beyond my lifetime. Mostly by how many people I can wrangle to participate from year to year.","Funktavism prevailed in a 'Smart Wars' LARP battle for an audience of 300 plus concluding in a victory round dance for all. Evaluation and participation increased even as the event took place. Facebook posts were positive with robust response. Participants asked to re-enlist for future Smart Wars engagements. Volunteer recording artists produced videos and photos. 2: In community collaboration 'Smart Wars' has shared year two of Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration in Minneapolis with year three in the planning stage. Wrangling is ongoing with increasing interest. Capacity is a challenge as artists; professional, volunteer, media, performance and studio are dependent on a very amateur part-time volunteer administrative staff.",,,,10000,,,,"Rory E. Wakemup",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Wakemup will create alter egos with Native American youth that will combine his studio art practice with public performance and engagement. He is on a mission to wake people up to their inner ingenuousness and join him in what he calls ?Funktavism,? fun activism.",2017-03-01,2018-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rory,Wakemup,"Rory E. Wakemup",,,MN,,"(507) 430-3768 ",wakemup@nacdi.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Hennepin, Redwood, Renville",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-582,"Elizabeth Devine: Jewelry designer and lettering artist; Southeastern Minnesota Visual Artists co-op board member; Brian Frink: Visual artist, professor of painting and drawing, chair, art department, Minnesota State University, Mankato; John Hock: Cofounder, CEO, artistic director of Franconia Sculpture Park; Katrina Knutson: Working artist, freelance educator, and community organizer; Seho Park: Artist; art professor, Winona State University; Judith Saye-Willis: Studio visual artist; Arts Board grantee","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000959,"Artist Initiative",2017,8870,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Complete a draft manuscript for a novel. Draft manuscript will be book length and ready for submission to a publisher and/or agent by December 2017.","Complete a draft manuscript for a novel. I have completed a draft manuscript that is book length and ready for submission to a publisher and/or agent.",,,,8870,,,,"Diane E. Wilson",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Wilson will complete a draft of her novel, The Seedkeeper, which tells the story of a displaced Dakota woman, a threatened family farm, and our fragile seeds. She will host a reading of her work and that of other emerging Native writers in the Twin Cities.",2017-01-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Wilson,"Diane E. Wilson",,,MN,,"(651) 257-7214 ",dianewilson@frontiernet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Ramsey, Redwood, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-586,"Cezarija Abartis: Author; faculty member, St. Cloud State University; Nicole Helget: Memoir and fiction writer, Mankato; Vanessa Ramos: Writer, artist, educator; Arts Board grantee; Heather Slomski: Author and Arts Board grantee; writing teacher, Concordia College; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Young adult and children's author; Arts Board grantee; Erin Soderberg Downing: Author of children's and young adult books; Arts Board grantee","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000765,"Artist Initiative",2017,9921,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Blayze Buseth will be documenting the lives of five individuals from Minnesota through the creations of five detailed porcelain monuments. From the point of receiving an order to its completion, each creation will be updated in stages on social media platforms. I will also maintain both a studio and show registry for guests. 2: Expanding awareness of Legacy Vessels by creating five personalized pieces to be shown at local galleries. The number of people attending my presentation will be documented by a guest sign-in. Five work samples and professional photos for future reference.","Blayze Buseth documented the lives of six individuals from Minnesota through the creation of six narrative porcelain memorials. Each client was updated with the carving and ideation process of their art memorial. The artwork was photographed so the client as well as social media audience received visual and written updates. 2: Expanding awareness of Legacy Vessels by creating six narrative memorials and sharing their stories through a presentation at the Kaddatz Art Gallery. The six completed narrative vessels were on display at the Kaddatz Art Gallery In Fergus Falls. A public art reception was held to educate individuals about the significance of the artwork.",,2605,"Other, local or private",12526,,,,"Blayze J. Buseth",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Buseth will create five narrative legacy vessels for specific individuals. Their personal narratives will be depicted by relief carving on porcelain urn forms. These vessels will be displayed at the Kaddatz Gallery in Fergus Falls.",2017-03-01,2018-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Blayze,Buseth,"Blayze J. Buseth",,,MN,,"(218) 731-1900 ",legacyvessels@outlook.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-484,"Jennifer Carruthers: Architect and public artist; Guillermo Cuellar Brown: Potter and teacher from Venezuela; Erik Farseth: Printmaker, zine publisher, collage artist; Arts Board grantee; Karissa Isaacs: Associate curator, Tweed Museum Duluth; Gail Katz-James: Sculptor and public artist; Jennifer Nevitt: Artist; Arts Board grantee; professor of drawing at Gustavus Adolphus College","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000844,"Artist Initiative",2017,8932,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Develop new artistic partnerships with musicians whose skill sets complement my own. I will evaluate this with feedback from my colleagues during the process - seeing if our collaboration becomes more effective and rewarding, and if we want to continue on future projects together. 2: Develop new musical skills related to Baroque performance practice and improvisation. I will evaluate gains in confidence in making stylistic decisions and if I feel increased comfort in improvisation. I will solicit feedback from my collaborators who have expertise in these skills.","Created new artistic partnerships with musicians who have different skills, and learned from them how to implement these skills. I have already worked again with two of the colleagues on these projects, and have plans to work again with two others in 2018. 2: I developed new improvisation skills in Baroque improvisation and performance practice. My collaborators were very encouraging, and I have since used these skills in a subsequent gig, and have been hired to do it again in 2018.",,4067,"Other, local or private",12999,,,,"Andrea E. Leap",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Leap will develop new Baroque music skills and artistic partnerships, with Paul Boehnke, harpsichordist, and Julie Johnson, flutist and composer. Concerts will be performed at venues in Golden Valley, Minneapolis, New Ulm, and Saint Paul.",2017-01-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Andrea,Leap,"Andrea E. Leap",,,MN,,"(612) 616-5299 ",andrealeap@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Brown, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-525,"Gregory Brosofske: Composer and sound designer; Rolf Erdahl: Bass player, OboeBass!; bass instructor, Gustavus Adolphus College; Linda Kachelmeier: Composer, conductor and singer; founder of LUMINA; El Karnwie-Tuah: Hip-hop artist; Arts Board grantee; Sarah Lawrence: Co-general artistic director, Lyric Opera of the North; Loretta Simonet: Musician with award-winning folk music duo, Curtis and Loretta; Justin Spenner: Classical baritone and private voice instructor","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 10000847,"Artist Initiative",2017,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Create new landscape paintings that interpret the voices of working rural people and call attention to Minnesota's agricultural communities. Evaluation will be based on completing a body of work about the farming industry. Success means broadening the artist's focus/content and developing her practice through monthly peer review. 2: Exhibit and speak about the project in places that informed the work with rural audiences and venues. Outcome will be based on exhibitions, artist talks, and an open studio event. Audience attendance and feedback will be tracked with shows in rural communities that inspired the project.","Weber created a collection of landscape paintings interpreting the voices of Minnesota's rural people and highlighting their agricultural communities. Weber completed nineteen paintings and thirteen studies relating to Minnesota's farming industry. Work was based on research and stories collected in multiple rural communities. Her art practice was shared with a monthly peer review artist group. 2: Weber presented her Artist Initiative project to the rural communities that inspired her work. Weber presented artwork and gallery talks in Little Falls and Fergus Falls. She also opened her studio to the New London/Spicer/Willmar area and shared her project to the public. Successful attendance and feedback occurred at all events.",,,,10000,,,,"Kari C. Lindquist-Weber AKA Kari CL Weber",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"CL Weber will create a series of landscape paintings that call attention to Minnesota's rural communities and agricultural spaces. The work will be exhibited at the Great River Gallery in Little Falls, Kaddatz Gallery in Fergus Falls, and at the Studio Hop that takes place in Willmar, Spicer, and New London.",2017-03-01,2018-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kari,Lindquist-Weber,"Kari C. Lindquist-Weber AKA Kari CL Weber",,,MN,,"(320) 905-0924 ",kariclweber@live.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Kandiyohi, Morrison, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-527,"Sarah Erickson: Director of the art department and assistant professor, College of St. Scholastica; John Larson: Ceramic artist; Andrew Maus: Director and CEO of Plains Art Museum in Fargo; Ernest Miller: Ceramic artist; Katherine Mommsen: Ceramic artist; Arts Board grantee; Elizabeth Mowry: Arts innovation director, COMPAS, City of Saint Paul parks commissioner; Ryuta Nakajima: Contemporary artist, curator, product designer; associate professort of art, University of Minnesota Duluth; Gwen Westerman Wasicuna: Poet and fiber artist","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000925,"Artist Initiative",2017,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I will bring the Working Land project to new and broader audiences statewide, building recognition for my work and advancing my photography career. I will evaluate outcome quantitatively (numbers of venues and individuals reached and book sales made) and qualitatively (primarily audience response and feedback from arts and library professionals).","Jon Solinger brought his Working Land photo exhibit to new audiences at six venues, gaining skills in touring an exhibit and in public speaking. Solinger evaluated the outcome quantitatively through the number of venues, days open to the public and estimates of people who viewed the work. Qualitative evaluation included speaking with the public, a comment book and reports from venue staff.",,,,10000,,,,"Jon A. Solinger",Individual,"Artist Initiative",,"Solinger will exhibit prints and give an artist talk at three regional libraries about his Working Land project, which depicts rural workers and workplaces in his Otter Tail County neighborhood. He will also research cultural venues around the state to bring his work to a statewide audience in the future.",2017-03-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Solinger,"Jon A. Solinger",,,MN,,"(218) 863-4285 ",jon.solinger@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Carver, Hennepin, Otter Tail, Stearns, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-initiative-570,"Joseph Allen: Photographer; media arts faculty at White Earth Tribal and Community College; Hillary Berg: Photographer; Arts Board grantee; John Gregor: Photographer and photo educator; Robert Kern: Photographer; Arts Board grantee; Karen Melvin: Photographer; author of Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District; John Ratzloff: Photographer at Steger Wilderness Center; Bonnie Wilson: Consulting curator, librarian and archivist; former curator of photography, Minnesota Historical Society, Oakdale","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10001157,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Painting Mentorship Complete studies in value, grid drawing and practice.","Erin did several value studies and then transferred that knowledge over to color. We sighted when drawing as we did not take the time to learn grid drawing. She decided she wanted to spend all the time she had painting.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Painting Mentorship - Tracy Anderson",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Douglas",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-16,"Tracy Anderson: visual artist; Michael Weatherly: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001158,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Music Mentorship. Studying new music, concerto.","We have worked through the first two movements of the Casadesus/Handel Concerto for Viola in B minor, as well as a couple smaller works. He plans to use the Handel for upcoming auditions.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Music Mentorship - Timothy Nelson",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-17,"Beth Salvatore: musician; Amy Nordlund: musician, theatre artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001160,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Sculpting Mentorship. An increase in new work will be achieved by working and sketching. Clay will be the medium, then learning how to hollow a clay piece and finishing.","Objective: to complete pieces for the October Showcase She completed a torso and bust, plus many small pieces. She made bowls which we will trash can fire.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Sculpting Mentorship - Mary Williams",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-18,"Sean Scott: visual artist; Su Legatt: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001170,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Creative Writing Mentorship Write a young adult novel.","Mary completed a young adult novel for readers between the ages of 10-15. She has plans for additional revisions and then may even try to get it published. It's that good.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Creative Writing Mentorship - Linda Lein",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Douglas",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-19,"Tracy Anderson: visual artist; Michael Weatherly: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001175,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Painting Mentorship Learning new mediums, drawing more.","Cara only created one final image but I am impressed with the quality and the amount of time she spent on it.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Painting Mentorship - Mandel Mertz",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-20,"Sean Scott: visual artist; Su Legatt: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001179,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,168,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Graphic and Sketching Mentorship Create new compositions in Photoshop.","Student did not complete the hours to meet the expectations.",,432,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Graphic and Sketching Mentorship - Dennis Krull",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-21,"Barbara Benda Nagle: visual artist; Carmen McCullough: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001180,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Music Mentorship Preparing a selection for performance at the Lake Region Arts Council presentation event in October.","Student has begun to prepare a work. Final outcome is in her hands - time to practice!",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Music Mentorship - Kenyon Williams",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-22,"Beth Salvatore: musician; Amy Nordlund: musician, theatre artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001182,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Creative Writing Mentorship Writing an epic novel that incorporates other genres, if possible.","Henry wrote nine chapters of his epic novel. He projected that he'll have 60 chapters before it's done. I agreed. He wrote 68 pages, a total of 18,798 words - more than he ever has done.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Creative Writing Mentorship - Linda Lein",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Douglas",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-23,"Tracy Anderson: visual artist; Michael Weatherly: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001184,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","Sculpting Mentorship Completing my scheduled hours with Brad and also using the skills I learn to create projects at home as well.","I think Cassidy will continue to create ink illustrations in the doodle style I use. I hope that she expands on it and brings her own voice and style to the work.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Sculpting Mentorship - Brad Wegscheid",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-24,"Tracy Anderson: visual artist; Michael Weatherly: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001189,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,168,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Painting Mentorship Complete studies in values, new painting, grid drawing and practice.","Due to health reasons - Brianna is unable to meet. Cara only created one final image but I am impressed with the quality and the amount of time she spent on it.",,432,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Painting Mentorship - Tracy Anderson",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Douglas",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-25,"Tracy Anderson: visual artist; Michael Weatherly: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001191,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Painting Mentorship An increase in new work will be achieved by: Ability to accept failure of an ""expected result,"" acceptance of your achievements, and growth as an artist.","When I allowed Sadie to make her own decisions how to apply a certain medium, and she didn't like the outcome, she asked me what to do? When I showed her, she made her corrections and liked the results.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Painting Mentorship - Marcella Rose",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-26,"Tracy Anderson: visual artist; Michael Weatherly: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001196,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Comic Art Mentorship Create a new comic strip, produce a 15 second animation, and learn anime business through CoreCon.","Hailey already had characters and a basic idea of what she wanted the story to be. She worked hard to give her series a name, create a story using those characters and create a title page that will be used to help brand her series. She created two 3-panel",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Comic Art Mentorship - Amanda A Koskela",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-27,"Barbara Benda Nagle: visual artist; Carmen McCullough: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001200,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Fashion Design Mentorship Completing a dress.","She put together a beautiful garment that fit her like a glove!",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Fashion Design Mentorship - Nikki Caulfield",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Becker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-28,"Beth Salvatore: musician; Amy Nordlund: musician, theatre artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001204,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Music Mentorship Bach 2: Part Invention, Ragtime Piece, Play by Memory, Demonstrating consistent improvement in sight reading skills.","Vincent significantly increased his proficiency in his understanding and execution of rhythm, dynamics, pedaling, memorizing, sight reading and recognizing patterns. Because it took him awhile to 'get on board', time ran out, and we were not able to work",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Music Mentorship - Rebecca Davis",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Becker, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-29,"Beth Salvatore: musician; Amy Nordlund: musician, theatre artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001208,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Painting Mentorship Having weekly goals to complete while working on her final project with me when we meet.","She worked on portraits of cats and cat eyes and a still life as well as her main project. She worked hard at discipline and trying new things.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Painting Mentorship - Karla Jean Gallagher",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-30,"Barbara Benda Nagle: visual artist; Carmen McCullough: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001210,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,317,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Graphic and Sketching Mentor and Lessons Student will learn to identify and draw light and shadow as shapes, and rendered their values.","Student met expectations.",,283,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Graphic and Sketching Mentor and Lessons - Scott Gunvaldson and Myron Sahlberg Workshop",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-31,"Barbara Benda Nagle: visual artist; Carmen McCullough: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001211,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,168,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Painting Mentorship Developing a watercolor journal/notebook to practice skills and experiment with ideas for future reference. Complete 3 finished watercolors.","Student did not complete the hours to meet the expectations.",,432,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Painting Mentorship - Janelle Sundberg",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Douglas",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-32,"Tracy Anderson: visual artist; Michael Weatherly: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001212,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Painting Mentorship Ability to accept failure of an ""expected result,"" acceptance of your achievements and growth as an artist. Confidence, so you can say ""Stop It"" when that ugly monster on your shoulder tries to make you believe it isn't good enough.","When asked if she liked a certain outcome, and she didn't, I showed her how to change it. When she didn't like that, she came up with her own solution.",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Painting Mentorship - Marcella Rose",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-33,"Tracy Anderson: visual artist; Michael Weatherly: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001217,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,213,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Painting Workshop Attend Workshop","Workshop attended.",,387,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Painting Workshop",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay, Cook",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-34,"Barbara Benda Nagle: visual artist; Carmen McCullough: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10001219,"Artist Mentor Program",2017,334,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Photography Mentorship Having a photo shoot with a model, creative shoot with items we find at thrift stores, a self portrait.","We had a photo shoot with a teenage model and worked on giving posing through direction and getting better at getting focus points sharp. We also had a photoshoot with a young girl, which was a new challenge that Natalie wanted to try: working with a youn",,266,"Other, local or private",600,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Artist Mentor Program",,"Photography Mentorship - Stacy Kron",2016-05-01,2016-10-15,"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, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Douglas",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-mentor-program-35,"Sean Scott: visual artist; Su Legatt: visual artist.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Beth Salvatore: Graphic artist, publisher, humanities and music; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College; Susan Scarborough: Retired Community Education Director at Alexandria Public Schools; Nancy Berns: Former Lakes Region Arts Council Board member, radio voice actor, costumer, vocal director, choral singer.",,2 10000939,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,61685,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Underserved audiences in greater Minnesota will experience award-winning theater presented by TTT that is relevant and meaningful to their lives. The number of Minnesotans reached will be measured through demographic counts, and the meaningfulness of their experience will be evaluated through post-show surveys and talk-backs. 2: Non-traditional Minnesota audiences will have access to see TTT shows and engage with TTT artists in familiar and trusted settings. Post-show surveys will evaluate whether setting and other factors impacted audience participation, and follow-up with community partners will evaluate whether experience will impact future arts programming.","Underserved audiences in greater Minnesota experienced award-winning theater presented by TTT that was relevant and meaningful to their lives. We measured audience counts at each performance, engaged in post-show talk-backs and surveys, and followed up with community partners to about their perceptions of relevancy and meaningfulness of the shows for their audiences. 2: Non-traditional Minnesota audiences had access to see TTT shows and engage with TTT artists in familiar and trusted settings. We engaged in post-show talk-backs and surveys, and followed up with community partners to ask what factors they believe impacted audience turnout and overall experience.",,21759,"Other, local or private",83444,,"Amy Apperson, John Beal, James Behnke, Laura Braun Pardo, Shá Cage, Cheryl Davidson, Nancy Evert, Jon Hallberg, H. Adam Harris, Michelle Hensley, Cindy Kaiser, Michael Morrow, Renalyn Reece Paye, Ellie Skelton, Denise Silva",0.00,"Ten Thousand Things Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Ten Thousand Things will bring ten performances of Euripides' ""Electra,"" Kira Obolensky's ""Park & Lake,"" or Brecht's ""The Good Person of Szechwan"" to underserved audiences across greater Minnesota with artist led workshops, to deepen engagement.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Stephanie,Thompson,"Ten Thousand Things Theater","3153 36th Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55406-2126,"(612) 203-9502 ",stephanie@tenthousandthings.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Brown, Cass, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Marshall, Olmsted, Redwood",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-322,"Andrea Cheney: Interim managing director, Bedlam Theatre; Jeffrey Larson: Executive director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Mary Lee: Arts consultant; former executive director, Cantus; Kara Maloney: Organizational assistant, Lanesboro Arts; Susan Nordquist: Faculty member, Rainy River Community College; Rebecca Petersen: Executive director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Stacy Richardson: Writer, editor, and music promoter; Megan Vetsch Johnson: Operations and marketing manager for fine arts programing, College of St Benedict & St John's University","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000940,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,59641,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Adults and youth in five greater Minnesota communities will have the chance to see Theater Latte Da's nationally acclaimed production of ALL IS CALM. Records of sites visited (maintained by Theater Latt' Da). Box office records of the number of adults and youth in attendance (maintained by the presenters). 2: Theater Latt' Da will forge relationships with a minimum of two new touring partners and their communities in greater Minnesota. Record of all sites visited compared with sites previously visited (maintained by Theater Latt' Da), and interviews with touring partners (conducted by Theater Latt' Da).","Audiences in six greater Minnesota communities saw the acclaimed production of All is Calm and participated in Post-show discussions. Documented number of sold out performances; solicited feedback from touring partners; conducted paper audience surveys on-site; production staff reported on post-show discussion feedback. 2: Theater Latte Da strengthened relationships with five touring partners and their communities in greater Minnesota and forged one new relationship. Documented number of sold out performances; solicited feedback from touring partners; conducted paper audience surveys on-site.",,22174,"Other, local or private",81815,,"Jaime A. Roman, Nancy Jones, Jon Harkness, Carolee Lindsey, Kent Allin, Scott Cabalka, Ogden Confer, Matt Fulton, Lisa Hoene, James Jensen, Cynthia Klaus, Chris Larsen, Kate Lawson, Jim Matejcek, Penny Meier, Shannon Pierce, Gary Reetz, Jake Romanow, Thomas Senn, Libby Utter, Bill Venne, Kevin Winge, David Young, Jane Zilch",0.00,"Theatre Latté-Da AKA Theatre Latte-Da","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Theater Latte Da will bring its production of All is Calm, the Christmas Truce of 1914 to five communities in Minnesota.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jaden,Hansen,"Theatre Latte Da AKA Theater Latte Da","345 13th Ave NE",Minneapolis,MN,55413,"(612) 339-3003 ",jaden@latteda.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, Hubbard, Hubbard",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-323,"Sha Bailey: Performer, writer, and creator of new work in theater, visual arts, and film; Steven Downing: Writer, retired arts administrator; Ann Erickson: Associate director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Janis Lane-Ewart: Long-time arts administrator and consultant; development officer at KBEM Jazz88; Noelle Lawton: Executive director, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts; Kathleen McTavish: Composer and media artist; Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha: Freelance director, actor and theater educator","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000952,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,82549,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","More than 2,050 people in greater Minnesota will have access to a public concert and community engagement activities with professional artists. This outcome will be measured by tracking audience statistics and audience responses to survey questions regarding their concert and community outreach experience. 2: VocalEssence will tour to three new communities and expand outreach in one past community, offering 2,050 Minnesotans access to meaningful arts experiences. This outcome will be evaluated based on venue locations and audience statistics and survey responses regarding familiarity of the venue and value of the experience.","1,814 people in greater Minnesota had access to a public concert and community engagement activities with professional artists. VocalEssence used statistical tracking from each venue to measure concert performance. Survey data affirmed that the audience members were from zip codes in greater Minnesota. 2: VocalEssence toured to three new communities and two returning communities, offering arts experiences to new audiences in greater Minnesota. Data was gathered through tracking and surveys which measured zip codes, demographic, and intrinsic impact of the show on audiences measuring importance to community, satisfaction, captivation, emotional response, and learning.",,33434,"Other, local or private",115983,,"Karl Speak, Jacob Wolkowitz, Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Julie Bader, Traci V. Bransford, Cassidy McCrae Burns, Margaret Chutich, Ann Farrell, Rick Ford, Wayne Gisslen, R.J. Heckman, Joseph Kalkman, David L. Mona, Fred Moore, David Myers, Nancy F. Nelson, James Odland, Don Shelby, Timothy Takach, Dorene Wernke, Steve Aggergaard, Mary Ann Aufderheide, Philip Brunelle, Robin Helgen",0.00,VocalEssence,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"VocalEssence will partner with actor Don Shelby to tour ""River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain"" to audiences in four greater Minnesota communities. Tour activities will include a performance and community outreach events in each community.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elissa,Weller,VocalEssence,"1900 Nicollet Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 547-1451 ",elissa@vocalessence.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Mahnomen, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena, Wilkin, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-324,"Bradley Bourn: Executive director, Lyndale Neighborhood Association; former managing director, Ten Thousand Things Theater; Leslie Hanlon: Director of fundraising and marketing, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John?s University fine arts series; Tamra Jo Makram: Managing director of Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer of international folk music; Kathleen Ray: Former executive director, Central Square Cultural and Civic Center; theater artist and playwright; Quillan Roe: Manager and artistic director, Roe Family Singers; Douglas Scholz-Carlson: Artistic director, Great River Shakespeare Festival; Jacinta Zens: Independent arts organizer; member of Moorhead Arts and Cultural Commission","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 10000968,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,36165,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Audience members grow in their intellectual and artistic understanding of new chamber music and increase their comfort level with new music. Audience members indicate through interviews, observation, social media, and surveys that their knowledge of new music increased and MINNESOTA CONNECTIONS programming was musically satisfying. 2: Zeitgeist establishes or deepens its relationship with Minnesota presenters. Presenters indicate satisfaction with a willingness to partner with Zeitgeist on future productions through post-concert questionnaire, conversation, and interview.","Audience members grew in their intellectual and artistic understanding of new chamber music and increased their comfort level with new music. Audience members indicated through interviews, observation, social media, and surveys that their appreciation of new music increased and programming was musically satisfying. 2: Zeitgeist establishes or deepens its relationship with Minnesota presenters. Presenters indicated satisfaction with a willingness to partner with Zeitgeist on future productions through conversations and invitations to partner again.",,12855,"Other, local or private",49020,,"Heather Barringer, Philip Blackburn, Craig Sinard, Julie Haight Curran, Pat O'Keefe, Dameun Strange, Carrie Henneman Shaw",0.00,Zeitgeist,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Zeitgeist will tour MINNESOTA CONNECTIONS 2017-2018 to eight greater Minnesota communities featuring ""For the Birds"" with Victor Zupanc and Kevin Kling, ""Summer Rain"" with veena virtuoso Nirmala Rajasekar, and ""Pine Eyes"" the tale of Pinocchio.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Heather,Barringer,Zeitgeist,"275 4th St E Ste 200","St Paul",MN,55101-1628,"(651) 755-1600 ",heather@zeitgeistnewmusic.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Rice, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-326,"Bradley Bourn: Executive director, Lyndale Neighborhood Association; former managing director, Ten Thousand Things Theater; Leslie Hanlon: Director of fundraising and marketing, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John?s University fine arts series; Tamra Jo Makram: Managing director of Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer of international folk music; Kathleen Ray: Former executive director, Central Square Cultural and Civic Center; theater artist and playwright; Quillan Roe: Manager and artistic director, Roe Family Singers; Douglas Scholz-Carlson: Artistic director, Great River Shakespeare Festival; Jacinta Zens: Independent arts organizer; member of Moorhead Arts and Cultural Commission","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000969,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,49605,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Zenon will perform in concert halls, schools, and gymnasiums, reaching community members through performances, demonstrations and workshops. Evaluation of touring activities will include critical reviews, audience and presenter feedback, workshop evaluations, and invitations to return to the host communities in future seasons. 2: Zenon will involve and engage community members with dance as an art form, a universal language with the power to transform lives. Evaluation will include audience and participant feedback gathered through surveys, informal dialogue, and follow up communications.","Zenon conducted tours to four cities in Minnesota, which would not be possible without MSAB funding support. Evaluation of touring activities included critical reviews, audience and presenter feedback, workshop evaluations, and invitations to return to the host communities in future seasons. 2: Zenon conducted free performances and master classes in each touring site, engaging community members of all ages. Evaluation included audience and participant feedback gathered through surveys, informal dialogue, and follow up communications.",,16763,"Other, local or private",64579,4000,"Patricia Kingston, Mindi Schaefer, Robert Borman, Linda Johnson, April Haven, Kristen Stoeckeler, Troy Link, Nancy Johnson, Linda Z. Andrews, Cierra Lindsey",0.00,"Zenon Dance Company and School, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Zenon Dance Company will tour to Albert Lea, Luverne, Grand Rapids, and Crookston to conduct cross-cultural evening length performances and workshops that showcase the diverse voices of modern and jazz choreographers.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"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",,"Freeborn, Otter Tail, Rock, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-327,"Bradley Bourn: Executive director, Lyndale Neighborhood Association; former managing director, Ten Thousand Things Theater; Leslie Hanlon: Director of fundraising and marketing, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John?s University fine arts series; Tamra Jo Makram: Managing director of Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer of international folk music; Kathleen Ray: Former executive director, Central Square Cultural and Civic Center; theater artist and playwright; Quillan Roe: Manager and artistic director, Roe Family Singers; Douglas Scholz-Carlson: Artistic director, Great River Shakespeare Festival; Jacinta Zens: Independent arts organizer; member of Moorhead Arts and Cultural Commission","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 10000988,"Arts Legacy Grant",2017,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","As a result of this project, inter-generational readers reading THE RAVEN FINAL FOUR across the fifty-six counties it is found in, will have been entertained, inspired, and informed by Northwest Minnesota artists. Evaluation will occur as replies are received from the Audience Survey forms enclosed after the end of the project, as well as our notes of personal observation throughout the project including informal comment and critique we receive through email, on our website, and Facebook pages.","Data indicated renewal numbers were in decline in 2017-2018, comparison to renewals in 2016-2017. An aging audience is thought to be an indicator. We sent questionnaires in each of our issues to subscribers, asking them to renew or letting us know if they would not. Thanks to Legacy funding, our 24th year of publication on a positive note. Local bankers, participating artists, and subscribers, sent heartfelt emails or made personal effort to express their regret that we stopped publication.",,5459,"Other, local or private",15459,,"Helen Bergland, Vivian Eggen, Jackie Helms-Reynolds, Joe McDonnell, Steven Reynolds, Jeanette Sjaahiem, Marion Solom, CatherineStenzel",,"Palmville Press and Publishing, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Legacy Grant",,"Publish THE RAVEN FINAL FOUR Volume 15, Issues 1, 2, 3, 4.",2017-05-31,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steven,Reynolds,"Palmville Press and Publishing, Inc.","38331 150th St",Wannaska,MN,56761,"(218) 425-7349 ",palmvillepublishing@wiktel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Northwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Jackson, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Lake, Le Sueur, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Norman, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Wadena, Watonwan, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-legacy-grant-166,"Charles Erickson: retired librarian; Connie Nelson: visual artist, actress; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater director; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist; Stephanie Olson: writer, editor, painter; Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager.","Charles Erickson: retired librarian; Connie Nelson: visual artist, actress; Elizabeth Rockstad: visual artist; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Eryn Killough: visual artist; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater director; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist; Stephanie Olson: writer, editor, painter; Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager.",,2 10001011,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",2017,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","As a result of this program, student musicians who attend Bemidji MusiCamp will: 1. Be a part of an enjoyable musical learning experience that includes musicians in grades 5 - 12. 2. Experience a high-quality final musical performance open to people from throughout Minnesota. 3. Be inspired to continued commitment to or participation in the musical arts. Surveys are used to evaluate our goals and include input from campers and the audience from the final concert. Ratings are on a scale of 1-6. Camper Sample: Rate how enjoyable camp was for you. Name something you learned at camp that you could teach to your own school/band/choir. Do you plan on seeking additional musical activities in your school or community? Audience sample: Rate the quality of the final concert. Rate how likely you are to seek future musical opportunities in your community.","1. On a scale of 1 - 6 (6 being most enjoyable), 177 of 208 respondents listed their experience as a 5 or 6. 2. 103 of 107 audience responses rated the final musical performance as a 5 or 6. 3. 88.4% of 199 responses stated their desire to seek additional activities in the musical arts.",,108333,"Other, local or private",114333,,"Ashley Sands, Katie Hahn, Jeff Sands, Beth Hahn, David Stordalen, Aron Bohnert, Scott Guidry, Del Lyren",,"Bemidji MusiCamp","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",,"Bemidji MusiCamp 2017",2017-07-16,2017-07-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeffrey,Sands,"Bemidji MusiCamp","1500 Birchmont Dr NE Ste 16",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(612) 470-2267 ",bemidjimusicamp@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, McLeod, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Ramsey, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-organizations-26,"Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Gayle Highberg: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.","Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.",,2 10001013,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",2017,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","As a result of this program, Bemidji Symphony Orchestra musicians will strengthen their collaborative skills to function as ""one"" with the conductor and the soloist to create an expressive, deeply nuanced performance. As a result of this program, the audience will either gain an initial exposure to operatic arias, or, deepen their existing appreciation of operatic arias. We will survey a subset of the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra musicians via email to determine if and how their collaborative skills were enhanced by working with guest soloist J. Warren Mitchell. Using a short survey on paper, the audience will be asked if this was their first exposure to operatic music or if performance enhanced their enjoyment and appreciation of operatic music. These will be collected at the door as the audience exits.","Questions were emailed to musicians pre-concert (to prepare) and post-concert (for response). Responses affirmed that collaborative skills were enhanced by the need to listen to the soloist’s nuanced interpretations, while simultaneously “listening” to the conductor. Audience surveys were put in programs and participation was encouraged during pre-concert announcements. 58% were returned; 98% said their enjoyment of opera was enhanced; 99% said they intend to listen to opera in the future.",,14844,"Other, local or private",20844,,"Mary Auger, Tom Dunn, Nancy Haugen, Ann Hayes, Louise Jackson, Ann Long Voelkner, Jeb Monge, Karl Mork, Cyrus Pansch, Janet Pederson, Sue Rosselet, Stu Rosselet, Linda Wolf",,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra concert with J. Warren Mitchell",2017-04-03,2017-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,MaryAnne,Wilimek,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","PO Box 3136",Bemidji,MN,56619,"(218) 444-7914 ",bso@bemidjisymphony.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Pennington, Polk, Redwood, St. Louis, Stearns, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-organizations-28,"Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Gayle Highberg: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.","Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.",,2 10001029,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",2017,2222,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","As a result of this program, all ages and sectors of the community will feel welcome at an arts event which provides a variety of musical genres, adding to the community's quality of life and building audiences for live music. Photos of audience reactions and informal one-on-one interviews will be used to measure and document the impact of the events. Sponsors will complete an evaluation providing feedback on what went well and ways to improve the event. (One season, an attempt was made to do a formal survey of audience members, but many considered the effort to be intrusive and declined to respond.)","Photos and one-on-one conversations show audiences to be more racially/ethnically diverse than in the past, reflecting the changing community. Audience numbers also increased from an average of 550 per night with audiences estimated at 1,000 or more some nights. Results of the July 6 poll, found people in the audience came from two countries (Italy and Taiwan), 26 states and 27 Minnesota counties. The 2nd Street Stage Facebook page continues to be popular with one video reaching 3,636 people.",,18503,"Other, local or private",20725,,"Cynthia Jones, Molly Luther, Kathy Grell, Mark Bridge, Paul Dove, Kathy Grell, Cynthia Jones, Nicole Lalum, Mike Monsrud, Rod Nordberg, Mary Peterson, John Rasmussen",,"Park Rapids Downtown Business Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",,"2nd Street Stage Summer Concert Series",2017-06-15,2017-08-17,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,Grell,"Park Rapids Downtown Business Association","PO Box 142","Park Rapids",MN,56470,"(218) 732-9218 ",parkrapidsdba@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Clay, Dakota, Dodge, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lyon, Meeker, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Ramsey, Roseau, St. Louis, Scott, Sherburne, Todd, Wadena, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-organizations-32,"Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Gayle Highberg: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.","Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.",,2 10001030,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",2017,3990,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","As a result of this program people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities will participate in the arts. Last year's finalists included storytellers in a wide age range, two Native American storytellers and one storyteller on the autism spectrum. Storytelling is often described as an equal opportunity art form. As a result of this program, the audience will reflect similar diversity. Audience surveys will be inserted in the program asking what people learned about storytelling as an art form and ways to improve the experience. Judges will again be asked to suggest ways to improve the way entries are scored and ranked. Finalists will be invited to make suggestions and asked to encourage other storytellers they know to enter in the future. In addition, Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council members and the Great American Story Committee evaluate the event.","The 2nd annual contest drew fewer entries and a smaller, less diverse audience than in 2016. 26 audience surveys were completed. As a result, the committee will find an emcee who can be engaged in planning and provide the audience with information they asked to know more about, i.e. criteria for judging. Surveys showed the event improved understanding of storytelling as an art form. The committee will explore sponsoring a workshop and engaging local writers to attract more local storytellers.",,2744,"Other, local or private",6734,,"Bickey Bender, Mark Bridge, Jill Dickinson, Pat Dove, Paul Dove, Lu Ann Hurd-Lof, Dawn Kast, Nicole Lalum, Jerry Mevissen, Rod Nordberg, Marie Nordberg, Larry Novak, Jodi Schultz, Carolyn Spangler, Kendal Ware, Irene Weis, Lowell Wolff, Bill Zigmant",,"Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",,"Great American Story",2017-04-04,2017-09-25,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Dove,"Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council","PO Box 702","Park Rapids",MN,56470,"(218) 732-7096 ",pd5@evansville.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Becker, Beltrami, Hennepin, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-organizations-33,"Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Gayle Highberg: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.","Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.",,2 10000744,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,71900,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Cellula performances and outreach will help audiences understand how artists express scientific concepts and use STEAM principles in creative processes. Audiences will share their discoveries re: the art and science of Cellula via written and verbal surveys at outreach events, post-it notes in the lobby, and voicemail on our Cell Phone at shows. 2: Cellula will increase access to sensory-friendly theatre for youth and families in Minnesota through puppetry performances and outreach in six cities. Audiences identify prior experiences with sensory-friendly theatre and rate our accommodations via surveys at outreach events (piloted by 2015 Minnesota State Arts Board Tour evaluator) and post-show Cell Phone poll.","The presenters and Z Puppets included funding credits on: our websites, preview videos, Study Guides, Before You Go Guides, print materials and verbal. At public shows, audiences responded to written surveys. Teachers responded to school shows via online surveys. We tried post-show discussions with students but the logistics at most sites made it unfeasible. 2: Over 80% of the attendees who completed the survey indicated that Cellula was the first time they experienced a sensory-friendly performance. Over 80% of the attendees who completed the survey indicated that Cellula was the first time they experienced a sensory-friendly performance.",,23967,"Other, local or private",95867,14980,,0.00,"Shari G. Aronson AKA Shari Aronson",Individual,"Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Z Puppets Rosenschnoz will tour Cellula, a glow in the dark, sensory friendly performance of mitosis, to six greater Minnesota venues, to engage family audiences in the STEAM of puppetry.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Shari,Aronson,"Shari G. Aronson AKA Shari Aronson",,,MN,,"(612) 724-1435x 2",shari@zpuppets.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Fillmore, Itasca, Martin, Nobles, Otter Tail, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-176,"Andrea Cheney: Interim managing director, Bedlam Theatre; Jeffrey Larson: Executive director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Mary Lee: Arts consultant; former executive director, Cantus; Kara Maloney: Organizational assistant, Lanesboro Arts; Susan Nordquist: Faculty member, Rainy River Community College; Rebecca Petersen: Executive director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Stacy Richardson: Writer, editor, and music promoter; Megan Vetsch Johnson: Operations and marketing manager for fine arts programing, College of St Benedict & St John's University","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000774,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,26170,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Through performances at their local library, Minnesotans in twenty-four communities will gain a better understanding of the music and stories of another culture. We will track the number of libraries. Each performance is followed by an informal discussion with, and written feedback from, the audience. These will let us evaluate if (and what) attendees learned.","Minnesotans from 35 small to mid-size towns experienced another culture through music and storytelling and learned about that culture. We tracked number of libraries. Performances were followed by informal discussion with audience. Many audience members also completed an evaluation that asked what they learned, how they heard about the event, and what they thought of the performance.",,11915,"Other, local or private",38085,5485,"Roderic Hernub Southall, Mimi Stake, Susan Rotilie, Kathy Sanville, Jeff Goldenberg, Diane Johnson, Hristina Markova, Cheryl Bock, Iren Bishop, Yvette Trotman, Keven Ambrus, Robert Erickson, Louis Porter II, Michelle Silverman, Mae Brooks, Abby Lawrence, Mary Sennes, Liz Sheets, George Dow, Jessica Gessner, Virajita Singh, Dameun Strange, Walter L Smith",0.00,"COMPAS, Inc. AKA COMPAS","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"COMPAS will engage children and adults with musical and cultural traditions from Latin America and aboriginal Australia through performances by musicians and storytellers in 24 libraries throughout northern and central Minnesota.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joan,Linck,"COMPAS, Inc. AKA COMPAS","75 5th St W Ste 304","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 292-3203 ",joan@compas.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Carlton, Cook, Douglas, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Morrison, Otter Tail, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-286,"Andrea Cheney: Interim managing director, Bedlam Theatre; Jeffrey Larson: Executive director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Mary Lee: Arts consultant; former executive director, Cantus; Kara Maloney: Organizational assistant, Lanesboro Arts; Susan Nordquist: Faculty member, Rainy River Community College; Rebecca Petersen: Executive director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Stacy Richardson: Writer, editor, and music promoter; Megan Vetsch Johnson: Operations and marketing manager for fine arts programing, College of St Benedict & St John's University","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000798,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,22531,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Author tours will increase awareness of and access to work written by Minnesotans and/or created by Minnesota publishers. Email and paper surveys from attendees and partners, both at and after events; library circulation numbers. 2: Increase engagement between the readers and writers in the state through innovative programming. Email and paper surveys from attendees and participants, both at and after events.","Nearly all of attendees surveyed agreed that the Minnesota Book Award author tours introduced them to new authors and works by Minnesotans. Paper surveys at the events asked attendees whether the event exposed them to writers who were new to them. They were also asked whether they were more likely to search out books written by Minnesotan writers as a result of this program. 2: A majority of attendees indicated they had more understanding of Minnesota literature and felt more connected to their community as a result of the program. Event surveys asked if the program increased attendees' understanding of Minnesota Literature and the writing process, and if the events made them feel more connected to their community.",,8550,"Other, local or private",31081,1550,"Heather Anfang, Joseph T. Bagnoli, Sthitie E. Bom, Cathy Paper, James Bradshaw, Kathy Brown, Dana Bruce, Scott Burns, Kathleen R. Callahan, Armando Camacho, Richard Carlbom, Melvin Carter, Tetra Constantino, Jay Cowles, Paul M. Dadlez, Ted Davis, Kate Dienhart, Kimberly Ditter, Jill Droubie, Paul Dzubnar, Jeanette Frederickson, Gordon Goodwin, Patrick Harris, Courtney Henry, Sia Her, Paul Hirschboeck, John Huss, Sharyle Knutson, Donna Allan, Bridget Manahan, Greg Mazanec, Melanie McMahon, Daud Mohamed, Todd S. Nicholson, Jean O'Connell, Col. Kevin Olson, Dan Prokott, Mary Rothchild, Ty R. Silberhorn, Elona Street-Stewart, Mark Taylor, Matt Tempelis, James V. Toscano, Tom Votel, Annette M. Whaley, Charles H. Williams Jr., Chuck Wright, Mike Zipko",0.00,"The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library will collaborate with libraries and literary presses across the state to present an innovative touring program featuring Minnesota Book Award winners.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alayne,Hopkins,"The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library","1080 Montreal Ave Ste 2","St Paul",MN,55116,"(651) 222-3242 ",alayne@thefriends.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Douglas, Itasca, Olmsted, Otter Tail, St. Louis, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-292,"Bradley Bourn: Executive director, Lyndale Neighborhood Association; former managing director, Ten Thousand Things Theater; Leslie Hanlon: Director of fundraising and marketing, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John?s University fine arts series; Tamra Jo Makram: Managing director of Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer of international folk music; Kathleen Ray: Former executive director, Central Square Cultural and Civic Center; theater artist and playwright; Quillan Roe: Manager and artistic director, Roe Family Singers; Douglas Scholz-Carlson: Artistic director, Great River Shakespeare Festival; Jacinta Zens: Independent arts organizer; member of Moorhead Arts and Cultural Commission","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 10000866,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,23125,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","These concert tours will focus on reaching underserved communities that rarely see live musical performances by professional touring groups. Surveys of audience members will measure the general availability of live musical performances in each community and also catalog how many are seeing the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet for the first time. 2: The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet will perform library concerts and educational workshops in sixteen Minnesota communities not previously visited. A review of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet's performance history will confirm that sixteen of the Minnesota communities scheduled for this tour project have not been previously visited.","These concert tours focused on reaching underserved communities that rarely see live musical performances by professional touring groups. Surveys of audience members measured the general availability of live musical performances in each community and also cataloged how many were seeing the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet for the first time. 2: The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet performed library concerts and educational workshops in sixteen Minnesota communities not previously visited. A review of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet's performance history confirmed that sixteen of the Minnesota communities included in this tour project had not been previously visited.",,8075,"Other, local or private",31200,875,"Wade Oden, Benjamin Kunkel, Joseph Hagedorn, Maja Radovanlija, Alex Lubet, Gloria Raheja, Robert Collier, Ila June Brown-Pratt",0.00,"Minneapolis Guitar Quartet Association AKA Minneapolis Guitar Quartet","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet will conduct library tours in four different regions of greater Minnesota, performing five concerts and one Guitar Ensemble Crash Course workshop in each region for a total of twenty concerts and four workshops.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joseph,Hagedorn,"Minneapolis Guitar Quartet Association AKA Minneapolis Guitar Quartet","2550 Dupont Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55405-3506,"(612) 669-2883 ",hagedornguitar@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Otter Tail, Polk, Redwood, Rock, St. Louis, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-305,"Sh? Bailey: Performer, writer, and creator of new work in theater, visual arts, and film; Steven Downing: Writer, retired arts administrator; Ann Erickson: Associate director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Janis Lane-Ewart: Long-time arts administrator and consultant; development officer at KBEM Jazz88; Noelle Lawton: Executive director, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts; Kathleen McTavish: Composer and media artist; Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha: Freelance director, actor and theater educator","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000867,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,42500,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The MMC will present concerts in six greater Minnesota towns, featuring twelve touring artists. Via audience and artist surveys, informal conversations and post-project meetings, we will determine how these performances impacted local artists and audiences. 2: The MMC will bring artists to historic theaters and arts centers they have not played before, helping them form relationships with those communities. Via venue and artist surveys, informal conversations and post-project meetings, we will determine how these performances impacted local artists and whether venues would present them again.","The MMC did present concerts in six greater Minnesota towns, featuring twelve touring artists. Via audience and artist surveys and post-project meetings, we discovered that people were extremely happy with the content and variety of programming, even those that had lower attendance as they do not get many opportunities like this. 2: The MMC did bring artists to historic theaters and arts centers they have not played before, helping them form relationships with those communities. Via venue and artist surveys and post-project meetings, we have learned that venues were almost all interested in having the artists return to their venues to perform. The artists also said they are more likely to return to these towns to perform.",,17573,"Other, local or private",60073,9350,"Tony Mendoza, Beth Burns, Chuck Hermes, Dawn Montez, John Munson, Emma Deaner, Mark Stutrud, Brian Turner, Mary McKoskey, Mark Gehring, Sara Horishnyk, Paul Boblett, Jessica Paxton",0.00,"Minnesota Music Coalition","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"The Minnesota Music Coalition will present the seventh annual Caravan du Nord, a tour of independent musicians and industry professionals, featuring workshops, networking, and performances in communities throughout greater Minnesota.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ellen,Stanley,"Minnesota Music Coalition","75 5th St W Ste 327","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 347-1662 ",ellen@mnmusiccoalition.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Cook, Goodhue, Mower, Nobles, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-306,"Andrea Cheney: Interim managing director, Bedlam Theatre; Jeffrey Larson: Executive director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Mary Lee: Arts consultant; former executive director, Cantus; Kara Maloney: Organizational assistant, Lanesboro Arts; Susan Nordquist: Faculty member, Rainy River Community College; Rebecca Petersen: Executive director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Stacy Richardson: Writer, editor, and music promoter; Megan Vetsch Johnson: Operations and marketing manager for fine arts programing, College of St Benedict & St John's University","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 10000869,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,32645,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Audiences will enhance their understanding of the importance of the literary arts to individuals and society. To assess readings: we will use hard-copy audience surveys and interview 3-5 audience members. To assess outreach events, we will interview the group director and when appropriate, survey participants.","Audiences enhanced their understanding of the importance of the literary arts to individuals and society. We used outcome-based evaluation throughout the season to collect quantitative (Likert scale surveys) and qualitative (interviews/observations) data.",,52857,"Other, local or private",85502,15000,"Diana Joseph, Matt Sewell, Wilbur Frink, Jacque Arnold, Jorge Evans, Vicki Apel",0.00,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Good Thunder Reading Series","State Government","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"The Good Thunder Reading Series will promote community engagement with the literary arts by presenting six writers for a series of readings, workshops, talks, and outreach events.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"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, Brown, Carver, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-308,"Andrea Cheney: Interim managing director, Bedlam Theatre; Jeffrey Larson: Executive director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Mary Lee: Arts consultant; former executive director, Cantus; Kara Maloney: Organizational assistant, Lanesboro Arts; Susan Nordquist: Faculty member, Rainy River Community College; Rebecca Petersen: Executive director, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Stacy Richardson: Writer, editor, and music promoter; Megan Vetsch Johnson: Operations and marketing manager for fine arts programing, College of St Benedict & St John's University","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000870,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,13175,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Minnesotans will be moved, challenged and entertained by artists of immense talent who seek to provide meaning through their engagements. Evaluation will include audience surveys designed to evaluate the impact of the performance on participants and any changes in perceptions about the art form.","Minnesotans will be moved, challenged and entertained by artists of immense talent who seek to provide meaning through their engagements. We are working on new techniques for the 18-19 season. We've used surveys for several years, and noticed a decline in participation. Instead of printed surveys this year, we talked to teachers, audience members and performers to gauge success.",,48391,"Other, local or private",61566,,"Yvonne Condell, Elizabeth Nawrot, Ryan Jackson, Mike Krajewski, James Stenger, Tania Blanich, Rebecca Sundet-Schoenwald, Elizabeth Evert Karnes",0.00,"Minnesota State University-Moorhead AKA Cheryl Nelson Losset Performing Arts Series","State Government","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Minnesota State University Moorhead will present four stylistically diverse performances of music and theater, with related educational events for community members and students of all ages.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rebecca,Sundet-Schoenwald,"Minnesota State University-Moorhead AKA Cheryl Nelson Losset Performing Arts Series","1104 7th Ave S 250 Bridges Hall",Moorhead,MN,56563-0002,"(218) 477-2178 ",sundetre@mnstate.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Clay, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-309,"Sh? Bailey: Performer, writer, and creator of new work in theater, visual arts, and film; Steven Downing: Writer, retired arts administrator; Ann Erickson: Associate director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Janis Lane-Ewart: Long-time arts administrator and consultant; development officer at KBEM Jazz88; Noelle Lawton: Executive director, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts; Kathleen McTavish: Composer and media artist; Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha: Freelance director, actor and theater educator","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000908,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,50385,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Audience members will learn about site-specific art and Northfield's history/architecture/social concerns through The Northfield Experience. Before and after surveys will measure growth in knowledge. In addition, a Comment Camera at the event hub will allow people to record impressions about the performances.","Audience members will learn about site-specific art and Northfield history and architecture through The Northfield Experience. Before/after surveys measured growth in knowledge about history and architecture. Koplowitz presented talk-backs and people stayed afterwards to talk with him. The lead team and tour guides received positive feedback in person and through emails.",,40415,"Other, local or private",85011,,"Larry Stranghoener, Jody Kleppe Horner, Carl Crosby Lehmann, Glenn Taylor, Dean Buntrock, B. Kristine Olson Johnson, Martin E. Marty, Addison ?Tad? Piper, O. Jay Tomson, Jerrol M. Tostrud, David R. Anderson, Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Jay Lund, Timothy Maudlin, Gretchen Morgenson, Kevin P. Bethke, Kari Bjorhus, Eric Hanson, Philip Milne, Callyssa Ozzello, Theresa Hull Wise, Sonja Clark, Ward Klein, Peter Gotsch, Susan Gunderson, Mark Jordahl, Jeffrey W. Bolton, John B. Grotting, John R. Raitt, Jon W. Salveson, Alphonso Tindall, Gregory L. Buck, William O. Gafkjen",0.00,"Saint Olaf College","Public College/University","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Saint Olaf College will present ""The Northfield Experience: A Site-Specific Performance Journey"" by Los Angeles artist Stephan Koplowitz in partnership with Carleton College and the City of Northfield. Performances will take place in May 2018.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Melissa Flynn",Hager,"Saint Olaf College","1520 St Olaf Ave",Northfield,MN,55057,"(507) 786-5007 ",hager@stolaf.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Meeker, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-315,"Sh? Bailey: Performer, writer, and creator of new work in theater, visual arts, and film; Steven Downing: Writer, retired arts administrator; Ann Erickson: Associate director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Janis Lane-Ewart: Long-time arts administrator and consultant; development officer at KBEM Jazz88; Noelle Lawton: Executive director, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts; Kathleen McTavish: Composer and media artist; Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha: Freelance director, actor and theater educator","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10000914,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,84820,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Eight professional artists will tour to three greater Minnesota communities, leading workshops and performing shows for about 1,200 greater Minnesota resident. This outcome will be evaluated by tracking the number of artists who go on tour, towns we visit and performances we present, and how many residents attend the workshops/performances. 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 non-profit organizations we collaborate with in presenting the workshops and performances.","Eight professional artists will tour to four greater Minnesota communities, leading workshops and performing shows for about 975 greater Minnesota resident. There were eight performers in our collective and we traveled to four communities. Attendance for workshops and performances was taken at every event. 2: At least ten community/nonprofit organizations will be involved in presenting a site-specific theater project in their communities. We recorded our interactions with all the non-profits that supported our project, including community theaters, Regional Arts groups, water conservation groups, Community Centers and Chambers of Commerce.",,36469,"Other, local or private",121289,,,0.00,"Luverne G. Seifert",Individual,"Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Seifert will present a music infused adaptation of Ibsen's ""An Enemy of the People,"" using professional and community actors and musicians in three greater Minnesota communities to illuminate the water challenges facing our state.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Luverne,Seifert,"Luverne G. Seifert",,,MN,,"(612) 414-2032 ",luverneseifert@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Chippewa, Otter Tail, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-317,"Sh' Bailey: Performer, writer, and creator of new work in theater, visual arts, and film; Steven Downing: Writer, retired arts administrator; Ann Erickson: Associate director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Janis Lane-Ewart: Long-time arts administrator and consultant; development officer at KBEM Jazz88; Noelle Lawton: Executive director, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts; Kathleen McTavish: Composer and media artist; Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha: Freelance director, actor and theater educator","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 10000928,"Arts Tour Minnesota",2017,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The exhibit will spark meaningful conversations and create new knowledge about mental health and the role art can play in improving lives. Visitors will report a positive impact the art had on their own personal views of mental health, societal stigma, the role of art in encouraging positive expression, and ideas for improving treatment. 2: The exhibit will bring high quality, nationally recognized contemporary artwork to West Central Minnesota, resulting in more visitors to Fergus Falls. At least 25% of audience members will visit from outside of Fergus Falls and at least 90% of participants will report that they would attend a similar event in the future and recommend it to others.","The exhibit sparked meaningful conversations and new knowledge about mental health and the role art can play in improving lives. At each exhibit site, we had a Book of Healing, for individuals to write reflections or draw in. Many comments expressed the above outcome, including comments about judging people less, or talking about their own struggles more with others. 2: The exhibit brought high quality, nationally recognized contemporary artwork to West Central MN, resulting in new visitors to Fergus Falls galleries. A survey of zip codes from attendees indicated that approximately 21 zip codes and seven states were represented at the exhibit. The local response was overwhelmingly positive. Dozens of people said they had never attended an exhibit here before.",,5541,"Other, local or private",15541,500,"Laura Zimmerman, Noel Nix, Jerome Rawls, Lisa Middag, Jeremy B. Cohen, Kelly Asche, Greta Bauer ReDakota|, Ben Bonestroo, Amelia Brown, Rebekah Crisanta de Ybarra, Bo Thao-Urabe, Va-Megn Thoj",0.00,"Springboard for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Tour Minnesota",,"Springboard for the Arts, in collaboration with the Kaddatz Gallery and the McKnight Gallery in Fergus Falls, will present ""Mindful: Exploring Mental Health through Art,"" a traveling exhibit organized by the Society for Contemporary Craft based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.",2017-06-01,2018-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carl,Swanson,"Springboard for the Arts","308 Prince St Ste 270","St Paul",MN,55101-1437,"(651) 292-4381 ",carl@springboardforthearts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Big Stone, Cass, Clay, Dakota, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Otter Tail, Pope, Ramsey, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-tour-minnesota-319,"Bradley Bourn: Executive director, Lyndale Neighborhood Association; former managing director, Ten Thousand Things Theater; Leslie Hanlon: Director of fundraising and marketing, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John?s University fine arts series; Tamra Jo Makram: Managing director of Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer of international folk music; Kathleen Ray: Former executive director, Central Square Cultural and Civic Center; theater artist and playwright; Quillan Roe: Manager and artistic director, Roe Family Singers; Douglas Scholz-Carlson: Artistic director, Great River Shakespeare Festival; Jacinta Zens: Independent arts organizer; member of Moorhead Arts and Cultural Commission","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 10001410,"Arts in the Schools",2017,1448,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The main goal of this grant is to overcome barriers to accessing high-quality arts activities for the students who participate. ECHO Charter School's percentage of students who are considered at risk based on family income is 68%. The cost of attending an event like a Broadway musical is prohibitive to all but a very few of our families. We hope that the goal of overcoming barriers to accessing high-quality arts activities through this grant will also further our goal of instilling the arts into the community and public life of our region and supporting high-quality, age appropriate arts education for the students of ECHO Charter School to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of the arts. We will measure success based on the number of students participating and the student surveys designed to measure, to some extent, the impact of the arts experiences.","100% of the students who attended the field trip were surprised at how much they enjoyed the Minnesota Institute of Art. Only one of the students remembered having been to an art museum before. All the participants expressed a desire to return to the MIA. 92% expressed a desire to try their hand at a specific kind of art based on their trip to the museum.100% of the participants expressed an increased desire to participate in and/or attend theater performances.100% of the participants gave the performance of Wicked the highest possible review.",,,,1448,,"Judy Miller, Debbie Eakes, Jeff Berthelsen, Chris Berends, Summer Schoer, Nancy Louwagie",,"ECHO Charter School","K-12 Education","Arts in the Schools",,"ECHO Charter Theatre Trip",2017-04-13,2017-04-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Patti,Jacobsen,"ECHO Charter School","101 Rocket Ave ?",Echo,MN,56237,"(507) 925-4143 ",pjacobsen@echo.charter.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Renville",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-schools-21,"Mary Kay Frisvold: music; Cheryl Jeska: Music, education; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, human resources director, bead and quill work; Kelly Pochardt: Visual art, education; John Sterner: Visual art, education; John White: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, writer, photographer, retired journalist.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art educator, visual artist, Tyler Arts Council, Lincoln County Art Fair, South Dakota Arts Educators Association, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwest Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.",,2 10001443,"Arts in the Schools",2017,1933,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","1. Students will be able to follow written and spoken directions and successfully build a dulcimer. 2. Students will produce dulcimers that work and sound accurately. 3. Students will be able to play simple melodies together on a simple one-stringed dulcimer. 4. Students will be able to play simple harmonies and accompaniments to melodies. 5. Students will perform with their dulcimer at the spring band concert. Students will be observed to be sure they are meeting goals 1-4 while building and learning to play their dulcimer during the residency. Goal 5 will be assessed by student attendance at the spring band concert.","Lakeview 5th grade consists of 46 students with varying musical, academic, and physical abilities. All 46 students successfully built their very own dulcimer and all 46 were successful at playing their made instruments. This is a truly remarkable outcome.",,23,"Other, local or private",1956,,"Michelle Volk, Terry Lind, Kathy Lewis, Bob Erickson, Judy Keliher, Jim Skelly",,"Lakeview Public Schools","K-12 Education","Arts in the Schools",,"Ross Sutter Dulcimer Residency",2017-01-30,2017-02-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Krishana,Dempcy,"Lakeview Public Schools","875 Barstad Rd N",Cottonwood,MN,56229,"(507) 423-5164 ",krishanadempcy@lakeview2167.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Lyon, Yellow Medicine, Redwood",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-schools-60,"Ellen Copperud: writing, education; Cindy Demers: visual art, education, Joyce Meyer: visual art, education, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board; Kari Weber: visual art, education; Tom Wirt: visual art, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Kate Aydin: retired educator; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, former high school English/creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Scott Tedrick: journalist, Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalization, theatre director/actor.",,2 10001507,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Evaluation of the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour will include an online survey for tour-goers who vote online for their favorite sculpture. This survey will gather demographic information of the tour-goer and solicit their overall experience of the tour.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey to rate the quality of the program and how the patron discovered it. We tabulated surveys throughout the Mankato Sculture Walk season.",,81300,"Other, local or private",89300,,"Stephanie Bottner, Barb Dorn, Tom Frederick, Tony Friesen, John Harrenstein, David Jones, Larry Krmpotich, Sandra Oachs, Steve Olson, Tami Paulsen, Christopher Person, Kyle Smith, Stacey Straka, Anna Thill, Kevin Velasquez, Paul Vogel, Jim Whitlock, Andy Willaert, Randy Zellmer, Jonathan Zierdt",,"City Center Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will sponsor the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour consisting of twenty-seven juried outdoor sculptures in downtown Mankato and North Mankato, May 2017 to April 2018.",2017-04-01,2018-04-07,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Megan,Flanagan,"City Center Partnership","12 Civic Center Plz Ste 1645",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 388-1062 ",mflanagan@citycentermankato.com,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-162,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001511,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases. Parents and students will be surveyed. We believe that the majority of those surveyed will say they have had a positive experience. 310 students will be affected in addition to staff members. Based on performance attendance for 2 shows over 1500 community members will be affected. The elderly will also be included as we perform for several of the local retirement communities bringing the art of dance to them. This grant allows for us to continue that work. We provide surveys to our dance parents, students and staff at every performance. We are committed to improving and finding out how to better serve our community. The board of directors will create the survey based on the one provided by Prairie Lakes. The office manager, Gerri Mae Sullivan will distribute and tabulate the results. We will also collect data. It is very effective to see if we are achieving our mission. We found that after normal attrition we still enrolled 40 new students in this dance year. We tracked the number of our summer camp dancers has increased and we expect that this year as well.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created a survey, distributed, and tabulated the results. We will continue to offer a free dance class in the summer because there is a need for it in the community.",,9000,"Other, local or private",17000,,"Lisa Adams, Joleen Koenigs, Richard Koenigs, Nancy Kowalski, Candace Sonnek, Rebecca Ulmen, Shannon Zachman",,"Dance Conservatory of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will expand their summer dance programs, and offer a free summer camp for children to try dance in 2017. The funds will be used for studio rent during the summer months.",2017-06-01,2017-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joleen,Koenigs,"Dance Conservatory of Southern Minnesota","1400 Madison Ave Ste 318",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 625-2005 ",dcdance002@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-164,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001522,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Executive director Blake Potthoff will be responsible for creating, distributing and tabulating the results of two surveys designed to measure how successfully we have met our goals. We will be designing two surveys to evaluate our goals and outcomes. One survey will be for patrons to evaluate their experience as audience members. The other survey will be for artists and patrons to evaluate their experience with the new equipment and whether or not it has enhanced their performance.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created, distributed and tabulated the surveys to measure how successful the goals were met. This information helped provide direction, effectiveness, and the perceived value of the new soundboard and lighting equipment. ",,12790,"Other, local or private",20790,,"Barbara Berg, Jean Burkhardt, Scott Fuhrman, Kristie Gaalswyk-Pomerenke, Jim Hatch, DeeAnne Helfritz, Bob Luedtke, Kerry Nagel-Allen",,"The Fairmont Opera House, Inc. AKA Fairmont Opera House","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will purchase a new sound board and lighting equipment.",2017-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Blake,Potthoff,"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 ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-165,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001523,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Equipment and Facilities",2017,10000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Executive director Blake Potthoff will be responsible for creating, distributing and tabulating the results of two surveys designed to measure how successfully we have met our goals. We will be designing two surveys to evaluate our goals and outcomes. One survey will be for patrons to evaluate their experience as audience members. The other survey will be for artists and patrons to evaluate their experience with the new equipment and whether or not it has enhanced their performance.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created, distributed, and tabulated the surveys regarding the updated lighting equipment. This information is useful as additional changes to the physical structure of the facility happen.",,10790,"Other, local or private",20790,,"Barbara Berg, Jean Burkhardt, Scott Fuhrman, Kristie Gaalswyk-Pomerenke, Jim Hatch, DeeAnne Helfritz, Bob Luedtke, Kerry Nagel-Allen",,"The Fairmont Opera House, Inc. AKA Fairmont Opera House","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Equipment and Facilities",,"They will purchase a new sound board and lighting equipment.",2017-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Blake,Potthoff,"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 ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-equipment-and-facilities-15,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001531,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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 number of Minnesotans who participate in arts festivals and folk and traditional activities increases. Data collection will consist of data collection, interviews and surveys. Attendance will be tallied by committee members present at every musical event by counting the number of attendees, the number of families attending and the number of people under the age of 30. Committee members will also interview musicians and attendees each event to get feedback about the program. Once a month, evaluation surveys will be handed out to all attendees. The Chamber Executive Assistant will distribute and tabulate the results of the surveys, as well as the weekly data collection and observations by committee members. In addition, the evaluation will be available online, at City Hall, and at the Gaylord Public Library.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We did monthly surveys and had great conversations with the attendees. The surveys and conversations will help us select our programming for next year.",,5000,"Other, local or private",9000,,"Lindsey Bruns, Goretti Enrrigue, Amy Hahn, Pauline Marlinski, Kacey Tollefson, Emily Wisch",,"Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will sponsor ?Music on Main? with thirteen weekly concerts by Minnesota musicians in downtown Gaylord, June through August 2017.",2017-04-01,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Pauline,Marlinski,"Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce","PO Box 987 332 Main Ave",Gaylord,MN,55334,"(507) 237-2338 ",gaylordmnmom@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Le Sueur, Hennepin, McLeod, Otter Tail, Redwood, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-166,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001539,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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 do plan to make some changes to the survey in 2017 that will help our staff understand the needs of the audience members and the most efficient means of communication for the types of performances and programs offered.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created and tabulated a survey. It has been very useful to receive audience feedback on the types of music and other performing art that we offer to the public.",,27240,"Other, local or private",35240,,"Bobbi Barron, Linda Beck, Andrea Boettger, Anna Fleischmann, Tori Gronholz, Grace Hennig, Dan Hoisington, Anne Makepeace, Tom Osborne, Megan Rolloff",,"The Grand Center for Arts and Culture","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will continue their 2017 performing arts series which features a variety of Minnesota artists presenting a variety of music genres each weekend and small theater productions. They will also display art exhibitions in their 4 Pillars Gallery.",2017-04-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Anne,Makepeace,"The Grand Center for Arts and Culture","210 Minnesota St N PO Box 872","New Ulm",MN,56073,"(507) 359-9222 ",grand@thegrandnewulm.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-168,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001579,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," 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. The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The quality and types of arts education and learning opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. The number of Minnesotans who participate in arts festivals and folk and traditional activities increases. The variety and number of festivals and traditional arts activities in our region/state increases. The Chamber staff and Board members will create a survey. The survey will be distributed with the programs that will be handed out during Park Days. Completed surveys will be collected at several locations in Watona Park during the festival and at the Chamber office in Madelia after the event. The Chamber staff will tabulate the results. People in attendance will be reminded to complete surveys throughout the day.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created and distributed the survey with the programs and interviewed participants. The answers were very beneficial. We saw an increase in the number of families attending. ",,13550,"Other, local or private",18550,,"Karla Angus, Dominique Berg , Nancy Grosland, Bridget Hayes, Rose Hoxmeier, Julie Kelley, Brian McCabe, Christie Reed, Todd Speckman",,"Madelia Area Chamber of Commerce","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will sponsor the fifth annual Watona Park Blues Festival during Madelia Park Days, July 2017. The funds will be used for the performers' fees, and rental of sound and lighting equipment.",2017-04-01,2017-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karla,Angus,"Madelia Chamber of Commerce","127 Main St W PO Box 171",Madelia,MN,56062,"(507) 642-8822 ",chamber@madeliamn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-170,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001582,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. A survey will be conducted in two ways. We will include a printed survey in each program and we will send an email to our patrons and families. All results will be compiled by our artistic director who is also overseeing this grant.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey and had 55 responses. We learned important things from it. Parents were fine with their younger dancers being in more performances. People love the Nicollet theater for performances, but don't like to drive there.",,19400,"Other, local or private",27400,,"Lori Benike, Anne Broskoff, Mary Carleton, Susan DeVos, Rita Rassbach, Seth Rausch, Julie Rudolf, Kim Scheel, Heidi Stevermer, Bruce Taylor, Ruthann Weelborg",,"Mankato Ballet Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will create the sets and costumes for ?Beauty,? a new large scale, original ballet production to be presented, May 2017 in Nicollet.",2017-04-08,2017-05-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eryn,Michlitsch,"Mankato Ballet Company","731 Front St S",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 625-7716 ",demipointe@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-173,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Inc., Brenda Byron (507) 833-8721 ",1 10001662,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. The secretary and librarian will be typing up a survey for this year and they will distribute, evaluate and summarize the results.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey and compiled the results. We had more returns this season and the board will continue to change our music for our younger people and still do popular pieces.",,14250,"Other, local or private",20250,,"Barb Becker, Mary Borstad, Lark Brown, Darlene Fretham, Pat Grabitske, Bonnie Jaster, Ed Nelson, Steve Weisgram",,"Minnesota ""Over-60"" Band","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will perform in parades and concerts in Minnesota cities and the Minnesota State Fair during their 2017 season. The funds will be used to pay the director and other staff, musician?s travel and music.",2017-04-01,2017-10-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bonnie,Jaster,"Minnesota ""Over-60"" Band","1906 Welco Dr W","St Peter",MN,56082,"(507) 317-1974 ",bjaster@hickorytech.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Lyon, Meeker, Nicollet, Redwood, Rice, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-174,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001663,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. 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 performance series director (Dale Haefner) will create a survey, ushers will distribute and collect surveys, and the performance series director will tabulate the results.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created, distributed and tabulated a survey. This shows that the level of musicians performing is important and is making a difference in the lives of our patrons. The patrons enjoyed the variety and diversity of music performances.",,96870,"Other, local or private",104870,,"David Gadberry, Dale Haefner, Michael Olson, Doug Snapp",,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Minnesota State University, Music Performance Series","State Government","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will sponsor seven music performances by Minnesota artists as part of their 2016-17 Performance Series. This will also include four outreach activities for area K-12 schools and community members.",2017-04-10,2017-11-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Haefner,"Minnesota State University-Mankato AKA Minnesota State University, Music Performance Series","320 Maywood Ave 202 Earley Ctr",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 389-5549 ",dale.haefner@mnsu.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-175,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001667,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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 have a survey at the end of the camp as well as an on-line survey for families of the New Ulm Suzuki School of Music at the end of the fall semester. We have a parent volunteer, Mary Glawe, who has graciously helped our co-directors complete this for us in the past and we anticipate she will do this for us again.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created, distributed, and tabulated our online survey. This determines if students and their families are satisfied with our Summer Pops Camp and the New Ulm Suzuki School of Music program, and areas we can improve.",,13130,"Other, local or private",21130,,"Paula Anderson, Kate Carlovsky, Jennie Dunkel, Anna Friese, Judy Martens, Laura Martens, Leah Matzke, Marka Stocker, Dorie Tess",,"New Ulm Suzuki School of Music","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will sponsor their annual Summer Pops Camp and conduct their season of rehearsals and concerts in 2017. The funds will be used for the clinician, director?s fees and facility rent.",2017-05-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kylie,Rieke,"New Ulm Suzuki School of Music","PO Box 4 113 State St S","New Ulm",MN,56073,"(507) 276-5874 ",office@newulmsuzuki.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Renville, Redwood, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-176,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Inc., Brenda Byron (507) 833-8721 ",1 10001683,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","The number of Minnesotans who participate in arts festivals and folk and traditional activities increases. We will use the survey format suggested by Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council staff, announce the survey from both stages and have it available at our Festival Information Booth. John Ganey is in charge of conducting and evaluating the survey. In addition, we conduct interviews, take crowd counts, and ask police and vendors for their crowd and age number estimates.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created and compiled a survey. Audience numbers increased both overall and in target age of 20 to 35. The information will help us work with the city's plans for changes to the park where we put on the music festival. ",,35000,"Other, local or private",40000,,"Ron Arsenault, Dawn Devens, John Ganey, Steve Guse, Kris Higginbotham, Mike Lange, Megan Lano, Margo Powell, Trudi Olmanson",,"Rock Bend Folk Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will sponsor the 27th annual two-day festival featuring local and regional Minnesota folk musicians on two stages, and local artists displaying work, September 2017, at Minnesota Square Park, St Peter.",2017-06-01,2017-10-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Ganey,"Rock Bend Folk Festival","302 St Julien St PO Box 222","St Peter",MN,56001,"(507) 327-6188 ",johnganey1418@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-177,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001718,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Demographic and quantitative data will be collected from Kiwanis Holiday Lights tour goers via a paper survey when they vote for their favorite ice sculpture. The ice carvers will also complete a post-competition survey to determine their experience participating in the program and feedback for improvement. The executive director of Twin Rivers will develop each survey, and work with Kiwanis Holiday Lights staff to distribute, collect, and tabulate the results. Evaluation of the Playwright in Residence Program will include an audience survey created by executive director of Twin Rivers and the playwright mentor, Tom Barna. The Resident Playwright will be responsible for administering the survey at each workshop/reading. The executive director will be responsible for collecting and tabulating survey data. Artist enrichment workshop participants will be surveyed after the workshop series to assess new knowledge/skills learned and how they will apply this knowledge toward their artwork and organizations. The executive director of Twin Rivers and Liz Zurek Beaudry of Envision will develop the survey. The executive director will be responsible for collecting and tabulating survey data.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created an online survey for the ice carvers. We surveyed the workshop series on brand strategy and the Playwright in Residence program.",,212526,"Other, local or private",220526,,"Wade Abed, Pat Conn, Robert Fleischman, Brian Frink, Trudy Kunkel, Mike Lagerquist, Derek Liebertz, Antje Meisner, Matt Norland, Tamera Saar, Shannon Sinning, Scott Stevens, Greg Weis",,"Twin Rivers Council for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will use the grant to pay a stipend to the Playwright in Residence and select a new resident artist in May 2017; sponsor an ice sculpture contest during the Kiwanis Holiday Lights display in Sibley Park, Mankato; and host two workshops for artists and arts organizations on aligning your brand and marketing efforts, April 2017.",2017-04-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Noelle,Lawton,"Twin Rivers Council for the Arts","523 2nd St S PO Box 293",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 387-1008 ",director@twinriversarts.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-179,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 36295,"Arts Access",2017,94173,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ","Sixteen rural Minnesota towns develop an authentic relationship with CLIMB by sharing stories CLIMB develops into plays and performs for them. Through written surveys, interviewees will rate their experience with and if CLIMB respectfully told their story. Surveyed audiences will rate how accurately CLIMB depicted their community. 2: CLIMB enriches existing partnerships with organizations in four Minnesota regions to develop twenty podcasts about their communities. Through phone interviews, partnering community organizations will be asked if they have a stronger relationship with CLIMB, and if they felt the project was worthwhile and a value to their community. ","Residents in sixteen rural Minnesota towns develop an authentic relationship with CLIMB by sharing stories CLIMB developed into plays and performs for them. Through phone surveys and talkback sessions after the plays, interviewees were asked about their experience in the project. Audiences provided feedback during talkback sessions after the performances. 2: CLIMB formed new partnerships with two organizations and strengthened existing partnerships. New partners were asked about interest in future projects, and at least two partners have agreed to continued partnerships. Existing partners were interviewed about the value of the project to the community.",,21789,"Other, local or private ",115962,15821,"Jim Gambone, Milan Mockovak, Bonnie Matson, Christine Walsh, James Olney, Brian Coy, Ronald Schultz, Katie Langston",,"CLIMB Theatre, Inc. AKA CLIMB Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access ",,"Humans of Minnesota will bring CLIMB Theatre to four rural regions to collect and record residents' stories. These stories and their audio will be crafted into four plays, one performed in each region. Performances will be recorded and podcast throughout ",,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peg,Wetli,"CLIMB Theatre, Inc. AKA CLIMB Theatre","6415 Carmen Ave E","Inver Grove Heights",MN,55076-4428,"(651) 453-9275x 19",peg@climb.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Carlton, Chisago, Grant, Isanti, Lyon, Mille Lacs, Otter Tail, Redwood, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-350,"Christina Cotruvo: Harpist, certified clinical musician, and nonprofit administrator; Gregory Euclide: Visual artist and teacher; Venessa Fuentes: Program manager, Bush Foundation communications team; Jeanene Gross: Art teacher, Nay Ah Shing schools; Andrew Helbacka-Bennett: Creative director, Zeitgeist Arts; Adaobi Okolue: Executive director and publisher, Twin Cities Media Alliance and Twin Cities Daily Planet; marketing strategist; writer; Summer Scharringhausen: Program manager, MacRostie Art Center; painter and multimedia artist; Alessandra Williams: PhD candidate in culture and performance, researching dance and social justice ","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre ",,2 36324,"Arts Learning",2017,78000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","180 students at partner schools will get extended experiences in theater creation and performance working with professional artists. Illusion will maintain attendance records, conduct post-program student surveys, and conduct interviews with students, teaching artists, and partner teachers. 2: 180 students will gain experience creating and performing plays that address issues of importance and help them see the world in new ways. Illusion will maintain attendance records conduct post-program surveys and interviews with students, conduct interviews with teaching artists and school staff.","221 middle school students at five schools received extended experiences in theater creation and performance working with professional artists. The above results were confirmed via a combination of: Attendance records Post-program student surveys Interviews with students and partner teachers. 2: 221 8th graders in five schools gained experience creating and performing plays addressing issues of importance, helping them see the world in new ways. The above results were confirmed via a combination of: Attendance records Post-program surveys with students Interviews with students Interviews with school staff.",,39109,"Other, local or private",117109,,"Stan Alleyne, Anthony Bohaty, Emily Bridges, Willie Bridges, Barbara Brin, Amy Brenengen, Danielle Marie Clarke, Mandi Crane, Dani P. Deering, Pat Dunleavy, Keith Halperin, Tim Johnson, Lori Liss, Christopher Madel, Vivian Martin, Bonnie Morris, Katie Otto, Emily Palmer, Therese Pautz, Jeffrey Rabkin, Michael H. Robins, Rebecca F. Schiller, Susan Shapiro, Tracy M. Smith, David Stamps, Erica V. Stein, Robin Stein, Susan Thurston, Christopher Wurtz",0.00,"Illusion Theater and School, Inc. AKA Illusion Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"Illusion Theater will partner with four Minneapolis and Saint Paul middle schools and one Duluth high school to provide enjoyable arts learning, primarily for disadvantaged youth, with links to real-life issues.",2016-09-01,2017-08-31,"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",,"Brown, Hennepin, Martin, Ramsey, Redwood, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-705,"Maya Beecham: Strategy and learning coordinator, Bush Foundation; visual and spoken word artist; freelance writer; Kristina Bigalk: Poet; director of creative writing, Normandale Community College; Sam Hoolihan: Visual artist and teacher; Nancy Miller: Sculptor, teacher, curator; Gregory Neidhart: Director of Winona State University arts administration program, chair of art and design department, music faculty; Peter Spooner: Former curator, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth; William Wiktor: Retired engineer and software developer; Rochester community arts and non-profit volunteer","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36336,"Arts Access",2017,27130,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Build participation among new, diverse audiences through collaborations, partnerships, and engagement activities around performances. Survey audiences; track attendance, ticket sales, and participation in activities; conduct follow-up assessments with project partners; gather qualitative feedback from social media.","Survey responders 2.5% Asian-American; engaged seven project partners/collaborators; 14% audiences new to Jungle; strong events participation. We tracked attendance and surveyed audiences using paper and online surveys, tracked number of participants in project activities and other group engagement activities, gathered qualitative feedback via social media, email, and website.",,5020,"Other, local or private",32150,,"Craig ashby, Sunny Beddow, Tom Beimers, Brad Betlach, Jeffrey Bores, Larry Bussey, Carolyn Erickson, Ed Friedlund, Theodora Gaitas, Jon Kachelmacher, Tom Keller, Thom Lewis, Sarah Meyer, Sarah Rasmussen, Jennifer Schaeidler, Christopher School, Amber Senn, Michael Shann, Marcia Stout, David Swenson, Katy Voecks, Nancy Weingartner, David Weinstein, Mary Sue Weir, Alexis Yeboah, Barbara Zell",0.00,"Jungle Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"The Jungle Theater will extend access of its production of Sarah Ruhl's The Oldest Boy to new and underserved diverse populations through a range of community collaborations and partnerships, especially reaching the local Tibetan community.",,2017-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Rasmussen,"Jungle Theater","2951 Lyndale Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55408-2111,"(612) 822-4002 ",sarah@jungletheater.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-367,"Kjellgren Alkire: Artist and researcher; faculty member, Saint Mary's University Winona; Adam Courville: Arts educator and manager, puppeteer; studying for master''s in nonprofit management at Hamline; Shelley Johnson: Theater and dance teacher at Franklin Middle School; Cheryl Kessler: Founder and principal evaluator, Blue Scarf Consulting, LLC; Jessica O'Brien: Associate director, Minnesota Council of Churches’ Mankato refugee services; Dameun Strange: Bush Foundation Community Innovation Team member","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36342,"Arts Learning",2017,104170,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","85% of students grow their musical and self-expression skills while developing increased ability to focus. MacPhail will administer student and partner lead surveys developed by Wilder Research. 2: 80% of participants surveyed report expanded knowledge about the importance of music education as a result of enhanced music learning activities. MacPhail will track attendance and administer surveys to activity and event attendees.","85% of students demonstrated growth in musical and self-expression skills while developing increased ability to focus. MacPhail Teaching artists were surveyed mid-year and end of year using electronic tools developed by Wilder Research. 2: Parents, students, event attendees and partner educators reported expanded knowledge about music education after enhanced music learning activities. Evaluation methods were paper and electronic survey as developed by Wilder Research.",,24813,"Other, local or private",128983,26526,"Patty Murphy, Rahoul Ghose, Christopher Perrigo, Thomas J. Abood, Kyle Carpenter, Christopher Simpson, Jane Alexander, Aaron Alt, Barry Berg, Sally Blanks, Margaret Bracken, Ellen Breyer, Hudie Broughton, Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Michael Casey, Kate Cimino, Tom Clark, Joaquin Delgado, Andrew Eklund, Leslie Frecon, Chance Garrity, Joseph Hinderer, Warren Kelly, Robert Lawson, Alex Legeros, Diana Lewis, David Meyers, Connie Remele, John Righini, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Jill Schurtz, Hilary Smedsrud, Peter Spokes, Jevetta Steele, Kiran Stordalen, Steven Wells, Kate Whittington, Kristine Williams, Kate Mortenson",1.25,"MacPhail Center for Music","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"MacPhail will deepen its impact in five Minnesota communities through the Online School Partnership program, providing supplemental music learning opportunities through both online instruction and in-person enhancements for pre-K-12.",,2017-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jenelle,Montoya,"MacPhail Center for Music","501 2nd St S",Minneapolis,MN,55401-2383,"(612) 321-0100 ",montoya.jenelle@macphail.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Chippewa, Chisago, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lake, Meeker, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Sibley, Stearns, St. Louis, Swift, Wabasha, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-726,"Maya Beecham: Strategy and learning coordinator, Bush Foundation; visual and spoken word artist; freelance writer; Kristina Bigalk: Poet; director of creative writing, Normandale Community College; Sam Hoolihan: Visual artist and teacher; Nancy Miller: Sculptor, teacher, curator; Gregory Neidhart: Director of Winona State University arts administration program, chair of art and design department, music faculty; Peter Spooner: Former curator, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth; William Wiktor: Retired engineer and software developer; Rochester community arts and non-profit volunteer","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36361,"Arts Access",2017,48642,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Penumbra's programming will be accessible to all Minnesotans regardless of barriers of disability. We will measure our success through access services utilized and positive patron responses relating to accessibility services as collected by our box office and accessibility coordinator. 2: Penumbra's programming will be accessible to all Minnesotans regardless of barriers of cost. We will evaluate our success by the number of free and discounted tickets distributed by our box office and tracked by our accessibility coordinator.","We have expanded accessibility with additional low-cost tickets offers, ASL interpreted shows, large print programs, and assisted listening devices. Accommodation requests are fielded and tracked by our box office. Post-show, participant feedback is requested. 2: Our Access Wednesday program and ASL discounted ticketing program have broadened accessibility to Minnesotans as it relates to cost and accommodation. We have built strong relationships with all access partners, working to address individual needs and accommodations. Promotion codes are used to track/record access-related discount usage. Post-production, partner feedback is requested.",,6728,"Other, local or private",55370,21313,"Lou Bellamy, Sarah Bellamy, Paul Acito, Katrice Albert, Matthew Branson, Kris Arneson Cutler, Melanie Douglas, Kathleen Edmond, Carson Funderburk, Duane Johnson, Kevin Maler, Mark A. McLellan, Robert Olafson, Jeffrey N. Saunders, Catherine Stemper, Bill Stevens, Brooke Story, Tim Sullivan, Sarah Walker, David L. Welliver",0.00,"Penumbra Theatre Company, Inc. AKA Penumbra Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"Penumbra will pilot an accessibility program in partnership with VSA Minnesota to proactively welcome and include people with disabilities in Penumbra arts programming.",,2017-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Shannon,Brunette,"Penumbra Theatre Company, Inc. AKA Penumbra Theatre","270 Kent St N","St Paul",MN,55102-1744,"(651) 224-3180 ",shannon.brunette@penumbratheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, Martin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-374,"Rachel Carlson: Poet, novelist; nominated for Minnesota Book Award; Katherine Dodge: Retired executive director, Itasca Orchestra and Strings program; board chair, Grand Rapids Arts and Culture Commission; Takara Henegar: Program associate and Ron McKinley Philanthropy Fellow at The Saint Paul Foundation; Lauren Hughes: Creative arts development supervisor, Midwest Special Services; gallery curator; Keri Kellerman: Managing director, Playwrights' Center; Jessica Roeder: Writer, poet and teacher; Simon Sperl: Director of corporate and foundation relations. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36371,"Arts Access",2017,91892,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Through music, stories and fellowship, the Northside Celebration will engage participants to learn about, share pride in, and celebrate the Northside. Through analysis of audience and project personnel feedback, the collaborating organizations will participate in ongoing evaluation of the partnership's planning, implementation and achievements.","Through music, stories and fellowship, the Northside Celebration engaged participants to learn about, share pride in, and celebrate the Northside. Through analysis of audience and project personnel feedback, the collaborating organizations participated in ongoing evaluation of the partnership's planning, implementation and achievements through surveys and round table discussions.",,13313,"Other, local or private",105205,,"Daria Adams, Donna Ahrens, Daniel Avchen, Jo Bailey, Lynne Beck, Debra Berns, Theresa Bevilacqua, Jon Cieslak, Richard Cohen, Steven Copes, Sheldon Damberg, Jeffrey DeYoung, Lynn Erickson, Judith Garcia Galiana, Bonnie Grzeskowiak, Ingrid Lenz Harrison, Lowell Hellervik, Andrina Hougham, Amy Hubbard, A.J. Huss, James E. Johnson, Arthur Kaemmer, D. William Kaufman, Erwin Kelen, Robert L. Lee, David Lillehaug, Jon Limbacher, Laura Liu, Wendell Maddox, Stephen Mahle, Richard Martinez, Alfred Moore, Betty Myers, David Myers, Eric Nilsson, Lowell Noteboom, Robert Oberlies, Robert Olafson, Deborah Palmer, Paula Patineau, Daniel Pennie, Nancy McGlynn Phelps, Nicholas Pifer, Eric Prindle, Shawn Quant, Andrew Redleaf, Peter Remes, Barb Renner, Paul Reyelts, David Rosedahl, Daniel Schmechel, Kathleen Schubert, Fred Sewell, Ronald Sit, James Donald Smith, Joseph Tashjian, Dobson West, Alan Wilensky, Scott Wilensky, Elizabeth Willis, Paul Wilson, Priscilla Zee",0.00,"The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society AKA The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra will partner with the Capri Theater and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church to present the Northside Celebration in March 2017, a participatory artistic performance that will shed a positive light on the north Minneapolis",,2017-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Becky,Cline,"The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society AKA The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra","408 St Peter St 3rd Fl","St Paul",MN,55102-1497,"(651) 292-3280 ",rcline@spcomail.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Redwood, Scott, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-378,"Kjellgren Alkire: Artist and researcher; faculty member, Saint Mary's University Winona; Adam Courville: Arts educator and manager, puppeteer; studying for master''s in nonprofit management at Hamline; Shelley Johnson: Theater and dance teacher at Franklin Middle School; Cheryl Kessler: Founder and principal evaluator, Blue Scarf Consulting, LLC; Jessica O'Brien: Associate director, Minnesota Council of Churches’ Mankato refugee services; Dameun Strange: Bush Foundation Community Innovation Team member","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36893,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",2017,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","(1) As a result of this program, Bemidji Symphony Orchestra musicians will enhance their skills through the performance of a contemporary concerto. (2) As a result of this program, music teachers will be stimulated to generate ideas on how the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra can collaborate with them to benefit students. (3) Music is seen as a therapeutic and/or “civilizing” tool because of its uncanny ability to influence emotions. As a result of the Rouse piece, the audience will discern reactions personally experienced during its performance. (1) Bemidji Symphony Orchestra board/staff will meet with 7 to 10 Bemidji Symphony Orchestra musicians in a focus group designed to gain feedback on what type of Bemidji Symphony Orchestra programming best inspires their skills to grow. (2) Music educators who attend the children’s concert will be surveyed via email as to how the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra can collaborate with them to the benefit of their students’ education. (3) The audience will be asked to assess their reactions during the Rouse Concerto and write them on a Post-it Note to be collected.","1. Eight BSO musicians gave feedback, and all agreed they welcome new and challenging music, with the challenge being more important than their personal enjoyment of the piece (summary attached). 2. Music educators welcome the opportunity for students to hear a live orchestral music concert (email attached). 3. Almost 17% of our audience responded with a post-it note, and they were 94% positive! Respondents were delighted, moved, and/or challenged by the music they heard (summary attached).",,15854,"Other, local or private",21854,,"Louise Jackson, Nancy Haugen, Karl Mork, Mary Auger, Ann Hayes, Ann Long-Voelkner, Job Monge, Cyrus Pansch, Sue Rosselet, Stu Rosselet",0.00,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",,"The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra presents the concert “Celtic Legends” with Lisa Bost-Sandberg, plus a concert for children.",2017-02-01,2017-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,MaryAnne,Wilimek,"Bemidji Symphony Orchestra","PO Box 3136",Bemidji,MN,56619,"(218) 444-7914 ",bso@bemidjisymphony.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Redwood",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-organizations-15,"Joe Allen: photographer, college professor; Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Jill Johnson: author; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Harold White, Jr: Anishinaabe Arts Initiative council member; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.","Joe Allen: photographer, college professor; Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.",,2 36900,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",2017,6000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","As the result of Northern Light Opera Company's presentation of SOUTH PACIFIC: over 2,100 people will enrich their lives by attending the production; 40-50 actor singers will experience artistic growth in singing, acting, and/or dancing through participation; 40 people will enrich their lives by making volunteer contributions toward creating sets, sewing costumes, making props, painting scenery, promotions, ticket sales, ushers and other ways volunteers are needed to make arts events happen. An audience survey indicating satisfaction with arts experience will be conducted. Comments will be collected. At the strike party"" after the production, participants will express great satisfaction with being in the production. Volunteers will anecdotally report great pride in contributing to a successful arts experience. The Northern Light Opera Company Board will formally evaluate the success of the project at its first meeting following the production.""","The surveys that were turned in after performance or mailed in later reflected the same enthusiastic appreciation that audience demonstrated after the performance and in the comments collected. At the strike and party after the final performance, cast and volunteers were volubly proud of what they had accomplished. A significant statistical outcome not expected - addresses used for purchasing tickets by check or credit card show that over 30% of audience traveled over 50 miles to attend.",,44290,"Other, local or private",50290,,"Gail Ahart, Patricia Dove, Paul Dove, Brian Ahart, Kurt Hansen, Lorri Jager, Jan Kehr, Robert Light, John McKinney, Marie Nordberg, John Rasmussen, Gary Stennes, Joan Tweedale",0.00,"Northern Light Opera Company, Inc. AKA Northern Light Opera Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations",,"Northern Light Opera Company presents SOUTH PACIFIC July 28 - August 5, 2017",2017-06-05,2017-08-05,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Dove,"Northern Light Opera Company, Inc. AKA Northern Light Opera Company","PO Box 102","Park Rapids",MN,56470-4638,"(218) 732-7096 ",info@northernlightopera.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Region 2 Arts Council",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, St. Louis, Scott, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-organizations-21,"Joe Allen: photographer, college professor; Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Jill Johnson: author; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Harold White, Jr: Anishinaabe Arts Initiative council member; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.","Joe Allen: photographer, college professor; Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.",,2 36962,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,4500,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota will utilize a parent feedback survey to solicit feedback about family experiences and child outcomes. A post-it note evaluation activity will be implemented with children during the Artist in Residents culminating events. An artist feedback survey will be used to solicit artists’ perspectives related to child learning observations and individual impact of project. Megan Flod Johnson will oversee creation and distribution of the surveys and the child post-it note evaluation activity. Megan will also tabulate/report evaluation results.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created a survey which told about child learning outcomes, adult perceptions related to our arts activities, and artists' experiences to help ensure a high-quality experience for both artists and visitors. ",,4500,"Other, local or private",9000,,"Brian Benshoof, Neal Benson, Laura Bowman, Ann Hendrix, Nick Hinz, Barb Kaus, Linda Kilander, Kim Kleven, Tim Newell, Peter Olson, Christine Powers, Sarah Richards, Tom Riley, Beth Serrill, Christie Skilbred, Katie Smentek, Sara Steinbach, Keith Stover, Vance Stuehrenberg, Liz Ulman, Ginger Zierdt",0.00,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will host four, two month artist residencies with hands on activities for youth and a Special Artist Showcase event, October 2016 to May 2017.",2016-09-01,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Larsen,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","224 Lamm St",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 386-0279 ",sue.larsen@cmsouthernmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Sibley, Scott, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-140,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Brenda Byron (507) 833-8721 ",1 36972,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Real or perceived barriers to arts participation and arts access are identified and addressed. Executive Director Sara Buechmann will oversee the project evaluation. She has received training from Dr. Patricia Shifferd in the field of arts evaluation and attended workshops on the subject. The plan is to use volunteers to distribute a survey at the performances, along with programs, and collect them at the end of each performance. The surveys will be tabulated to determine any trends or changes in participation. In addition to surveys, we find valuable information through talking to participants. The open ended nature of the walk up outreach activities means that a survey is not practical. We can talk with participants and ask questions about their experience to determine if goals are being met. We also analyze unsolicited feedback-thank you letters, phone calls, and posts on social media often provide a lot of information about a powerful concert experience. Many people post about their first visit to the Symphony and tag us so that we can see it.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used and tabulated a survey. This information was very useful and identified the needs of our patrons. This will assist us with future programming and how we reach old and new music listeners.",,21940,"Other, local or private",29940,,"Keith Balster, Shannon Beal, Mark Betters, Jerry Crest, Marcia Jagodzinske, Jana Klein, Herb Kroon, Peter Paisley, Cheryl Regan, Lori Smart, Jason Teiken, Kathy Vessells, Katie Wayne, Scott Weilage",0.00,"Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc. AKA Mankato Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will use funds for one of four “Music on the Hill” Chamber Music Series concerts with local performers, January 2017; and their April 2017 Symphonic Series concert including the Minnesota Valley Chorale and Saint Peter Choral Society.",2016-09-01,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sara,Buechmann,"Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association","523 2nd St S 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, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-141,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Brenda Byron (507) 833-8721 ",1 36977,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Equipment and Facilities",2017,1000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. We will create a separate survey document to give to our studio artists, office users and ticketing customers that asks how this equipment upgrade will be helpful to them and the organization as a whole and increase our ability to service the arts community. We will publicize the receipt of the grant in our Newsletter or Program Brochure.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey. Survey results indicated that artists and staff that use the internet in the Arts Center are happy with the computer and router and see a difference in service.",,100,"Other, local or private",1100,,"Bonnie Bennett, Cathy Brennan, Pat Conn, Mike Lagerquist, Derek Liebertz, Antje Meisner, Matt Norland, Peter Olson, Shannon Sinning, Stephanie Stoffel, Greg Weis",0.00,"Twin Rivers Council for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Equipment and Facilities",,"They will purchase a laptop computer and a wireless router.",2016-03-01,2016-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Noelle,Lawton,"Twin Rivers Council for the Arts","523 2nd St S",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 387-1008 ",director@twinriversarts.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-equipment-and-facilities-10,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37025,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","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. Efficient outreach programming: Success will be measured by staff showing the results (the re-worked programming space with efficient storage) to the Board, and providing actual costs to show that the project was completed on-budget. We will know we’ve been successful if the spaces are de-cluttered and revised to serve as efficient and safe areas for providing arts outreach and education. Socially relevant programming: Success will be measured by responses to the audience surveys for performances and classes, attached. We will know we’ve been successful if every survey opportunity yields at least one response indicating that the experience was thought-provoking, uplifting, inspiring, etc. in a socially relevant way. Organizational development: Success will be measured in the course of performance evaluations of staff and the executive director, following participation in professional development activities. We will know we’ve been successful if staff and the Executive Director provide evidence of new ideas and plans for programming and organizational management, efficiencies and strategies aligned with our mission.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey for classes and performances. Survey results will be used to plan our future programming including a watercolor and painting class, fibers and weaving class, art history discussion, abstract drawing class and word art.",,8622,"Other, local or private",16622,,"Tammy Bohlke, Laurie Dietrich, Kelly Holland, Joel Jackson, Krystal Pierce, Shawn Schloesser, Jennifer Taylor, Jan Waller, Malia Wiley",0.00,"Arts Center of Saint Peter, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will provide monthly gallery exhibitions, classes, and a year-round outreach program. Funds will be used for classroom renovation costs and supplies, artist fees, and publicity.",2016-09-01,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,"Rosenquist Fee","Arts Center of Saint Peter, Inc.","315 Minnesota Ave S","St Peter",MN,56082,"(507) 931-3630 ",director.acsp@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-143,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37027,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. As in previous years, we will distribute surveys at all of our concerts to gain audience support. At the end of the season, we will also survey our student participants to gain their feedback. The Executive Director will be responsible for carrying out these projects. The scholarship students will also be asked to thank you note about their experience.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created and distributed surveys and had a scannable online QR code. We plan to offer free tickets to band directors to give students next year. Advertising with email blasts is working in outreach towns.",,40804,"Other, local or private",48804,,"Keith Flack, Dahsol Lee, Ken Meixner, Heidi Riehl, Dwight Tostenson, James Wilde",0.00,"Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will present two concerts in the fall and spring of 2016-17; with two of the concerts taking place in other communities. The new Youth Wind Ensemble will perform two concerts during the year. Funds will be used for concerts, guest clinicians, directo",2016-09-10,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carolyn,Borgen,"Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra","PO Box 4311",Mankato,MN,56002-4311,"(612) 251-8492 ",info@mayso.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cottonwood, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Hennepin, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Redwood, Scott, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Stevens, Watonwan, Waseca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-145,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Brenda Byron (507) 833-8721 ",1 37028,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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 use the standard survey during our Winter Concert. This survey will be provided online and in hard copy. We will also survey our membership, both those who join this year, as well as those who failed to return. William Sabol (Mankato Children's Chorus grant manager) will be responsible for creating, distributing and tabulating results.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey but not a paper copy. We asked the audience the questions directly and taped their responses. A video of the audience responses was included in the Final Report.",,43400,"Other, local or private",51400,,"Jeff Adams, Shannon Ballman, Kristin Baty, Tim Bistrup, Kris Jackson, Kristin Keinholz, Leah Ries, Bill Sabol, Doug Schuldt, Mary Schuldt, Jonathan Shevy, Mark Wamma",0.00,"Mankato Children's Chorus","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"The five choirs will present two concerts in the fall and spring of 2016-17 and perform at other special events. Funds will be used for directors’ salaries, rehearsal/performance space and student scholarships.",2016-09-12,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,William,Sabol,"Mankato Children's Chorus","PO Box 3482",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 387-9007 ",mankatochildrenschorus@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Waseca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-146,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37033,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Audience members, production cast and crew, and Board and staff members (if in attendance) will complete our survey (please see our current survey/attachment). The General Manager will distribute and compile the results that will be presented in written form to the Board and the final report for this grant. Ticket sales reports will be generated for each production and compared to the previous season to determine changes in attendance. Depending on the production and audience, specific questions may be added: e.g., we would want to know from the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf audience members any changes to improve their experience.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey. This helped us to refine the production process and communications, determine our capacity to do our work, as well as making decisions about which shows to produce.",,60184,"Other, local or private",68184,,"Amanda Hauman, Amy Larson, Shayne Narjes, Susan Olson, David Peterson, Christi Smith, Tom Solseth, Corey Van Raalte",0.00,"Merely Players Community Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will present their 2016-2017 season of plays, including: “The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee,” October 2016; “The Snow Queen,” December 2016; and “The Dixie Swim Club,” May 2017; all held at Lincoln Community Center, Mankato. “Back to 80’s,” March 2",2016-10-01,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Connie,"Van Raalte","Merely Players Community Theatre","110 Fulton St PO Box 3637",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 388-5483 ",connie.vanraatle@merelyplayers.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Martin, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-150,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37034,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The quality and types of arts education and learning opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. The survey will be created by the Wanda Gag Monument Committee, Inc. along with representatives of the New Ulm Public Library.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes for the public sculpture. We created and distributed the surveys. The many responses helped us measure the impact we had on the community and the value of moving forward with things like landscaping, maintenance, and an endowment fund.",,52000,"Other, local or private",60000,,"John Ingebritson, Judy Kastman, Diana Lee Schaefer, Joseph Steinbach, Terry Sveine, Denis Warta, Diane Zellmann",0.00,"Wanda Gag Monument Committee, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will fund a public art sculpture of Wanda Gag, created by local artist Jason Jaspersen, to be installed on the front lawn of the New Ulm Public Library, November 2016.",2016-08-01,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joseph,Steinbach,"Wanda Gag Monument Committee, Inc.","904 Minnesota St N PO Box 362","New Ulm",MN,56073,"(507) 217-1293 ",wandamonument@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-151,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37035,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The quality and types of arts education and learning opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. Real or perceived barriers to arts learning are identified and addressed. A short online survey (SurveyMonkey) will be developed for students to answer a basic satisfaction questioner about each art and cultural field trip they attend. Staff will use the information gathered from these surveys to evaluate the successfulness of the grant and to see if goals were met. In addition to the online survey and transcripts, each student will be required to write a one page lifelong learning experience summary for each trip they attend or participate in a group discussion after the trip. The grant manager will be in charge of the survey.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created a survey using Survey Monkey and students could voluntarily fill it out after each trip. We had a very good response for each arts related fieldtrip. This will help us decide future theater, art and cultural destinations. ",,400,"Other, local or private",4400,,"Jenn Brunick, Sam Bultman, Kelsie Halvorsen, Melissa Huntington, Paul Jaeger, Nichole Kotasek, Jim Nytes, DeAnna Petersen, Jim Wartman",0.00,"Minnesota New Country School","K-12 Education","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will provide arts and cultural field trips for students during the 2016-17 school year. Activities are divided amongst several grade levels and include: Minnesota Children’s Theater performance of “Cinderella,” Minnesota Orchestra concert, Guthrie Th",2016-09-09,2017-06-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jake,Zeiher,"Minnesota New Country School","210 Main St",Henderson,MN,56044-0488,"(507) 248-3353 ",jzeiher@newcountryschool.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-152,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37036,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. As in previous years, we will distribute surveys at all of our concerts to gain audience support. As well as announce that cookies and water are available to those that hand in a survey. We had great results with this technique at our spring concert. At the end of the concert series, we will also survey our members to gain their feedback. Members awarded a scholarship will also be asked to thank you note about their experience. The Executive Director will be responsible for carrying out these projects.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created a survey and used a Google Form and QR code in our concert program for audience members to use. Local high school students participated with us this year; and this helped us reach a younger audience as well. We will focus our recruitment efforts on press releases and include an invitaion to high school choirs.",,16894,"Other, local or private",24894,,"Cathleen Ahern, Kylie Ahlschwede, John Baumann, Diane Marie Harms, Kim Henrickson, Hugh Henry, Lisa Hill, Michael Mathews, Gary Paulson, Rachel Pierson",0.00,"Minnesota Valley Chorale","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will perform four concerts for the 2016-2017 season; two winter concerts and two spring concerts. Funds will be used for membership scholarships, salaries, and concert venue costs.",2016-09-06,2017-04-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carolyn,Borgen,"Minnesota Valley Chorale","PO Box 5134",Mankato,MN,56002-5134,"(507) 340-6984 ",minnesotavalleychorale@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cottonwood, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-153,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Brenda Byron (507) 833-8721 ",1 37038,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,6360,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. New relationships with members of groups that have traditionally been underserved by the arts or by the applicant organization are built. Musicorum will use audience surveys to evaluate progress. Fred Slocum created, constantly revises, and tabulates results from our audience surveys. We will include the survey in concert programs and orally ask audiences to complete it.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created and compiled a survey. This information helped identify the demographic characteristics of our audience. This is useful in reaching out to new audiences.",,6360,"Other, local or private",12720,,"Katie Kendhammer, Don Myers, Leah Renne, Cindy Shirk, Fred Slocum",0.00,Musicorum,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will present their holiday themed concert in December 2016 and a spring themed concert in April 2017. Funds will be used for the director’s salary, pay instrumentalists, publicity, venue rental, and to purchase music scores.",2016-09-14,2017-04-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Fred,Slocum,Musicorum,"325 Gull Path",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 351-2046 ",pitchpyp@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Hennepin, Nicollet, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-155,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37039,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","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 number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The quality and types of arts education and learning opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. Real or perceived barriers to arts learning are identified and addressed. Our evaluation methods includes questionnaires for all participants in the program. Some of the surveys include ratings and also narrative. That would include, all site staff, team leaders, interns, volunteers and speakers. The team leaders will be in charge of handing out the surveys to youth in the after school art programs. The intern will tabulate the results of the evaluations. Team leaders are required to complete year end outcome measurements to evaluate the youth we served throughout the school year. Copies of our evaluations and data are submitted in our final year-end report. Another part of our method is using stories of success that our team leaders submit to our board when they have competed their teaching contract. We will have an intern again this year that will be helping with this evaluation process. She will be distributing them and collecting the evaluations from all sources required for our records.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created a matrix grid assessment tool. It showed how arts make a difference and areas critical to what happens with the arts for low income/ disadvantaged youth. There was an increase in all the areas of impact. ",,27400,"Other, local or private",35400,,"Sean Considine, Jamie Dalby, Alice De Yonge, Jed Highum, Annie Kenne, Jason Oren, Leah Smith, Jeanne Zwart",0.00,"Project GEM AKA American Indian Service Learning Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"The Growth, Experience and Motivation Project will provide arts education program activities to at risk youth, ages 5-18, in Blue Earth and Nicollet County in 2016-17. This includes instruction in art, music and creative writing for these students in a va",2016-09-01,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alice,"De Yonge","Project GEM","631 320th Ave",Pemberton,MN,56078,"(507) 726-6047 ",gem94@frontier.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-156,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37040,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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 create two exit surveys to measure our goals and outcomes. One is for the audience to complete. The other will be for the performers. We will follow the sample Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Survey Form. Co-director Annette Meeks creates the exit surveys, which are inserted into each program. She distributes the performer surveys to the artist participants before the second concert. Ms. Meeks tabulates the results as she has done for seven previous years.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We created and tabulated surveys for audience, choir and choral scholars. This information will help the board to determine how we met our goals for the current year and how to improve in the future.",,17280,"Other, local or private",25280,,"Katharine Anderson, Joyce Crow, John Holte, Sue Serbus",0.00,"Saint Peter Choral Society, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will present their 2016-17 season with five holiday programs at retirement homes in December 2016 and two performances of “Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast,” “Song of Democracy,” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” in February 2017 at Gustavus Adolphus College",2016-09-01,2017-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sara,McKay,"Saint Peter Choral Society, Inc.","428 Wabasha St W","St Peter",MN,56082-1569,"(507) 931-6176 ",jmckay@hickorytech.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-157,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Brenda Byron (507) 833-8721 ",1 37041,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Mary Hillmann, project coordinator, will use data collection and surveys of students, adults and presenters to measure the goals of Young Writers and Artists Conference.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used electronic surveys. Responses will be used to improve conference logistics and to plan specific sessions and presenters for future conferences.",,33870,"Other, local or private",41870,,"Mark Brandt, Jim Branstad, Kathy Carlson, SkiAnn Christianson, Jim Grabowska, Linda Leiding, Darla Remus, Jodi Sapp, Keith Wenner, Cindy Westerhouse",0.00,"South Central Service Cooperative","K-12 Education","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will host the Young Writers and Artists Conference March 2017 for students in grades 3-9, at Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato where students can participate in a variety of subjects related to writing and creative arts. Funds are used for artist sti",2017-03-07,2017-03-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Hillmann,"South Central Service Cooperative","2075 Lookout Dr","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 389-1425 ",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-158,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37042,"Arts and Cultural Heritage, Equipment and Facilities",2017,5000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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. Paper exit surveys will be implemented.","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey. The audience said on the survey that the new curtains enhanced the quality of the performance.",,1150,"Other, local or private",6150,,"John Bergstrand, Anne Earl, Reed Glawe, Nick Hage, Michael Koester, Vicki Kuehn, Kent Menzel, Brenda Nielsen, Kaitlin Pals, Wayne Plagge, Ruth Schaefer, Judy Sellner",0.00,"State Street Theater Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage, Equipment and Facilities",,"They will replace the leg and border curtains in the State Street Theater.",2016-03-01,2016-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kent,Menzel,"State Street Theater Company","1 State St N Ste 101","New Ulm",MN,56073,"(507) 359-9990 ",execdir@statestreetnewulm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Martin, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Sibley, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-equipment-and-facilities-13,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 37043,"Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,8000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The number of Minnesotans who are able to participate in the arts increases. The quality and types of arts education and learning opportunities in our region, and the organizations or venues that offer them increases. We have a hand out survey for productions. This is managed by the Programming Committee. We base that on the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council provided example. We have also done 'live surveys' during the show (as in the case of our dinner theater last year).","Yes, we achieved our planned outcomes. We used a survey. It showed that people prefer a musical performance, there was a small increase in new patrons, and advertising reached people through online methods such as Facebook.",,11395,"Other, local or private",19395,,"John Bergstrand, Anne Earl, Reed Glawe, Nick Hage, Michael Koester, Vicki Kuehn, Kent Menzel, Brenda Nielsen, Kaitlin Pals, Wayne Plagge, Ruth Schaefer, Judy Sellner",0.00,"State Street Theater Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"They will sponsor acting workshops, a children’s theater camp, theater performances of “The Odd Couple” in May 2017 and “Wizard of Oz” in July 2017; and continue their cable access show entitled “Something Artsy” during their 2016-17 season.",2016-09-01,2017-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kent,Menzel,"State Street Theater Company","1 State St N Ste 101","New Ulm",MN,56073,"(507) 359-9990 ",execdir@statestreetnewulm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Martin, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-159,"Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: serves on the Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher and volunteer with the Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with the Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, New Ulm and member of the Sioux Trails Chapter, American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher and charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at St. Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: a visual artist and the Executive Director of the 410 Project Gallery, Mankato; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher and volunteer with the Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher and volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: a college Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: a visual artist and the Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 36376,"Arts Access",2017,30000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Artists, arts organizations and community leaders will expand their skills through learning, exchange and celebration of rural arts and culture. At least 90% of participants will report the event significantly increased their arts leadership skills and that they will expand how they connect to their communities. 2: Participants will identify barriers to participation in arts and culture in rural communities, and leave with strategies for accessibility. At least 90% of all participants will feel capable of implementing at least one goal in increasing access to the arts to underserved audiences in rural communities.","Artists, arts organizations and community leaders expanded their skills through learning, exchange and celebration of rural arts and culture. 94% of evaluations indicated that participants increased their skills and 98% indicated that `some` or `many` new connections were made that will help them expand the way they work with their communities. 2: Participants identified barriers to participation in arts and culture in rural places, and left with new strategies for accessibility. 93% of evaluations indicated that participants feel capable of implementing at least one goal in increasing access to the arts to underserved audiences in rural communities.",,117582,"Other, local or private",147582,,"Laura Zimmermann, Noel Nix, Mike Hoyt, Lisa Middag, Melanie Full, Kelly Asche, Tasha Byers, Jeremy B. Cohen, Jerome Rawls, Bo Thao-Urabe, Va-Megn Thoj",0.00,"Springboard for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Access",,"Springboard for the Arts will collaborate with the Center for Small Towns at the University of Minnesota and the Forum of Regional Arts Councils to present the fourth Rural Arts and Culture Summit in June 2017.",,2017-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carl,Swanson,"Springboard for the Arts","308 Prince St Ste 270","St Paul",MN,55101-1437,"(651) 292-4381 ",carl@springboardforthearts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-access-383,"Kjellgren Alkire: Artist and researcher; faculty member, Saint Mary's University Winona; Adam Courville: Arts educator and manager, puppeteer; studying for master''s in nonprofit management at Hamline; Shelley Johnson: Theater and dance teacher at Franklin Middle School; Cheryl Kessler: Founder and principal evaluator, Blue Scarf Consulting, LLC; Jessica O'Brien: Associate director, Minnesota Council of Churches’ Mankato refugee services; Dameun Strange: Bush Foundation Community Innovation Team member","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36388,"Arts Learning",2017,46401,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","150 students in Minneapolis and Saint Paul Middle and High Schools will develop new musical skills through residencies with VocalEssence teaching artists. Criteria for success: 100% of teachers indicate students have developed new musical skills, and 75% students indicate they will continue to participate in choral activities in the future. 2: 150 students in Minneapolis and Saint Paul Middle and High Schools will learn about Minnesota’s historic role as a sanctuary for the oppressed. Criteria for success: 75% of students will indicate that they have learned more about the Underground Railroad or the experience of refugees in Minnesota.","86% of 152 students agreed they developed musical skills and 64% said they will consider participating in choir again in the future. To assess the outcomes, VocalEssence staff collected data through interactive surveys and group interviews with student participants, as well as interviews with participating teachers. 2: 75% of students indicated they agree (43%) or strongly agree (32%) that know more about the Underground Railroad than they did before the program. To assess the outcomes, VocalEssence staff collected data through interactive surveys and group interviews with student participants, as well as interviews with participating teachers.",,5706,"Other, local or private",52107,,"Kathryn Roberts, Fred Moore, Jacob Wolkowitz, Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Julie Bader, Ann Barkelew, Traci V. Bransford, Julie Henderson Craven, Debbie Estes, Ann Farrell, Rick Ford, Wayne Gisslen, Art Kaemmer, M.D., Joseph Kalkman, David L. Mona, David Myers, Nancy F. Nelson., James Odland, Cay Shea Hellervik, Karl Speak, Timothy Takach, Jenny Wade, Dorene Wernke, Steve Aggergaard, Mary Ann Aufderheide, Philip Brunelle, Robert C. Smith",0.00,VocalEssence,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts Learning",,"VocalEssence WITNESS will provide a residency to learn songs of freedom and sanctuary with guest artist Melanie DeMore and perform in five VocalEssence concerts for two middle schools and two high schools in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.",,2017-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elissa,Weller,VocalEssence,"1900 Nicollet Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 547-1452 ",elissa@vocalessence.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-learning-750,"Maya Beecham: Strategy and learning coordinator, Bush Foundation; visual and spoken word artist; freelance writer; Kristina Bigalk: Poet; director of creative writing, Normandale Community College; Sam Hoolihan: Visual artist and teacher; Nancy Miller: Sculptor, teacher, curator; Gregory Neidhart: Director of Winona State University arts administration program, chair of art and design department, music faculty; Peter Spooner: Former curator, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth; William Wiktor: Retired engineer and software developer; Rochester community arts and non-profit volunteer","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 10004566,"Assessing Effectiveness of Wetland Restorations for Improved Water Quality",2017,420000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04u","$420,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the environmental benefits of sediment removal and native plant communities in wetland restorations by measuring resulting reductions in nitrogen and phosphorus delivery to groundwater and surface water. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04u.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jacques,Finlay,"U of MN","1987 Upper Buford Cir, 100 Ecology Bldg","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4672",jfinlay@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Douglas, Grant, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Otter Tail, Pope, Swift, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-effectiveness-wetland-restorations-improved-water-quality,,,, 37438,"Bois de Sioux and Mustinka Hydrological Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) Model Extension",2017,62485,,,,,,,,,,,0.24,RESPEC,"For-Profit Business/Entity","This project involves the extension and update of the Hydrological Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) model for the Bois de Sioux and Mustinka watersheds. ",,"Bois de Sioux River Watershed Mustinka River Watershed ",2016-11-29,2017-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Vavricka,MPCA,"714 Lake Ave Ste 220","Detroit Lakes",MN,,"(218) 846-8137",,Modeling,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,"Bois de Sioux River, Mustinka River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bois-de-sioux-and-mustinka-hydrological-simulation-program-fortran-hspf-model-extension,,,, 37440,"Bois de Sioux River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) Finalization",2017,10381,,,,,,,,,,,0.04,"Emmons & Olivier Resources Inc","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will address United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comments on the preliminary draft Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) comments on the pre-public notice draft TMDL study and Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) report, and produce the public notice draft TMDL study and the public notice draft WRAPS report ready for public review and comment. Conduct one public meeting for each watershed to present public notice drafts of the TMDL study and WRAPS report for each watershed. ",,"Bois de Sioux River Watershed ",2016-12-19,2017-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Cary,Hernandez,MPCA,"714 Lake Ave Ste 220 ","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,"(218) 846-8124",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Grant, Otter Tail, Traverse, Wilkin",,"Bois de Sioux River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bois-de-sioux-river-watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategy-wraps-finalization,,,, 10007257,"Border Country: The Northwoods Canoe Journals of Howard Greene, 1906-1916",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Faculty Editorial Board: Kevin Murphy, Chair (currently on medical leave) Christopher Wall Romana (on leave) Karen Ho Tracey Deutsch, Interim Chair Christine Marran Jo Lee Nancy Luxon",,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (University of Minnesota Press)","Public College/University","To hire qualified professionals to publish Howard Greene's journals about the north woods of Minnesota.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Molly,Fuller,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (University of Minnesota Press)","450 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street Southeast",Minneapolis,MN,55455,612-301-1991,fulle154@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Cook, Koochiching, Lake, Otter Tail, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/border-country-northwoods-canoe-journals-howard-greene-1906-1916,,,,0 10007276,"Combined Fire/Burglar Alarm System",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Wayne Hurley, Delores Peterson, Ryan Carlson, Michele Anderson, Richard Bosse, Carole Mitchell, Nick Leonard, Carol Juul, Desta Hunt, Reba Gilliand, Glenn Rosentreter, Joan Happel",,"Otter Tail County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Otter Tail County Historical Society's fire and burglar alarm systems.",,,2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chris,Schuelke,"Otter Tail County Historical Society","1110 Lincoln Avenue W","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,218-736-6038,cschuelke@otchs.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/combined-fireburglar-alarm-system,,,,0 10000749,"Community Arts Education Support",2017,15000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Education","Our goal is to extend our ability to offer more classes and workshops in our arts education program to increase our outreach. By comparing our attendance from prior years to the years the grant is in effect. 2: We would like to reprint our book `On The Training of Painters` to include the newest materials and techniques. This handbook is the best way we have to reach people outside the metro area if they are unable to attend regular classes and will be evaluated by how many new inquires we have.","The Atelier added several workshops and lectures to our program with increased attendance The atelier keeps records as to how many people attend our special classes, workshops and lectures, and an ongoing list of new attendees. 2: One of our co-directors suffered a stroke before completing the new materials for the book We diverted the book funding to new brochures and mailings to out metro areas and saw a significant increase in attendance at our workshops, and lectures from these areas.",,,,15000,4731,"Katherine Lack, Richard Myers, Lynn Maderich, Suzanne Garry, David Ginsberg",0.00,"The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts AKA The Atelier","K-12 Education","Community Arts Education Support",,"The Atelier is a nonprofit organization committed to the ideal of access for all to a structured system of artistic instruction based in the precepts of the classical masters. Our organization creates opportunities for all people to be trained as realist painters. We provide resources and classes that facilitate the skills needed to become a painter. We are devoted to building and sustaining a true learning environment focusing on fine draftsmanship and painting skills.",2017-01-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cynthia,Wicker,"The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts AKA The Atelier","1681 Hennepin Ave E",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 362-8421 ",eclipse@mindspring.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Benton, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, McLeod, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-arts-education-support-14,"Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 35055,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program Phase VIII: Statewide and Metro Habitat",2017,7438000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(k)","$7,438,000 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, or habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Of this amount, up to $2,500,000 is for grants in the seven-county metropolitan area and cities with a population of 50,000 or greater. 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 the appropriation in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. Of the total appropriation, $588,000 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. Grants may not be used to establish easement stewardship accounts. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by law. The program must 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 a charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land in fee or a conservation easement, priority must be given to projects associated with or within one mile of 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; or 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 permanent covenant ensuring perpetual maintenance and protection of restored and enhanced habitat, by a conservation easement, by public ownership, or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority must 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, 2020. 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 summary prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2. ",,"7 wetland acres restored.  431 prairie acres restored. 5,165 forest acres restored. 149 habitat acres restored, for a total of 5,752 acres restored. 152 prairie acres and 13 habitat acres (for a total of 165 prairie acres) protected in fee with state PILT liability. 42 forest acres protected in fee without state PILT liability. 2,147 wetland acres enhanced.  21,451 prairie acres enhanced. 2,366 forest acres enhanced.  2,006 habitat acres enhanced for a total of $27,970 enhanced acres.   ",,1313800,"Local match ",6291200,11700,,1,DNR,"State Government","The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program will be managed by the Department of Natural Resources to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations and government entities. ",,"The CPL Program fulfills MS 97a.056 Subd. 3a, directing LSOHC to establish a conservation partners' grant program, encouraging and supporting local conservation efforts. $6,850,000 of the appropriated funds was available for grants. This is a stand alone program but depends on the support and technical advice of local land managers, habitat and acquisition specialists, and support staff. Grant activities include: enhancement, restoration, and protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants. CPL staff develop a Request for Proposal and Program Manual incorporating LSOHC priorities, solicit applications, work with applicants to submit scorable applications, oversee grant selection, prepare/execute grant documents, review expenditure documentation, ensure financial integrity, make payments, monitor grant work, assist recipients with closing out agreements, and prepare required reports. CPL staff complies with the Department of Administration- Office of Grants Management policies. Application process: A Request for Proposal/Program Manual was posted on the CPL website in August 2016. Document contains all grant program information. Applications are submitted on the online grant application system. Applicants use the mapping tool in the application to map project sites. Applications are accepted until September 2016 for round 1 of all grant cycles. Expedited Conservation Project (ECP) applications and applications for less than $25,000 have a shorter application form. The application system accepts ECP applications until funding runs out, but is designed for 5 rounds of applications. Traditional (statewide) applications were accepted once, Metro applications were accepted twice, and ECP applications were accepted one time. Grant Selection Process: CPL Grant Program Staff review applications for completeness. Technical Review Committees, selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, evaluate applications based on criteria below. A final score is given to all applications. Committees include representatives from the DNR, BWSR, UMN, USFWS, USFS, counties, and other local government and non-profit organizations. A final ranking committee of Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry consider the technical review committee, division and regional DNR comments, and recommend projects and funding to the Commissioner. ECP grants are reviewed by CPL staff, using criteria established for each type of project, and make recommendations. Division of Fish and Wildlife leadership make final decisions. CPL Grant Program Staff work with grantees to complete financial reviews, grant agreements, and other paperwork. Work may not begin until grant contract is executed. Applications are evaluated on these criteria: Amount of habitat restored, enhanced, or protected Local Support Degree of collaboration Urgency Multiple benefits Consistency with current conservation science Adjacent to protected lands Full funding of project Budget/cost effectiveness Public access for hunting and fishing Use of native plant materials Applicants' capacity to successfully complete and sustain work Project Reviews and Reporting: Grantees submit annual accomplishment reports on forms provided by CPL staff, based on LSOHC report forms. Reports account 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 must include an evaluation of these results. A final report is required by all grantees 30 days after project completion. CPL Administration Budget: Grant administration costs total $112,200, include salary/fringe for grants staff, direct and necessary costs, travel, supplies, and expenses. An Internal Service Level Agreement (SLA) is developed with MNIT to update/manage the online grant application system. DNR Land Acquisition Costs: Applicants are 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. These costs are billed to awarded grants on a professional services basis. DNR Technical Support: The Division of Fish and Wildlife provides ongoing technical guidance, helping applicants prepare grant proposals and meet requirements for working on state lands. Project development and oversight is provided by area managers and additional guidance is provided for land acquisitions. Grantee Payment: Grantees are paid on reimbursement basis, meaning payment is made to the grantee after work has been performed or materials purchased, but before the vendor is paid by the grantee. Grantees provide proof that work is completed or a purchase made to receive payment. Proof that the vendor was paid must be submitted to CPL staff before additional grant payments are made. Payment advances may be made for acquisitions with a signed purchase agreement. Partial payments are allowed. Funds are built into grants for required Legacy logo signage and forms of acknowledgement/notification including, but not limited to, local news advertisements announcing completion of grantees projects. ",,2021-11-12,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,Varble,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5216",kathy.varble@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stevens, Washington, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-phase-viii-statewide-and-metro-habitat,,,, 10004560,"Data-Driven Pollinator Conservation Strategies",2017,520000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$520,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve understanding of the relationships and interactions between native bee pollinators and rare and declining plant species and to determine optimal placement and species plantings for pollinator habitat in order to develop guidelines for planning, designing, and planting pollinator habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03a.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Cariveau,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","Falcon Heights",MN,55108,"(970) 391-0783",dcarivea@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wadena, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/data-driven-pollinator-conservation-strategies,,,, 10007300,"Development and Graphic Design of Mni Wiconi Interpretive Graphics",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Brian Benshoof, Neal Benson, Laura Bowman, Ann Hendricks, Nick Hinz, Barb Kaus, Linda Kilander, Kim Kleven, Naomi Mortensen, Tim Newell, Christine Powers, Tom Riley, Beth Serrill, Christie Skilbred, Katie Smentek, Sara Steinbach, Keith Stover, Vance Stuehrenberg, Anna Thill, Liz Ulman, Ginger Zierdt",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan on the importance of water in Dakota history in Minnesota.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Johnson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","224 Lamm St.",Mankato,MN,56001,507-995-9551,deb.johnson@cmsouthernmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Hennepin, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pennington, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, St. Louis, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/development-and-graphic-design-mni-wiconi-interpretive-graphics,,,,0 35057,"DNR Grassland - Phase 8",2017,3983000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(j)","$3,983,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas on wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, native prairie bank land, and bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Prairie habitats once covered one-third of the state but presently less than 2% remain. Native prairie, other grasslands that provides habitat for wildlife, and wetlands are key components of functional prairie landscapes that have the capacity to adapt to changing environmental conditions. While these appropriation only added 2,085 acres of grassland acres to the state through restoration, these funds enhanced a much larger area. Put in another fashion, we restored and enhanced 69.5 square miles with these funds. That's an area 8.3 by 8.3 miles in area. None of this work was targeted at a specific species of wildlife. We used that approach that diverse productive habitats benefit a wide variety of both game and non-game wildlife species as well as any threatened or endangered species. In our restorations, we use very diverse seed mixes. This is obviously beneficial for pollinators. However, all those insects also create a food base for a large number of wildlife species. The structural diversity all those plant species create in the habitat allow every species to find an ideal niche in the grass as well as accomodates different life history stages of wildlife.","A total of 44,506 acres were affected: 2,081 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 42,425 in Enhance.",,,3762900,172000,,7.11,DNR,"State Government","We restored 2,081 acres of grassland and enhanced 42,425 acres of grassland for a total of 44,506 acres of wildlife habitat across 329 sites with these funds.","We select projects using a number of criteria and reviews to make sure the DNR was spending these funds in the best and most productive ways. We can summarize our results in the following table. Project Type Acres # Sites Grassland Restoration 2,085 63 Prescribed Fire 36,896 159 Woody removal 4,461 60 interseed / diversity enhancement 500 27 Conservation grazing infrastructure 120 1 Prescribed Browsing-woody control (goats) 299 9 Herbaceous Invasive Control 145 10 Sum 44,506 329 This appropriation involved the Roving Crews. These Crews allow the DNR to be very flexible. While they have a list of projects to work on, they can also respond fairly quickly if there's an enhancement opportunity shows up. For instance, a short dry period in a part of the state may allow them to conduct a late summer prescribed fire which was not in any of the original work plans. Roving Crews have begun experimenting with different burn seasons. Typically, we burn in the spring before the nesting season. However, this can stimulate the warm-season grasses and begin to crowd out forbs, lowering plant diversity. Burning in the late summer, after birds have fledged but with enough time for some late summer regrowth, has shown to increase both plant diversity as well as structural diversity in the habitat. Just as important, it can knock back the dominant grasses such as big bluestem and Indian grass just enough for forbs to express themselves the following year. Although 44,506 acres appears to be a large number, we feel the actual acres benefitted may be much larger. We know nest predation of grassland birds is higher near woody vegetation and some birds just won't nest near woody veg. By removing trees, we are impacting both the footprint of where those trees were but also the surrounding grassland, up to a half mile from the project, where nest success should now be higher. We installed grazing infrastructure on one site and used goats to browse undesirable and invasive woody plants. This will accomplish two goals. FIrst, we will get good habitat work on our public lands. Second, its a way to further develop a working lands approach to land management and incorporate conservation work into the state's agricultural economy. I have personally visited a number of public lands grazing sites in western Minnesota and have always been impressed with what I've seen. Although grazing is a summer activity, I've flushed a number of birds, both pheasants and songbirds, from these areas in the fall. Often the biggest benefit to grazing comes in the first couple years after grazing as the habitat is regrowing. Although there is still much to learn, we have learned a lot in recent years about restoration techniques. We still use several methods for restoring prairie and there's probably no one perfect way of doing it. It's very clear to someone when they are walking through a recent restoration and an older restoration. Even if they can't identify every plant, the diversity people see is striking. The DNR has traditionally focused on game species such as pheasants. However, there is more and more interest in pollinators and biodiversity. Fortunately, just about every study out there shows that management and restoration for pollinators and songbirds often creates the best habitat for game species. Diverse, healthy, productive habitat is good for a wide range of species. These projects can also increase the amount of carbon absorbed and stored by the plants and soils on these sites. As we continue to use these funds, costs for projects will probably increase. In the early years of these funds, we completed a number of simpler or easier projects, the low-hanging fruit. Now we are left with the larger and more challenging projects. While they are good habitat projects, they will probably increase in costs over time. In our budget table, we prorated our budget for individual projects by the acres accomplished. Staff funding was combined into one value. Identifying funding for each position would be an accounting challenge.",,2016-07-01,2022-11-04,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"DNR Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd ","St. paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Roseau, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-phase-8,,,, 35058,"DNR Stream Habitat",2017,2074000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(f)","$2,074,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance habitat to facilitate fish passage, degraded streams, and critical aquatic species habitat. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Restored 8 Habitat acres and enhanced 7 Habitat acres for a total of 15 acres. ",,104400,"USFWS, Pomme de Terre River Assoc. ",2039900,33200,,2,DNR,"State Government","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will restore or enhance habitat to facilitate fish passage, restore degraded streams, and enhance habitat critical to fish and other aquatic life. Projects are prioritized based on ecological benefit, urgency, feasibility, and stakeholder support. ",,"Lake Carlos Dam Modification During the winter and spring of 2021, the Lake Carlos Dam was replaced with a rock arch-shaped rapids to restore upstream fish passage. We expect that migratory species from Lake Carlos and upstream Lake Le Homme Dieu will benefit from improved access to 121 miles of river that could be used for spawning and rearing habitat. Rare mussel species such as creek heelsplitter and black sandshell are found downstream of the outlet, and may also find suitable habitat in tributary streams to Lake Carlos. The rock arch rapids structure is located within Lake Carlos State Park, and will provide an opportunity to educate the public on the importance of lake and stream connectivity. Cottonwood Dam Modifications – Soldier’s and Sailor’s Park, Kuhar and Sanborn Golf Course Dams This project was originally funded to provide fish passage at three dams by modifying the dams to rock arch rapids structures. However during the course of project development, at two of the dam sites, the grantee opted to install riffles along the river corridor to slowly step the river down and to provide more habitat than originally anticipated. Two of the dam sites now have 6-7 riffles and deep pool associated with those riffles. Fish use these pools as is evident by the fishermen seen at various riffles. Fish have also been seen passing through the riffles to get upstream. Construction of this project started in February of 2020; that spring construction was put on hold due to high flows and the COVID pandemic. However, as the flows were rising the contractor continued to work. This proved to be an issue when the contractor was unable to finish installing that riffle. As a result, the unfinished structure caused some significant erosion; this lead to additional work at that riffle site for the contractor once flows receded. For the most part this project was constructed during the COVID pandemic which significantly limited the availability of Department oversight during construction. Additional oversight by the Department would have been beneficial in implementation and would likely have avoided the contractor working in rising flows. Construction of the projects were finished in fall of 2020. Overall the project accomplished the goals of fish passage and has the added benefit of additional habitat along the river corridor. Prairie/Lizzie Dam Modifications The Prairie Lake and Lizzie Lake dam outlets were modified to rock arch rapids to improve fish passage. Construction finished in summer of 2019 and reconnected 2 consecutive dams, which when combined reconnected 20 stream miles. Recently, there has been some momentum in the Otter Tail watershed to improve fish passage. Because of this support, the timeline went really quickly for Lizzie and Prairie and the construction was very efficient. This was due, in part, to local DNR, the consultant and contractors’ experience working on prior dam modifications. The Prairie Dam was unique in that we needed to do the modification on both sides of the road/bridge. Since construction was completed the vegetation has reestablished and fish have been seen using the rapids.P a g e 3 | 10 Hallock Dam Modification Construction on the Hallock dam finished spring of 2021. This project has a unique river setting with the dam immediately upstream of a meander bend and an incised reach of stream. This led to a unique design of modifying the dam by installing two sections of rock arch rapids upstream and downstream of the meander. There were also some riffles downstream of the rapids to partially address the incision and provide additional habitat. Fish passage was achieved at the site by modifying the dam into a rock arch rapids; channel catfish movement has already occurred and a variety of sizes were sampled earlier in the summer. Due to the drought this year, the vegetation has been struggling to get established. The project partner (City of Hallock) has responded by setting up a pump and watering the newly seeded area. Drywood Creek Dam Removal and Channel Restoration The Drywood Creek project removed the dam and restored the stream to a stable dimension, pattern and profile. Toe-wood sod mat was used to protect the banks while vegetation establishes and 2 rock riffles were installed to account for the grade change from the dam. After construction was finished, it was determine that one of the riffles was built too narrow and not according to plan specifications. Construction of this project was consistently up against high flows; which is likely why it wasn’t clear that the riffle didn’t meet specifications. DNR funding was used to adjust the riffle to the correct width. Coolridge Creek Restoration Construction for the Coolridge Creek restoration project was completed in May 2019. The project removed 18 culverts from the stream channel and three additional culverts from side channels. Removing the culverts restored 1,800 feet of stream channel. Shell River Culvert Replacement Three culverts on the Shell River were replaced in fall 2020. The previously undersized culverts were replaced with larger culverts to restore fish passage and improve stream conditions. One culvert replacement was funded through ML 18 and two replacements were funded through ML 16. Stream habitat work for this appropriation and other LSOHC-funded projects from other appropriations was aided by funding for a stream restoration coordinator and interns. Here are some of the highlighted work of these positions using funding from this appropriation: • Project development and public outreach. • Management of project funding. • Analyze and prioritize culverts for replacement – Buffalo River, Cottonwood River and Otter Tail River watersheds. • Annual updates of the Stream Restoration Priority List • Geomorphic monitoring of Buffalo River and Lake Shady • Collected culvert data in Lake Pepin and Chippewa watersheds. • Assisted with geomorphic monitoring of stream restoration projects. ",,2021-10-04,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Nerbonne,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd. Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5205",brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Douglas, Kittson, Otter Tail, Redwood, Swift, Winona","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-stream-habitat,,,, 10001289,"ECRAC ACHF Grant for Organizations",2017,12992,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. Participants will learn about metal casting process. 2. Provide opportunity for attendees to create metal casting art works. Attendance tracking; Survey of participants and audience.","People develop arts skills or knowledge; People access arts experiences.",,14251,"Other, local or private",27243,,"Amy McKinney, Dorothy Goldie, Erik Janssen, Tamsie Ringler, John Joachim, Davis Klaila, Ronald Kopeska, John Kremer, Diane Mullin, Stacy O'Reilly",,"Franconia Sculpture Park","Non-Profit Business/Entity","ECRAC ACHF Grant for Organizations",,"The 2017 Community Collaboration Hot Metal Pour Program provides seven art-making workshops in July and August, and on August 5, a full-day live metal pour demonstration event.",2017-07-15,2018-01-31,"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, East Central Regional Arts Council ",,"Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Anoka, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Dodge, Hennepin, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ecrac-achf-grant-organizations-5,"Kelli Maag: Business owner, visual artist, Kanabec County Arts Association, Northern Exposures Photo Club; Dee Ann Sibley: Photographer, licensed social worker, school employee, Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community; Barb Dreyer: Visual artist, art educator, Kanabec County Arts Association, Pine Center for the Arts; Alana Petersen: Federal government, legislative policy, art advocate.","Kelli Maag: Business owner, visual artist, Kanabec County Arts Association, Northern Exposures Photo Club; Dee Ann Sibley: Photographer, licensed social worker, school employee, Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community; Barb Dreyer: Visual artist, art educator, Kanabec County Arts Association, Pine Center for the Arts; Alana Petersen: Federal government, legislative policy, art advocate.",,2 10004587,"Enhancing Understanding of Minnesota River Aquatic Ecosystem",2017,500000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate collection of baseline data to enhance understanding of the Minnesota River ecosystem, measure future impacts of changing climate and landscapes on the aquatic ecosystem, and guide future management efforts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03i.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tony,Sindt,"MN DNR","20596 Hwy 7",Hutchinson,MN,55350,"(320) 234-2550",anthony.sindt@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Hennepin, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sibley, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-understanding-minnesota-river-aquatic-ecosystem,,,, 10004563,"Evaluating Insecticide Exposure Risk for Grassland Wildlife on Public Lands",2017,250000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to evaluate exposure risks of grassland wildlife to soybean aphid insecticides, to guide grassland management in farmland regions of Minnesota for the protection of birds, beneficial insects, and other grassland wildlife. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03n.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,Davros,"MN DNR","35365 800th Ave",Madelia,MN,56062,"(507) 642-8478",nicole.davros@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluating-insecticide-exposure-risk-grassland-wildlife-public-lands,,,, 10007319,"Exhibit Installation: WWI Brown County and the First Amendment",2017,8982,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The short-term goal was to review text and construct cases, both of which occurred. To our knowledge there are no mistakes in the panels. Our medium term goal was to prepare for the opening. We were slightly delayed due to major transitions in staff, however the exhibition opened in early May with a series of events. A VIP event with in-depth tours with historian Dan Hoisington, followed by a members preview, and finally the public opening, complete with performances with Molly Hennig who sang WWI era songs and the Comrades of Valor Color Guard. The long-term goal is continued use of the exhibit, and indeed, through a variety of initiatives, visitorship of the exhibit is flourishing, with local visitors and tourists alike coming specifically to the museum to experience the exhibit. In fact, over 500 school kids toured the museum this spring to see the new exhibit. We are also partnering with a variety of organizations to increase awareness of Brown County and World War I, including the New Ulm Public Library, the New Ulm Film Society, Turner Hall, Springfield Historical Society, and community members to offer a wide-range of WWI themed programs. We are planning more for 2018 to sustain momentum and increase interest. Media coverage and visitor feedback has been very positive. Visitors are impressed by the overall display, enjoy viewing slides on a stereoscope and listening to music in the Home Front, watching historic interviews on a interactive kiosk, and viewing WWI trench footage through a periscope in a mock trench. We also have a letter writing station so guests can draft letters to public officials about the First Amendment, and many guests, including children have been writing letters. We also have improved visitor experience in the museum store by adding WWI themed merchandise, including poppy pins, exhibit posters, toy diving submarines, and toy periscopes.",,1889,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10871,,"Lisa Besemer, President, Roger Hippert, Vice President, Yvonne Weber, Secretary, Jerry Gulden, Treasurer, Vicki Pieser, Anne Earl, Wayne Wagner, Mary Ellen Domeier, Loren Wing, Lynn Henle, Cara Iverson Knauf, Kyle Krenz.",,"Brown County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With the centenary of the U.S. involvement in the Great War in Europe, the experience of predominantly German New Ulm and Brown County continues to have national significance and relevance to current events. The Brown County Historical Society created an exhibit, ""Loyalty and Dissent: Brown County and World War I"" on the second floor of their museum to illustrate and interpret the war experience of 1917 and 1918 as it pertained to Brown County. America's entry into World War I led to one of our nation's greatest tests of the First Amendment and its limits, set in a climate of suspicion about the loyalty of those who dissented from U.S. involvement in what they saw as a European conflict. In Brown County, these were not academic questions found in old, dusty law books. They affected the lives of every citizen as they made decisions about what those fundamental rights meant in everyday life. In addition, many young men, and several women, went on to serve their country on the battlefields of France and Belgium, some never returning home. The exhibit is expected to continue in this location for six to eight years. Each interpretive segment throughout the exhibit encourages viewers to develop their own interpretation based on the information presented.",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marnie,Leist,"Brown County Historical Society","2 North Broadway","New Ulm",MN,56073,507-233-2618,director@browncountyhistorymn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Brown",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-installation-wwi-brown-county-and-first-amendment,,,,0 10000964,"Folk and Traditional Arts",2017,47960,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Cultural Heritage","Leah Yellowbird will learn traditional beadwork designs from artists in the eleven different Native nations of Minnesota. Success will be tracked through video and photo documentation and measured by completion of design studies and final beaded works for exhibition. 2: Exhibit attendees will recognize the similarities and differences of beadwork designs of the eleven federally recognized Native nations in Minnesota. Comment board at each exhibit will record attendees' reactions to the exhibit. This feedback will be photographed and compiled in a summary document.","Leah Yellowbird met with artists from the eleven different Native nations of Minnesota and created a beadwork piece reflecting each tribe. The eleven completed works were exhibited and photo-documented. 2: Exhibit attendees recognized similarities and differences between the beadwork designs of the eleven Native nations in Minnesota. The artist and exhibit staff gathered comments and feedback from exhibit attendees and documented the reactions and reflections shared.",,20595,"Other, local or private",68555,,,0.00,"Leah H. Yellowbird",Individual,"Folk and Traditional Arts",,"Yellowbird will visit the eleven federally recognized Native nations in Minnesota to study traditional beadwork designs and create new beaded works representing designs from each of the eleven communities.",2017-01-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leah,Yellowbird,"Leah H. Yellowbird",,,MN,,"(218) 340-9672 ",Ogimakwee@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Goodhue, Itasca, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Redwood, Scott, St. Louis, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-and-traditional-arts-96,"Rae French: International programs and study abroad coordinator, University of Minnesota Crookston; Karen Goulet: Artist, coordinator of the Gizhiigin Arts Accelerator program of the White Earth Nation; Sarah Larsson: Outreach and development director at the Somali Museum of Minnesota; Sowah Mensah: Ethnomusicologist, composer, and master drummer; music professor at Macalester and St. Thomas; Jeffrey Meyer: Music professor at Concordia College, Moorhead; leader of study abroad trips; Angela Robins: Woodworker and boat builder; Arts Board grantee; Mai Vang: Founder of Hmong Museum; collections manager at Minnesota Museum of American Art","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2025,300000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(g)","$650,000 the first year and $650,000 the second year are for applied research and tools, including maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries, streams, and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data and for assessing the effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","In FY25 DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in eleven targeted watersheds in central and northern Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with Minnesota Logger Education Program, Sustainable Forestry Education Cooperative, and agency foresters is also currently underway to deliver trainings and workshops focused on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs). We plan to continue outreach to landowners, managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks. We also plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydro-geomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. The User’s Guide is currently near completion. Four full seasons of data collected using the new data entry system have been fully integrated with data collected since 2009 and will become available this year.   ",,,,,,,,,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2024,300000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(g)","$650,000 the first year and $650,000 the second year are for applied research and tools, including maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries, streams, and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data and for assessing the effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. "," In FY24 DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in eleven targeted watersheds in central and northern Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with Minnesota Logger Education Program, Sustainable Forestry Education Cooperative, and agency foresters is also currently underway to deliver trainings and workshops focused on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs). We plan to continue outreach to landowners, managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks. We also plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydro-geomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. The User’s Guide is currently near completion. Four full seasons of data collected using the new data entry system have been fully integrated with data collected since 2009 and will become available this year. ","In FY24, DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 79 timber harvest sites in three targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Sampling monitored water quality best management practices (BMPs) and other sustainable forest management guidelines. Low private landowner interest and increased contracting costs ($30K+ increase over previous year) led to lower number of monitoring sites across watersheds. Our monitoring identified certain areas where further education is recommended, such as RMZs, filter strips, erosion control, and road and landing placements. Due to issues with data quality, sites may be re-measured in winter 2024 and spring 2025 to ensure data quality is available to create a 1-year report on watershed data in early 2025. A regional report inclusive of all surveyed watersheds over the last 5 years will be published in late 2025. The Guideline Monitoring Program also assisted with four logger education trainings collaborated with UMN Extension, MFRC, MLEP, and DNR held in central and northern areas of the state during FY24, with plans to expand trainings to all other parts of Minnesota over the next 2 years. ",,,,275556,,,1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2023,250000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(g)","$535000 the first year and $530000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in eleven targeted watersheds in central and southeastern Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with Minnesota Logger Education Program, Sustainable Forestry Education Cooperative, and agency foresters is also currently underway to deliver trainings and workshops focused on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs). We plan to continue outreach to landowners, managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks. We also plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydro-geomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. The User’s Guide is currently near completion. Three full seasons of data collected using the new data entry system have been fully integrated with data collected since 2009 and will become available this year. "," In FY23 DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 70 timber harvest sites in ten targeted watersheds in central and southeastern Minnesota. Sampling was conducted proportionately to the number of timber harvests in each ownership class (County, Federal, Industry, NIPF, State, Tribal). We monitored water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. Lower private landowner participation and increased contracting costs resulted in a smaller than anticipated sample this year. Analysis of data collected in recent years of monitoring has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach to improve those trends. Examples include identification of watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed, use of erosion control practices, trends in riparian management zone use, leave tree and coarse woody debris retention, and rutting on roads skid trails and approaches. A two-year report on watershed sample unit FMG implementation will be released in February of 2024. We also completed our first Forest Management Guideline (FMG) training with representatives from BWSR, MFRC, UMN, and DNR at the Cloquet Forestry Center as part of a restart of the guideline training program’s in-person events. ",,,,210369,5890,,1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2022,250000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(g)","$535000 the first year and $530000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in ten targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with Minnesota Logger Education Program Sustainable Forestry Education Cooperative and agency foresters is also currently underway to plan trainings and workshops focused on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs). We plan to continue outreach to landowners managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks to the extent possible given COVID-19 mitigation guidelines and restrictions. We plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydro-geomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. The User's Guide is currently near completion. Two full seasons of data collected using the new data entry system are now available. This will allow GMP staff to complete a two-year report on watershed sample unit FMG implementation in early February of 2022. ","DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 75 timber harvest sites in ten targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Sampling was conducted proportionately to the number of timber harvests in each ownership class (County, Federal, Industry, NIPF, State, Tribal). We monitored water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. Lower private landowner participation and increased contracting costs resulted in a smaller than anticipated sample this year. During FY22, we further refined our new data entry system for GMP, utilizing ArcGIS Portal, Collector, and Survey123 for collection and storage of spatial and survey data related to monitored harvest sites. We also developed scripted data compilation and reporting methods using this new system. Analysis of data collected in recent years of monitoring has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach to improve those trends. Examples include identification of watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed, use of erosion control practices, trends in riparian management zone use, leave tree and coarse woody debris retention, and rutting on roads skid trails and approaches. A two-year report on watershed sample unit FMG implementation was released in February of 2022. ",,,,244317,4773,,1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2021,250000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$700000 the first year and $700000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in seven targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with DNR Private Forest Management Foresters (PFM) to help us connect with private landowners and future workshops is in progress. We plan to continue outreach to landowners managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks to the extent possible given COVID-19 mitigation guidelines and restrictions. We plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydrogeomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. A full season of data collected using the new data entry system will become available allowing GMP staff to develop scripted methods to integrate new monitoring observations with historic data sets and begin providing site-level and watershed/ownership summary reports via the online reporting application described in FY20 Outcomes.","DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 92 timber harvest sites in seven targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Direct GMP contact with non-industrial private forest owners allowed us to achieve a good sample of this important demographic this year. We monitored water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. During FY21 we further refined our new data entry system for GMP utilizing ArcGIS Portal Collector and Survey123 for collection and storage of spatial and survey data related to monitored harvest sites. We also developed scripted data compilation and reporting methods using this new system. The Beta version of an online reporting application continues to contribute to summarization and reporting of monitoring results. Analysis of data collected in recent years of monitoring has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach to improve those trends. Examples include identification of watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed use of erosion control practices trends in riparian management zone use leave tree and coarse woody debris retention and rutting on roads skid trails and approaches. We are currently working with MNIT to identify a hosting solution for the reporting application.",,,,260654,4540,,1.2,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2020,250000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$700000 the first year and $700000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in five targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with DNR Private Forest Management Foresters (PFM) to help us connect with private landowners and future workshops is in progress. We have also begun exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). Testing and final deployment of the new data entry system is currently underway and will be completed by May 2020. Reporting for monitoring data collected in FY18-19 will be completed in FY20 and synthesis of data from the past cycle of monitoring will be made available to stakeholders in the form of written reports watershed maps interactive summaries targeted outreach and BMP training events. Analysis of data collected over the past five years of monitoring across the entire forested landscape has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach and training in an attempt to improve those trends. Examples include identification of: watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed trends in riparian management zone use leave tree and coarse woody debris retention rutting on roads skid trails and approaches and other issues pertinent to water quality and other forest resources and will be completed in February 2020.","In FY20 DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 89 timber harvest sites in five targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Coordination with DNR Private Forest Management Foresters (PFM) helped us to connect with private landowners. We managed monitoring of water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. During FY20 we also completed testing and final deployment of a new data entry system for GMP utilizing ArcGIS Portal Collector and Survey123 for collection and storage of spatial and survey data related to monitored harvest sites. The Beta version of an online reporting application contributed substantially to summarization and reporting of monitoring results. Tabular reports from the application have contributed substantially to development of both the 2018 Guideline Monitoring Report and the 2014-2018 Summary Report. Analysis of data collected in recent years of monitoring has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach and training in an attempt to improve those trends. Examples include identification of watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed trends in riparian management zone use leave tree and coarse woody debris retention and rutting on roads skid trails and approaches. ",,,,237786,3054,,0.6,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2019,250000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY19 the DNR will complete intensive field monitoring of 93 timber harvest sites in eight targeted watersheds in northern Minnesota. For these eight watersheds during the summer we will oversee monitoring of water quality best management practice (BMP) implementation and implementation of other sustainable forest management guidelines on 93 timber harvest sites. We will continue outreach to landowners managers and loggers. This work will include: 1) site-specific feedback about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks; 2) working with DNR Private Forest Management foresters and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to develop strategies for outreach to private landowners in monitored watersheds; and 3) contributing to watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS) and watershed planning. Also in FY19 we will begin overhauling our Guideline Monitoring application. We will also review the past five years of monitoring which has covered the entire forested landscape looking for adverse trends and deliver outreach and training in an attempt to change those trends. ","DNR completed intensive field monitoring of 83 timber harvest sites in eight targeted watersheds in northern Minnesota. For these eight watersheds we managed monitoring of water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. We continued outreach to landowners managers and loggers including: 1) site-specific feedback about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks; 2) working with DNR Private Forest Management foresters and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to develop strategies for outreach to private landowners in monitored watersheds; and 3) contributing to watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS) and watershed planning. Additional work was coordinated with researchers at the University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources to manage our field data compile historic trends and develop a Beta version of an online reporting application capable of summarizing data collected by the Program since 2009. The reporting application uses a selected set of thematic filters including watershed sample units MFRC landscape regions counties and land ownership to summarize monitoring results. Reporting is provided in tabular form consistent with recent written reports. Additional spatial analyses relating land use forest cover and hydrologic features on a watershed sample unit basis are also made available.",,,,232858,,,,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2018,250000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY18 the DNR will complete intensive field monitoring of 98 timber harvest sites in nine targeted watersheds in northern Minnesota. We will also analyze the distribution of timber harvest and forest change on forest land in eight northern Minnesota watersheds. For these eight watersheds during the summer we will oversee monitoring of water quality best management practice (BMP) implementation and implementation of other sustainable forest management guideline on 80 to 100 timber harvest sites. We will continue activities to reach out to forest landowners managers and loggers including: - Site-specific feedback about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks. - Working with DNR Private Forest Management foresters and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to develop strategies for outreach to small private landowners in monitored watersheds. - Contributing to developing strategies for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies process in forested watersheds. In February we will submit our biennial Guideline Implementation Monitoring Report to the MN Forest Resource Council (MFRC). The report will summarize results from implementation monitoring on 169 sites in 19 watersheds during the summer and fall of FY16 and FY17. DNR and MFRC staff will use this information to continue identifying water quality risk factors and developing strategies to reduce risks in targeted watersheds.","In FY18 the DNR completed intensive field monitoring of 98 timber harvest sites in nine targeted watersheds in northern Minnesota and began monitoring water quality best management practice (BMP) implementation and implementation of other sustainable forest management guidelines on 93 timber harvest sites in northern Minnesota. In February 2018 we submitted our biennial Guideline Implementation Monitoring Report to the MN Forest Resource Council (MFRC). The report summarized results from implementation monitoring of 169 sites in 19 watersheds during the summer and fall of FY16 and FY17. DNR and MFRC staff use this information to continue identifying water quality risk factors and developing strategies to reduce risks in targeted watersheds and presented this information at several venues in FY18. They also shared results with landowners and land managers whose sites were monitored and helped them identify opportunities to better implement guidelines and reduce water quality risks. DNR Private Forest Management Foresters helped us connect with private land owners to improve access for monitoring private forest lands and pave the way for future workshops to improve the implementation of guidelines and water quality BMPs.",,,,170093,,,0.1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2017,250000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","(g) $675000 the first year and $675000the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing a biomonitoring database.","In FY17 the DNR will complete intensive field monitoring of 80 timber harvest sites in 12 targeted watersheds in central and southeastern Minnesota. We will analyze the distribution of timber harvest and forest change on forestland in 38 forested watersheds across the state in order to select 10 watersheds for additional intensive monitoring of timber harvest sites. For these 10 watersheds we will execute a contract to begin monitoring the implementation of water quality best management practices (BMPs) and other sustainable forest management guidelines on 80 to 100 timber harvest sites.","In FY17 the DNR completed intensive field monitoring of 80 timber harvest sites in 12 targeted watersheds in central and southeastern Minnesota and identified 100 additional timber harvest sites in nine forested watersheds for intensive monitoring to be completed in FY18. We also analyzed the distribution of timber harvest and forest change on 38 selected major watersheds in northern Minnesota while developing focused information on nine target watersheds. The resulting information documents how well water quality best management practices (BMPs) and other sustainable forest management guidelines have been implemented. Staff also continued using this information to identify water quality risk factors and develop strategies to reduce risks in targeted watersheds. They presented this information at several venues. They also shared results with landowners and land managers whose sites were monitored and helped them identify opportunities to better implement guidelines and reduce water quality risks. Staff utilized the DNR’s Private Forest Management Foresters to better connect with small private land owners to improve access to monitoring private forest lands and to pave the way for future workshops addressing ways to improve the implementation of guidelines and water quality BMPs.",,,,186321,,,0.9,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2016,250000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","(g) $675000 the first year and $675000the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing a biomonitoring database.","In FY16 the DNR will identify the distribution of timber harvest and forest change on 12 selected HUC8 watershed units (see below). The DNR will check logging sites to make sure sustainable forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs are properly carried out. We will look at specific watershed characteristics to identify water quality risk factors on the selected areas and we will develop strategies to reduce risks in the targeted watersheds. We will continue and further develop outreach to forest landowners managers and loggers to implement strategies including: -A comprehensive report on sustainable forest management guideline implementation -Continued site-specific feedback to land owners/managers and loggers of sites monitored during summer of 2014 and 2015. Feedback will address results of site monitoring and identification of opportunities for improvement of guideline implementation and water quality risk reduction -Work with the recently rebuilt Cooperative Forest Management Program to better connect with small private forest land owners -Continued interaction and contribution to Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies Work with the Minnesota Forest Recourses Council (MFRC) Region Landscape Planning program to address the risk factors that were identified in the watershed analyses and to improve how BMPs are carried out.","In FY16 the DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 79 timber harvest sites in seven northern Minnesota watersheds and identified 80 additional timber harvest sites in 12 central and southeastern Minnesota watersheds for intensive monitoring to be done in FY17. The resulting information documents how well water quality best management practices (BMPs) and other sustainable forest management guidelines have been implemented. Staff completed a comprehensive report on sites monitored in calendar years 2014 and 2015 available at http://mn.gov/frc/site-level-forest-management-reports.html. Staff continued to use information from these reports to identify water quality risk factors and develop strategies to reduce risks in targeted watersheds. They presented this information at several venues. They shared results with landowners and land managers whose sites were monitored and helped them identify opportunities to better implement guidelines and reduce water quality risks. DNR Cooperative Forest Management foresters collaborated with Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to better connect with small private landowners in targeted watersheds improving access to monitoring sites and paving the way for workshops on improved implementation of guidelines. Staff worked with the Minnesota Logger Education Program to develop this type of workshop for logging professionals. Staff collaborated with the Minnesota Forest Resources Council on strategies for outreach and education to improve implementation of guidelines and aid the development of regional landscape plans. Finally staff continued to contribute information from reports to the development of Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS).",,,,217597,,,0.9,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2015,250000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY 15 the DNR will detect where timber harvest and other forest changes took place on all forested watersheds statewide. We will monitor the implementation of sustainable forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs on timber harvest sites across the four watersheds selected in FY14 and an additional seven selected in FY15. The combined information along with specific watershed characteristics will be used to identify water quality risk factors (based on timber harvesting frequency and distribution level of BMP implementation and additional watershed characteristics) within target watersheds for FY14 &15. We will develop strategies to reduce risks in the targeted watersheds. We will develop outreach programs geared toward implementing those strategies for forest landowners managers and loggers. These programs will include: 1) workshops addressing erosion control on forest access roads and timber harvesting sites; 2) feedback to land managers and loggers of sites monitored in FY14 (results of site monitoring and identifying opportunities for improvement) 3) a BMP field manual for loggers and land managers.","In FY 15 the DNR identified that forests were disturbed in a total of 38 watersheds (HUC 8) and 27 counties in Minnesota. We selected 80 harvest sites in a subset of seven watersheds for monitoring the implementation of sustainable forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs.* We hired contractors to collect monitoring data which we will analyze in FY16. We also completed field monitoring at an additional 59 sites that were started in FY2014 sites in the Mississippi Headwaters Rum River Lake Superior South and Lake Superior North watersheds. We synthesized data for these sites and evaluated them for guideline compliance. We presented the information to various groups (see below). The final report will be done in February of 2016. In collaboration with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Logger Education Program we conducted two workshops addressing erosion control on forest access roads and timber harvesting sites in fall/winter of 2014. We also made several presentations to disseminate Guideline Monitoring results including talking to land managers at the monitoring sites in an ongoing process providing feedback. We also helped develop a BMP field manual for loggers and land managers. We evaluated forest disturbance/change between the years 2000 to 2015 on all forested watersheds in Minnesota. We looked at specific watershed characteristics to identify water quality risk factors including: proximity of forest disturbances to water features roads and road crossings; soil drainage type texture and erodibility; current and past land cover and land use change; and topographic characteristics (slope flow direction and accumulation). We used these data layers along with several from the DNR’s Watershed Health Assessment Framework to create a preliminary risk index.",,,,171589,,,1.0,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2014,250000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY 14 DNR will monitor the implementation of sustainable forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs on 80 – 100 timber harvest sites across 4 forested watersheds. Distribution of timber harvest and other forest changes will also be identified in these watersheds. The combined information along with specific watershed characteristics will be used to identify water quality risk factors within target watersheds and strategies to reduce those risks. Outreach programs will then be developed to work with forest landowners managers and loggers to implement strategies. Specific outcomes include: -Establishment of a protocol for identifying forest change at the watershed level that can also be applied statewide. -Identify the distribution of timber harvest and forest change in four watersheds including Mississippi Headwaters Rum River North Lake Superior and South Lake Superior. -Monitor the implementation of forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs through on-site investigation on a total of 80-100 sites across these 4 watersheds. -Progress in development of a protocol for identifying level of risk to water quality due to timber harvesting frequency and distribution level of BMP implementation and additional watershed characteristics Outreach programs based on above data will be developed in FY15.","In FY14 DNR foresters identified the distribution of timber harvest and forest change in four watersheds: Mississippi Headwaters Rum River Lake Superior South and Lake Superior North. DNR established a protocol for identifying forest change at the watershed level; this protocol will be refined to better differentiate among various forest change types. For example some partial harvesting is difficult to distinguish from wind damage. Also time sequence is required to detect difference between forest harvesting and some land conversions such as pasturing. In the four target watersheds foresters monitored 34 sites for implementation of forest management guidelines and water quality best management practices. About 1/3 of the sites planned for monitoring in FY14 were completed; the remainder will be completed by Sept 31 2014. Contract work was delayed due to length of time required to get contract approvals. DNR is also developing a protocol for identifying level of risk to water quality due to timber harvesting frequency and distribution level of BMP implementation and additional watershed characteristics. The primary progress on this task was hiring a Research Analysis Specialist whose responsibilities will be focused development of this protocol. The hiring process was completed in early FY15 and significant progress will be made on this protocol in the coming year. Outreach development in FY14 included curriculum and video development for erosion control workshops to be held in the fall of 2014 and help creating a user-friendly field guide focused on forestry water quality BMPs which will be completed in FY15.",,,,41296,,,0.1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,, 10007327,"General Conservation Assessment and Long-Range Preservation Plan",2017,6584,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","There were two targets, both of which were achieved. First, a preservationist visited the New Ulm Fire Department and conducted a general preservation assessment by interviewing the Fire Chief and Library Director, observing the collection, and taking numerous measurements. Second, the preservationist prepared an extensive long-range conservation plan that can be implemented immediately. We achieved these results because of clear communication regarding our expectations and because of the time we spent with the preservationist having a two-way conversation about the collection.",,1,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",6584,,"New Ulm City Council: Charles Schmitz, Lisa Fischer, Larry Mack, Les Schultz, Dave Christian",,"City of New Ulm (Fire Department)","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified museum consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kris,Wiley,"City of New Ulm (Fire Department)","526 8th Street N","New Ulm",MN,56073,507-359-8332,kris.wiley@ci.new-ulm.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-conservation-assessment-and-long-range-preservation-plan-2,,,,0 35062,"Grassland Conservation Partnership Phase II",2017,1475000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(i)","$1,475,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Conservation Fund, in cooperation with Minnesota Land Trust, to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore high priority grassland, prairie, and wetland habitats as follows: $64,000 to The Conservation Fund; and $1,411,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $100,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund, as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan and must be consistent with the priorities in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.",,"This project protected 1,778 acres of grassland, wetland, and prairie habitat as identified as a priority in the Outdoor Heritage Fund?s 25-Year Framework, and more specifically identified in the Prairie Plan. This project focused on lands identified by DNR, USFWS, and our partners as necessary for the conservation of habitat for wildlife and Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Minnesota County Biological Survey data as well as USFWS data were used to identify and prioritize sites of highest value for grassland birds and other prairie species such as the Dakota skipper and Poweshiek skipperling, both recently listed as threatened by USFWS. Because the majority of prairie and grassland habitat is found on private lands, this project helped protect those habitats and establish important connections to other protected lands, thereby creating larger complexes of protected grassland habitats.","A total of 1,778 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 1,778 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",33200,"Private and Private-landowner donations",1040500,29500,,0.66,"The Conservation Fund","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Grassland Conservation Partnership Phase II grant resulted in the protection via conservation easement of 1,778 acres of grassland habitat and 3 miles of shoreline associated with 2 working grasslands projects in western Minnesota. Land protected through conservation easement exceeded the proposed outputs for this grant by 445% (1,778 versus 400 proposed acres). In addition, 140 acres of grasslands habitat was enhanced through the grant. ","Native grasslands are the most threatened ecosystem in Minnesota and one of the most threatened in the world. The Prairie Section as defined by LSOHC has suffered the greatest habitat loss of any of the five sections examined by the Council. Furthermore, only a third of the remaining habitat in the Prairie Section is permanently protected. To compound the problem, significant amounts of Minnesota's conservation lands enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) have expired over the past half decade and have been removed from the program. Science has proven that proper application of haying and grazing techniques can be used to mimic natural processes necessary for healthy grass natural communities. Our colleagues at The Nature Conservancy and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have proven these techniques successful in Minnesota over a significant period of time. TCF performed the initial landowner outreach and identified potential projects; MLT negotiated the terms of the conservation easements with the landowners. All easements are held and monitored by MLT in perpetuity. Lands targeted for conservation easement protection through this project met the following criteria: 1. Lands with significant existing prairie or grassland habitat 2. Lands near or within the Core Areas and Corridors identified in the Prairie Plan 3. Lands adjacent to or in close proximity to permanently protected land (e.g., WMAs, WPAs, CREP easements, TNC preserves, etc.) 4. Lands which will help establish connections between existing permanently protected lands, and those creating larger habitat complexes 5. Lands which may also include low production cropland that can be converted back into grasslands, thereby increasing overall grassland habitat MLT and TCF used these criteria to systematically vet and rank potential projects to ensure projects selected possessed the maximum conservation value for the state's investment. Projects were also screened to identify producers with a proven ability to successfully implement the best management practices for conservation grazing. MLT used the proven ""reverse-bid"" model to incentivize landowners to donate a portion of easement value and allow for the most efficient use of conservation funds. This reverse bid model first ranks the projects according to their habitat values and then ranks them according to the landowner's bid on what they are willing to get paid for the conservation easements. Projects selected provided the greatest conservation benefits at the lowest cost to the State. Two conservation easement projects were completed through this grant, totaling 1,778 acres and protecting 3 miles of shoreline: Caribou Parklands (Finney) - This massive 1,510-acre conservation easement embodies the innovative protection strategy championed by the Grasslands Conservation Partnership program. Located in Kittson County in Minnesota?s unique Tallgrass Aspen Parklands biome, this property is part of a conservation grazing operation that is sustained by rotational grazing and selective haying. Strategically located in an approximately 10-square mile area of private land that is surrounded by three WMAs, this property provides a critical link between vast stretches of public lands. Ten native plant communities have been identified on the property, including rare prairie and wetland communities. Approximately 220 acres of native prairie is present. The property is home to numerous state-listed wildlife species, including moose, elk, and marbled godwit, as well as many other species that are considered Species in Greatest Conservation Need, such as sharptailed grouse and northern harrier. Perch Lake (Samuelson) - Nearly two miles of shoreline on Perch Lake and an additional unnamed lake in Otter Tail County are protected through this impressive 267-acre conservation easement. Located six miles northwest of Parkers Prairie, this property is situated in the scenic Leaf Hills, a rugged glacial moraine that is part of the larger Alexandria Moraine. The property contains extensive rolling pasture, grazed through a Conservation Grazing Plan, as well as a narrow isthmus located between Perch Lake and an additional unnamed lake. The isthmus is pockmarked with wetland basins and contains large stands of Pin Oak - Bur Oak Woodland, a community that is considered ""vulnerable to extirpation"" in Minnesota. This portion of the property is also part of a Site of Moderate Biodiversity Significance and is located less than a mile west of Folden Woods Marsh Wildlife Management Area. A large 140-acre enhancement project also occurred on the Perch Lake (Samuelson) property after the easement closed. Portions of this easement had a long history of grazing and the Land Trust worked with the landowners to develop a rotational grazing system to improve and maintain the important habitats found on this portion of the property. The Land Trust also installed fencing to operationalize the rotational grazing system. These initial investments will allow for season-long habitat across the property, providing varied grass heights, and allowing for grassland plant species to complete their lifecycles on portions of the property every year. This will, in turn, provide valuable foraging and nesting habitat for grasslands birds, as well as floral resources and shelter for prairie pollinators. ",,2016-07-01,2023-05-05,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Emilee,Nelson,"The Conservation Fund","1000 County Road E W Suite 220",Shoreview,MN,55126,"(952) 595-5768",enelson@conservationfund.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Kittson, Otter Tail","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grassland-conservation-partnership-phase-ii,,,, 36662,"Identifying Best Management Practices and Barriers to Adoption",2017,58000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ",,"- Estimated 156 CNMPs/Feedlot Projects and CNMPs - 3,120 pounds of phosphorus per year - 10,140 pounds of nitrogen per year - Eliminate backlog of farmers waiting for CNMP","Contracted with Freshwater Society to plan and faciliate outreach meeting, and draft report. Key takeaways include: Take-aways from the Agriculture and Groundwater Report at the EOT SWCD retreat. 1.Education and outreach to non-farmers. Need to better tell the story of practices implemented by farmers and some of the challenges they face. 2.Field days and tours are needed to promote practices. Showcase where practices are proven to work in our area. 3.Need to facilitate peer to peer learning/sharing opportunities. 4.Education and information on new technologies and how to make sense of information or data from them. 5.SWCD should invest time in forming new partnerships with co-ops, agronomists etc. 6.Research needs to be conducted on local levels 7.Financial incentives or having trial equipment available to reduce the financial risk of making changes. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this project is to identify effective irrigation and nutrient management best management practices and technologies and the barriers that prevent irrigators, producers, and other agricultural partners from adopting them in Otter Tail County. The primary goal is to reduce nitrate in areas where groundwater is susceptible to contamination as mapped by The Minnesota Department of Health by identifying effective BMPs and addressing the barriers to their adoption.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Benjamin,Underhill,"Otter Tail, East SWCD",,,,,"218-346-4260 x 120",ben.underhill@eotswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Douglas, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena",,"Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Chippewa River, Crow Wing River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Mississippi River - Brainerd, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Redeye River, Sauk River, Wild Rice River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/identifying-best-management-practices-and-barriers-adoption,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 10004518,"Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers",2017,1500000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$1,500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to complete the update and enhancement of wetland inventory maps for counties in central and northwestern Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03e.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5164",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/increasing-diversity-environmental-careers-0,,,, 10007351,"Install UV Film on Museum Windows",2017,6500,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","This project was completed at the end of October when the museum was closed for the winter. As of this date, the curator is not at the museum to observe the collection and all the artifacts are currently covered. But according to the readings, I believe that this will be a major improvement for the integrity of the collection. Harmful UV light will be eliminated and the collection will last a very long time.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",6500,,"Chad Kamolz, Scott Larson, Karl Ramey, Kerry Netzke, Bruce Rigge, Bruce Tolzmann, Floyd Kumerow, Kim Boyle, Chris Morris, Wayne Junker, Karen Gegner, Al Kokesch",,"Redwood County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve lighting conditions in the museum by installing UV window film.",,,2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Pat,Lubeck,"Redwood County Historical Society","913 West Bridge Street","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,507-641-3329,plubeck@msn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Redwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/install-uv-film-museum-windows,,,,0 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2025,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ",,,,,,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2024,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ","From 2014-2024, the University of Minnesota-Extension Irrigation Specialist Position has completed 212 educational events (presentations, workshops, field days), published 38 blogs/podcasts, and submitted 14 peer-reviewed journal articles to engage over 11,000 farmers, crop consultants, and co-op dealers. This work is in cooperation with 42 local units of government (LGUs). ",,,,123887,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2023,135000,"M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2021: (g) $135,000 the first year and $135,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ",,,,,149599,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2022,135000,"M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2021: (g) $135,000 the first year and $135,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025.   "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number offarmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of irrigators participating in Clean Water funded irrigation management programs Number of irrigation best management practices (BMPs) revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ","From 2014-2022, the University of Minnesota-Extension Irrigation Specialist Position has completed over 180 educational events (presentations, workshops, field days), published 26 blogs/podcasts, and submitted 9 peer-reviewed journal articles to engage over 10,000 farmers, crop consultants, and co-op dealers. This work is in cooperation with 20 local units of government (LGUs). About 500 irrigators, managing about 100,000 irrigator acres, participated in Clean Water funded irrigation management programs (irrigation clinics, irrigation field days, nitrogen management conference). At least 250 irrigators access daily evapotranspiration weather information for water management. In FY21: 3 sets of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Early season irrigation water management (Link to blog) Crop water use and irrigation timing (Link to blog) Irrigation and nutrient management (Link to blog) Checklist for winterizing your irrigation system (2020) Predicting the last irrigation for corn and soybeans in central Minnesota (2020) How to ensure efficient crop irrigation management (2020) Interested in upgrading your irrigation system? Cost-share program available to irrigators in 19 Minnesota counties (2022) Other notable deliverables from this position: Developed a new two-day training to cover new irrigation technology, nitrogen management, and water management “Minnesota Irrigators Program” Participants that complete the course and are MAWQCP certified are eligible for Irrigation Water Management endorsement Irrigation scheduling references and BMPs (2020) Statewide Irrigation Soils map and Survey (2020) GIS Irrigability Data Layer (2020) Has developed an Extension publication “Irrigation Best Management Practices for Minnesota”. The publication is currently under review (2022) Precision Irrigation Cost-Share $1.2M in state funds used to leverage $3,510,000 funds from the USDA NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) 33 partners provide financial and technical support for precision irrigation to irrigators (USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS), soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), institutes of education, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, state agencies, irrigator's associations, and businesses) 5-year project First opened for applications May 2022 and a second round of cost-share closed December 16, 2022. ",,,,120963,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2021,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water qualityspecialist through University of Minnesota Extension. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number offarmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of irrigators participating in Clean Water funded irrigation management programs Number of irrigation best management practices (BMPs) revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for a summary. ",,,,156511,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2020,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number offarmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of irrigators participating in Clean Water funded irrigation management programs Number of irrigation best management practices (BMPs) revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ","In 2015-2020: About 7,100 farmers, crop consultants, and co-op dealers participated in 118 educational events (presentations,workshops, field days) 20 local government unit partners are involved in irrigation water quality protection 500 irrigators, managing about 100,000 acres, participated in Clean Water Fund supported irrigation management programs (irrigation clinics, irrigation field days, nitrogen management conference) In 2020: About 250 irrigators accessed daily evapotranspiration weather information for water management Three new irrigation best management practices were revised, developed and promoted online ",,,,175441,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2019,110000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,128267,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2018,110000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,68479,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2017,110000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Irrigation specialist: Joshua Stamper FY14-15:  The University of Minnesota-Extension Irrigation Specialist Position completed 42 presentations, workshops and other educational events attended by approximately 2,300 farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers. Worked in cooperation with 8 local units of government (LGUs). FY16-17: 44 education and outreach activities were completed involving approximately 2,700participants. Cooperation continues with 8 LGUs. New irrigation scheduling references and BMPs are under development which will lead to greater irrigation BMP adoption. Dakota County Irrigation Scheduling Program focused on providing technical advice to irrigators about irrigation water management tools that matched their irrigation management. Surveyed irrigators and determined that there is significant interest in collecting in-season irrigation water sampling to credit nitratesthat are in irrigation water sample. Completed: Revision of irrigation water management publications Statewide Irrigation Soils map and Survey GIS Irrigability Data Layer YouTube Videos (easily accessible educational materials) Irrigation specialist Dr. Vasu Sharma started July 1, 2018   ",,,,53790,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2016,110000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,149424,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2015,110000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 3","M.L. 2013: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend (96 events / 395 participants) Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities (8) Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely (6) Information will be collected via personal conversations, interviews, focus groups or surveys for these performance measures. Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ",,,,139361,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2014,110000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 3","M.L. 2013: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,28945,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,, 10001163,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,21500,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","To feature and share, for the first time with this region an internationally acclaimed Indian Dance Company. To feature and share with our region an internationally acclaimed Minnesota based dance company and its ground breaking modern dance performance. To present two artistically innovative theater pieces in our region created or curated by Minnesota based artists. To give participants a deeper connection to all artists through workshops and residences. To encourage attendance at the main stage show after participants have experienced workshops. 1. A survey to teachers and students for student workshops/a survey to adults for adult workshops. 2. After show/after workshop chatter is always one of our best measurements. We collect these comments and use them for review and evaluation. 3. Show surveys distributed prior to or during the show to gauge the audience's affinity for the overall performance, various performers, desired types of shows, what worked or didn't work, etc. 4. New measurement tools are being tested - including creative voting and anonymous comment opportunities for our patrons.","Evaluations exceeded expectations. All verbal communication after shows/workshops were positive and enthusiastic for the various art forms. The student dancers expressed enthusiasm for learning something new and dance moves of a different culture. One stu",,44110,"Other, local or private",65610,,"April Thomas, Joshua Hochgraber, Ken Foltz, Michelle Maier, Mike Herzog, Moriya Rufer, Steve Daggett",,"DLCCC, Inc. AKA Historic Holmes Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To sponsor a year of community outreach for the 2017-18 season featuring Arena Dances, History Theatre, Minnesota Music Coalition Caravan du Nord, Sonic Escape, Theatre Latte Da, Vocal Essence, Children's Theatre Company, New Standards, and Ragamala Dance.",2017-08-01,2018-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,"Stoller Stearns","DLCCC, Inc. AKA Historic Holmes Theatre","806 Summit Ave","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501-2940,"(218) 844-7469x 104",amy@dlccc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Becker, Otter Tail, Clay",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-198,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001165,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,2345,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","To teach individuals makeup application techniques and how to use certain materials. To give back to the community of Fergus Falls, a growing and fun event for all ages to enjoy. The goals of the Fergus Falls Zombie Crawl (participants and observers) and the makeup workshop will be measured by attendance. The greater community, if not participating, may enjoy observing the crawl itself, and the young observers can enjoy treats that are handed out, like a parade. The perception of observers may shift from being an observer to them wishing to participate in future events.","The Makeup Workshop had positive feedback and helpful constructive criticism, through paper surveys that I collected and will submit. The FFZC Event exceeded my expectations due to the number of zombies that decided to participate. Many were very much in ",,315,"Other, local or private",2660,,,,"Dominic Facio",Individual,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To produce a Zombie Crawl with a walk, live music and a pre-show makeup workshop for the public in Fergus Falls.",2017-09-01,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dominic,Facio,"Dominic Facio",,,MN,,"(218) 731-5940 ",domfreq@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Wilkin, Becker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-200,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001167,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,19250,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","To connect artists and audiences by providing the best possible arts experiences that inspire creativity, curiosity, imagination and learning. Continue the never ending education of our audiences and through outreach teach patrons about the vast differences of arts programming as well as understanding the value of the Arts, Arts education, history and what the future holds in live entertainment. To bring new/ different art forms to our region. ARTRAGIOUS is a perfect example with elements of live music, dance, audience participation and painting all in a single performance. To educate our audiences that jazz or dance is too large of a category to like or not. That within areas of the arts many different forms exist and through education broad statements can be narrowed and a refined discussions can occur. To provide a welcoming and safe environment in which all can participate in the Arts. While we will continue to survey patrons a minimum of twice a season. We have found our patrons are feeling over surveyed as one of the last survey included in programs had a dismal return. We put 200 surveys in playbill handed out to 400 patrons, 2 were returned even with our plea from the stage at the beginning of the evening. That same night over 300 red or white chips were awarded by patrons leaving the facility. We will continue to put white and red poker chips by the exits so patrons can ""vote""; white if they liked the event and red if they did not. For outreach we will be asking participants to give us a word or two to describe the experience and put them into a word bubble. Ticket sales will continue to be a criteria for the board of directors as well as the bottom line. A Center for the Arts has committed to hold community forum meetings over the next year about our programing, the future for our organization in the community as well as perceptions of our facility.","On average we are seeing over 200 white (liked) chips to 2 red chips (dislike). Our piano player received the most red chips this year at eight and several of the performances received no red chips. People like the variety and even discover they like new ",,113500,"Other, local or private",132750,,"Al Kremeier, Chris Werkau, Kathy Wagnild, Kendra Olson, Lowell Carpenter, Tim Hunt, Wally Doric, Wally Warhol",,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Inc. AKA A Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To present a series of performance for the 2017/18 season featuring pianist Richard Tostenson, ""Unsinkable Women"" by Deborah Templin, Louise and the Glorious Birds, ""Nutcracker"" Minnesota Ballet, Monroe Crossing concert, Good Lovelies concert and Artagious.",2017-09-01,2018-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Burgraff,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Inc. AKA A Center for the Arts","124 Lincoln Ave W","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 736-5453 ",ac4ta@fergusarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Becker, Wilkin, Grant",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-201,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001172,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,2020,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","The Henning Landmark Center has greatly benefitted from several grants we have received via the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. We are committed to providing new artistic opportunities to members of our Community and the surrounding areas. We take pride in offering quality experiences, with first class artists, with the goal of inspiring others and expanding their ability to experience new art forms. Through this artistic training and exposure, we hope to encourage pride and confidence, and eliminate inhibitions to creativity. We also hope to educate youth and adults of the variety of art mediums, techniques, and outlets available to them. We will hand out survey forms to attendees at each of the demonstrations, asking for their age and feedback. We anticipate that over 80% of those surveyed will find that this event was educational and inspiring. We will also have a guestbook available for participants to write their comments and give us additional feedback. Youth and Adults from the Community will attend some of these demonstrations, which will be scheduled at a variety of times making it available to all. Those not attending will benefit from additional activity on town, additional activity at local businesses, and the additional pride that comes to Henning and the Landmark Center, as the providing source for this new opportunity.","Of the 124 surveys returned, 87 stated the event “Greatly exceeded expectations” for Artistic Benefit to Community. 93 felt event “Greatly Exceeded expectations” for Artistic Quality. 90 had never seen Glass Blowing in person, and 83 would like to learn m",,20,,2040,,"Jeremy Olson, Jessica Strege, Jon Wigert, Karen Obermiller, Mary Siepkes, Nancy Oseien, Paula Wentz, Rollie Saetre, Tena Fraki, Terry Oscarson, Wayne Hilchen",,"Henning Landmark Center AKA The Landmark Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To sponsor Jon Offutt, glass artist, for two days of glass blowing demonstrations as an artist residency.",2017-05-01,2017-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Daniel,Brooten,"Henning Landmark Center AKA The Landmark Center","415 Douglas Ave PO Box 341",Henning,MN,56551,"(218) 548-5760 ",danielbroten@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-203,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001173,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,4000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","To get an artist residency installed for January 2017; To engage the youth and adults in the community in a collaborative art project to be completed by January 30; To give artists in the region an opportunity to work with digital printing on canvas fabric combined with hand stitching and complete a piece by January 20 for exhibiting in the Landmark Center Gallery; To give High School students an opportunity to work with photo and video equipment to create a short documentary for Henning's Spring Film Festival; To give High School students an opportunity to turn a selfie taken from a smartphone, camera, or drawing, into a fiber art piece by January 20th; To exhibit a collection of traditional and contemporary works of fiber art from artists and residents in the area. All project and workshop participants will be able to demonstrate they can thread a needle and execute three stitches: seed stitch, running stitch, and chain stitch. A sign-in book will be near the Sanford project which we will use to gauge the attendance. A follow-up discussion with Kristi will occur at the end of the residency. A feedback survey will be given to the workshop attendees at the end of the course. The exhibition will have a guest book where comments can be made. There will be a follow-up discussion with the High School students about the selfie and documentary projects.","Of the 124 surveys returned, 87 stated the event “Greatly exceeded expectations” for Artistic Benefit to Community. 93 felt event “Greatly Exceeded expectations” for Artistic Quality. 90 had never seen glass blowing in person, and 83 would like to learn m",,1580,"Other, local or private",5580,,"Jeremy Olson, Jessica Strege, Jon Wigert, Karen Obermiller, Mary Siepkes, Nancy Oseien, Paula Wentz, Rollie Saetre, Tena Fraki, Terry Oscarson, Wayne Hilchen",,"Henning Landmark Center AKA The Landmark Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To sponsor an artist residency with fiber artist Kristi Kuder and incorporate the art of documenting work.",2016-11-18,2017-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Daniel,Brooten,"Henning Landmark Center AKA The Landmark Center","415 Douglas Ave PO Box 341",Henning,MN,56551,"(218) 548-5760 ",danielbroten@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-204,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader.","Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780 ",1 10001181,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,3180,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The mission of the Gallery is to foster arts education and appreciation, and our strategic plan involves increasing our programming to include a larger variety of programming for adults. This proposal will help us reach those organizational goals by increasing our adult programming. Through our programming we will engage over 500 adults and children in high quality arts experiences, creating a deeper connection between the artist and audience, and building a stronger arts community in Fergus Falls. We will provide a variety of events that appeal to different audiences and will hopefully bring more people into the gallery. We record attendance to every gallery event and will measure initial success by meeting our attendance goals. Impact will be measured indirectly through guest book comments, new mailing list sign ups, and increased attendance to future events and workshops. We will directly measure impact through surveys to both our general audience and to the workshop participants. We have already begun a process to gain feedback from our general audience through an email survey asking what events they attend and why or why they don't attend events, which will be sent out later this year. We will follow this up next year with another survey, which can follow up on the events outlined in this proposal as well. We can also compare attendance data from 2016 workshops and events to 2017 workshops and events to see if they have improved. Over the last two years we have kept spreadsheets recording event attendance, scholarship, costs, and income, (along with other information) to make sure we are running our programs efficiently and making the most impact with our resources. Keeping track of this data also helps us to understand why events were not successful. Workshop participants will fill out a short survey related to the specific event they attended.","Between the 2 programs 15 people were surveyed and wording varied slightly: ''Interest in art process (topic) being taught before residency (workshop):'' ''Interest in art process (topic) being taught after participating in residency (workshop):'' 8 incre",,,"Other, local or private",3180,,"Anthony Hicks, Bruce Gerhardson, Cathy Peterson, Chris Eldridge, Darcia Stiles, Karen Carlson, Kathy Emerson, Kim Embretson, Mark Sundberg, Michele Anderson, Sheri Booms Holm",,"Kaddatz Galleries AKA Kaddatz Gallery","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To enhance our exhibitions program through education programming with workshops and/or lectures, either in the gallery or in the community.",2017-01-21,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Molly,Johnston,"Kaddatz Galleries AKA Kaddatz Gallery","111 Lincoln Ave W","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 998-4405 ",molly@kaddatzgalleries.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Becker, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-206,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader.",,2 10001183,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,6730,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","To create an interpretive images series of ten sites within the Buffalo and Red River watershed districts using portable strobe lighting. To develop my skills as an artist and landscape photographer through the use of portable lighting equipment. To donate fifteen framed 16 x 20 inch photographs to town offices, libraries, care centers, and other public offices in the four-county area. To present two demonstrations on the use of the lighting equipment and techniques learned through my project at two libraries. To present one demonstration on the use of lighting equipment and my project at the Eventide Care facility. Share images from my project in an online gallery, promoted with the help of postcards (with web link and QR code) and local watershed organization. I will measure my Individual Arts and Cultural Heritage goals in the following ways: 1. Maintain a pre- and post-portfolio of my photographic work (analog images of the river systems compared to images made using portable lighting equipment). 2. A pre- and post-workshop survey given to attendees will measure the effectiveness of my lighting activity to provide new knowledge to participants. 3. A comment section will be made available on the online gallery page that displays images from this project.","In between each watershed shoot I edited my files and tried to assess how I could improve at the next site (and how I was improving from the pre-project portfolio). Prior to this project I had never used portable lighting for my work and getting comfortab",,240,,6970,,,,"Meghan L. Kirkwood",Individual,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To create a new work, ""Traces of Blue,"" photographing the Buffalo Red River Watershed District using portable strobe lighting, present two photograph workshops, and donate the mounted images to institutions in the region.",2017-05-01,2017-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Meghan,Kirkwood,"Meghan L. Kirkwood",,,MN,,"(603) 289-1386 ",meghan.kirkwood@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-207,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780 ",1 10001185,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,5460,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage","Lakes Area Fire Flow Classes: -to teach people the proper procedures when hoop dancing with fire, -to teach people basic movements when using other flow tools such as staff, poi, and fans, -to teach people the proper safety techniques when dancing with fire, -to bring in other fire performers to teach their style of performing. October Hoop Gathering: -to encourage families to come and move and play together, -to bring another skilled hoop performer/teacher to our area to teach her style of hoop dance, -to create a safe and fun place to dance and play, -to help advanced hoopers in our area an opportunity to learn more, -to help new hoopers become comfortable with their hoop and their bodies, -to share the happiness a hoop brings. Alexandria Hoop Gatherings: -to create a Hooping Community where people can gather and learn together, -to offer a new form of dance to people of all ages, -to allow people to learn something new that has not been offered in their area. Hoop Play Make and Take in Callaway: -to share the story of where Native American Hoop Dancing Came from -to bring an amazing Native Hoop Dancer to the area to demonstrate this form of Hoop Dancing, -to pass on my knowledge of hoop making. It would be neat to see kids learn how to make Native Hoop Sets to create income for themselves or to just learn a new hobby like hoop making, -to bring people together from the Reservation and from surrounding border communities. A pre and post survey of attended will establish a base and measure the increase in knowledge of Hoop Flow Arts. I will have comment sheets at each event to see what people hope to learn at these events. I will create videos, pictures and a web page sharing stories, pictures, etc. of these projects. I will write a story of what I have learned after these projects are completed, and what I hope these projects to become in the future.","I had great feedback from most, there were a few things people said that I could have improved on, such as an indoor space if the weather was bad. Also, one person said that she wished I had LED hoops to practice Fire Hooping with. Those were the only tw",,,,5460,,,,"Carlee Kuhn",Individual,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To present Hoop Dancing workshops along with guest artists in fire dancing and hoop flow arts in various locations.",2017-04-22,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carlee,Kuhn,"Carlee Kuhn",,,MN,,"(218) 234-9161 ",carleekuhn@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Douglas, Becker, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-208,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001187,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,11350,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ","To support professional Minnesota musicians as well as long-time Festival of the Lakes musicians from other areas of the US and Canada. To provide affordable admission ($15 for adults) to high quality professional chamber music concerts in this community. To encourage students, including college students, to attend by offering free admission. To expand the Festival of the Lakes concert series in its 25th anniversary season to provide more concert opportunities to attract a larger and first-time group of listeners. To reinforce the Festival of the Lakes performance format where individual musicians (not established musical groups) are hired to perform specific musical programs designed by the Lakes Chamber Music Society Music Director. 1. As in past seasons, Lakes Chamber Music Society board members circulate in the lobby during intermission and after the concert to field comments from listeners. We keep a record of the comments for review at our post-event board meeting and note specific kudos and constructive comments for future events. 2. We will have a guest comment book located in the venue lobby where listeners can leave a message about their perception of the event and any musical interests for future concerts. ","Quality of Performances - listeners' comments were enthusiastically positive about the skill and musicianship of the artists as well as the music selected for the programs. Audience members appreciated hearing the ''Best of the Festival of the Lakes'' se",,48430,"Other, local or private ",59780,,"Barbi Bursch Eysselinck, Dawn Winter, Deb Parrott, Jane Landman, Joan Huseth, Karen Erickson, Kathleen Pohlig, Nathan Doege",,"Lakes Chamber Music Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage ",,"To specifically fund production and publicity expenses associated with the expanded 25th anniversary event in 2017. ",2017-01-01,2017-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Parrott,"Lakes Chamber Music Society","PO Box 863",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 335-5008 ",parrott@charter.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Douglas, Pope, Grant, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-209,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader. ","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader. ",,2 10001190,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,9500,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To continue my personal study of the orchestral instruments, especially the woodwinds which is an area of weakness for my current knowledge. My main goal is to produce a composition that I can be proud to share with the community and any future orchestras that would care to perform this new work. Simply put, we will start with a ''blank'' score and finish with a well-crafted original composition with a performance length of 5-10 minutes. I will also survey the orchestra students to invite their feedback on the experience.","The resulting work was approximately 15 minutes long with three movements. Feedback from the orchestra was positive.",,,,9500,,,,"Keith Martinson",Individual,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To compose a new orchestral score and to work with the high school and Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra to premiere it in Alexandria.",2017-05-01,2018-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Keith,Martinson,"Keith Martinson",,,MN,,"(320) 491-1595 ",keithmartinson@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Douglas, Pope, Grant, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-211,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780 ",1 10001197,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,1050,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Our goals are two-fold: to introduce and educate about art forms not commonly seen in our region and to broaden our audience base by attracting area residents who normally do not attend Center events. The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra will attract music lovers who normally would travel to metropolitan areas to listen to experimental music. For the proposed outreach activities, our goals are to educate children about theater and music and to provide them with tools that engage art and physical exercise as well as to introduce them to the environment of a gallery. For our area seniors, our goals are perhaps more simple: to brighten their day. The Center relies on audience surveys for public performances and tailors each survey for the specific event. Many of these questions concern the audience's perception of the quality of the artwork. We also ask the performance group to contribute specific questions as a form of feedback for them. Perhaps because of our intimate performance space, one which prompts a good bit of socializing, often around a refreshment table, our survey return rate is fairly high. In addition, the use of informal conversations initiated by staff with audience members during intermission and after performances, yield useful data. For outreach at the care centers and senior center, the Center will speak informally with administrators after each workshop.","Oral comments were positive. Written survey results (see attached form) indicated broad satisfaction with the performance with the majority indicating that they'd return to the Center for other concerts, theater events, and comedy acts. Even though only ",,12180,"Other, local or private",13230,,"Carol Myhre, Con Niles, Elisa Korentayer, John Husband, Kirstin Roberts, Kristeen Erickson, Nikki Werner, Rebecca Imsande, Sarah Carlson, Teresa Pederson, Vicki Chepulis",,"New York Mills Arts Retreat AKA New York Mills Regional Cultural Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To enable us to attract segments of our rural constituency that our traditional programming often does not reach, a one woman show featuring Deborah Jean Templin, The Galactic Cowboys Orchestra concert and Z Puppets Rosenshnoz.",2017-02-03,2017-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Betsy,Roder,"New York Mills Arts Retreat AKA New York Mills Regional Cultural Center","24 Main Ave N PO Box 246","New York Mills",MN,56567,"(218) 385-3339 ",betsy@kulcher.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-215,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader.","Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780 ",1 10001205,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,3116,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education","Goals for this Residency are: 1. to increase student's ability, awareness and proficiency on their chosen instrument, 2. to inspire students to achieve a higher level of musicianship, 3. to provide all students and adults a deeper appreciation that jazz is entertaining, accessible and available to them, 4. to break down barriers that jazz is old fashioned and/or elevator music, 5. to provide audience members with knowledge about jazz culture and heritage, 6. to provide a high quality Arts event, accessible for all community members wishing to attend. The success of this project will be measured by a program exit survey, feedback from the program director, concert goer's verbal comments and observation of student mastery and enthusiasm. The Exit Survey's questions will include: 1. was a this program a good use of Minnesota's grant monies, 2. was this a high quality Arts event, 3. rate the educational value of this program, 4. did you enjoy the program and 5. how likely is that you would attend another Arts event as a result of attending this program? Space will be provided for written comments. A box of pencils will be available.","No survey included rankings of 3, 2 or 1. Concert goers were asked to rank the following questions on a 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). This performance may inspire me to attend other jazz events. 4 responses - 4, 35 responses – 5.",,204,"Other, local or private",3320,,"Jim Boyce, Chad Larson, Kevin Brenden, John Reber, Dave Zimmerman, Justin Phillips",,"Rothsay Public Schools","K-12 Education","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To sponsor an artist residency featuring Fargo/Moorhead Kicks Jazz Band with masterclasses for the Rothsay High School Band and public performance with the history of jazz.",2017-09-21,2017-09-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Heather,Reber,"Rothsay Public Schools","2040 County Rd 52",Rothsay,MN,56579,"(218) 867-2116 ",hreber@rothsay.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Clay, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-217,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001209,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,3270,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","I will reach new audiences region-wide, many who have limited opportunities for seeing a visual art exhibit. I will gain new skills in putting together and touring a travelling exhibit, and hope to keep it going past the grant period. Success in reaching the goals will be measured by the number of venues the exhibit is brought to, and the audience's reception, as gauged by a comment book, verbal comments and surveys taken at the artist talks.","The evaluation results were positive. I was surprised how meaningful the project was to people with a background in farm life. It seemed to bring out strong memories and deep feelings of connection to the land. It touched people emotionally more than I ex",,50,"Other, local or private",3320,,,,"Jon A. Solinger",Individual,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To develop a new traveling exhibit based on the Working Land project in the regional libraries with an artist talk",2017-01-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Solinger,"Jon A. Solinger",,,MN,,"(218) 233-8001x c",jon.solinger@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-219,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader.","Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780 ",1 10001214,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,15000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Goal 1: Replace the stage by June 12, 2017 to present our 57th season of programming. Goal 2: Realize continued, sustained, and expanded performing arts programming. Goal 3: Provide a safe environment for all performers, crews, and Theatre L'Homme Dieu staff to present the Arts. 1. Our goal will be realized when construction is complete, the new stage is installed, finished and inspected, resulting in the ability to present the Arts. 2. Measurement will also include the ability to book future performances and broadening our programming to present a variety of art experiences, including but not limited to shows with dance, meeting the measurement of realizing the requests of our patrons.","Realization of the goals were met when the construction was complete, the new stage was installed, and artists presented their Art. -An estimated 70 adult artists + 7,000 audience members have been impacted by this Legacy Project so far.",,2180,"Other, local or private",17180,,"Amy Sunderland, Fred Bursch, Gayle Haanen, Jack Rueler, Jeanne Batesole, Linda Akenson, Lisa Gustafson, Maureen Sticha, Michael Stormean, Shelly Karnis",,"Theatre L'Homme Dieu","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To renovate the deteriorating main stage in order to expand the range of performance opportunities.",2017-05-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nicole,Mulder,"Theatre L'Homme Dieu","1875 County Rd 120 NE PO Box 1086",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 846-3150 ",tlhd@tlhd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Douglas, Pope, Otter Tail, Grant",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-220,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Lake Region Arts Council, Maxine Adams (218) 739-5780 ",1 10001218,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",2017,23740,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To produce a 30 minute comedic variety show pilot in order to pitch a TV program in the region. To secure future sponsors in order to continue to produce the 30 minute, monthly TV show, MINNESHOWTA. We will measure the viewership of the program as the show grows in popularity with Pioneer Public's analytics, which are already in place. I would also like to do a mailing to the contributors to Pioneer Public Television with a questionnaire to get their feedback. Additionally, I plan to pass out an evaluation sheet for members of the live studio audience to help improve future shows. Our best measurement will be if the pilot is picked up and additional shows are broadcast.","OVERALL, VERY GOOD! We received many positive and constructive comments. The concept of a Variety show proved itself in that some individuals liked one aspect of the most while others enjoyed something else. This said to me it is a strong show that sho",,,,23740,,,,"James Wedgwood Pratt AKA James Wedgwood",Individual,"Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage",,"To produce a TV show pilot, ""Minneshowta,"" a 30 minute variety show featuring family friendly comedy and music hosted by a James Wedgewood, Ventriloquist.",2017-05-01,2018-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,James,"Wedgwood Pratt","James Wedgwood Pratt AKA James Wedgwood",,,MN,,"(651) 227-7180 ",jamesp19595@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Clay, Becker, Wilkin, Otter Tail, Traverse, Grant, Douglas, Stevens, Pope",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-arts-and-cultural-heritage-223,"Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Greg DeGier: Trumpet player for Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles and pit bands; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; Andrew Sletten: Drummer, actor, organizer of community arts and performance space; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 37494,"Legacy Strategic Agenda",2017,70000,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Goal 1: Equip members of MN's history community with tools to meet individual and collective aspirations for long-term success and sustainability. --Priority strategy: Define values, expectations, structure, standards and accountability for history partnerships. Goal 2: Empower MN's history community to create and provide opportunities that develop all Minnesotans critical thinking skills through the exploration and practice of history. --Priority Strategy: Partner w/ MN's libraries, schools, educators, parents, and professional associations, as well as education, social services and other cultural orgs, to assist w/ meeting curriculum standards, address barriers to student success, encourage place-based learning for all Minnesotans, and provide professional development. Goal 3: Enhance existing relationships and develop new partnerships that connect people to the vast and rich historic resources that tell MN's history. --Priority Strategy: Work w/ the history community to enhance the infrastructure for Legacy grant programs to ensure continued overall transparency, operational excellence, and enduring value. Goal 4: Amplify unfamiliar narratives, both past and present, through direct service, programs, and strategic partnerships. --Priority Strategy: Develop the capacity of communities to collect, preserve, and share their stories.",,,,,70000,,,0.00,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","As a strategic document, the Legacy Strategic Agenda (LSA) has four goals that build on achievements realized during the first five years of Legacy funding. Over the next four years, the LSA strategic priorities in education, grants, partnerships and unfamiliar stories will be acted on, measured and sustained at the community level. A dedicated LSA Collaborative representing a cross-section of the history community meets quarterly around the state to guide the work of LSA Priority Action Teams and to share successes. These action teams will assess needs and implement solutions for the four LSA strategic priorities.",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,Planning,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Morrison, Otter Tail, Goodhue, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-strategic-agenda,,,, 10004573,"Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System Acquisition for Wellhead Protection",2017,1500000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 09d","$1,500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water to acquire and restore lands designated under an approved wellhead protection plan. Lands acquired with this appropriation must be from willing sellers and be identified by the Department of Health as targeted vulnerable lands for wellhead protection. Lands must be restored to permanent vegetative cover, but may be used for recreation and renewable energy if adequate protection of the drinking water aquifer is provided. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work plan. Plant and seed materials must follow the Board of Water and Soil Resources' native vegetation establishment and enhancement guidelines. Income derived from the lands acquired with funds appropriated under this paragraph is exempt from Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10, if used for additional wellhead protection as provided under this paragraph until adequate wellhead protection has been achieved, as determined by the commissioner of health. Any income earned after that must be returned to the environment and natural resources trust fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System","Local/Regional Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_09d.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jason,Overby,"Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System","415 Benton E","Lake Benton",MN,56149,"(507) 368-4248",lprw@itctel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lincoln-pipestone-rural-water-system-acquisition-wellhead-protection,,,, 10001470,"Local Arts Initiative",2017,2500,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","98% of students will report exploring something they had not had a chance to experience before the conference. 98% of participants will rate the art sessions good to excellent. Plus provide a qualitative evaluation by sharing the comments we receive from student and adult participants. A survey is conducted following the conference to determine the perceptions of youth and adult participants. All the data collected will be used to evaluate the conference and the presenting artists. Information gleaned from the evaluation will be used to make changes to future conferences (i.e., adding different sessions, making logistical changes, considering possible keynote presentations, etc.).","84% of the students who returned an evaluation, responded that they learned a new skill. Also, adults were asked, ""How has the experience at this conference influenced your child/student?"", and responded: Wanting to get out the art supplies more and be creative. Continues to foster his love of art. Excitement into exploring different areas. Teaches them to branch out & experiment w/new materials & ideas. She's always loved art & this re-ignites her creativity. My daughter has enjoyed today. More exposure to visual art! They were pleased with their day & excited to practice more when they get home. They enjoyed it very much. My child had a great time. We will be back next year. I hope it continues to keep working on her art. He sees his interests affirmed. Has re-ignited an interest in drawing. Was eager to share what he learned.",,33000,"Other, local or private",35500,,"Maydra Maas, Matt Coleman, Kathi Thymian, David Kilpatrick, Don Brugman, Maggie Kluver, Kathryn Kelly, Steve Schnieder, Darin Balken, Tom Walsh, Jody Bauer, Mike Zins",,"Southwest-West Central Service Cooperative","K-12 Education","Local Arts Initiative",,"Conference for Young Artists",2017-07-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Andrea,Anderson,"Southwest-West Central Service Cooperative","1420 College Dr E",Marshall,MN,56258,"(507) 537-2251 ",andrea.anderson@swsc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Rock, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/local-arts-initiative,"John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council.",,2 10007880,"Minnesota's Farming Heritage",2017,89838,"Laws 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 7, appropriates $1,500,000 in the first year and $1,950,000 in the second year of the FY17-18 biennium to the Minnesota Zoological Board."," Subd. 7.  Minnesota Zoo   1,550,000   1,950,000 These amounts are appropriated to the Minnesota Zoological Board for programs and development of the Minnesota Zoological Garden and to provide access and education related to programs on the cultural heritage of Minnesota. ","Increase the number of guests able to visit the Wells Fargo Family Farm by increasing opening dates ","An additional 198,798 guests had the opportunity to visit the Wells Fargo Family Farm in the expanded opening period, beyond the original May-September season. ",,,,,,,1.22,"Minnesota Zoological Garden","State Government"," Legacy Farm Program Legacy funds allow the Minnesota Zoo to extend the season of the Wells Fargo Family Farm beyond its historical May to September season to include full programming and exhibits from April through November.  ","Farming is at the heart of Minnesota’s history and development, yet today more than half of all Minnesotans live in urban or suburban settings with little or no exposure to Minnesota’s agricultural history or culture. The Wells Fargo Family Farm provides an opportunity for the Zoo’s 1.3 million guests to experience a working farm, directly interact with farm staff and animals, and learn to appreciate agricultural food production. ",,2017-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Zoological Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, 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, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesotas-farming-heritage-1,,,, 10007880,"Minnesota's Farming Heritage",2018,92085,"Laws 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 7, appropriates $1,500,000 in the first year and $1,950,000 in the second year of the FY17-18 biennium to the Minnesota Zoological Board."," Subd. 7.  Minnesota Zoo   1,550,000   1,950,000 These amounts are appropriated to the Minnesota Zoological Board for programs and development of the Minnesota Zoological Garden and to provide access and education related to programs on the cultural heritage of Minnesota. ","Increase the number of guests able to visit the Wells Fargo Family Farm by increasing opening dates ","An additional 198,798 guests had the opportunity to visit the Wells Fargo Family Farm in the expanded opening period, beyond the original May-September season. ",,,,,,,1.27,"Minnesota Zoological Garden","State Government"," Legacy Farm Program Legacy funds allow the Minnesota Zoo to extend the season of the Wells Fargo Family Farm beyond its historical May to September season to include full programming and exhibits from April through November.  ","Farming is at the heart of Minnesota’s history and development, yet today more than half of all Minnesotans live in urban or suburban settings with little or no exposure to Minnesota’s agricultural history or culture. The Wells Fargo Family Farm provides an opportunity for the Zoo’s 1.3 million guests to experience a working farm, directly interact with farm staff and animals, and learn to appreciate agricultural food production. ",,2017-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Zoological Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, 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, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesotas-farming-heritage-1,,,, 36366,"Minnesota Festival Support",2017,29161,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Cultural Heritage","RiverSong volunteers develop skills, capacity and become better equipped to sustain the festival. 1. Track training hours, with a goal of two hours average per volunteer. 2. Measure and compare committee turnover. 3. Self-evaluation and volunteer surveys. 2: RiverSong attendance grows to 3,000 adults to provide increased financial security. 1. Compare ticket sales and attendance totals from previous festivals. 2. Collect zip codes to track audience residence. 3. Compare marketing tool locations with audience reported residence. ","RiverSong volunteers developed skills, capacity and became better equipped to sustain the festival. Weekend volunteers received 30 minutes of training prior to their shift, which was adequate based on repeat volunteers. Board volunteers received six hours of training. Four of eleven board members were new. Eleven completed online survey. 2: RiverSong attendance grew to 2,162 adults, short of the 3,000 goal but up from 2016 attendance. 2016 was 1,535 and $29,804 in ticket sales and 2017 was 2,162 and $37,932. Zip codes were not available in our system as planned so new ideas will be explored for better 2018 tracking.",,97988,"Other, local or private",127149,4247,"Amber Erickson, Lori Thul, Betsy Price, Kris Haag, Ronny Wilson, Valerie Mackenthun, Brenda Sandquist, Katy Hiltner, Joel Sturges, Pat May, John Rodeberg, Mark Hanneman, Karen Grasmon",0.00,"RiverSong Music Festival","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Festival Support",,"RiverSong Music Festival will host its 9th two-day, outdoor music festival in Hutchinson, Minnesota, July 14-15, 2017, introducing a diverse audience to a variety of music in a scenic, riverside setting.",,2017-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Grasmon,"RiverSong Music Festival","PO Box 667",Hutchinson,MN,55350,"(320) 583-5140 ",kgrasmon@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Hennepin, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Nobles, Redwood, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-festival-support-111,"Richard Hansen: Film curator, Redeye Cinema; founder, Duluth Superior Film Festival and Prove Gallery, Duluth; Hassen Hussein: Assistant professor at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota; director of business development at African Economic Development Solutions; Steven Madson: Owner and president, SRO Productions (event company); Dayna Martinez: Artistic director of world music, dance and the International Children's Festival, Ordway Center; Karen Michels: Executive director, Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce.; William Venne: Chief development officer, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 37650,"Minnesota River E. Coli Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) Development ",2017,68033,,,,,,,,,,,0.3,"Tetra Tech Inc","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project addresses five reaches of the Minnesota River that have aquatic recreation impairments as identified by high concentrations of E. coli. The project will describe the water quality impairments, complete pollutant source assessments, establish loading capacities and allocations for the impairments, and develop implementation strategies. ",,"Blue Earth River Watershed Chippewa River Watershed Cottonwood River Watershed Le Sueur River Watershed Minnesota River - Yellow Medicine River Watershed Minnesota River - Mankato Watershed Lower Minnesota River Watershed Redwood River Watershed Watonwan River Watershed   ",2017-03-10,2018-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chris,Zadak,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","520 Lafayette Rd N","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 757-2837",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Murray, Nicollet, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine",,"Blue Earth River, Chippewa River, Cottonwood River, Le Sueur River, Lower Minnesota River , Minnesota River - Mankato, Minnesota River - Yellow Medicine River, Redwood River, Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-river-e-coli-total-maximum-daily-load-tmdl-and-watershed-restoration-and-protecti,,,, 36621,"Multipurpose Drainage Management - Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance",2017,301200,"The Laws of Minnesota 2015 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (k)","$750,000 the first year and $750,000 the second year are for technical assistance and grants for the conservation drainage program in consultation with the Drainage Work Group, coordinated under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.101, subdivision 13, that includes projects to improve multipurpose water management under Minnesota Statutes, section 103E.015.","69 tons of sediment/year, 84 lbs of phosphorus/year, and 1820 lbs of nitrogen/year","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 3353 lbs of Nitrogen, 913.54 lbs of Phosphorus, 330.74 tons of Sediment, 355.77 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",89505,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",285634,41194,"Becky Buchholz,David Bucklin,Herman Bartsch,Jill Sackett Eberhart,Joshua Votruba,Kari Clouse,Kay Gross,Linda Meschke",0.795977011,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government","The Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) along with Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Counties, landowners, and drainage authorities in the ten member counties will install conservation drainage practices to improve water quality. 103E drainage systems with documented sediment or water quality issues are the focus with the goal of installing 52 practices such as improved side inlets (grade stabilization structures), alternative tile inlets, denitrifying bioreactors, saturated buffers, storage wetlands and others. The estimated benefit of these practices are reducing 69 tons of sediment, 84 pounds of phosphorus, and 1,820 pounds of nitrogen per year.",,"The Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) along with SWCD's, Counties, landowners, and drainage authorities in the ten member counties will install conservation drainage practices to improve water quality. We have Letters of Intent to Partner from all 10 County drainage authorities. 103E drainage systems with documented sediment or water quality issues are the focus. GBERBA and member staff will be using hydro-conditioned digital elevation models (developed for the Greater Blue Earth River Basin via a FY2016 CWF grant) to model surface water flow through these priority ditch watersheds to efficiently target the locations where multiple practices will work on specific drainage paths. We expect to install an estimated 52 practices such as improved side inlets (grade stabilization structures), alternative tile inlets, denitrifying bioreactors, saturated buffers, storage wetlands and others. GBERBA has been awarded a federal 319 grant for conservation drainage which will assist with matching these CWF dollars, and allow for more efficient cost share use.",2017-01-25,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th Street ",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.gross@co.cottonwood.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan",,"Blue Earth River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Cottonwood River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, East Fork Des Moines River, Le Sueur River, Lower Des Moines River , Lower Minnesota River , Minnesota River - Mankato, Shell Rock River, Watonwan River, Winnebago River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/multipurpose-drainage-management-greater-blue-earth-river-basin-alliance,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no 10004559,"Native Bee Surveys in Minnesota Prairie and Forest Habitats",2017,600000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$600,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue to assess the current status and distribution of native bee pollinators in Minnesota by expanding surveys into the prairie-forest border region and facilitating interagency collaboration and public outreach on pollinators. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03b.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Crystal,Boyd,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5699",crystal.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-bee-surveys-minnesota-prairie-and-forest-habitats,,,, 37678,"Nutrient Calibration: Minnesota River Basin 2017",2017,109928,,,,,,,,,,,0.41,"Tetra Tech Inc","For-Profit Business/Entity","The goal of this project is to refine the nutrient and algae simulation in the Minnesota River basin using all relevant available sources of information. The outcome of this work order is a revised Hydrological Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed model application for the Minnesota River basin that correctly represents nutrient sources and algae. The contractor will provide a fully functioning, executable model that will simulate improved hydrology, sediment (sand, silt, and clay), temperature, phosphorus, nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and chlorophyll at the 12-digit HUC subbasin scale (or finer) as developed in the existing 2016 Minnesota River Basin models. ",,"Blue Earth River Watershed Chippewa River Watershed Cottonwood River Watershed Lac qui Parle River Watershed Le Sueur River Watershed Lower Minnesota River Watershed Minnesota River - Headwaters Watershed Minnesota River - Mankato Watershed Minnesota River - Yellow Medicine River Watershed Pomme de Terre River Watershed Redwood River Watershed   ",2017-05-11,2019-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chuck,Regan,MPCA,"520 Lafayette Rd N","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 757-2866",,Modeling,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Murray, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine",,"Blue Earth River, Chippewa River, Cottonwood River, Lac qui Parle River, Le Sueur River, Lower Minnesota River , Minnesota River - Headwaters, Minnesota River - Mankato, Minnesota River - Yellow Medicine River, Pomme de Terre River, Redwood River, Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nutrient-calibration-minnesota-river-basin-2017,,,, 10001159,"Operating Support",2017,3730,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To propel Art of the Lakes Association into the next half-century, further its mission of developing and encouraging an interest in the Arts in the area, and become a community art hub. Specific goals achieved by this grant activity enable us to meet the larger goal. Specific goals are 1) engage architect Nelson to develop plans and costs for a remodel/addition and produce collateral material with which Art of the Lakes Association can begin a capital campaign during its 50th anniversary celebration summer 2017, and 2) continue to fund a part-time employee for administrative work so members can devote time to achieving the mission of the organization. Art of the Lakes Association evaluates activities through various means: Workshops are evaluated via an evaluation form at the end of the workshop; Studio Tour is evaluated by number of artists participating and public attendance; Art and Craft fair is evaluated by event attendance and number of vendors who apply; the art gallery is evaluated by the number of visits per year and the amount of sales. Art of the Lakes Association as an organization is evaluated by annual membership.","We worked with architect Mark Nelson to develop plans to remodel and expand our facility and met with Tom McSparron from West Central Initiative to learn how to begin fundraising for the expansion. We introduced the architectural plans during our 50th anniversary celebration and displayed them in the gallery the rest of the year. We also paid a part-time employee out of the grant, $1,000 of her wages.",,82870,"Other, local or private",86600,,"Annette Hochstein, Craig Haukebo, Dar Eckert, Diane Fuder, John Michael Olesen, Ruth Crandal, Sandra Thimgan, Sharon Fleishchauer, Steve Henning",,"Art of the Lakes Association, Inc. AKA Art of the Lakes","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"To pay for remodeling plans for the gallery and a portion of the part time employee salary.",2017-03-01,2017-12-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Reba,Gilliand,"Art of the Lakes Association, Inc. AKA Art of the Lakes","108 Lake Ave S PO Box 244","Battle Lake",MN,56515,"(218) 864-8606 ",aotl@arvig.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Douglas, Grant, Becker, Pope",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-997,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001171,"Operating Support",2017,2661,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To increase our ability to expand our capabilities, through new programs and events, and greater awareness of the Landmark and what it has to offer our community. Our board of directors meets monthly to discuss the activities and services we are providing, and the quality of management provided by the director. We regularly ask for feedback from participants in the activities we provide, and try to use this information to improve the quality of our services.","Landmark Center runs on a tight budget, and these additional Grant funds allowed us to continue Directors' bonus payments throughout the year, and helped cover some of our utility fees. These grant funds also helped us continue to offer many opportunities at a reduced fee, or at no fee to the participants, making our workshops and events more accessible to community members.",,64239,"Other, local or private",66900,,"Jeremy Olson, Jessica Strege, Jon Wigert, Karen Obermiller, Mary Siepkes, Gaylord Anderson, Paula Wentz, Roland Saetre, Tena Fraki, Terry Oscarson, Wayne Hilchen",,"Henning Landmark Center AKA The Landmark Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"To pay a portion of the utility bills and the director's additional compensation in 2017.",2017-06-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Daniel,Brooten,"Henning Landmark Center AKA The Landmark Center","415 Douglas Ave PO Box 341",Henning,MN,56551,"(218) 548-5760 ",danielbroten@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Becker, Douglas",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-1001,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001186,"Operating Support",2017,902,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To present unequaled and outstanding chamber music in the Alexandria and Douglas/Pope County region and to cultivate interest in the arts with culturally meaningful and interesting programs. Our initial evaluation occurs immediately after each concert. The board directors circulate among the departing audience members and musicians to discuss the performance and to assess audience interest and reactions. This year for the first time, we will provide a guest book for our listeners to record their comments about the concerts. Our music director meets with the musicians after each concert to get their impressions of the performance. Following the concert series, the Lakes Chamber Music Society Board meets to discuss each concert individually. We evaluate the project expenses, income, attendance, and general community and musician interest and support.","One of our organization's goals is to cultivate interest in the arts with culturally meaningful and interesting programs. Many audience members talked with our Music Director and board members after the concerts. A common comment was their appreciation of the many different types of music performed by ensembles of various sizes and by such accomplished musicians. One listener commented to me, ''This is NOT like listening to MPR's top 20 classical selections repeated weekly!'' (No offense to MPR, of course.)",,31095,"Other, local or private",31997,,"Barbi Bursch Eysselinck, Dawn Winter, Deb Parrott, Jane Landman, Joan Huseth, Karen Erickson, Kathleen Pohlig, Nathan Doege",,"Lakes Chamber Music Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"To pay a portion of the basic operating support expenses in 2017.",2017-03-01,2017-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Parrott,"Lakes Chamber Music Society","PO Box 863",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 335-5008 ",parrott@charter.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Douglas, Pope, Grant, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-1002,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001198,"Operating Support",2017,3283,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To financially support the Phelps Mill Festival and to keep it going into the future. A survey is distributed to people attending the event and another survey is distributed to participating artists. The survey question are used to evaluate current activities and to also request ideas for future festivals.","The project met the goals as described in our application. We strive to keep our standards for high quality arts and crafts and this year was no different. We provided some high-quality entertainment that was also well received.",,57217,"Other, local or private",60500,,"Dave Iverson, Dean Nelson, Jerome Holicky, Jim Adamietz, Mike Charest, Mike Brause, Robin Anderson",,"Phelps Mill Country","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"To pay for general operating support including insurance premiums, the Otter Tail County user fee and the jurors fees for the 2017 Festival.",2017-03-01,2017-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Val,Martin,"Phelps Mill Country","PO Box 156",Ashby,MN,56309,"(612) 508-0459 ",pmfassistant@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Otter Tail, Grant, Douglas, Becker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-1003,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001202,"Operating Support",2017,2375,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To install a new intercom system in the building to connect the sound/light control booth, the backstage area, and the dressing room area and to pay for our 2017 insurance policies for the building itself and an Errors and Omissions policy for our board members. The producer of each production reports to Prairie Wind Players' board of directors each month during the project, receiving approval for the budget, artistic personnel, and production issues. A post production final report is presented by the producer to Prairie Wind Players' Board for review as well. Individual shows are evaluated by the board as to audience appeal and satisfaction, and financial success through attendance reports and audience oral feedback. Prairie Wind Players' general membership meets at the Annual Meeting to review the season, elect board member and vote on any required decisions.","We put the intercom system to work as soon as it was installed and have used it for every production so far this season. We have also been able to maintain a strong seven member Board of Directors that is functioning smoothly thanks to the insurance policy.",,35827,"Other, local or private",38202,,"Arlyn Swenson, Chris Ray, Claremont Anderson, Jim Barbour, Karen Alvstad, Matt Zaske, Peter Ray, Randy Larson, Shelby Beech",,"Prairie Wind Players Community Theatre AKA Prairie Wind Players of Grant County","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"To install a new intercom system in the theatre and pay a portion of the 2017 insurance premium.",2017-03-01,2017-12-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Alvstad,"Prairie Wind Players Community Theatre AKA Prairie Wind Players of Grant County","202 Hawkins Ave PO Box 246",Barrett,MN,56311-0246,"(320) 528-2382 ",alvstad@runestone.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Grant, Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Otter Tail, Traverse",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-1005,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 10001203,"Operating Support",2017,1554,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To support for salary for our program director. Red Willow Arts Coalition will mark their ninth year of concerts in 2017. Board members are in regular attendance at the concerts, and spend considerable time visiting with those in attendance. We ask our patrons to share feedback in person and on our webpage, and each week we hear 'instant feedback' as the crowd disperses at the end of the evening. We also conduct a written survey at the end of the season. Through this survey we have learned what genres of music are the most popular (country, fifties/oldies, Bluegrass and Old Time, and which concert audiences enjoyed the most.","Our Program Director made presentations to several service groups throughout the community, and through these meetings was able to secure assistance with setup and tear down at several concerts.",,24546,"Other, local or private",26100,,"Mandy Wencl, Michelle Wencl, Rose Hansen, Scott Dybedahl, Shirley Syverson, Tom Anderson",,"The Red Willow Arts Coalition AKA The Red Willow","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"To pay administrative support for the program director's salary in 2017.",2017-05-25,2017-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Chuck,Wencl,"The Red Willow Arts Coalition AKA The Red Willow","805 Jane Circle Dr SW",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 763-8394 ",wencl@charter.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Lake Region Arts Council",,"Douglas, Grant, Pope, Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-1006,"Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.","Amy Ann Mursu: Musician, including piano, clarinet, tuba, and violin; Carolyn Flieder: Fiber artist, former quilt shop owner; Susan Kay: Retired Professor, Retreat Coordinator for New York Mills Arts Retreat; Erin Gunderson: Library Branch Manager in Breckenridge, musician and artist; Ann Hermes: Executive Director of Alexandria Area Arts Association; James Arvidson: Community service volunteer; Jamie Beyer: Public Administrator, marketing and graphic designer; Barbara Lent: Former photography studio owner, textile artist, owner of quilting retreat center; Stan Goldade: High school math instructor, photographer, ceramicist, sculptor; Jeannie Pladsen: Retired Payroll Manger at the University of Minnesota-Morris, community leader; Michael Weatherly: Visual Artist, Printmaker; Jeff Merrick: Grant County Courthouse Site Manager; Delayne Karls: Retired teacher, arts advocate; W Scott Olsen: Professor of English at Concordia College.",,2 36104,"Operating Support",2017,10470,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Create broader access and awareness of the theatrical arts through outreach. Audience data and surveys, progress weighed against deliverables and target dates. Success attributes include two activities in 2015, and a traveling show in 2016. 2: Foster greater collaboration between area art organizations to maximize sustainability. Stakeholder surveys (benchmark/follow-up), progress against deliverables. Success attributes include community-wide marketing plan, exploration of a joint programming effort.","The number of children engaged in the summer education and performance programs. Increased performances of the Improv Team. Enrolled in the student theatre summer camps shows a consistent growth of 8-10 students each year over the last. Improv team: five contracted off site performances (20% increase); four AAAA shows. The shows all had new patrons. 2: Master Classes were provided to the 2016 students in the summer camps by a professional actress from Saint Paul. The effect of the Master Classes on the performance skills of the students was qualitative as measured by the director of Shrek Jr. He reported the classes mostly affected senior high school students for considering acting, teaching, or theater arts as a career.",,218072,"Other, local or private",228542,10470,"Amy Allen, Rachel Barduson, Becky Byrne, Nicole Fernholz, Chuck Grussing, Kelly Prestby, Holly Wallerich, Pete Woit",0.00,"Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. AKA Alexandria Area Arts Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Hermes,"Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. AKA Alexandria Area Arts Association","618 Broadway St",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-8300 ",ann@alexandriaareaarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-815,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36108,"Operating Support",2017,30538,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","GREAT Theatre will increase retention of our participants, audiences and donors through improved communication of opportunities. Progress will be measured through surveys, attendance and registration numbers, communication with participants and audition turn-out, and open ended feedback. 2: GREAT Theatre seeks to build stronger financial support to ensuring long-term stability for our work. Progress will be measured through a board dashboard tracking data related to donors, cash on hand, income/expenses, volunteer hours, program satisfaction and capital campaign goals.","Increased retention of donors 3%, retained audiences at 55% and improved volunteer experience to 98.6% resulting in an increase in participation. Database of registration numbers, accounting software, and survey monkey surveys and focus group with participants/volunteers. 2: Reached capital campaign goal of $1.78 Million and improved budgeting process resulting in stability of finances including increased cash on hand. Accounting software, discussion with finance committee and campaign donor list.",,1352614,"Other, local or private",1383152,,"Bonnie Bologna, Joanne Dorsher, Steve Palmer, Chad O'Brian, Pat Thompson, Monica Segura-Schwartz, Lori Glanz, Kim Foster, Barb Carlson, Emily Swanson, Cassie Miles, Chris Kudrna, Marianne Arnzen",0.00,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Whipple,"Great River Educational Arts Theatre AKA GREAT Theatre","710 Sundial Dr","Waite Park",MN,56387,"(320) 258-2787 ",dennis@greattheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Benton, Cass, Clay, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Morrison, Otter Tail, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-819,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36118,"Operating Support",2017,61474,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We will engage an audience diverse in age, race, and background with live music of many cultures to foster intercultural understanding. With support from our Research Consultant, we will gauge and track audience demographics and change in attitudes about other cultures using survey results, interviews, observations, and anecdotes. 2: We will build demand for the arts by presenting artists and work relevant to the communities we serve and by presenting arts in nontraditional spaces. We will evaluate our success based on number of new audience members and on the impact that engaging with the arts has on these audience members.","We engaged a diverse, all-ages audience with live music of many cultures, helping to increase intercultural understanding. We tracked audience demographics and changes in attitudes about other cultures using survey results, interviews, observations, and anecdotes, with support from our research consultant. 2: We built demand for the arts by connecting with new audience members through two community-based residencies in Minneapolis, Mankato and Saint Cloud. The Cedar tracked new audience members and audience expansion numerically and geographically and by gathered feedback on the impact of the activities from participants and Greater Minnesota partners with the support of our research consultant.",,2002453,"Other, local or private",2063927,4488,"Steve Katz, Jill Dawe, Brent Hickman, Chuck Tatsuda, David Edminster, Rob Salmon, Abdirizak Bihi, Gallo Fall, Glen Helgeson, Cari Nesje, Rob Nordin, Hugh Pruitt, Mary Laurel True",0.00,"The Cedar Cultural Center, Inc. AKA The Cedar","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Adrienne,Dorn,"The Cedar Cultural Center, Inc. AKA The Cedar","416 Cedar Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55454-1033,"(612) 338-2674x 103",adorn@thecedar.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-829,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36119,"Operating Support",2017,40588,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Minnesotans will grow and learn new skills by participating in creative arts experiences, led by practicing artists, in schools and community sites. Participant experiences will be tracked through online evaluations filled out by site contacts and artists and artists’ observations. Types of sites involved will be tracked in program records. 2: Minnesotans of many ethnicities, ages, and abilities will have access to COMPAS hands-on programs that are designed to meet their specific needs. We will track demographic information when possible, customer goals for programs and how well we met them, and modifications and customizations made to meet customer needs or goals.","Participants at eleven types of comm. sites learned a new skill (98%) and showed an increase in positive behaviors (93%) through a creative arts experience. Asked artists and customers (e.g. teachers, activity directors, etc.) to report on the art that was created and if new skills / information was learned. Tracked the types of organization in which programs were helpful. 2: Four to 90+ year olds, of many ethnicities and abilities, participated in programs. 97% of sites agree artist connected art to their goals/curriculum. Tracked demographics of our artists and (to the best of our ability) participants. Surveyed artists and customers about participant inclusivity and activities, customer service, and meeting site goals.",,1057368,"Other, local or private",1097956,14150,"Roderic Southall, Diane Johnson, Susan Rotilie, Kathy Sanville, Hristina Markova, Cheryl Bock, Michelle Silverman, Yvette Trotman, Keven Ambrus, Mae Brooks, Abigail Lawrence, Christina Koppang, Samantha Massaglia, Celena Plesha, Louis Porter, Jeff Goldenberg, Mary Sennes, Elizabeth Sheets, Virajita Singh, Dameun Strange, Mimi Stake, Robert Erickson",0.00,"COMPAS, Inc. AKA COMPAS","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joan,Linck,"COMPAS, Inc. AKA COMPAS","75 5th St W Ste 304","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 292-3203 ",joan@compas.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Carver, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Houston, Kanabec, Kittson, Le Sueur, Marshall, Morrison, Olmsted, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-830,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36121,"Operating Support",2017,10470,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Broaden arts programming and participation opportunities for young performers and audiences by making more events available and affordable. Increased numbers of participants in workshops (25% increase is the goal); significant increase in numbers of audience members under 18; expanded programming for under 18 audiences. 2: Expand educational opportunities with more post-performance workshop, demonstration, talk-back and lecture events facilitated by both visiting professional and local artists. Quantitatively: by continuing to increase the number of opportunities beyond current levels, and the number of participants in them. Qualitatively: participant surveys.","For under eighteen age group: 632 had access as audience for four events; 64 participated in workshops; 23 were cast members in children's theatre production. Quantitative measurement. Workshop goal not met (lack of facilitator's time). Three more events than previous year. First offering of play with a children's cast in several years. Enthusiastic response to this type of programming. 2: Eleven separate talk-back, demonstration, lecture events attended by 787 participants. They were able to ask questions, gain insight, acquire skills. Mostly quantitative (head count). Anecdotal comments about the value of the experience (100% positive). Participation was voluntary, making numbers who participated significant. We seek less intrusive ways to collect information than a survey tool.",,447375,"Other, local or private",457845,,"Bruce Buxton, Bri Keran, Thomas Vasecka, Lisa Wigand",0.00,"Central Lakes College-Brainerd AKA Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center","State Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Patrick,Spradlin,"Central Lakes College-Brainerd AKA Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center","501 College Dr W",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 855-8100 ",pspradlin@clcmn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-832,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36123,"Operating Support",2017,328557,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Participants and audience members will experience theatrical forms, aesthetics, and learning opportunities that expand their knowledge and worldview. Audience surveys collecting experience info; audience focus groups; internal and external artistic assessment. 2: Minnesotans from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds will participate in relevant, accessible arts experiences at CTC. Audience surveys collecting demographic and experience info; audience focus groups; analysis of first-time participants and return participant behavior. ","CTC served 272,830 youth, families, and teachers through productions and education programs, including 82,221 people who came through access programs. CTC used participation counts and implemented audience surveys to measure engagement in artistic programs. CTC conducted formal assessments of education programs in the schools. 2: CTC deepened relationships with community organizations, which resulted in a 26% increase in $5 (or free) ACT Pass tickets to our public performances. CTC's director of access and inclusion worked with CTC's marketing department and staff liaisons with targeted communities to streamline enrollment in and improve tracking of the ACT Pass program.",,10558970,"Other, local or private",10887527,26230,"Jeff von Gillern, Suzi Kim Scott, Sam Hsu, George Montague, Michael Blum, Doug Parish, Stefanie Adams, Eric Anderson, Todd Balan, Matthew R. Banks, Robert Birdsong, Linnea Burman, Morgan Burns, Y. Ralph Chu, Pilar Cruz, Jeff Davidman, Ryan Engle, Pam Enstad, Kerry B. Fauver, Greg Flannigan, G. Bryan Fleming, Liz Furman, Kathy Ganley, Rajiv Garg, Michelle Gibson, Lili Hall, Hoyt Hsiao, Christine Kalla, Joe Keeley, Jocelyn Knoll, Chad Larsen, Alex Liu, Mike Macrie, Michael Maeser, Gayle Malcolm, Pepe Martin, Todd Noteboom, Allison Peterson, Jag Reddy, Dan Schumacher, Tara Sutton, Sunil Swami, Lezlie Taylor, Meredith Tutterow, Dave Van Benschoten, Patrick B. Walsh, William White",2.56,"The Children's Theatre Company and School AKA Children's Theatre Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jill,Underwood,"The Children's Theatre Company and School AKA Children's Theatre Company","2400 3rd Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55404,"(612) 874-0500 ",junderwood@childrenstheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, 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, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-834,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36127,"Operating Support",2017,70632,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1,000 youth take year-round classes to learn circus arts, another 1600 are reached through camps and outreach; 850+ perform in spring or summer shows. Number of youth in after-school classes, school and community programs; number of youth who perform in the spring and summer productions. 2: Over 17% of youth in after-school classes get financial aid; Out of the Chair and Wings serve twenty youth with a physical or developmental disability. Number of youth receiving financial aid or work study; Out of the Chair and Wings enrollment and attendance at classes.","990 youth were enrolled in year-round classes; 1700+ were reached through workshops and camps; 900 youth performed in spring and summer shows. Class enrollment is kept by the education department, an excel spreadsheet is maintained to track other participants, and youth who participate in the summer shows are recognized in show bulletins. 2: 22.9% of youth in the year-round program had work study or financial aid; eight were enrolled in Out of the Chair, and thirteen in Wings. Circus' bookkeeper keeps track of scholarship/work study budget impacts, the registrar for classes keeps track of enrollment in Wings and Out of the Chair.",,2440930,"Other, local or private",2511562,10132,"Dan Butler, Betty Butler, Lance Lemieux, Dan Currell, Laura Mogren, Peter Huber, Leslie Bock, Jason Bradshaw, Vineeta Sawkar Branby, John Esch, Angela Forsman, George M. Heriot, Dan Rooney, Krista Heikes Sweeney, Cheriti Swigart",0.00,"Circus of the Star AKA Circus Juventas","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Miriam,Ackerman,"Circus of the Star AKA Circus Juventas","1270 Montreal Ave","St Paul",MN,55116-2400,"(651) 699-8229 ",miriam@circusjuventas.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Todd, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-838,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36128,"Operating Support",2017,61005,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Accessibility to CLIMB’s podcast, Faraway Woods, on pro social skills for kids 3-8 increases with more promotion to old markets and to families at home. CLIMB produces two seasons of fourteen FW episodes. Via a survey, users rate quality 4 or 5 out of 5 and report pro-social skills kids learn. Downloads are tracked with Buzzsprout, a podcast analytics tool. 2: To continue serving 125K Minnesotans per year, CLIMB develops a succession plan to assure organizational stability when our founder and executive/artistic director, Peg Wetli, leaves CLIMB. Peg and board create timeline for completion of three scenarios covering different leave-takings. Board creates evaluation plan measuring timeliness and likelihood of providing effective transition.","Accessibility to CLIMB's podcast, Faraway Woods, on pro social skills for kids 3-8 increases with more promotion to old markets and to families at home. CLIMB launched two seasons of Faraway woods episodes. Listens were tracked using Buzzsprout. In addition to this engagement was tracked through audience interaction with the Faraway Woods Facebook page through shares, comments and likes. 2: To continue serving 125K Minnesotans per year, CLIMB executes a succession plan to assure organizational stability upon our founder's retirement. Board creates a method of internal and external vetting of potential candidates, works with current staff to ensure transitional transparency and implements an organizational structure to ensure stability.",,11258236,"Other, local or private",11319241,10000,"James Gambone, James Olney, Bonnie Mattson, Christine Walsh, Peg Wetli, Anton Jones, Milan Mockovak, Bill Partlan, Joseph Atkins",0.00,"CLIMB Theatre, Inc. AKA CLIMB Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lauren,Diesch,"CLIMB Theatre, Inc. AKA CLIMB Theatre","6415 Carmen Ave E","Inver Grove Heights",MN,55076-4428,"(651) 453-9275x 19",lauren@climb.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, Meeker, Morrison, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Steele, St. Louis, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-839,"Melissa Brechon: Faculty member, Masters of Library and Information, Saint Catherine University; Pamela Fletcher: Associate professor of English and director of writing at Saint Catherine University; Amy Hunter: Retired educator; board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts; Jonathan Lewis: Executive director, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; percussionist; Roxana Linares: Executive director, Centro Tyrone Guzman; Jill Moore: Executive Director of Great River Arts; E. Jane Olive: Retired nurse and transplant coordinator; community volunteer; costumer; Marjorie Ostroushko: Cofounder and manager of Giving Voice Chorus; public radio strategist and marketer; Michael Ricci: Director of theater at North Hennepin Community College; Dana Sikkila, Visual artist; executive director of the 410 Project art gallery and artistic director of Black Water Press","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36130,"Operating Support",2017,39435,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Spend the equivalent of 25% of our artist fee budget on powerful residencies that bring the arts across our campus and our community. Evaluation: letters of agreement specifying residency; track increased expenses related to residency; survey participants and/or facilitators to assess impact; and track number of activities and participation.","More than 2,000 central Minnesota residents (seniors, vets, at-risk youth, elementary/high school/college) participated in experiential, arts residency activities. CSB tracked number and types of activities, number of participants, as well as number of community/campus focused activities, partner feedback. Tracked fees for residency, additional hotel and hospitality costs. We negotiated hotel sponsorship, reducing costs.",,852039,"Other, local or private",891474,,"Mimi Bitzan, Brian Campbell, Kaitlyn Ludlow, David DeBlieck, Louann Dummich, Barry Elert, Laura Hood, Katie Campbell, Rick Odenthal, Sue Palmer, Gustavo Pena, Colleen Hollinger Petters, Br Simon-Hoa Phan, Chris Rasmussen, Steven Bezdichek Pfahning, Arno Shermock, Jerry Wetterling, Katie Ruprecht-Wittrock, Brandyn Woodard",0.00,"College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming","Public College/University","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"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","St Joseph",MN,56321,"(320) 363-5011 ",lhanlon@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Freeborn, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Washington, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-841,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36133,"Operating Support",2017,42218,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Present diverse, high-quality arts programming that engages a broad demographic of people and improves the quality of life in northwestern Minnesota. This is measured through an annual internal review of programming, staff/board assessments, theatre advisory board meetings, and audience evaluations of performances (emails, phone calls, surveys). 2: Continue and grow partnership and outreach activities for groups and individuals with economic, social or physical barriers to the arts. This is measured through an annual review of programming, staff/board assessments of outreach partnerships and partner needs through emails, phone calls and one-on-one discussions.","Holmes Theatre presented 20+ artists including Grammy winners Marc Cohn/Rosanne Cash/Tonic Sol-fa, 15+ local artists and multiple outreach activities. Show impact measured through show reviews (staff/board), audience interviews, and some audience surveys. Outreach impact measured through participant emails/calls/onsite conversations with full-time outreach director. 2: Outreach varied with nine groups conducting day-long or multi-day residencies in dance/music/theatre/Spanish in community/schools/senior centers. Staff and board meet monthly to review financials and quarterly to review all outreach activities. Adjustments made as necessary to ensure outreach program hit diverse markets and achieve artistic and financial goals. ",,568140,"Other, local or private",610358,,"Larry Buboltz, Steve Daggett, Susan Busker, Josh Hochgraber, Mike Herzog, Michelle Maier, Moriya Rufer",0.00,"DLCCC, Inc. AKA Historic Holmes Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,"Stoller Stearns","DLCCC, Inc. AKA Historic Holmes Theatre","806 Summit Ave","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501-2940,"(218) 844-7469x 104",amy@dlccc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Carver, Cass, Clay, Dakota, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Ramsey, Roseau, Stearns, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-844,"Melissa Brechon: Faculty member, Masters of Library and Information, Saint Catherine University; Pamela Fletcher: Associate professor of English and director of writing at Saint Catherine University; Amy Hunter: Retired educator; board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts; Jonathan Lewis: Executive director, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; percussionist; Roxana Linares: Executive director, Centro Tyrone Guzman; Jill Moore: Executive Director of Great River Arts; E. Jane Olive: Retired nurse and transplant coordinator; community volunteer; costumer; Marjorie Ostroushko: Cofounder and manager of Giving Voice Chorus; public radio strategist and marketer; Michael Ricci: Director of theater at North Hennepin Community College; Dana Sikkila, Visual artist; executive director of the 410 Project art gallery and artistic director of Black Water Press","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36135,"Operating Support",2017,36733,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","By carefully identifying and meeting staffing needs, the Ballet will be able to apply resources and augment programs to greatest effect in Minnesota. Ballet staff, new staff position and board are fulfilling reconfigured duties; augmented programming is increasing appreciation of ballet as measured by outcome-based evaluation of participants.","Despite lack of funding to add a staff member, board and staff fulfilled reassessed duties to produce a year of strong resources and programs. Due to building damage, staff and board chose not to add development position now; it restructured roles for development work. Increased appreciation of ballet was evaluated by observation and surveys of those at programs. ",,797430,"Other, local or private",834163,,"Nick Campanario, Rachel Fuchs, Jayme Hartman, Renee Heytens, Betsy Holcomb, Rachel Inselman, Susan Johnson, Morgana Kolenda, Patricia Nielsen, Edward Schumacher, Carole Turner, Jeanne Urban, Mary Jo White, Melissa Winkler, Darlene Wolfe",0.00,"Duluth Ballet AKA Minnesota Ballet","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Gummerson,"Duluth Ballet AKA Minnesota Ballet","301 1st St W Ste 800",Duluth,MN,55802,"(218) 529-3742x 17",marygummerson@minnesotaballet.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Carlton, Lake, Otter Tail, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-846,"Nolita Christensen: Community and nonprofit management consultant; woodworker; Amy Demmer: Executive director, Grand Marais Art Colony; Sindiswa Georgiades: Project management and fund development professional; Sonja Jacobsen: Retired office manager, Jacobsen Metal Fabrication; vocal and instrumental music teacher; board member, Mankato Symphony; Colleen LeBlanc: Retired community educator; former Five Wings Regional Arts Council board member; Tammy Mattonen: Financemanager, Minnesota Discover Center (Chisholm); Laura Salveson: Director of the Mill City Museum; Rickey Shiomi: Playwright, director, cofounder of Mu Performing Arts; Bonnie Stewart: Cofounder, Sisters Sojourn","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36141,"Operating Support",2017,18281,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","We will increase the number of youth directly participating in events by 18% from 171 to 200. This will be evaluated in two distinct ways. 1st) participation numbers, 2nd) an eight question survey of youth regarding their participation. 2: A better understanding of what the community and region would like A Center for the Arts to be. AC4TA will do a comprehensive survey of our city and region to not only raise awareness but to better understand what our area would like us to be/produce. ","210 students participated, Primarily the students but family and patrons as well. Registration numbers and survey of participants. VERY SUCCESSFUL! It has led to additional programing from this age group. 2: AC4TA committed to all service organizations in town, we will continue this process over the next season. Questions and dialog during service organization meetings. ",,448610,"Other, local or private",466891,,"Wally Warhol, Kathy Wagnild, Tim Hunt, Kendra Olson, Al Kremeier, Chris Werkau",0.00,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Inc. AKA A Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Burgraff,"Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Inc. AKA A Center for the Arts","124 Lincoln Ave W","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 736-5453 ",ac4ta@fergusarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Becker, Blue Earth, Cass, Clay, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-852,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36150,"Operating Support",2017,42385,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To perform quality concerts and educational services that serve adults and students generally not served by other professional arts organizations. Concert audiences are surveyed anonymously at major concert venues, and teachers and school administrators are surveyed at all schools served by the orchestra’s Music in the Schools. ","The Sinfonia performed 42 Concerts: thirteen Winter/Summer, twenty in-School, one Children's, and eight holiday/summer, plus presented programs for talented youth. Evaluation methods included anonymous audience and teacher surveys, letters from students, juried contests, reports from sponsor/hosts, and direct feedback from attendees at performances.",,531344,"Other, local or private",573729,,"Kelly Jo Abdo, Allison Brown, Emily Cole-Jones, Jon Dalager, Jay Fishman, Jane Goettl, Carrie Hendrickson, John Higdon, Shannon Hovey, Bruce Humphrys, Dorothy Jacobs, Mark Jensen, Patrick Lundy, Robert Rhawie, Don Shier, Sharla Wagy, Walt Siebert, Seth Zimmerman",0.00,"Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia AKA Minnesota Sinfonia","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joan,Elwell,"Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia AKA Minnesota Sinfonia","901 N 3rd St Ste 112",Minneapolis,MN,55401-1022,"(612) 871-1701 ",joan@mnsinfonia.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-861,"Nolita Christensen: Community and nonprofit management consultant; woodworker; Amy Demmer: Executive director, Grand Marais Art Colony; Sindiswa Georgiades: Project management and fund development professional; Sonja Jacobsen: Retired office manager, Jacobsen Metal Fabrication; vocal and instrumental music teacher; board member, Mankato Symphony; Colleen LeBlanc: Retired community educator; former Five Wings Regional Arts Council board member; Tammy Mattonen: Financemanager, Minnesota Discover Center (Chisholm); Laura Salveson: Director of the Mill City Museum; Rickey Shiomi: Playwright, director, cofounder of Mu Performing Arts; Bonnie Stewart: Cofounder, Sisters Sojourn","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36155,"Operating Support",2017,735661,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Exceptional theatrical productions and presentations shared broadly with the community will inspire thoughtful conversations and deeper connections. Programming will be evaluated through audience surveys that solicit written and quantitative feedback and by tracking numbers of ticket buyers and participants in audience engagement activities. 2: The diversity of voices, visions and styles on the Guthrie’s stages will engage members of its community who are currently underserved by its work. Surveys will collect feedback and data to measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts and the impact of increased diversity among playwrights, directors and actors on audience demographics.","23% of mainstage and 41% of Studio patrons participated in post-play activities. 92% of Studio patrons said they discussed a play later with others. Staff tracked the number of patrons who participated activities which included discussions, written reflections and storytelling. Activities and engagement were evaluated by facilitators and by online audience surveys. 2: A modest but significant increase in attendance by people of color was noted, particularly at productions that dealt with diverse cultures. The Guthrie used an outside vendor to match demographics on ticket buying households. Front of House managers reported on perceived diversity at selected performances. Comments on diversity in patron surveys were evaluated.",,28857413,"Other, local or private",29593074,,"Peggy Steif Abram, Susan Allen, Martha Goldberg Aronson, Y. Marc Belton, Terri E. Bonoff, Priscilla Brewster, Peter Brew, James L. Chosy, Terry Clark, Senator Richard J. Cohen, Jane Confer, David Dines, Joseph Haj, Todd Hartman, Matthew Hemsley, Diane Hofstede, David G. Hurrell, John Junek, Eric Kaler, Patrick Kennedy, Jay Kiedrowski, John Knapp, Suzanne Kubach, Brad Lerman, Dana McNabb, Jennifer Melin Miller, Anton Melton-Meaux, Helen Meyer, David Moore, Karin Nelsen, Wendy Nelson, Anne Paape, Timothy Pabst, Robert A. Rosenbaum, Ron Schutz, Tim Scott, Michael Solberg, Lisa Sorenson, Kenneth F. Spence III, Jim Stephenson, Steve Thompson, Tyler Treat, Steve Webster, Heidi Wilson, Jamie Wilson, Charles A. Zelle, Wayne Zink, Martha Atwater, Karen Bachman, David C. Cox, Bill George, Pierson M. Grieve, Polly Grose, Sally Pillsbury, Steve Sanger, Douglas M. Steenland, Mary W. Vaughan, Irving Weiser, Margaret Wurtele",0.00,"Guthrie Theatre Foundation AKA Guthrie Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathleen,Kukielka,"Guthrie Theatre Foundation AKA Guthrie Theater","818 2nd St S",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1252,"(612) 225-6000 ",kathyk@guthrietheater.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-866,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36159,"Operating Support",2017,65171,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Through exemplary professional theatre, engage and inform 40,000 Minnesotans about the stories, events and characters comprising our shared heritage. Through attendance/ticket sales, press and critical reviews, and pre¬ and post¬ play surveys and focus groups. 2: Enable audience members, students and lifelong learners to connect their experiences as history and begin to see themselves as history makers. Through post ­performance student and audience surveys and focus groups; and via formal and informal assessments of education programs.","60,248 patrons were reached through History Theatre's six acclaimed stage productions highlighting real stories about Minnesota and the Midwest. Audience statistics were gathered through ticket sales (including discount and complementary) counted at the box office, cultural reviews digital and in print, and audience surveys. 2: 5,458 youth attended mainstage productions; 3,044 youth/adults participated in educational programs; 2,529 participated in HHN engagement programs. Attendance data was collected through ticket sales and class registrations. Post-show surveys and interviews were used to assess value to participants, what they learned and how they grew and/or changed.",,1691796,"Other, local or private",1756967,,"Melissa M. Mulloy, Gene Merriam, Tyler Zehring, Roger Brooks, John Apitz, Candace Campbell, George Dow, Wayne Hamilton, Jillian Hoffman, Susan Kimberly, Gene Link, Cheryl L. Moore, Jeffrey Peterson, Ken Peterson, James Rollwagen, John Sebastian, Charles A. Slocum, Pondie Nicholson Taylor",0.00,"The History Theatre, Inc. AKA History Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Martha,West,"The History Theatre, Inc. AKA History Theatre","30 10th St E","St Paul",MN,55101-2205,"(651) 292-4321 ",mwest@historytheatre.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, McLeod, Morrison, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-870,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36164,"Operating Support",2017,52425,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Illusion will stage six plays in 2016-17 on its mainstage that have currency to Minnesotans’ issues and experiences and that are accessible to them. Illusion will track the number of audiences who attend; Host talkbacks at least weekly for every show that address the outcome; and Invite feedback in the lobby, online, through email, website, and social media. 2: Twin Cities youth will gain theater and leadership skills and be better prepared to enter high school through participation in Illusion arts programs. Illusion will use assessment tools to track the number of schools and youth participating; conduct surveys and interviews with participating youth; and conduct interviews with teachers and school staff.","Illusion produced six plays on its mainstage during 2016-17 on issues that were engaging and relevant to audiences, and served over 12,000 Minnesotans. Illusion maintained accurate records of the number of audience members, conducted regular post-show discussions from the stage, and received feedback from a variety of sources including lobby discussion, social media and email. 2: Illusion delivered arts education to 11,900+ youth, including 2,346 metro youth who got special arts and leadership training to prepare them for high school. Illusion maintained accurate records of number of participating schools and youth, conducted pre- and post-program surveys and interviews with youth participants, and conducted post-program interviews teachers and school staff.",,951992,"Other, local or private",1004417,,"Stan Alleyne, Anthony Bohaty, Emily Bridges, Willie Bridges, Barbara Brin, Amy Brenengen, Pat Dunleavy, Keith Halperin, Lori Liss, Christopher Madel, Vivian Martin, Bonnie Morris, Katie Otto, Emily Palmer, Therese Pautz, Jeffrey Rabkin, Michael H. Robins, Rebecca F. Schiller, Susan Shapiro, Tracy M. Smith, David Stamps, Erica V. Stein, Robin Stein, Susan Thurston, Christopher Wurtz",0.00,"Illusion Theater and School, Inc. AKA Illusion Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"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",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Lac qui Parle, Martin, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-875,"Amy Braford Whittey: Business developer for the arts for HGA; 16 years of nonprofit experience; Helen Franczyk: Arts marketing and communications consultant; Steve Heckler: Executive director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Lowertown Blues Festival; Julie Johnson: Grant writing consultant; former public relations director at Great River Shakespeare Festival; Gregory Smith: Business operations manager, the Fitzgerald Theater; Ellen Stanley: Executive director, Minnesota Music Coalition; Carla Tamburro: Coordinator, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth; art educator; Lisa Vesel: Executive director, Minnesota Discovery Center","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36170,"Operating Support",2017,57196,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Diversify participation through inclusive programming and by introducing and promoting a range of new opportunities to engage with the art. Track attendance, audience demographics (age, race, gender, location) throughout season; track attendance/engagement for new initiatives around productions. 2: Sustain the Jungle’s commitment to top quality theater and expand opportunities to learn more and engage with the work and its subject matter. Survey audiences about experience/artistic quality; gather qualitative feedback from participants in educational/engagement initiatives; track participation in educational/engagement initiatives.","Engaged 27,703 audiences, increased audience diversity, engaged 5000+ in new initiatives such as pre and post show talks, workshops and residencies. Tracked attendance; surveyed audiences; tracked diversity in offerings and artists on stage; tracked participation in outreach/education activities; obtained qualitative feedback from audiences and participants in survey and via social media. 2: Audiences highly rated Jungle's quality; shows recognized in year-end press; held over 230 activities to engage the public more deeply in the art. Surveyed audiences; tracked awards and notable mentions in media for productions; tracked number of engagement activities offered and participation in those activities; gathered participant feedback on engagement activities.",,1586695,"Other, local or private",1643891,,"Craig Ashby, Sunny (Sonja) Beddow, Tom Beimers, Brad Betlach, Jeffrey Bores, Larry Bussey, Carolyn Erickson, Ed Friedlund, Theodora Gaitas, Jon Kachelmacher, Tom Keller, Thom Lewis, Sarah Meyer, Sarah Rasmussen, Jennifer Schaeidler, Chris Scholl, Amber Senn, Michael Shann, Marcia Stout, David Swenson, Katy Voecks, Nancy Weingartner, David Weinstein, Mary Sue Weir, Alexis Yeboah, Barbara Zell",0.00,"Jungle Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christopher,Scholl,"Jungle Theater","2951 Lyndale Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55408-2111,"(612) 822-4002 ",scholl@jungletheater.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-881,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36172,"Operating Support",2017,20256,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Inside the Kaddatz, feature area artists in educational displays and programs that help define and interpret life in West Central Minnesota. Present fifteen exhibits and 45 art classes annually. Artists and audiences will be surveyed for pre, post artistic experience. Participant and partnership increases will be successful outcomes. 2: Outside the Kaddatz, introduce area artists and visual art experiences to new audiences. Present 30 visual arts community events annually. Marketing efforts and effectiveness will be tracked. Surveys will track demographics, art experience.","The Kaddatz presented eleven exhibitions representing Minnesota artists and 63 art classes and lectures. Participants surveyed pre and post workshop/class to evaluate knowledge gained and after exhibition experience to evaluate overall experience, personal growth or change. 2: Thirty-five visual arts community events presented outside the Kaddatz to new audiences. Marketing efforts and demographics evaluated through survey that tracks how participants learn about events and classes. ",,202095,"Other, local or private",222351,2940,"Kathy Emerson, Anthony Hicks, Bruce Gerhardson, Cathy Peterson, Chris Eldredge, Dacia Stiles, Kim Embretson, Karen Carlson, Mark Sundberg, Sheri Holm, Michele Anderson",0.00,"Kaddatz Galleries AKA Kaddatz Gallery","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Molly,Johnston,"Kaddatz Galleries AKA Kaddatz Gallery","111 Lincoln Ave W","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 998-4405 ",molly@kaddatzgalleries.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Otter Tail, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-883,"Nolita Christensen: Community and nonprofit management consultant; woodworker; Amy Demmer: Executive director, Grand Marais Art Colony; Sindiswa Georgiades: Project management and fund development professional; Sonja Jacobsen: Retired office manager, Jacobsen Metal Fabrication; vocal and instrumental music teacher; board member, Mankato Symphony; Colleen LeBlanc: Retired community educator; former Five Wings Regional Arts Council board member; Tammy Mattonen: Financemanager, Minnesota Discover Center (Chisholm); Laura Salveson: Director of the Mill City Museum; Rickey Shiomi: Playwright, director, cofounder of Mu Performing Arts; Bonnie Stewart: Cofounder, Sisters Sojourn","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36179,"Operating Support",2017,77177,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase opportunities for, and access to, inclusive creative writing and diverse literary programs and activities. Gather comparative demographic data on service constituents; track free and accessible program events and participation; track diversity among Loft artists; track engagement in inclusivity initiatives. 2: Refine and reform program offerings in response to evolving community interests and priorities to enhance service, engagement, and impact. Monitor participation trends for responsive programming based on community interest; collect survey responses to monitor satisfaction, quality, impact, and evidence of learning/advancement.","Expanded diverse engagement in inclusive offerings; provided 241 scholarships + 726 low-income discounts; provided 31 pay-what-you-can programs. Gathered comparative demographics on service constituents/surveys, tracked free/discounted/accessible activities participation, tracked artist/program diversity, and participant engagement in inclusivity initiatives. 2: Capacity participation in new events, programs, and conferences; 98% survey respondents said class helped them advance/improve writing. Monitored participation trends as programming evolved in response to community interests; collected survey responses to monitor participant satisfaction, program quality, impact, and evidence of learning/advancement.",,2139131,"Other, local or private",2216308,,"Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, Jack El-Hai, Ruth Shields, Nathan Perez, Britt Udesen, Kent Adams, Marge Barrett, Anika Fajardo, Marlon James, Ed Bok Lee, Rosemarie Kelly Ndupuechi, Susan Lenfestey, Carrie Obry, Jeff Ondich, Eric Roberts, Elizabeth Schott, Karen Sternal, Jamie Wilson",0.00,"Loft, Inc. AKA The Loft Literary Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beth,Schoeppler,"Loft, Inc. AKA The Loft Literary Center","1011 Washington Ave S Open Book Ste 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1278,"(612) 215-2575x 2580",bschoeppler@loft.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-890,"Melissa Brechon: Faculty member, Masters of Library and Information, Saint Catherine University; Pamela Fletcher: Associate professor of English and director of writing at Saint Catherine University; Amy Hunter: Retired educator; board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts; Jonathan Lewis: Executive director, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; percussionist; Roxana Linares: Executive director, Centro Tyrone Guzman; Jill Moore: Executive Director of Great River Arts; E. Jane Olive: Retired nurse and transplant coordinator; community volunteer; costumer; Marjorie Ostroushko: Cofounder and manager of Giving Voice Chorus; public radio strategist and marketer; Michael Ricci: Director of theater at North Hennepin Community College; Dana Sikkila, Visual artist; executive director of the 410 Project art gallery and artistic director of Black Water Press","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36182,"Operating Support",2017,24520,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Lyric Arts will continue to increase our level of professionalism and artistic quality, providing greater artistic impact for our participants in the community. Lyric Arts will see a growth in reputation, indicated by greater media attention and continued increase in positive reactions to our work, evaluated by collecting quantitative and qualitative data. 2: Lyric Arts will continue to expand its education program, providing access to additional and more varied participation opportunities for young people. Progress toward this outcome will be measured by an increase in the number and types of programs offered and by the number of students enrolled in our programs.","Increased artistic quality, media attention from local theater bloggers, and number of positive reviews of our work from patrons and reviewers. Number of reviews, number of new reviewers, reviewer assessments of the quality of our work, number of positive e-mails and unsolicited online reviews of our productions from patrons. Qualitative and quantitative surveys of artistic review panel. 2: Added new non-performance workshops, Youth Theater Ensemble, and Pre-K program; enrollment was flat year-to-year Quantitative evaluation based on number of new programs and types of education programming added and based on number of enrollments.",,985134,"Other, local or private",1009654,,"Olivia Bastian, Julia Schmidt, Borgie Bonthuis, Bill Ambrose, Jerry Horazdovsky, Lin Schmidt, Laura Tahja Johnson",0.00,"Lyric Arts Company of Anoka, Inc. AKA Lyric Arts Main Street Stage","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,"Tahja Johnson","Lyric Arts Company of Anoka, Inc. AKA Lyric Arts Main Street Stage","420 Main St E",Anoka,MN,55303-2341,"(763) 422-1838 ",laura@lyricarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-893,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36183,"Operating Support",2017,335194,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Realize growth in enrollment, access sites and financial assistance in response to increased demand for services and greater awareness in the community of the role of MacPhail. MacPhail will enroll 15,660 in fiscal year 2017 with expanded classes for seniors, online learning opportunities and new programming in Austin, Minnesota. Fifty percent will identify as racially/ethnically diverse. 2: Deliver and ensure quality across all program areas as MacPhail expands its service area to include new access sites, partnership sites and live online instruction sites. A minimum of 97% of MacPhail students responding to an annual survey would or have already recommended MacPhail to friends.","MacPhail is realizing growing enrollment, access sites and financial aid, bringing music learning to Minnesotans of all ages, incomes and abilities. MacPhail is on track to enroll 15,660 through expanded classes, online learning and new programming in Austin. A demographic survey is currently underway. 2: Minnesotans of all ages, incomes and abilities are receiving high quality music learning opportunities as MacPhail continues to expand its reach. An annual student satisfaction survey is currently underway.",,10562525,"Other, local or private",10897719,38000,"Rahoul Ghose, Patty Murphy, Hudie Broughton, Ellen Breyer, Thomas Abood, Jane Alexander, Barry Berg, Margee Bracken, Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Michael Casey, Kate Cimino, Tom Clark, Joaquin Delgado, Andrew Eklund, Leslie Frecon, Joseph Hinderer, Karen Kelley-Ariwoola, Warren Kelly, Robert Lawson, Diana Lewis, David Myers, Christopher Perrigo, Connie Remele, John Righini, Lica Tomizuka-Sanborn, Jill Schurtz, Christopher Simpson, Hilary Smedsrud, Peter Spokes, Jevetta Steele, Kiran Stordalen, Mandy Tuong, Marshall Tokheim, Carl Walker, Steven Wells, Kate Whittington",0.50,"MacPhail Center for Music","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jenelle,Montoya,"MacPhail Center for Music","501 2nd St S",Minneapolis,MN,55401-2383,"(612) 321-0100 ",montoya.jenelle@macphail.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Swift, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-894,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36185,"Operating Support",2017,24372,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Provide quality rich, varied, and interactive concert and arts learning experiences for all ages and abilities. Attendance, surveys, and discussions with participants. Quality of performances evaluated by artistic staff through concert recording, etc. Quality of outreach evaluated by feedback from participants. 2: Invest in long term growth and financial success of the organization by recruiting and hiring additional administrative staff, increasing development and marketing. Increase in financial resources dedicated to infrastructure, hiring additional administrator to assist with fundraising, and greater resources dedicated to promoting the Symphony and marketing events.","New activities: rock and roll concert, instrument petting zoos for children, Big Piano interactive outreach. Served new audience. Quality by recordings. Impact evaluated by discussion in person and by phone. Outreach by number of participants, number of returning. New audience evaluated by comparing patron records, observing trends in wider geographic area, first time attendees increased. 2: Hired full time administrative coordinator which had significant impact on ticket sales, overall organizational growth. Increased budget allocations and spending for staff, marketing; addition of Gala fundraising event, increases in income and stronger patron relationships noted. Position partially supported by Mardag grant which required additional evaluation.",,227708,"Other, local or private",252080,,"Herb Kroon, Jerry Crest, Katie Wayne, Jason Teiken, Kathy Vessells, Cheryl Regan, Peter Paisley, Lori Smart, Thea Groth, Peter McGuire, Keith Balster, Joe Smentek, Sue Keithahn, Scott Weilage, Paul Lawton, Marcia Jagodzinske, Kenny Klooster, Shannon Beal. Mark Betters, Jana Klein",0.00,"Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association AKA Mankato Symphony Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"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@mankatosymphony.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Faribault, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-896,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36190,"Operating Support",2017,110680,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","150,000 visitors will attend special exhibitions that provide Minnesotans with opportunities to see great art from collections around the world. Mia will track attendance at special exhibitions through ticket sales and collect feedback from visitors to monitor their responses to content and presentation. 2: At least 600,000 visitors will enjoy free access to the display and interpretation of Mia’s permanent collection of over 89,000 works of global art. Mia will use an electronic tracking system to monitor museum attendance.","In FY 2017, 229,274 children, teens, and adults from across Minnesota experienced the museum's special exhibitions. Mia tracked attendance and results through a ticketing platform and monitored visitors' experiences via regular surveys. 2: In FY 2017, 891,296 people of all ages experienced global art in visiting Mia, the highest attendance in the museum's history. Mia monitored attendance through an electronic tracking system.",,34387064,"Other, local or private",34497744,,"Kari Alldredge, Elizabeth Andrus, Gary Bhojwani, Maurice Blanks, Jennie Carlson, Lynn Casey, Page Cowles, Kitty Crosby, Ken Cutler, Eric Dayton, Wendy Dayton, Jane Emison, Nancy Engh, Michael Fernandez, Michael Francis, Gayle Fuguitt, Nick Gangestad, Michael Goar, Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad, Hubert Joly, Rick King, Richard Kuntz, Mark Lacek, John Lindahl, Reid MacDonald, Donald MacMillan, Nivin MacMillan, Brent Magid, Susan Marvin, Lucy Mitchell, Leni Moore, Sheila Morgan, Liz Nordlie, Ravi Norman, Mary Olson, Mike Reger, Tom Schreier, Ralph Strangis, Marianne Short, Roger Sit, Mike Snow, Kevin Warren, Jane Wilf, David Wilson, Burton D. Cohen, Beverly Grossman, Alfred Harrison, David M. Lebedoff, Bob Ulrich, Mark Dayton, Betsy Hodges, Kari Dziedzic, Julie Rosen, Paul Thissen, Jenifer Loon, Jan Callison, Anita Tabb, Katie Remole",0.00,"The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts AKA The Minneapolis Institute of Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Mortenson,"The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts AKA The Minneapolis Institute of Arts","2400 3rd Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55404-3506,"(612) 870-3223 ",mmortenson@artsmia.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-901,"Amy Braford Whittey: Business developer for the arts for HGA; 16 years of nonprofit experience; Helen Franczyk: Arts marketing and communications consultant; Steve Heckler: Executive director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Lowertown Blues Festival; Julie Johnson: Grant writing consultant; former public relations director at Great River Shakespeare Festival; Gregory Smith: Business operations manager, the Fitzgerald Theater; Ellen Stanley: Executive director, Minnesota Music Coalition; Carla Tamburro: Coordinator, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth; art educator; Lisa Vesel: Executive director, Minnesota Discovery Center","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36195,"Operating Support",2017,45715,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Broaden Minnesota’s book arts community through MCBA’s community partnerships and artistic leadership. More all-ages Minnesotans participate through free and low-cost programs, including exhibitions and Roundtables. Serve more Minnesota artists through studio access, fellowships and artist programs. 2: Amplify awareness of the book arts through access, engagement, and education. Greater participation in new free and low-cost programs, including in expanded library. More all-ages education offerings expand reach onsite and offsite. Expanded website generates wider engagement. ","Artistic leadership and community access to the book arts grew through onsite and offsite public programs, exhibitions, studio access, and workshops. The number of exhibiting artists; attendance at exhibition openings, daily gallery traffic, other event attendance (Open House and roundtables w/guest artists). Surveys measuring numerical and qualitative data for workshop participants. 2: MCBA amplified awareness of the book arts through its website and through programming in Metro and Greater Minnesota schools, libraries and community events. The number of young people served in free and low cost programs (17,773). Creation of first artist-in-residence program in MCBA's library/archives. Number of unique visitors to MCBA's website (69,475 unique visitors, 71% new).",,855315,"Other, local or private",901030,,"Dara Beevas, Laurel Bradley, Ronnie Brooks, Mathea K.E. Bulander, Duncan Campbell, Patrick Coleman, Valerie Deus, Melanie Hohertz, KC Foley, Lyndel King, Monica Edwards Larson, Peggy Korsmo-Kennon, Marci Malzahn, Shawn McCann, Steven McCarthy, Diane Merrifield, Rick Pankow, Sherry Poss, Regula Russelle, Ryan Scheife, Tracy Steiner, Deborah Ultan, Jerry Wilson, Odia Wood-Krueger",0.00,"Minnesota Center for Book Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amanda,Kaler,"Minnesota Center for Book Arts","1011 Washington Ave S Ste 100",Minneapolis,MN,55415-1279,"(612) 215-2520 ",akaler@mnbookarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-906,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36197,"Operating Support",2017,27520,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","MDT will present audiences with new and established repertory performed by dedicated professionals who simultaneously serve as mentors to aspiring young students in MDT’s school. This outcome will be evaluated by the capacity to perform new and established work, the number of performances presented, and the ability to offer training in classic and contemporary aesthetics. 2: MDT will engage a broader and more diverse community through its performance and educational programs. This outcome will be evaluated by reviewing the numbers and demographics of audience members, school enrollment, social media engagement, and dance professionals working with the company.","MDT provided professional dancers, aspiring students, and the general public with critically acclaimed performances and high quality dance training. MDT tracked the number of company performances and reviewed feedback from audience surveys and critical reviews. MDT faculty assessed student progress to evaluate the quality of training in the school. 2: Through public performances and educational outreach, MDT reached a more diverse community with a variety of high quality dance experiences. MDT tracked the number and demographics of individuals engaged as audience members, students in the school, and followers of online communications, including MDT's social media platforms and website.",,1068842,"Other, local or private",1096362,,"Erin Gerrits, Peter Graham, Keith Halleland, Dr. Andrew Houlton, Lise Houlton, Pierce McNally, Russell Pruitt, Elizabeth Simonson",0.00,"Minnesota Dance Theatre and School","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Justin,Leaf,"Minnesota Dance Theatre and School","528 Hennepin Ave 6th Fl",Minneapolis,MN,55403-1847,"(612) 338-0627x 3",justin.leaf@mndance.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-908,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36198,"Operating Support",2017,44330,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Meet or exceed targets for participation in series classes and outreach. Grow participation/income in series classes by a minimum of 3% over prior year and maintain outreach participation at approximately 3,500 with half participating at low or no cost in fiscal year 2015-16. 2: Maintain a presence at the Ridgedale Center that does not require the use of management reserves. Rotate work through 53 different display vitrines a minimum of two times if fiscal year 2015-16. Maintain a movable informational display with current class and exhibit information.","Series class participation was equal to the prior year and outreach participation dropped to 1,495 reflecting a reduction in grant funding. On-site class registrations are entered in database with payment info. Outreach numbers are reported by instructors. Event participation is tallied using a clicker. 2: Forty-four display vitrines were rotated at least twice each and center court informational display was maintained, both without the use of reserves. We maintain a detailed inventory and track rotations. We created a separate project code to enable us to track income and expenses against plan. ",,1416838,"Other, local or private",1461168,,"James Schwert, Barbara McBurney, Denise Leskinen, Lance Jeppson, Andrew Currie, Crissy Field, Susan Lipscomb, Andrea Michaelsen, Kathleen Michaelson, Edgar Savidge, Laura Miles",0.00,"Minnetonka Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Roxanne,Heaton,"Minnetonka Center for the Arts","2240 North Shore Dr",Wayzata,MN,55391-9127,"(952) 473-7361x 15",rheaton@minnetonkaarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-909,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36201,"Operating Support",2017,55813,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Implement dynamic roster of 8-10 high quality exhibitions that meaningfully connect to audiences. Quantitative evaluation includes attendance and support, and qualitative evaluation includes visitor feedback systematically gained by MMAM staff and volunteers. 2: Engage audiences in regular and special educational programs and outreach for all ages. Quantitative evaluation includes attendance and support, and qualitative evaluation includes participant feedback systematically gained by program leaders.","MMAM benefited a growing audience, including thousands of students from the region. They experienced nine high-quality exhibitions, varied in many ways. Direct and indirect feedback from visitors/students/teachers in-person and online engagement on social media channels, review sites. Admission to the museum, museum programs, regional school participation, and membership grew. 2: Students of all ages. Adults and lifelong learners. Participants benefited from engaging with working artists, learned more about art history, art-making. Enrollment in programs; comments from participants and program leaders during and after programs; social media engagement before, during, and after; directed social media tags and their use. Onsite surveys following adult programs.",,998607,"Other, local or private",1054420,7500,"James Bowey, Cassie Cramer, Dr. James Eddy, Michael Galvin, Dan Hampton, Mark Metzler, Betsy Midthu, Nancy Nelson",0.00,"Minnesota Marine Art Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nicole,Chamberlain-Dupree,"Minnesota Marine Art Museum","800 Riverview Dr",Winona,MN,55987-2272,"(507) 474-6626 ",ncdupree@mmam.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-912,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36203,"Operating Support",2017,314827,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Deliver five-production season that expands the repertoire, enrich audiences and contribute to the vitality of our community. The number of productions and world premieres, number of community engagement activities, number of tickets sold, number of new/retained talent, high-tech design, audience feedback, web use, media response, and outreach to under-served populations. 2: Expand education and outreach programs to broaden and deepen relationships. Indicators: total number of people reached, number of contact hours, number of programs (paid/free), demographics, geographic reach. Measure thru Logic Models with surveys, web analytics, data overlay and/or engagement summaries.","Delivered five productions including one world premiere, which expanded the repertoire and introduced new audiences to the art form; 42,443 total audience. Evaluation included number of world premieres (1), use of innovative projection/video design, top talent involved, tickets sold and positive reception from critics and audience. 2: Expanded education and outreach programs in the Twin Cities urban core and throughout Minnesota, introducing many to the opera for the first time. Evaluation was conducted as originally outlined. Success was seen by a high number of contact hours (1,874), the expansion of Music Out Loud, and outreach to schools with 50% of students on free or reduced lunch, and positive feedback.",,9164575,"Other, local or private",9479402,,"Richard Allendorf, Patricia Beithon, Karen Brooks, Jane Confer, Jay Debertin, Sara Donaldson, Sidney Emery, Maureen Harms, Sharon Hawkins, Ruth Huss, Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad, Philip Isaacson, J Jackson, James Johnson, John Junek, Christl Larson, Mary Lazarus, Cynthia Lee, Mike McNamara, Jim Nelson, Kay Ness, Jose Peris, Elizabeth Redleaf, Connie Remele, Don Romanaggi, Christopher Romans, Mary Schrock, Linda Singh, Nadege Souvenir, Davis Strauss, Virginia Stringer, Bernt von Ohlen, William White, Margaret Wurtele",1.50,"The Minnesota Opera AKA Minnesota Opera","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diana,Konopka,"The Minnesota Opera AKA Minnesota Opera","620 1st St N",Minneapolis,MN,55401-1225,"(612) 333-2700 ",dkonopka@mnopera.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-914,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36209,"Operating Support",2017,26001,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Cultural Center programs celebrate the local and provide a window to the world for residents in our rural communities. 50% of programs showcase artists from within our region; 50% provide a view of the world outside our region. This premise guides all programming. We will track artists and content to meet objectives. 2: More people of all ages, economic strata, and backgrounds, without previous experience in Cultural Center programs, routinely benefit from them. Expand audience depth/participant base by 15% per year by targeting specific constituencies who currently do not utilize our programs. Track with surveys at activities and member/donor data.","Cultural Center programs celebrated the local and provided a window to the world for residents in our rural communities. The goal of a balanced focus on local and world guided programming decisions. Artists and content were tracked for all programs; results showed 46% celebrated the local and 54% provided a window to the world. 2: More people of all ages, economic strata, and backgrounds, without previous experience in Cultural Center programs, routinely benefited from them. Exceeded goal to expand audience/participant base by 15%; actual increase 44%. Targeted specific constituencies who had not previously utilized our programs. Tracked with counts, surveys at activities, and member data. ",,169587,"Other, local or private",195588,1520,"Judith Brockway, Sarah Carlson, Vicki Chepulis, Rebecca Imsande, Nick Leonard, Carol Myhre, Don Niles, Teresa Pederson, Kirstin Roberts, Nikki Werner",0.30,"New York Mills Arts Retreat AKA New York Mills Regional Cultural Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Betsy,Roder,"New York Mills Arts Retreat AKA New York Mills Regional Cultural Center","24 Main Ave N PO Box 246","New York Mills",MN,56567,"(218) 385-3339 ",betsy@kulcher.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Otter Tail, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-920,"Melissa Brechon: Faculty member, Masters of Library and Information, Saint Catherine University; Pamela Fletcher: Associate professor of English and director of writing at Saint Catherine University; Amy Hunter: Retired educator; board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts; Jonathan Lewis: Executive director, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; percussionist; Roxana Linares: Executive director, Centro Tyrone Guzman; Jill Moore: Executive Director of Great River Arts; E. Jane Olive: Retired nurse and transplant coordinator; community volunteer; costumer; Marjorie Ostroushko: Cofounder and manager of Giving Voice Chorus; public radio strategist and marketer; Michael Ricci: Director of theater at North Hennepin Community College; Dana Sikkila, Visual artist; executive director of the 410 Project art gallery and artistic director of Black Water Press","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36211,"Operating Support",2017,55136,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Students and program participants will grow in their knowledge and appreciation of the world of traditional craft. Increased course enrollment of 5%; Increased annual donor support of 5%; Survey results from course/event participants. 2: Participating artisans will develop and deepen skills to improve their artistry and roles as interpreters of traditional craft. Host 4th Instructor Retreat with attendance of 40+ instructors; Expand Instructor-in-Residence program, adding three new positions; Surveys/exit interview for instructors and intern program participants.","Students and program participants will grow in their knowledge and appreciation of the world of traditional craft. Increased course enrollment of 5%; Increased annual donor support of 5%; Survey results from course/event participants and instructors. 2: Participating artisans developed and deepened skills to improve their artistry and roles as interpreters of traditional craft. Hosted 4th Instructor Retreat with attendance of 50+ instructors; Expanded Instructor-in-Residence program grew 10% to fifteen artists; Surveys/exit interview for instructors and intern program participants.",,1012071,"Other, local or private",1067207,,"Jane Alexander, Paul Aslanian, Nancy Burns, Andrew Houlton, Layne Kennedy, Jana Larson, JD Lehr, Todd Mestad, Susan Morrison, Mary Morrison, Mike Prom, Kathy Rice, Jim Sannerud, Carol Winter ",0.00,"North House Folk School","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Wright,"North House Folk School","PO Box 759","Grand Marais",MN,55604-0759,"(218) 387-2968 ",gwright@northhouse.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lyon, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-922,"Amy Braford Whittey: Business developer for the arts for HGA; 16 years of nonprofit experience; Helen Franczyk: Arts marketing and communications consultant; Steve Heckler: Executive director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Lowertown Blues Festival; Julie Johnson: Grant writing consultant; former public relations director at Great River Shakespeare Festival; Gregory Smith: Business operations manager, the Fitzgerald Theater; Ellen Stanley: Executive director, Minnesota Music Coalition; Carla Tamburro: Coordinator, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth; art educator; Lisa Vesel: Executive director, Minnesota Discovery Center","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36214,"Operating Support",2017,17636,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The Northfield Arts Guild will offer high quality educational opportunities and productions. 80% of teachers, directors, and gallery artists will be certified, possess a degree, or have at least three years of experience in their field. Assess participant experience via surveys after all classes. 2: The Arts Guild will achieve financial and organizational stability by broadening its base of support. Increase unrestricted contributions by 20% each year. Maintain full board and committees with processes in place for recruitment, retention, and succession. Develop volunteer engagement plan. ","The Arts Guild offered over 350 high quality educational opportunities, productions, and experiences over the past year. Participant surveys were given at the end of each term and each production. All juried artists, directors, and teachers were asked for resumes to verify experience and expertise. 2: The Arts Guild broadened its base of support and maximized resources to achieve better financial and organizational stability. Overall unrestricted contributed increased by 12% according to database queries. 23 people served on the board and board committees. ",,375766,"Other, local or private",393402,2645,"Sian Muir, Virginia Lorang, Wendy Placko, Jerry Fox, Nancy Carlson, Susan Carlson, Richard Collman, Kate Flory, Janine Haidar, Todd Byhre, Emmett Lefkowitz, Addie Nelson, Judy Kutulas, Rolf Kragseth",0.00,"Northfield Arts Guild","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alyssa,"Herzog Melby","Northfield Arts Guild","304 Division St S",Northfield,MN,55057-2015,"(507) 645-8877 ",alyssa@northfieldartsguild.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Le Sueur, Meeker, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-925,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36216,"Operating Support",2017,448555,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Present, employ and engage an increased number of Minnesota artists, both student and professional. We will track the number of Minnesota artists we present on our stages, employ as teaching artists or performers, and engage in events such as the Saint Paul Public Schools Honors Concert. 2: Provide high-quality, Arts Education learning opportunities to over 50,000 schoolchildren. We will track the number of schoolchildren who participate. Please note: our fiscal year 2015 youth engaged figure includes 19,600 audience members and 46,112 Arts Education participants.","The Ordway presented, engaged and employed an increased number of Minnesota artists, both student and professional. We tracked the number of Minnesota artists we presented, employed and engaged. 2: The Ordway provided high-quality Arts Education learning opportunities to over 50,000 schoolchildren. We tracked the number of students who we engaged in our School Matinee Series, and in-school residency programs.",,15577245,"Other, local or private",16025800,,"Kedrick D. Adkins Jr., Lemuel Amen, Scott P. Anderson, Diane Awsumb, Ravi Balwada, Dorothea Burns, Robert E. Cattanach, Mary Choate, John P. Clifford Jr., Honorable Chris Coleman, Traci Egly, Patrick Garay-Heelan, Rajiv Garg, John Gibbs, Ed Graff, Jamie Grant, Tom Handley, Linda Hanson, Mark Henneman, Donna Harris, Angela Jenks, David Kuplic, Eric Levinson, David Lilly, Laura McCarten, Matt Majka, Rosa Miller, Conrad Nguyen, John Ordway, Bill Parker, Christine Sand, Bill Sands, Amanda Storm Schuster, David Sewall, John Thein, (ex officio), Peter Thrane, John Vincent Wolak, Brad Wood, Daniel Wrigley",0.00,"Ordway Center for the Performing Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Micah,Minnema,"Ordway Center for the Performing Arts","345 Washington St","St Paul",MN,55102-1419,"(651) 282-3000 ",mminnema@ordway.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Mahnomen, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-927,"Amy Braford Whittey: Business developer for the arts for HGA; 16 years of nonprofit experience; Helen Franczyk: Arts marketing and communications consultant; Steve Heckler: Executive director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Lowertown Blues Festival; Julie Johnson: Grant writing consultant; former public relations director at Great River Shakespeare Festival; Gregory Smith: Business operations manager, the Fitzgerald Theater; Ellen Stanley: Executive director, Minnesota Music Coalition; Carla Tamburro: Coordinator, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth; art educator; Lisa Vesel: Executive director, Minnesota Discovery Center","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36219,"Operating Support",2017,61835,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The performing arts will develop new audiences by increasing 1) afternoon programming for families with children ages 4-8 and 2) the number of fine arts offerings. Reviewing ticket data and fine arts offerings for the season will be our evaluation tools. Our 101 Series on Sunday afternoons has indeed increased child engagement, though mostly the 6-12 age range. 2: Visual Arts will increase participation in visual arts classes by 10% per year by attracting new community members and creating a junior mentor corps. The Visual Arts Program uses surveys to evaluate participant class experience and as tool to plan for future classes. Due to the intimate nature of classes, participant feedback is often verbal.","Children ages 4-8 attendance increased by 200% and fine arts programming increased by two performances increasing exposure to fine arts to central Minnesota. Ticketing reports for tickets sold for children's programming and issued for the admission-free 101 Fine Arts Series determined attendances numbers and feedback was provided from post-show email surveys. 2: Participation in visual arts increased by 11.5% resulting in new students experiencing the Visual Arts Studios. Mentor program had three students. All class participants complete a survey post-class. This feedback is used to plan future classes resulting in the participation increase in 2016-2017. ",,1432705,"Other, local or private",1494540,,"King Banaian, Elna Bateman, Helga Bauerly, David DeBlieck, Paul Harris, Marla Kanengieter-Wildeson, John Mathews, Lynn Metcalf, Dan Meyer, Gary Mrozek, Greg Murray, June Roos, Melinda Tamm, Paul Thompson, Janet Tilstra, Dan Torgersen, Chris Stalboerger, Willicey Tynes, Jeff Goerger, Antony Goddard",0.00,"Paramount Center for the Arts AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Johnson,"Paramount Center for the Arts AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center","913 St Germain St W","St Cloud",MN,56301-3460,"(320) 259-6453 ",bjohnson@paramountarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Douglas, Hennepin, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, St. Louis, Wadena, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-930,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600 ",Yes 36221,"Operating Support",2017,86274,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Approximately 85,000 audience members, including 34,000+ students, will experience two world commissions and five regional premieres as part of an exceptional 17-play season. Quantitative results: number of plays commissioned and produced and attendees; Qualitative results: critical reviews, audience surveys, follow-up emails, social media, and teacher evaluations. 2: Utilize new and existing models of engagement for artists and audiences. This includes increasing entry points to theater for audiences and producing plays that speak to different communities. Diverse artists and stories will connect with Puerto Rican, African American, LGBT, deaf communities, and more. Park Square will expand upon and create new partnerships to engage underserved groups.","Audience members, including students, experienced two world premiere commissions and five regional premieres as part of the 17-play season. Quantitative results: number of plays produced, artists employed (debuts), and attendees; Qualitative results: critical reviews, audience surveys, focus group responses, follow-up emails, social media, and teacher evaluations. 2: Park Square utilized new and existing models of engagement, including more entry points for audiences and plays that speak to different communities. Diverse artists and stories connected with Puerto Rican, African American, Jewish, Asian communities. Park Square expanded upon and created new partnerships with arts and community organizations to engage underserved groups. ",,2254913,"Other, local or private",2341187,14000,"Tim Ober, John L. Berthiaume, John Lefevre, Nancy Feldman, Jeff Johnson, Daniel Boone, Kristine Clarke, Barb Davis, Jim Falteisek, Kristin Geisler, Jewelie Grape, Andrea Trimble Hart, Karen Heintz, Paul A. Johnson, Greg Landmark, Paul Mattessich, Kristin Berger Parker, Kari Ruth, Paul R. Sackett, Paul Stembler, Helen Wagner, Susan Wenz",0.00,"Park Square Theatre Company AKA Park Square Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"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",,"Anoka, Benton, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-932,"Melissa Brechon: Faculty member, Masters of Library and Information, Saint Catherine University; Pamela Fletcher: Associate professor of English and director of writing at Saint Catherine University; Amy Hunter: Retired educator; board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts; Jonathan Lewis: Executive director, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; percussionist; Roxana Linares: Executive director, Centro Tyrone Guzman; Jill Moore: Executive Director of Great River Arts; E. Jane Olive: Retired nurse and transplant coordinator; community volunteer; costumer; Marjorie Ostroushko: Cofounder and manager of Giving Voice Chorus; public radio strategist and marketer; Michael Ricci: Director of theater at North Hennepin Community College; Dana Sikkila, Visual artist; executive director of the 410 Project art gallery and artistic director of Black Water Press","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36224,"Operating Support",2017,68649,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","A successful leadership transition marking a new era for Penumbra and signaling to the country that black art, lives, and stories matter in Minnesota. This outcome will be measured by the successful execution of the transition as marked by media coverage and patron response. 2: 20,000 individuals will participate in art that grows, nuances, and strengthens their understanding of racial equity and justice in the Twin Cities. Participation will be tracked through box offices records, and education and outreach tracking. Patron response to activities will be tracked through electronically distributed surveys.","Penumbra's 40th season engaged audiences in its groundbreaking art for social change and celebrated its singular role in American arts. Penumbra tracked media coverage in the Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, Pioneer Press, KARE 11, and City Pages; monitored fundraising efforts as part of its successful 40th Anniversary campaign. 2: Penumbra's dynamic mix of artistic offerings engaged over 20,000 patrons in issues of social justice and equity. Penumbra tracked a 37% increase in subscribers and a 32% increase in patron participation (20,447 total); assessed qualitative feedback via post-show surveys. ",,2018468,"Other, local or private",2087117,13750,"Lou Bellamy, Sarah Bellamy, Paul Acito, Katrice Albert, Kris Arneson Cutler, Kathleen Edmond, Carson Funderburk, Duane Johnson, Kevin Maler, Mark A. McLellan, Robert Olafson, Jeffrey N. Saunders, Catherine Stemper, Bill Stevens, Brooke Story, Tim Sullivan, Sarah Walker, David L. Welliver",0.00,"Penumbra Theatre Company, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Thomas,"Penumbra Theatre Company, Inc.","270 Kent St N","St Paul",MN,55102-1744,"(651) 224-3180 ",amy.thomas@penumbratheatre.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-935,"Amy Braford Whittey: Business developer for the arts for HGA; 16 years of nonprofit experience; Helen Franczyk: Arts marketing and communications consultant; Steve Heckler: Executive director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Lowertown Blues Festival; Julie Johnson: Grant writing consultant; former public relations director at Great River Shakespeare Festival; Gregory Smith: Business operations manager, the Fitzgerald Theater; Ellen Stanley: Executive director, Minnesota Music Coalition; Carla Tamburro: Coordinator, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth; art educator; Lisa Vesel: Executive director, Minnesota Discovery Center","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36229,"Operating Support",2017,31272,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Increase accessibility to collection through comprehensive documentation and digitization of collection to improve and expand means of access. A designated number of artworks will be required to be cataloged, and the database audited for accuracy and tested by users for utility. 2: Align collection with communities of interest. TMA demonstrates improved utility in deploying collection resources. Access time, satisfaction of researchers, teachers’ use of curricular tools, and audience responses to programs will be assessed by interviews and surveys based on established user criteria.","Art objects cataloged and databased as planned. More works discovered. Greater facilitation to researchers, curators, students, and visitors. Database growth improves curatorial effort. Audited for accuracy, and monitored for ease of use with ongoing training of new users, as compared to previous use, time saved in program development. Improved response time for research requests. 2: Marketing resulted in better audience targeting, positive visitor responses and longer stays; broadened interdisciplinary engagement. Collect social media response data, distribute audience surveys, conduct post mortem assessments, and interview stakeholders.",,1278571,"Other, local or private",1309843,,"Patricia Burns, Bruce Hansen, Alice B O'Connor, Mary Ebert, Jane Jarnis, Terry Roberts, Tom Ellison, Robert Leff, Dan Shogren, Debra Hannu, Sharon Mollerus, Miriam Sommerness",0.00,"Regents of the University of Minnesota-Duluth-Tweed Museum of Art AKA Tweed Museum of Art","State Government","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"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",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-940,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36239,"Operating Support",2017,23188,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","SJBC will provide educational and artistic experiences that rank among the highest in the nation to young singers from Central Minnesota. Comparisons will be drawn with nationally-recognized programs with respect to curriculum, caliber of artistic offerings, number of individuals served, and breadth of cultural experiences. 2: SJBC will increase accessibility to community engagement program and expand current outreach to schools and underserved populations. Internal records will track the number of participants in engagement programs and feedback will be invited from participants to assess the quality, usefulness, and accessibility of said programs.","SJBC provided educational and artistic experiences of the highest national caliber to young singers from Central Minnesota. In addition to internal review and comparison research, external reviewers from esteemed choral organizations across the United States provided input on the organization's artistic and educational program. 2: SJBC increased public participation in community engagement programs and expanded its outreach to schools and underserved communities. Internal records of audience, workshop, festival, and camp participants were used in observing the increase in participants. Feedback from online surveys was used to assess quality of programs.",,305347,"Other, local or private",328535,,"Michael Hemmesch, Jeff Peterson, Matt Reichert, Janet McConkey, Bret Amundson, Jacob Barnes, Kristen Bauer, Eric Budde, Richard Crawford, Janice Hammond, Br. David Paul Lange, Kristin Lawson, Lisa Maurer, Amy Roers, Rick Sovada",0.00,"The Saint John's Boys' Choir","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Angela,Klaverkamp,"The Saint John's Boys' Choir","2840 Abbey Plz PO Box 2000",Collegeville,MN,56321-2000,"(320) 363-2558 ",aklaverkamp@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Grant, Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-950,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36240,"Operating Support",2017,22908,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Spend the equivalent of 30% of our artist fee budget on powerful residencies that bring the arts across our campus and our community. Evaluation: letters of agreement specify activities, track expenses related to residency activities, survey participants and/or facilitators, and track the number of residency activities and participation.","SJU organized a year of outreach activities that made it possible for seniors, veterans, students and community to work/learn directly with artists. Letters of agreement specified activities, tracked expenses related to residency, tracked number of residency activities and participation from campus and community, and collected feedback from organizational partners.",,654252,"Other, local or private",677160,,"Mimi Bitzan, Brian Campbell, Kaitlyn Ludlow, David DeBlieck, Louann Dummich, Barry Elert, Laura Hood, Katie Campbell,Rick Odenthal, Sue Palmer, Gustavo Pena, Colleen Hollinger Petters, Br. Simon-Hoa Phan, Chris Rasmussen, Steven Bezdichek Pfahning, Arno Shermock, Jerry Wetterling, Katie Ruprecht-Wittrock, Brandyn Woodard",0.00,"Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming","Public College/University","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leslie,Hanlon,"Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming","2850 Abbey Plz PO Box 2000",Collegeville,MN,56321-2000,"(320) 363-5030 ",lhanlon@csbsju.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Benton, Brown, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Pope, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-951,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36242,"Operating Support",2017,29583,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Accessible arts experiences will foster a culture of arts participation throughout the Winona area. Surveys and interviews with residents, students, and event attendees; attendance figures for Page Series, Off the Page, and community activities; and observation of audience behaviors. 2: Area residents will expand their understanding of diverse cultures and art forms through participation in performance and community events. Teacher, student, and community surveys; pre- and post-attendance assessments and reports; focus groups with key stakeholders; event-specific information gathering.","Over 6,600 community members of all ages and socioeconomic statuses found value in participating or attending events. Attendance figures (up 14% over previous year), teacher surveys, observation of audience behavior and demographic makeup, one-on-one conversations, focus groups, and conversations with partners were used to evaluate participation and programs. 2: Community members experienced cultures and art forms from India, China, Ireland, Canada, Congo, and the United States through residencies and performances. Event surveys; teacher surveys; feedback walls; and conversations including focus groups, one-on-one talks, volunteer feedback, and staff reflection were used to identify change in understanding and perceived value of activities. ",,269418,"Other, local or private",299001,,"Lezlea Dahlke, Natalie Grant, Brianna Haupt, Alexander Johnson, Emily Kurash, Christine Martin, Robert McColl, Jennifer Weaver, Tove Wiggs",0.00,"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Page Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Theresa,Remick,"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Page Theatre","700 Terrace Hts Ste 67",Winona,MN,55987-1321,"(507) 457-1715 ",tremick@smumn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Olmsted, Polk, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-953,"Melissa Brechon: Faculty member, Masters of Library and Information, Saint Catherine University; Pamela Fletcher: Associate professor of English and director of writing at Saint Catherine University; Amy Hunter: Retired educator; board member, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts; Jonathan Lewis: Executive director, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; percussionist; Roxana Linares: Executive director, Centro Tyrone Guzman; Jill Moore: Executive Director of Great River Arts; E. Jane Olive: Retired nurse and transplant coordinator; community volunteer; costumer; Marjorie Ostroushko: Cofounder and manager of Giving Voice Chorus; public radio strategist and marketer; Michael Ricci: Director of theater at North Hennepin Community College; Dana Sikkila, Visual artist; executive director of the 410 Project art gallery and artistic director of Black Water Press","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600 ",Yes 36244,"Operating Support",2017,250923,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","To provide wide access to live performances of world-class music in the Twin Cities community. Through diverse programming, low-priced tickets, and a breadth of performance, education, and family activities in accessible venues, the SPCO hopes to serve a broader audience.","The SPCO provided broad access to performances of world-class music with free and affordable tickets at dozens of venues across the Twin Cities. With free and affordable tickets to concerts in convenient venues, free family education and community engagement activities, and free digital media initiatives, the SPCO has expanded its reach and upheld its commitment to accessibility.",,9521152,"Other, local or private",9772075,,"Daria Adams, Daniel Avchen, Jo Bailey, Lynne Beck, Debra Burns, Theresa Bevilacqua, Jon Cieslak, Penny Chally, Richard Cohen, Steven Copes, Sheldon Damberg, Jeffrey DeYoung, Judith Garcia Galiana, Kathryn Greenbank, Bonnie Grzeskowiak, Ingrid Lenz Harrison, Lowell Hellervik, Andrina Hougham, Amy Hubbard, A.J. Huss Jr., James E. Johnson, Arthur W. Kaemmer, D. William Kaufman, Erwin A. Kelen, Robert L. Lee, David L. Lillehaug, Jon Limbacher, Laura Liu, Wendell Maddox, Stephen Mahle, Richard Martinez, Alfred Moore, Betty Myers, David Myers, Eric Nilsson, Jenny Lind Nilsson, Lowell Noteboom, Robert Oberlies, Robert Olafson, Deborah Palmer, Paula Patineau, Daniel Pennie, Nancy McGlynn Phelps, Nicholas Pifer, Eric Prindle, Shawn Quant, Andrew Redleaf, Peter Remes, Barb Renner, Paul Reyelts, David Rosedahl, Daniel Schmechel, Kathleen Schubert, Fred Sewell, Ronald Sit, James Smith, Joseph Tashjian, Dobson West, Alan Wilensky, Scott Wilensky, Elizabeth Willis, Paul Wilson, Priscilla Zee",0.00,"The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society AKA The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Becky,Cline,"The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society AKA The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra","408 St Peter St 3rd Fl","St Paul",MN,55102-1497,"(651) 292-3280 ",rcline@spcomail.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, St. Louis, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-955,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36248,"Operating Support",2017,72287,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Reach more artists (including increase range in age, cultural background, artistic discipline, gender, stage of career). Engage in diverse cross-sector partnerships, provide online resources and in-person resource centers, and offer free and Pay-What-You-Can workshops that are accessible to a wide audience. 2: Reach more communities. Grow our presence in rural communities via our Fergus Falls office, share program models with other communities, and test and pilot new programs locally, then share with other communities.","Reached over 23,000 artists and community members through 205 professional development and creative place making workshops. Continued with strong partnerships, including with the RACs, and capacity-building partnerships with culturally specific organizations. Over 7,000 users of Resource Centers and online resources. Most workshops offered for free or at low cost. 2: Leveraged new projects to create new partnerships and deepen existing ones, adapting professional and community development models. Created a new partnership with elementary and secondary schools in the Fergus Falls area, had 400 rural arts leaders in Morris, Minnesota for the Rural Arts and Culture Summit. Shared 569 toolkits for artist-led projects with Minnesotans, up from 363 in FY 2016.",,1587669,"Other, local or private",1659956,5094,"Laura Zimmermann, Noel Nix, Jerome Rawls, Lisa Middag, Kelly Asche, Jeremy B. Cohen, Bo Thao-Urabe, Va-Megn Thoj",0.00,"Springboard for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carl,Swanson,"Springboard for the Arts","308 Prince St Ste 270","St Paul",MN,55101-1437,"(651) 292-4381 ",carl@springboardforthearts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Renville, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Winona, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-959,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600",1 36257,"Operating Support",2017,32704,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Theatre L'Homme Dieu will continue to present summer shows featuring top professional acting and musical talent from Minnesota. Outcomes will be evaluated by the number of new and returning patrons and expanded use of the campus by artists; staff and board of directors input. Patrons will be surveyed. 2: Partner with area arts organizations to provide expanded educational opportunities for youth and adults through master classes taught by professional artists. Number of people participating in educational classes; feedback from participants through evaluations.","Theatre Latté-Da staged five shows celebrated for their resonance and artistic relevance. 48% of audiences participated in post-show discussions. Performances evaluated via surveys sent to ticket holders, staff reported feedback, attendance totals, social media, and post-show discussions. Pick-your-price program and free tickets, tracked to gauge success of ticket access programs. 2: 50% of Theatre Latté-Da patrons ate at one of nine area restaurants prior to seeing a show. Area businesses reported major increase in foot traffic. Results were measured through participation in meetings of the 13th Ave Business Association, conversations with area business managers, and post-show surveys sent to ticket holders. ",,1198546,"Other, local or private",1231250,32704,"Jaime Roman, Nancy Jones, Jay Harkness, Carolee Lindsey, Bill Venne, Chris Larsen, Christopher Rence, Cyndi Klaus, David Young, Gary Reetz, Jane Zilch, Jean Becker, Jim Jensen, Jim Matejcek, Kent Allin, Libby Utter, Lisa Hoene, Luis Pagan-Carlo, Matt Fulton, Ogden Confer, Patti Johnson, Scott Cabalka, Shannon Pierce, Tom Senn",1.00,"Theatre Latté-Da AKA Theater Latté Da","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jaden,Hansen,"Theatre Latté-Da AKA Theater Latté Da","345 13th Ave NE",Minneapolis,MN,55413,"(612) 339-3003 ",jaden@latteda.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Norman, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-968,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36258,"Operating Support",2017,10470,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Theater Latté Da will stage a season of new and classic musicals that have relevance to the lives and experiences of diverse Minnesotans. Theater Latté Da will assess the outcome through audience feedback (talkbacks, lobby comments, emails, social media), and audience attendance (sales records). 2: Restaurants and other businesses in Northeast Minneapolis will see increased patronage when Theater Latté Da stages shows at its home in the neighborhood. Theater Latté Da will assess the outcome through interviews with Northeast Minneapolis area businesses.","5,531 audience members, including those from 27 Minnesota counties, attended theatre and musical performances from 80 artists over the term of the grant. Theatre L'Homme Dieu uses the Ovationtix system for ticketing and CRM (customer relationship management) and used reports from that system to quantify the number of audience members and determine the counties served. 2: In 2016 Theatre L'Homme Dieu partnered with the Andria Theatre (formally AAAA Theatre) to provide youth education classes for 60 students. The outcome is reported using data provided by Ann Hermes, the current Executive Director for the Andria Theatre.",,240796,"Other, local or private",251266,10470,"Linda Akenson, Jeanne Batesole, Fred Bursch, Philip Eidsvold, Lisa Gustafson, Gayle Haanen, Donna Jensen, Shelly Karnis, Yvonne Hockert, Nicole Mulder, Jack Reuler, Maureen Sticha, Michael Stormoen, Amy Sunderland",0.00,"Theatre L'Homme Dieu","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nicole,Mulder,"Theatre L'Homme Dieu","1875 County Rd 120 NE PO Box 1086",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 846-3150 ",tlhd@tlhd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Lyon, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Wadena, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-969,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36259,"Operating Support",2017,50090,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Further broaden, deepen and diversify Minnesota community engagement with TU Dance programs, performances and activities. Track participation + demographics (age, race, gender, prior dance engagement); gather feedback via surveys, interviews, informal dialogue, social media comments; track subsidies, ticket discounts. 2: Build on expanded opportunities for training, education, practice, and community interaction at TU Dance Center. Track TU Dance Center student advancement + participation in Center programs; collect student/participant feedback via surveys, interviews; gather input from students’ parents and guardians plus artists.","Free participation in activities for 610; Center programming adjusted to needs of diverse service community; partnerships with ten schools. We tracked participation and participant demographics; gathered feedback via surveys, interviews, informal dialogues, and social media comments; and tracked subsidies and discounts. 2: Introduced new Circle program for advanced students, Adult Beginning workshops, and Dancing Together classes; 49 Center students advanced a level. We tracked TU Dance Center student advancement and participation in Center programs; collected student and participant feedback via surveys and interviews; and gathered input from students, parents, guardians, and artists.",,576213,"Other, local or private",626303,,"Chris Andersen, Darin Florenz, Michelle Horan, Anil Hurkadli, Anne Parker, Andrew Troup, Toni Pierce-Sands, Uri Sands, Kelly Green Vagts, Julia Yager",0.00,"TU Dance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"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",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-970,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36263,"Operating Support",2017,65956,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Engage and educate Minnesotans of all ages in choral singing. VocalEssence will reach 8,000 or more Minnesotans of all ages with music education programs in 50 or more elementary, middle, and high schools and four or more senior centers. 2: Perform artistically excellent concerts celebrating traditional and new choral works of all genres. VocalEssence will present five season and community concerts which will expose 10,000 or more Minnesotans of all ages to high-quality new and rarely performed choral works.","VocalEssence engaged and educated 12,500 Minnesotans age toddler to senior in choral singing at 62 schools, five senior centers, and seven other locations. This outcome was measured through statistical tracking of attendees through registration processes and observation of estimated age and reaction/level of engagement and participation in programming recorded by staff members. 2: VocalEssence presented five season and two community concerts of high-quality choral works which reached 9,690 individuals in Minnesota. Concert attendance was based on rates of ticket sales. Qualitative and demographic was not formally tracked, although informal feedback was collected as available.",,1545288,"Other, local or private",1611244,,"Kathryn Roberts, Fred Moore, Jacob Wolkowitz, Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Julie Bader, Ann Barkelew, Traci V. Bransford, Julie Henderson Craven, Debbie Estes, Ann Farrell, Rick Ford, Wayne Gisslen, Art Kaemmer, Joseph Kalkman, David Mona, David Myers, Nancy F. Nelson, James Odland, Cay Shea Hellervik, Karl Speak, Timothy Takach, Jenny Wade, Dorene Wernke, Steve Aggergaard, Mary Ann Aufderheide, Philip Brunelle, Robert C. Smith",0.00,VocalEssence,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elissa,Weller,VocalEssence,"1900 Nicollet Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55403,"(612) 547-1451 ",elissa@vocalessence.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Todd, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-974,"Amy Braford Whittey: Business developer for the arts for HGA; 16 years of nonprofit experience; Helen Franczyk: Arts marketing and communications consultant; Steve Heckler: Executive director, Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Lowertown Blues Festival; Julie Johnson: Grant writing consultant; former public relations director at Great River Shakespeare Festival; Gregory Smith: Business operations manager, the Fitzgerald Theater; Ellen Stanley: Executive director, Minnesota Music Coalition; Carla Tamburro: Coordinator, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth; art educator; Lisa Vesel: Executive director, Minnesota Discovery Center","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36264,"Operating Support",2017,24980,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Minnesotans with disabilities of all ages will use VSA Minnesota programs, services and resources to actively engage the arts in their communities. We will document attendance at all performances, workshops, residencies and exhibits that we conduct. Evaluations will be conducted for each of these experiences based on specific program outcomes. 2: Arts administrators around the state will use VSA Minnesota accessibility resources to improve their outreach and service to people with disabilities. We will document all phone, email and face-to-face inquiries (meetings, conversations) from arts organizations about access to people with disabilities. All resulting actions will also be documented.","VSA Minnesota programs and services connect and engage people with disabilities with artists and arts organizations in their schools and communities. VSA Minnesota tracks participation by people with disabilities at residencies, workshops, artist meetings, exhibits and its grant program. It also tracks individual inquiries via phone and email regarding its services. 2: State arts administrators use information and monetary resources provided by VSA Minnesota to improve their engagement of people with disabilities. The funding and accessibility services provided by VSA Minnesota to state arts organizations are evaluated for effectiveness based on final reports and follow-up conversations with staff from the recipient organizations.",,393620,"Other, local or private",418600,24980,"Adrienne Mason, Maggie Karli, Stacy Shamblott, Steve Danko, Gail Burke, Anne M. Peacock, Christian Novak, Char Coal, Susan Tarnowski, Michele Chung, Jeff Prauer, Sam Jasmine, Lisa Richardson, Jill Boon",0.00,"VSA Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Craig,Dunn,"VSA Minnesota","528 Hennepin Ave Ste 305",Minneapolis,MN,55403-1810,"(612) 332-3888 ",craig@vsamn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pope, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-975,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 36268,"Operating Support",2017,43959,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","WBCA will increase access to diverse and high-quality arts activities in the Greater Northeast Metro region. WBCA will track the number of classes offered, registration numbers, event attendance, class scholarships, and number of free classes. 2: WBCA will expand programming that serves marginalized and underserved groups. WBCA will track its outreach programs and partnerships, including number of custom classes and number of individuals served.","White Bear Center for the Arts increased area residents' access to arts experiences by increasing class offerings 7% and class registration 18%. In its database, White Bear Center for the Arts tracked the number of classes offered, registration numbers, event attendance, class scholarships, and number of free classes. 2: White Bear Center for the Arts expanded outreach programming by 150 hours to provide arts experiences to marginalized and underserved groups. White Bear Center for the Arts tracked its outreach programs and partnerships, including number of custom classes, number of contact hours, and number of individuals served.",,665165,"Other, local or private",709124,6298,"Patricia Berger, Robert Brittain, Donna Bruhl, Kate Curran, Kim Ford, Mary Gove, Kevin Hart, Cindy Ihlenfeld, Alan Kantrud, Karen Kepple, Alex Legeros, Sara Nephew, Nor Olson, Jeff Schreier, Karl Sevig, Mark Shavlik, Bon Sommerville, Steve Wolgamot, Malia Yang-Xiong, Sue Ahlcrona, Robert Cuerden, Roberta Johnson, Neil Johnston, Mary Levins, Kraig Thayer Rasmussen, Dan Wachtler",0.00,"White Bear Center for the Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"General operating support",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"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",,"Anoka, Beltrami, Carver, Chisago, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-979,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre",,2 37008,"Operating Support",2017,14629,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","Goal 1: To increase the number of new artists displaying and selling their art in the gift shop by 5 for each of the next two years. Our new gift shop coordinator is reviewing and evaluating the artists that currently sell through consignment at the Arts Center. She will also be reaching out to other area artists, based on the desires of our customers. Goal 2: To implement an online method for artists to submit applications to have an exhibit at Marshall Area Fine Arts Council. It will also allow the exhibit committee to review the applications and uploads without having to print hard copies for everyone. The initial implementation and committee training will take place in 2016. By the end of 2017, any changes for ease of use will be made to the online process. Goal 3: To increase our membership by 5% for each of the next two years. Goal 1: Prior to the beginning of the grant period, we will prepare a list of the artists currently in our gift shop. At the end of each year in the grant period, we will use that list to determine new artists. Goal 2: Artists and committee members will be given surveys to complete, where they will evaluate the efficiency, efficacy, and clarity of the new procedure. Goal 3: The final membership total for 2015 will be used as a basis for determining the percentage increase for 2016 and 2017.","1) In 2016 we added 7 artists to the Gift Shop and in 2017 we added 11 artists to the Gift Shop. The goal was met both years. 2) We implemented an online method for artists to submit applications, it was rated an average of 8.25 out of 10 for ease of use. 3) A 5% increase in number of memberships was met the first year, but not the second year.",,79833,"Other, local or private",94462,,"Carol Purrington, Jean Replinger, Peg Koska, Marilyn Leach, Karen Bakke, Alma Hale, Susan Fritz, Marge Haaland, Becky Wyffels, Helen Pedersen, Pam Neet, Mary Ellen Daniloff-Merrill",0.00,"Marshall Area Fine Arts Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"Operating Support",2017-01-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carol,Purrington,"Marshall Area Fine Arts Council","PO Box 531",Marshall,MN,56258,"(507) 532-5463 ",mafac.art@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Lyon, Redwood, Murray, Lac qui Parle, Kandiyohi, Pipestone, Big Stone, Chippewa, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-990,"Brett Lehman: member of Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, and Worthington Concert Association; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: arts advocate; Kris Gruhot: musician, business owner; Cheryl Hanson: theatre, dance, banking; Lois Schmidt: nonprofit advisory.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Kate Aydin: retired educator; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, former High School English/creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice/dance teacher; Scott Tedrick: journalist, Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalization, theatre director/actor.",,2 37014,"Operating Support",2017,6785,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","1. Hire a part time business manager to do the following tasks currently done by chorale members: press releases, website updates, ticket seller venues, poster design and print, ticket design and print, ticket distribution and collection, newspaper ads, radio ads, email mailing list, USPS mailing list, Facebook upkeep, Northern Voice Calendar, Church bulletin article, program, grant writing, surveys, singer bios, table tents, ordering, and other duties as determined by the board, within three months after receiving funding. This goal will help keep the arts thriving in Minnesota, by freeing the board and chorale members to pursue new promotional activities and focus on music performance. 2. Increase audience by an average of 20% by the end of the 2 year period. This goal addresses the belief that Minnesotans identify with the arts. 3. The chorale will engage in one performance activity each season, outside of its regular concert series, that is targeted to a broader, more diverse audience. This goal addresses the diversity of people participating in the arts. 1. The business manager will keep track of their activities and hours. 2. Audience numbers will be tracked through ticket sales at each performance. 3. Audience diversity will be tracked through survey results. 4. Programs, or other evidence, of promotional activities and the number attending them. 5. The board will conduct a performance evaluation of the staff person semi-annually.","1) We hired a business manager who was able to perform some of the duties listed in the grant but did not have enough time to do all the tasks we were hoping for. Her assistance certainly freed chorale members to concentrate on performance, but did not translate into arranging more promotional events. Generally the goal was met. 2) Audience size increased a little more than our goal of 20%. 3) The chorale performed two outdoor concerts in August 2016 in Cottonwood and Marshall Minnesota which brought our group before a younger and more diverse audience. In December 2016 chorale members performed for a local business's holiday party. In December 2017 the chorale performed with the Southwest Minnesota Orchestra in Marshall, Minnesota which brought our group before an audience which was attending primarily for an instrumental concert. These events exposed the chorale to a broader audience and certainly were rewarding performance experiences for the chorale.",,20135,"Other, local or private",26920,,"Vickie Daub, Sue Selden, Jean Schueller, David Zylstra, Becky Hoffman, June Meyerhoff",0.00,"Prairie Arts Chorale","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support",,"Operating Support",2017-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,June,Meyerhoff,"Prairie Arts Chorale","PO Box 531",Marshall,MN,56258,"(507) 530-2157 ",junemeyerhoff@mvtvwireless.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Redwood, Lyon, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Yellow Medicine, Renville, Lac qui Parle, Swift, Stevens",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-994,"Brett Lehman: member of Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, and Worthington Concert Association; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: arts advocate; Kris Gruhot: musician, business owner; Cheryl Hanson: theatre, dance, banking; Lois Schmidt: nonprofit advisory.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Kate Aydin: retired educator; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, former High School English/creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice/dance teacher; Scott Tedrick: journalist, Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalization, theatre director/actor.",,2 36217,"Operating Support",2017,28054,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3","ACHF Arts Access","The O’Shaughnessy will serve and support Minnesota artists through its PRESENTS, Rentals and Women of Substance (WoS) programming. Present twelve artists/companies (50% Minnesota); help four Minnesota artists develop/premiere work; rent to 38 Minnesota organizations.; engage eight Minnesota women artists in WoS events. Track through program records, artist surveys/interviews. 2: Increase Minnesotan arts participation through PRESENTS activities and the 20th Anniversary Women of Substance Festival (WoSFEST). Offer two engagements per event; involve Minnesotans in curating WoSFEST; reach 70,000 audience members (3% over fiscal year 2015). Track through patron/sales records, participant and audience surveys/interviews.","All outcomes met as project, with adjustment to thirteen presents event, five Minnesota artists developing new work and seven Women of Substance events. Evaluation methods included ticket reports, marketing collateral (brochure listings, calendars, press features/reviews, Facebook posts), interviews with artists, letters and email feedback between clients/artists and director. 2: Offered sixteen engagements, serving 1,107 community members. Committee of eleven Minnesotans planned festival. Reached 65,782 audience members. Evaluation methods included ticket reports, Women of Substance event reports, committee meeting minutes, and Survey Monkey and onsite patron surveys.",,1157123,"Other, local or private",1185177,,"Margaret Arola Ford, Kathleen O'Brien, Jean Wincek, Nancy JP Anderson, Laura Bufano, Kathryn Clubb, J. Kevin Croston, Margaret Gillespie, Anne McKeig, Donna McNamara, Christine Moore, Jean Delaney Nelson, Michael O'Boyle, Colleen O'Malley, Lois Gross Rogers, ReBecca Koenig Roloff, Therese Sherlock, Minda Suchan, Sandra Vargas, Debra Wilfong, Robert Wollan, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson, Valerie Young, Bonnie LoDuca, Brigette Marty, Cecilia Conchar-Farr, David Denison, Donna Hauer, Jacob Yarrow, Omari Rush, Sam Potts, Susan Sexton, Tamica Washington-Miller, Vivian Martis",0.00,"The O'Shaughnessy at Saint Catherine University AKA The O'Shaughnessy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Operating Support ",,"General operating support ",2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathleen,Spehar,"The O'Shaughnessy at Saint Catherine University AKA The O'Shaughnessy","2004 Randolph Ave","St Paul",MN,55105-1750,"(651) 690-6700 ",klspehar@stkate.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/operating-support-928,"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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre ","Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre ",,2 10004603,"Otter Tail River Recreational Trail Acquisition",2017,600000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 09g","$600,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Fergus Falls to acquire approximately 16 acres along the Otter Tail River for a recreational trail and park. This appropriation is contingent on at least a $400,000 match of nonstate money. Prior to the acquisition, a phase 1 environmental assessment must be completed and the city must not accept any liability for previous contamination of lands acquired with this appropriation.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"City of Fergus Falls","Local/Regional Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_09g.pdf,2016-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ryan,Miller,"City of Fergus Falls","112 Washington Ave W","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 332-5458",ryan.miller@ci.fergus-falls.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-tail-river-recreational-trail-acquisition,,,, 37669,"Otter Tail River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) - Phase 1",2017,52556,,,,,,,,,,,0.36,"East Otter Tail SWCD","Local/Regional Government","This project will determine the condition of the water bodies in the Otter Tail River watershed, initiate public participation in the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) development process, begin identification of potential stressors and priority management areas within the watershed, and begin development of initial drafts of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study and WRAPS report. ",,"Otter Tail River Watershed ",2017-06-15,2018-09-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Darren,Newville,"District Manager","801 Jenny Ave SW, Ste 2",Perham,MN,56573,"(218) 346-4260",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Becker, Clearwater, Otter Tail, Wilkin",,"Otter Tail River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-tail-river-watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategy-wraps-phase-1,,,, 36622,"Otter Tail Water Management District Well Sealing",2017,16225,"Well Sealing 2017",,"Seal 101 monitoring wells ","This project resulted in 94 wells sealed",,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",16225,,"Members for Otter Tail, East SWCD are: Dennis Reynolds, Ken Berg, Lyle Dittmann, Marion Gill, Melvin Kinnunen, Nancy Benson, Steve Inwards, Terry Greenwaldt, Thomas Schulz",,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Otter Tail Water Management District (OTWMD) manages the wastewater for nearly 1,750 private residences near Otter Tail Lake, Deer Lake, and Lake Blanche. There OTWMD is responsible for 101 monitoring wells that were installed in 1984 and 1985 that are no longer being used and need to be properly sealed. The goal of this project is for the East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (EOTSWCD) to assist the OTWMD in properly sealing 100% of the monitoring wells that are located within the Otter Tail Surficial Aquifer. This shallow sand aquifer is the source for many private drinking wells in the area and preliminary results from the Otter Tail County Private Well Nitrate Monitoring Project conducted in 2015 show some areas with wells with concentrations of Nitrates above the 10 mg/L drinking water standard.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Benjamin,Underhill,"Otter Tail, East SWCD",,,,,"218-346-4260 x 120",ben.underhill@eotswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Otter Tail",,"Otter Tail River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-tail-water-management-district-well-sealing,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 37413,"Otter Tail Watershed Modeling - Phase 2",2017,75000,,,,,,,,,,,0.29,"Tetra Tech Inc","For-Profit Business/Entity","The goal of this project is to complete the construction, calibration, and validation of a Hydrological Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed model for the Otter Tail River watershed. The contractor will produce an HSPF model that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Studies. The model will generate predicted output for hydrology, sediment, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen that is consistent with observed data.",,"Otter Tail River Watershed ",2016-09-02,2017-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Vavricka,MPCA,"714 Lake Ave Ste 220","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,"(218) 846-8137",,Modeling,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Otter Tail, Wilkin",,"Otter Tail River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-tail-watershed-modeling-phase-2,,,, 36678,"Otter Tail and Becker County PTM App",2017,471000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ",,"This project will lead to better targeting and prioritizing of beneficial BMPs on the landscape. Using the PTM App, SWCD staff can pinpoint down to the field scale where and which practices would benefit the water resource of concern. This would lead to","EOTSWCD contracted with International Water Institute (IWI) to develop a PTMApp for the designated watersheds. Completed tasks include DEM hydrologic conditioning to H3DEM+, preparation of PTMApp inputs, running PTMApp, and uploading PTMApp outputs to web application. IWI subcontracted with Houston Engineering for quality control tasks. Match was provided by partner SWCDs and other partners, including counties, townships, local road authorities, and lake associations, to acquire, validate, and provide local data needed for processing.","achieved proposed outcomes",117750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",471000,16,,,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this project is to develop a detailed tool that can be used in all watersheds within the Otter Tail and Becker counties to prioritize, target, and measure implementation practices at the field scale. The PTM App will significantly increase the targeting capabilities in Otter Tail and Becker Counties. The Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy has not been completed for Otter Tail County, yet, and the PTM App will be able to assist targeting and prioritizing when those documents are created. ",,,,2020-11-13,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Benjamin,Underhill,"Otter Tail, East SWCD",,,,,"218-346-4260 x 120",ben.underhill@eotswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Otter Tail",,"Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Chippewa River, Crow Wing River, Long Prairie River, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Redeye River, Upper Red River of the North, Wild Rice River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-tail-and-becker-county-ptm-app,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick", 33497,"Plum Creek Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017",2016,99969,"Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds must be allocated using the formulas in Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, with the remaining 25 percent to be distributed to all qualifying systems in an amount proportionate to the number of qualifying system entities in each system. For purposes of this subdivision, ""qualifying system entity"" means a public library, a regional library system, a regional library system headquarters, a county, or an outreach service program. 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. These funds must be distributed in ten equal payments per year. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2017, as grants or contracts in this subdivision are available until June 30, 2019. ",,"Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 134 Total participation/attendance:  7,070 Total number of partnerships: 145   ",,21491,,121460,17936,,.5,"Plum Creek Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s twelve regional library systems, which encompass more than 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, can 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 library system is eligible to receive a formula-driven allocation from the annual $2.2 million Minnesota Regional Library System Legacy Grant. Plum Creek Library System (PCLS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in southwestern Minnesota. PCLS has twenty-five member public libraries located in nine counties: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, PCLS 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. Projects contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Trojanowski,"Plum Creek Library System","290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697",Worthington,MN,56187-0697,"(507) 376-5803",jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education","Chad Lewis Gangster Photo - Plum Creek Library System ","Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/plum-creek-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2016-sfy-2017,,,, 33497,"Plum Creek Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017",2017,97912,"Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds must be allocated using the formulas in Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, with the remaining 25 percent to be distributed to all qualifying systems in an amount proportionate to the number of qualifying system entities in each system. For purposes of this subdivision, ""qualifying system entity"" means a public library, a regional library system, a regional library system headquarters, a county, or an outreach service program. 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. These funds must be distributed in ten equal payments per year. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2017, as grants or contracts in this subdivision are available until June 30, 2019. ",,"Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 159  Total participation/attendance: 5,561 Total number of partnerships: 181  ",,11757,,109669,24366,,"Total FTE: .5","Plum Creek Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s twelve regional library systems, which encompass more than 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, can 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 library system is eligible to receive a formula-driven allocation from the annual $2.2 million Minnesota Regional Library System Legacy Grant. Plum Creek Library System (PCLS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in southwestern Minnesota. PCLS has twenty-five member public libraries located in nine counties: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, PCLS 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. Projects contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Trojanowski,"Plum Creek Library System","290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697",Worthington,MN,56187-0697,"(507) 376-5803",jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education","Chad Lewis Gangster Photo - Plum Creek Library System ","Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/plum-creek-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2016-sfy-2017,,,, 37626,"Pomme de Terre River Association Surface Water Assessment Grant (SWAG)",2017,46133,,,,,,,,,,,0.3,"Pomme de Tere River Association","Local/Regional Government","The Pomme de Terre River Association will partner with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to conduct water quality monitoring in the Pomme de Terre River Watershed. The purpose will be to determine if waters meet the states non-point source pollution standards. The data collected will be utilized to produce the cycle two Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) report and supporting documents for the watershed. Through the utilization of this funding a total of 11 lakes and 7 stream reaches will be assessed.",,"Surface Water Assessment Grants ",2017-03-06,2019-01-15,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Stephanie,Adams,"Pomme de Tere River Association","12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-4886",,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-river-association-surface-water-assessment-grant-swag,,,, 37637,"Pomme de Terre Pre-Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS)",2017,52000,,,,,,,,,,,0.4,"Pomme de Terre River Association","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project will establish a framework with the Pomme de Terre River Association (PDTRA), county staff, Soil and Water Conservation District staff, and state agencies that will outline their involvement throughout the development of the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) for the Pomme de Terre River watershed. This work will form the basis to establish restoration and protection strategies that local governments and watershed organizations can use to make decisions that will lead to protecting and restoring the waters in the watershed. This project will also prevent gaps identified in the Intensive Watershed Monitoring (IWM) sampling effort from slowing the timely completion of the WRAPS. ",,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed ",2017-01-24,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Wymar,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","520 Lafayette Rd N ","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(507) 476-4282",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-pre-watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategy-wraps,,,, 37657,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed Hydrological Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) Model Extension",2017,19996,,,,,,,,,,,0.1,RESPEC,"For-Profit Business/Entity","The goal of this project is to extend through 2016, calibrate, and validate the existing watershed model using Hydrological Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) for the Pomme de Terre River Watershed. The contractor will produce an HSPF model that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) studies. ",,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed ",2017-04-03,2018-06-29,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chuck,Regan,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","520 Lafayette Rd N","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 757-2866",,Modeling,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-river-watershed-hydrological-simulation-program-fortran-hspf-model-extension,,,, 10004546,"Prairie Butterfly Conservation, Research, and Breeding - Phase II",2017,329000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c2","$750,000 the second year is from the trust fund. Of this amount, $421,000 is to the Minnesota Zoological Garden and $329,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources in collaboration with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to continue efforts to prevent the extinction of imperiled native Minnesota butterfly species through breeding, research, field surveys, and potential reintroduction. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03c2.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Dana,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 32","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5086",robert.dana@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prairie-butterfly-conservation-research-and-breeding-phase-ii,,,, 10004549,"Prairie Butterfly Conservation, Research, and Breeding - Phase II",2017,421000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c1","$750,000 the second year is from the trust fund. Of this amount, $421,000 is to the Minnesota Zoological Garden and $329,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources in collaboration with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to continue efforts to prevent the extinction of imperiled native Minnesota butterfly species through breeding, research, field surveys, and potential reintroduction. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Zoological Garden","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03c1.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Erik,Runquist,"Minnesota Zoological Garden","13000 Zoo Blvd","Apple Valley",MN,55124,"(952) 431-9200",erik.runquist@state.mn.us,,,,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prairie-butterfly-conservation-research-and-breeding-phase-ii-0,,,, 36684,"Prioritizing and Targeting Conservation in the Buffalo-Red: PTMApp and Geomorphic Assessment",2017,168000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ",,"The PTMApp was specifically built to lead to more effective AND efficient implementation of on-the-ground water quality projects and practices. The outputs of the PTMApp tool will be utilized to develop Multipurpose Drainage Management Plans as ditch rep","The analysis of restoration and protection strategies were completed. A technical memorandum that includes the resulting product was published in 2019. This includes an investigation of setting goals for altered hydrology using gage data and the ability to downscale altered hydrology goals using modeling data. Additional work was encountered to run PTMApp through this project as the inputs, assumed to be ready for use, needed modernization in order to run in the most recent version of MNBWSR?s PTMApp Toolbar. PTMApp data processing should be complete in the winter of 2019 and available for use the Buffalo-Red River Watershed 1W1P process. Develop methods for evaluating bank erosion, preliminary bank migration assessment based on desktop digitization from historic aerial photos. Prep for field work. field work completed October 23-25, 2017. Download, evaluate and analysis of field data. Preliminary concept for assessing bank erosion in a GIS environment has been developed and was validated against field work from the MN DNR and this project in 2019. The GIS assessment was finalized by making use of the PTMApp data developed through this AIG. 87 hours were dedicated to in field training with the engineer and new survey equipment.","achieved proposed outcomes",42000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",168000,1,,,"Buffalo-Red River WD","Local/Regional Government","This project will result in the development of three critical pieces of information. They include: 1. Development of restoration and protection strategies for all waterbodies in the district relative to the State's Non-point Source Funding plan 2. Use of PTMApp to tie the WRAPs implementation tables from the Buffalo and Red River Watersheds to targeted on-the-ground projects and practices that will provide measurable water quality improvements, and 3. Conduct a geomorphic assessment of the districts streams to target practices that improve the geomorphic stability of waterways within the District. ",,,,2020-05-27,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Bruce,Albright,"Buffalo-Red River WD","114 Front St S; 1303 4th AVE NE, PO Box 341",Barnesville,MN,56514,218-354-7710,brrwd@bvillemn.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin",,"Buffalo River, Otter Tail River, Upper Red River of the North",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prioritizing-and-targeting-conservation-buffalo-red-ptmapp-and-geomorphic-assessment,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick", 36685,"Purchase of Survey Grade Equipment to Accelerate Survey, Design, and Installation of BMPs",2017,54800,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ",,"Having an engineer on staff with the appropriate equipment will allow the SWCD's to survey, design, and install most BMPs with existing staff. In addition, current SWCD staff will receive increased hands on training on the use of the equipment in the offi",,,13700,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",54800,,"Members for Otter Tail, West SWCD are: John Walkup, Julian Sjostrom, Richard Viger, Rick Drevlow, Rod Wenstrom",,"Otter Tail, West SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Realizing the need for increased technical capacity in the field offices, the Becker, East Otter Tail and West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation Districts have developed an agreement that will increase technical capacity while minimizing costs to each district. The first step was taken in this agreement through the recent hire of a shared engineer. Currently, minimal survey grade equipment is owned by the districts. This grant will be used to purchase an integrated survey system. This equipment will be available to all three Soil and Water Conservation Districts further increasing technical capacity. Having the ability to utilize the same equipment between offices will allow staff to become efficient in one system, creating the possibility for additional shared staff. In addition to improved and increased technical capacity, the efficiency in which conservation practices are being surveyed and designed will improve resulting in the ability to install more practices.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Brad,Mergens,"Otter Tail, West SWCD",,,,,"218-739-4694 x 4",brad.mergens@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Otter Tail",,"Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Chippewa River, Crow Wing River, Long Prairie River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Redeye River, Wild Rice River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/purchase-survey-grade-equipment-accelerate-survey-design-and-installation-bmps,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No 37625,"Redwood Cottonwood Rivers Surface Water Assessment Grant (SWAG)",2017,76111,,,,,,,,,,,0.36,"Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area","Local/Regional Government","In 2017 and 2018, Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA) will collect water chemistry samples from the 10 lakes and 24 stream sites identified in the Redwood and Cottonwood River watersheds. Six samples will be collected at 10 lakes from May through September in 2017; five samples will be collected at 5 lakes in 2018 from May through September. Eleven samples will be collected at each of the 24 stream sites following the Basic Regime in 2017. Sixteen samples at each stream site will be collected in 2017 and 2018 following the E.coli monitoring regime. Nine stream sites will be monitored following the River Nutrient sampling regime. One site will be monitored as a Drinking Water designated stream. All QA/QC procedures will be followed during sample collection. Data collected will be entered into the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS); interim reports and final report will be submitted as due.",,"Surface Water Assessment Grants ",2017-03-06,2019-01-15,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kerry,Netzke,"Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area","1241 E Bridge St","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"(507) 532-1325",,Monitoring,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Brown, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Yellow Medicine",,"Cottonwood River, Redwood River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redwood-cottonwood-rivers-surface-water-assessment-grant-swag,,,, 35068,"RIM Wetlands: Phase 7",2017,13808000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(c )","$13,808,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire lands in permanent conservation easements and to restore wetlands and native grassland habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515. Of this amount, up to $195,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report.",,"An expansion of wetland and prairie habitat through this program alleviates pressure on those species that are most sensitive to habitat changes occurring on the landscape. The project targeted wetlands and prairies, two of the three most important habitats used by the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Of the nearly 1200 known wildlife species in Minnesota, 292 species, or approximately one-fourth, are at risk because they are rare; their populations are declining due to loss of habitat. SGCN in the RIM Wetlands area include the Five-lined Skink, Blanding's Turtle, Two-spotted Skipper, Northern Pintail, American Black Duck, Grasshopper Sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, Sedge Wren, Dickcissel, and Western Grebe. In addition to the SGCN, the threatened or endangered species nclude the Dakota Skipper and Poweshiek Skipperling. Diverse vegetation, access to a water resource, and protection from pesticides are also important to Minnesota's native pollinator species. BWSR's native vegetation guidelines and pollinator initiative protect native pollinators. Complexes and corridors targeted through RIM Wetlands provide areas that are safe from pesticides and natural passageways for pollinators. Targeted pollinator species include the Monarch Butterfly and solitary bee species including Leafcutter Bees, Mason Bees, and Yellow-faced Bees. Prairie wetlands are important for migratory waterfowl. Although the North American Prairie Pothole region contains only about 10% of the waterfowl nesting habitat on the continent, it produces 70% of all North American waterfowl. The loss of Minnesota?s prairie and wetland habitat has led to the decline of many wildlife and plant species. RIM Wetlands has protected and restored this habitat over many years and continues to do this important work using CREP.","A total of 4,369 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 4,369 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",22847200,USDA-FSA,13339300,,,1.65,BWSR,"State Government","Under the CREP partnership with USDA, 71 easements were recorded on a total of 4,365 acres to restore previously drained wetlands and adjacent uplands. The easements were accomplished with local implementation done by SWCD, NRCS and FSA staff within the 54 county CREP area and leveraged federal funds for both landowner payments and cost share for conservation practice installation.","The sites enrolled were generally drained and farmed wetlands and associated upland habitat. These sites offered limited ecological benefits. Through a combination of a scoring and ranking process and eligibility screening, each application was evaluated, with the applications that provided the greatest habitat and environmental benefits after restoration and protection being selected for funding. RIM Wetlands Phase 7 protected and restored wetlands and adjacent upland area to prairie via the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The project area consisted of the 54 counties within the CREP area with 4,365 acres of permanently protected and restored wetlands and uplands on 71 easements. These acres provide a healthy and plentiful supply of habitat for fish, game, and wildlife, especially for waterfowl and upland birds. CREP utilizes both a 15-year CRP contract and a permanent RIM easement. RIM Wetlands Phase 7 was a local-state-federal partnership delivered locally by Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and BWSR. In addition, the CREP partnership is possible through collaboration among many local, state and federal partners including the USDA-Farm Service Agency (FSA), USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pheasants Forever (PF), the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and over 70 supporting organizations and agencies. BWSR staff coordinate with Federal partners on the overall CREP process and program oversight. In addition, BWSR Staff are also responsible for easement acquisition. Local staff promote CRP contracts and RIM easements, assist with easement processing and provide key essential technical assistance and project management services. Some highlights of the easements funded through this project include: The largest easement funded in this project, 73-03-20-01 in Stearns County, included 9 wetland basins on over 100 acres and approximately 250 acres of prairie and forest as well as a portion of Kolling Creek. The landowner donated approximately 50 acres to the easement area. Easement 56-01-17-01-W, in Otter Tail, was the first wetland application enrolled in this CREP. The total easement area is 84.6 acres, 25.8 donated by the landowner. The landowners remaining adjacent property (534 acres) are protected via easements with Minnesota Land Trust. The payment rates were consistent throughout this appropriation but CRP annual rental rates fluctuated, so the state's contribution to the overall easement cost varied in reaction to the CRP rate.",,2016-07-01,2023-04-18,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sharon,Doucette,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",MN,55155,6515392567,sharon.doucette@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Blue Earth, Carver, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Stearns, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest, Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-wetlands-phase-7,,,, 35063,"RIM Buffers for Wildlife and Water - Phase VI",2017,6708000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(g)","$6,708,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, to protect, restore, and enhance habitat by expanding the clean water fund riparian buffer program for at least equal wildlife benefits from buffers on private land. Of this amount, up to $1,079,000 (from $130,000 - amended in ML 2017) is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report.",,"Project selection criteria for the buffer program is designed to compliment historic investments to protect wildlife habitat in the degraded prairie region of the state. Providing connections between and adjacent to these previous habitat investments is a key factor in realizing the best return on investment found in wildlife population models. Riparian areas are logical corridors found between these historical habitat areas. Buffers targeting expiring CRP and near existing complexes of greater than 200 acres were given preference.","A total of 1,441 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 1,441 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",11187900,"Clean Water Fund, Clean Water Fund and USDA FSA- CRP",6542600,13500,,4.86,BWSR,"State Government","The Clean Water Fund (CWF) and Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) were used together to secure easements on buffer areas. 84 easements have been recorded for a total of 1,441 acres and are reported in the output tables for the final report (acre total does not include Clean Water Fund acres). The total acreage from both CWF and OHF sources for recorded easements is 2,793.2 acres. Only the OHF acres are being reported in this final report to be consistent with the approved accomplishment plan.","The sites enrolled were generally farmed sites adjacent to a sensitive water feature or drained and farmed floodplain wetlands and associated upland habitat. Expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts were also enrolled. These sites originally offered limited ecological benefits. Through a combination of a scoring and ranking process and eligibility screening, each application was evaluated, with the applications that provided the greatest habitat and environmental benefits after restoration and protection being selected for funding. Factors considered during site selection included: linear corridor connectivity, length and width of the filter strip, adjacency to a public water, size of the site offered for enrollment, additional wildlife benefits, highly erodible land or partially highly erodible land, threatened and endangered species, and addressing water quality concerns. MN Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary, federal-state funded natural resource conservation program that uses a science based approach to target environmentally sensitive land in 54 Counties in southern and western Minnesota. This is accomplished through permanent protection by establishing conservation practices via payments to farmers and agricultural landowners. Landowners enrolled in the federally-funded CRP for 14-15 years; CRP is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA). It uses agricultural land for conservation benefits, rather than farming or ranching; The same land was also enrolled into a state-funded perpetual conservation easement through the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve program, administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Private ownership continues and the land is permanently restored and enhanced for conservation benefits. The RIM payment rates were consistent throughout most (2018 - 2022) of this appropriation but CRP annual rental rates fluctuated, so the state's contribution to the overall easement cost varied in reaction to the CRP rate. Note that one easement (64-18-18-01) listed on the parcel list was split into two easements as a result of an ownership split but is still reported as one easement in the parcel list; accounting for the difference of one easement in the text compared to the parcel list. The largest easement funded in this project was a floodplain easement in Rock county (67-05-19-01). The total easement was 181.9 acres (91.0 acres funded with this project) and protects portions of both sides of Champepadan Creek and its floodplain areas. This easement is adjacent to a 101.2 acre MN CREP easement funded with ML2016 RIM Buffers Phase VI and less than a tenth of a mile away from a 82.3 acre MN CREP easement funded with ML2017 RIM Buffers Phase VII. These three easements total 365.4 acres of protection along Champepadan Creek. A few other MN CREP and RIM easements are within 2 miles of this area, building on to the habitat complex and corridor connectivity along Champepadan Creek.",,1970-01-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dusty,Van,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-539-2573,dusty.vanthuyne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-buffers-wildlife-and-water-phase-vi,,,, 10001461,"Rural Arts and Culture Summit",2017,277,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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.","I plan on finding resources to be able to get the county impact study done by MCA. I thought it was very interesting that in their studies they found people needing an artist space was one of the largest comments they received. I am hoping we will be able to find some artist space for people in Redwood/Morton area.",,,,277,,,,"Anne O'Keefe-Jackson",Individual,"Rural Arts and Culture Summit",,"2017 Rural Arts and Culture Summit",2017-06-06,2017-06-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Anne,O'Keefe-Jackson,"Anne O'Keefe-Jackson",,,MN,,"(507) 430-7553 ",aokeefemn@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,"Renville, Redwood",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rural-arts-and-culture-summit-76,"Janet Olney: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Great Murray: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Executive Director.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwestern Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.",,2 10001468,"Rural Arts and Culture Summit",2017,71,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, 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.",,,209,"Other, local or private",280,,,,"Sunny Ruthchild",Individual,"Rural Arts and Culture Summit",,"Rural Arts and Culture Summit 2017",2017-06-06,2017-06-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sunny,Ruthchild,"Sunny Ruthchild",,,MN,,"(507) 629-8276 ",sunnyruthchild@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota State Arts Board, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council ",,Redwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rural-arts-and-culture-summit-78,"Janet Olney: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Board, photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Great Murray: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Executive Director.","John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Pam Blake: retired art teacher, visual arts, Tyler Arts Council, Southwest Minnesota Weaver's Guild; Michele Knife Sterner: theatre actor, Southwestern Minnesota State University Associate Director for Access Opportunity Success program; Tom Wirt: artist, owner of Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Joyce Aakre: visual arts, writing, Discover Dassel committee, Board member for Litchfield Community Education, Exhibit committee for Dassel Area Historical Society; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Anne O'Keefe-Jackson: human resources director, bead and quill work; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice and dance teacher; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Claire Swanson: visual arts, arts teacher, Meander Art Crawl Committee.",,2 3643,"Sealing Unused Private Drinking Water Wells",2012,250000,"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. MDH provided $250,000 to BWSR to administer and awarded funds to local government units as part of their competitive grant program. Local government units them provided cost-share assistance to private well owners to seal their unused wells. ","Evaluation and Outcome PlanEvaluation 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. ","Sealed 266 unused private wells. ",,201924,,176575,31505,,0.33,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional 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 with the assistance of the Board of Water and Soil Resources protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells.” Clean Water funds are being provided to home owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused private drinking water wells. These funds are to be used to provide assistance to well owners for the sealing of unused wells in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4725. ",,,2012-01-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"2012 CWF - MDH Well Sealing - Map, FY 2012 Well Head Grant Awards_LCC",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Benton, Big Stone, Carver, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hennepin, Mahnomen, Martin, Mille Lacs, Norman, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sealing-unused-private-drinking-water-wells,"Wayne Zellmer – BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz – BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons – MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes – BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick – BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund –DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip – MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr – MPCA – Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx –DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA – Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper – MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld – MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker – Township; Christy Jo Fogarty – Metro City; Keith Mykleseth – Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ",, 3643,"Sealing Unused Private Drinking Water Wells",2014,290000,"Laws of Minnesota 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. MDH provided $250,000 to BWSR to administer and awarded funds to local government units as part of their competitive grant program. Local government units them provided cost-share assistance to private well owners to seal their unused wells. ","To seal at least 170 unused private wells by December 31, 2016. ","Sealed 391 unused private wells. ",,256698,,290000,13843,,0.33,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional 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 with the assistance of the Board of Water and Soil Resources protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells.” Clean Water funds are being provided to home owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused private drinking water wells. These funds are to be used to provide assistance to well owners for the sealing of unused wells in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4725. ",,,2012-01-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"2012 CWF - MDH Well Sealing - Map, FY 2012 Well Head Grant Awards_LCC",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Benton, Big Stone, Carver, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hennepin, Mahnomen, Martin, Mille Lacs, Norman, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sealing-unused-private-drinking-water-wells,"Wayne Zellmer – BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz – BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons – MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes – BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick – BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund –DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip – MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr – MPCA – Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx –DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA – Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper – MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld – MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker – Township; Christy Jo Fogarty – Metro City; Keith Mykleseth – Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ",, 3643,"Sealing Unused Private Drinking Water Wells",2017,112000,"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. ","To seal at about 226 unused private wells by June 3, 2019. ","Sealed 203 unused private wells. ",,47915,,,,,0.33,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional 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 with the assistance of the Board of Water and Soil Resources protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells.” Clean Water funds are being provided to home owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused private drinking water wells. These funds are to be used to provide assistance to well owners for the sealing of unused wells in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4725. ",,,2012-01-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"2012 CWF - MDH Well Sealing - Map, FY 2012 Well Head Grant Awards_LCC",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Benton, Big Stone, Carver, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hennepin, Mahnomen, Martin, Mille Lacs, Norman, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sealing-unused-private-drinking-water-wells,"Wayne Zellmer – BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz – BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons – MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes – BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick – BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund –DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip – MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr – MPCA – Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx –DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA – Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper – MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld – MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker – Township; Christy Jo Fogarty – Metro City; Keith Mykleseth – Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ",, 3643,"Sealing Unused Private Drinking Water Wells",2019,250000,"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. ",,"Sealed 324 unused private wells. ",,17800,,,,,.33,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional 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 with the assistance of the Board of Water and Soil Resources protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells.” Clean Water funds are being provided to home owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused private drinking water wells. These funds are to be used to provide assistance to well owners for the sealing of unused wells in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4725. ",,,2012-01-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"2012 CWF - MDH Well Sealing - Map, FY 2012 Well Head Grant Awards_LCC",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Benton, Big Stone, Carver, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hennepin, Mahnomen, Martin, Mille Lacs, Norman, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sealing-unused-private-drinking-water-wells,"Wayne Zellmer – BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz – BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons – MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes – BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick – BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund –DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip – MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr – MPCA – Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx –DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA – Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper – MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld – MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker – Township; Christy Jo Fogarty – Metro City; Keith Mykleseth – Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ",, 10004574,"Solar Energy Utilization for Minnesota Swine Farms – Phase II",2017,475000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 07e","$475,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris to continue to develop and evaluate the utilization of solar photovoltaic systems at swine facilities to improve energy and economic performance, reduce fossil fuel usage and emissions, and optimize water usage. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - WCROC","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_07e.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Johnston,"U of MN - WCROC","46352 State Hwy 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",johnstlj@morris.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, 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, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/solar-energy-utilization-minnesota-swine-farms-phase-ii,,,, 10000134,"Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant",2017,3783,"Chapter 91 - HF No 707; Art 2; Sec 8 (b) MSL 2017","$2,587,000 the first year and $2,907,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,,N/A,9935,,N/A,,"City of Underwood","Local/Regional Government","Remove soil and debris to locate and seal old well 349233",,,2017-06-26,2018-04-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Anna,Kiser,"City of Underwood","120 Main Street South",Underwood,MN,56586-0106,218-826-6686,undrwdcit@prtel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-plan-implementation-grant-322,N/A,"James Walsh, Hydrologist Supervisor,Jenilynn Marchand, Planning Program Supervisor,Steve Robertson, Supervisor SWP Unit",N/A,No 37361,"Source Water Protection Competitive Grant",2017,1350,"Chapter 91 - HF No 707; Art 2; Sec 8 (b) MSL 2017","$2,587,000 the first year and $2,907,000 the second year are for protection of drinking water sources","Protect the drinking water source","Protect the drinking water source",,1350,"Grantee's own financial resources",1350,,N/A,,"City of Perham","Local/Regional Government","Planting of cover crops in fields close to wells to reduce nitrate loading into the aquifer used by the city.",,,2016-12-15,2018-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jonathan,Smith,"City of Perham","125 2nd Street NE",Perham,MN,56573,218-346-9799,jsmith@cityofperham.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Health",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/source-water-protection-competitive-grant-120,N/A,"Jenilynn Marchand, Planning Program Supervisor,Karla Peterson, Supervisor, Engineer Administrative,Steve Robertson, Supervisor SWP Unit",N/A,No 33500,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017",2016,137905,"Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds must be allocated using the formulas in Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, with the remaining 25 percent to be distributed to all qualifying systems in an amount proportionate to the number of qualifying system entities in each system. For purposes of this subdivision, ""qualifying system entity"" means a public library, a regional library system, a regional library system headquarters, a county, or an outreach service program. 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. These funds must be distributed in ten equal payments per year. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2017, as grants or contracts in this subdivision are available until June 30, 2019. ",,"Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 76Total participation/attendance: 12,470Total number of partnerships: 401",,39458,,,43517,,.75,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative",Libraries,"Minnesota’s twelve regional library systems, which encompass more than 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, can 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 library system is eligible to receive a formula-driven allocation from the annual $2.2 million Minnesota Regional Library System 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. Projects contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Hokanson,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative","1400 Madison Avenue Suite 622",Mankato,MN,56002-5488,"(507) 625-6169 , ext. 28",ahokanson@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-2016-sfy-2017,,,, 33500,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017",2017,133206,"Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds must be allocated using the formulas in Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, with the remaining 25 percent to be distributed to all qualifying systems in an amount proportionate to the number of qualifying system entities in each system. For purposes of this subdivision, ""qualifying system entity"" means a public library, a regional library system, a regional library system headquarters, a county, or an outreach service program. 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. These funds must be distributed in ten equal payments per year. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2017, as grants or contracts in this subdivision are available until June 30, 2019. ",,"Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 177  Total participation/attendance: 12,533 Total  number of partnerships: 347  ",,90148,,223354,6660,,0.75,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative",Libraries,"Minnesota’s twelve regional library systems, which encompass more than 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, can 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 library system is eligible to receive a formula-driven allocation from the annual $2.2 million Minnesota Regional Library System 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. Projects contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Hokanson,"Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative","1400 Madison Avenue Suite 622",Mankato,MN,56002-5488,"(507) 625-6169 , ext. 28",ahokanson@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-2016-sfy-2017,,,, 10007458,"Trinity Lutheran Church National Register Nomination",2017,8588,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Listing Trinity Lutheran Church on the National Register of Historic Places",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",8588,,"Jim Hermanson, Nancy Oseien, Doug Trana, Robert Lohse, Jeremiah Rice",,"City of Henning","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified historian to complete the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Trinity Lutheran Church.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Daniel,Broten,"City of Henning","612 Front Street",Henning,MN,56551,312-961-0728,danielbroten@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trinity-lutheran-church-national-register-nomination,,,,0 37685,"Upper Mississippi River Basin Hydrological Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF) Revision 2017 ",2017,134960,,,,,,,,,,,0.34,"Tetra Tech Inc","For-Profit Business/Entity","The primary goal of this project is to examine the calibration and validation of recently extended Hydrological Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed models for the Mississippi River-Headwaters, Mississippi River-Grand Rapids, Mississippi River-Brainerd, Mississippi River-Sartell, Mississippi River-St. Cloud, Leech Lake, Pine River, Crow Wing River, Long Prairie River, and Redeye River watersheds and revise the calibration. ",,"Crow Wing River Watershed Leech Lake River Watershed Long Prairie River Watershed Mississippi River - Brainerd Watershed Mississippi River - Grand Rapids Watershed Mississippi River - Headwaters Watershed Mississippi River - Sartell Watershed Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed Pine River Watershed Redeye River Watershed ",2017-06-05,2019-06-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chuck,Regan,MPCA,"520 Lafayette Rd N","Saint Paul",MN,"55155 ","(651) 757-2866",,Modeling,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pine, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wadena",,"Crow Wing River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Mississippi River - Brainerd, Mississippi River - Grand Rapids, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Sartell, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Pine River, Redeye River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/upper-mississippi-river-basin-hydrological-simulation-program-fortran-hspf-revision-2017,,,, 33501,"Viking Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017",2016,78180,"Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds must be allocated using the formulas in Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, with the remaining 25 percent to be distributed to all qualifying systems in an amount proportionate to the number of qualifying system entities in each system. For purposes of this subdivision, ""qualifying system entity"" means a public library, a regional library system, a regional library system headquarters, a county, or an outreach service program. 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. These funds must be distributed in ten equal payments per year. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2017, as grants or contracts in this subdivision are available until June 30, 2019. ",,"Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 70  Total participation/attendance: 6,127 Total number of partnerships: 15 ",,13434,,91614,3909,,.35,"Viking Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s twelve regional library systems, which encompass more than 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, can 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 library system is eligible to receive a formula-driven allocation from the annual $2.2 million Minnesota Regional Library System 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. Projects contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Gerri,Moeller,"Viking Library System","1915 Fir Avenue West","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 739-5286",gmoeller@viking.lib.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/viking-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2016-sfy-2017,,,, 33501,"Viking Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017",2017,75648,"Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds must be allocated using the formulas in Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, with the remaining 25 percent to be distributed to all qualifying systems in an amount proportionate to the number of qualifying system entities in each system. For purposes of this subdivision, ""qualifying system entity"" means a public library, a regional library system, a regional library system headquarters, a county, or an outreach service program. 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. These funds must be distributed in ten equal payments per year. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2017, as grants or contracts in this subdivision are available until June 30, 2019. ",,"Total number of activities, programs, and/or events: 95  Total participation/attendance:  6,659 Total number of partnerships: 95  ",,34384,,110032,3782,,0.35,"Viking Library System",Libraries,"Minnesota’s twelve regional library systems, which encompass more than 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, can 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 library system is eligible to receive a formula-driven allocation from the annual $2.2 million Minnesota Regional Library System 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. Projects contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy. ",,,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Gerri,Moeller,"Viking Library System","1915 Fir Avenue West","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 739-5286",gmoeller@viking.lib.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Fund Administration, Grants/Contracts, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Department of Education",,"Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/viking-library-system-legacy-grant-sfy-2016-sfy-2017,,,, 36704,"Watonwan Watershed Resource Specialist - Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance",2017,99000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ",,"The Watonwan Watershed Resource Specialist has been trained to remotely target locations on the landscape best suited for conservation practices. Furthermore, GBERBA has funding to expand this targeting capacity within the next year. Having a trained empl","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 1755.6 lbs of nitrate, 38.08 lbs of phosphorus, 23.52 tons of sediment, and 101.19 tons per year of soil loss.","achieved proposed outcomes",24750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",99000,6,,,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government","The Watonwan Watershed Resource Specialist has been funding with Clean Water funds since 2012. Since that time, the Watonwan Watershed Resource Specialist has been a crucial connector between landowners and natural resource professionals in the Watonwan Watershed. As the technical ability and responsibilities of the WWRS expands, the need and urgency to secure extended funding becomes a priority. This project will fund half of the Watonwan Watershed Research Specialist position through year 2020. ",,,,2020-04-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th St; Auditor/Treasurer",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.clark@windomnet.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan",,"Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watonwan-watershed-resource-specialist-greater-blue-earth-river-basin-alliance,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick", 35074,"Wetland Habitat Protection Program – Phase 2",2017,1629000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(d)","$1,629,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Land Trust to acquire permanent conservation easements in high-priority wetland habitat complexes in the prairie and forest/prairie transition regions. Of this amount, up to $180,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund, as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"300 wetland acres, 44 prairie acres, 571 forest acres, and 108 habitat acres for a total of 1023 acres protected in easement. ",,387000,"Landowner ",1574700,47900,,0.47,"Minnestoa Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Protect 750 acres of high priority wetland habitat complexes in Minnesota’s Prairie/Forest-Prairie areas by securing permanent conservation easements within scientifically prioritized complexes using an innovative project ranking and payment system to maximize conservation benefit and financial leverage. ",,"Minnesota Land Trust’s Wetlands Habitat Protection Program area extends from Meeker northwest to Becker County, located along a vast glacial moraine system at the edge of the of western Minnesota. This prairie pothole country is the core of Minnesota’s “duck factory” and is central to one of North America’s most important flyways for migratory waterfowl. In this second phase of its Wetland Habitat Protection Program, the Land Trust focused its activities toward the protection of important wetland/upland complexes of habitat within the program area. In Phase 2 of this program, the Land Trust protected 1,026 acres of high priority wetland and associated upland habitats and nearly 17.56 miles of shoreland along lakes, streams and rivers by acquiring conservation easements from willing landowners. This exceeded the proposed target output by 276 acres. The Land Trust accepted one fully donated easement, negotiated bargain sale purchases on an additional four easements, and purchased four at full appraised value. Total leverage from donated value of the easements is placed at $386,975, in excess of that proposed. This value was substantiated in all nine easements through appraisals. The success of the program in producing high levels of donated value was due in part to both the high levels of interest among landowners in participating in the program, and the use of a market-based approach to incentivize landowners to contribute in this fashion. The program targeted projects that helped fill gaps in existing public ownership, contained the highest-quality habitat, and provided the greatest leverage to the state. Landowners submitted applications to the program via a RFP process, whereby proposals were evaluated based on a combination ecological factors (size of the property, condition of wetland and associated upland habitat, proximity to other protected lands, and other factors); landowners were also asked to submit the level of funding necessary for them to participate in the program. Those properties with the best ratio of environmental benefits to easement cost became the highest priority for acquisition. Nine properties were protected through this Phase 2 grant, including the following (each of which more thoroughly illustrated through a project summary sheet that is uploaded as part of this final report): Cooks Lake (Vergas Trail Timberlands, LLC) - This 116-acre property builds on a large complex of private lands protected by conservation easements along the shore of Cooks Lake in Otter Tail County. The total complex now totals 760 acres. The property protects high quality mesic hardwood forests, wetlands, and 4,072 feet of shoreline on Cooks Lake. Little Crow Lake (Kluck) - This spectacular 263-acre property encompasses nearly the entirety (13,719 feet of shoreline) of Little Crow Lake in Otter Tail County. Mesic hardwood forest, wetlands and grasslands are draped across the rugged hills of the property, providing habitat for a variety of SGCN including common loon and trumpeter swan. Little Pine Lake (Durrant) - Duel Creek, a designated trout stream, winds its way through this 164-acre forested property in Todd County. The property contains nearly all of the fishable reach (6,726 feet) of this trout stream, one of only four in Todd County. The property is dominated by hardwood forests on rugged, rolling terrain. Mineral Lake (Harris) - This 126-acre easement in Otter Tail County comprises much of a large, forested peninsula extending into Mineral Lake. Basswood-Bur Oak-(Green Ash) forests, wetlands, and 20,924 feet of shoreland are protected through this impressive property. Sauk River (Dodge-Dunker) - This 71-acre easement is one of three contiguous properties along the Sauk River in Stearns County protected through this grant. The property is a mix of floodplain forests, marshland and dry savanna on the slopes of an esker, and includes 6,321 feet of shoreline along the Sauk River. Sauk River (Klehr Trust & Klehr) - This 37-acre easement in Stearns County contains high quality floodplain forests located along nearly 2 miles of the Sauk River and its meandered channels and oxbows. Sauk River (Klehr) - This 82-acre property in Stearns County contains extensive floodplain forests along three miles of the Sauk River. The property contains a mixture of floodplain forest, marshland and dry savanna. Sauk River (Lindell) - This 77-acre easement protects nearly one-half mile of shoreline along the Sauk River and abuts the Cold Spring Heron Colony SNA in Stearns County. Restoration of a degraded fen is underway in a joint project between the Minnesota DNR, The Nature Conservancy, Minnesota Land Trust and Sauk River Watershed District. Spitzer Lake (Burkett) - This 87-acre project located on the shores of Long Lake and Spitzer Lake in Otter Tail County is part of a complex of protected lands totaling over 3,000 acres. The property contains over 9,145 feet of shoreline, mesic hardwood forest and grasslands. Landowner interest for the program has increased significantly over the course of this grant, with in excess of 50 landowners applying through our November 2018 RFP. Across Phases 1 and 2 of this program, the Land Trust has protected 2,990 acres of important wildlife habitat and 32.4 miles of shoreline, while leveraging $1,596,680 in landowner donation of easement value. ",,2021-08-24,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kris,Larson,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave. W. ","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",klarson@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wetland-habitat-protection-program-phase-2,,,, 10004588,"Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Education for Southwest Minnesota High Schools",2017,147000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 05e","$147,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Minnesota Zoological Garden to engage high school students in critical prairie wildlife and habitat conservation projects by using the zoo's unique animal collections and state-of-the-art technology to deliver hands-on learning in 12 southwestern Minnesota high schools.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Zoological Garden","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_05e.pdf,2016-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Strecker,"Minnesota Zoological Garden","13000 Zoo Blvd","Apple Valley",MN,55124,"(952) 431-9568",carol.strecker@state.mn.us,,,,"Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wildlife-and-habitat-conservation-education-southwest-minnesota-high-schools,,,, 10001506,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-08-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-13,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001517,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-01,2017-04-30,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-21,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001518,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-04-30,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-22,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001529,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-05-19,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-31,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001530,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-08-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-32,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001534,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-08-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-35,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001535,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-01,2017-05-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-36,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001541,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will take piano lessons with a private instructor.",2016-11-07,2017-06-30,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-38,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001550,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-02,2017-03-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-47,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001551,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-03-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-48,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001552,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-10,2017-02-10,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-49,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001553,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-02,2017-03-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-50,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001557,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-01,2017-05-19,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-54,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001566,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will take piano lessons with a private instructor.",2017-01-05,2017-04-28,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-63,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001573,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will take piano lessons with a private instructor.",2016-11-01,2017-08-01,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-70,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001583,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will take guitar lessons with a private instructor.",2016-11-01,2017-08-01,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-76,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001656,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-05-22,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-83,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001657,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-01,2017-08-01,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-84,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001660,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-08-28,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-87,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001661,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-09-01,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-88,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001664,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my dance skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will take classes at Riverfront Performing Arts.",2016-11-01,2017-05-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-89,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001665,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will take violin lessons with a private instructor.",2016-11-01,2017-07-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-90,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001666,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my dance skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will take classes at the Dance Conservatory of Southern Minnesota.",2016-11-01,2017-05-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-91,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001684,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-09-15,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-107,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001685,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-01,2017-07-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-108,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001690,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-09-01,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-113,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001691,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-07-03,2017-07-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-114,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001692,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-01,2017-07-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-115,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001700,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-05-15,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-122,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001707,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-08-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-127,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001708,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-01,2017-07-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-128,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001710,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,200,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,200,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"She will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2017-01-01,2017-08-31,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-130,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2 10001711,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",2017,300,"Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3"," ACHF Arts Education","The number of Minnesotans who are engaged in arts education and learning opportunities increases. The Instructor will evaluate if the student improves by completing questions on the final report.","I increased my music skills.",,,,300,,,,"Name of minor withheld due to MN Statutes 2018, section 3.303.10",Individual,"Youth Scholarship, Grades 7-12 and 3-6",,"He will attend lessons at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music.",2016-11-01,2017-05-16,"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, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council ",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-scholarship-grades-7-12-and-3-6-131,"Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.","Jessica Barens: member of Waseca Community Education Advisory Council; Steve Davis: member of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota State University/Community Orchestra, volunteer for Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra and New Ulm Suzuki School of Music; Denice Evers: retired teacher, volunteer with Springfield Community Theater; Diane Harms: sings with Saint Peter Choral Society and the Minnesota Valley Chorale; Charles Luedtke: retired college Professor of Music, member of the Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Randy Mediger: retired principal and teacher, charter member of LeSueur Community Theater; Lauren Shoemaker: music instructor at Saint Peter Public Schools; Dana Sikkila: visual artist, Executive Director of 410 Project Gallery; Carol Soma: retired Language Arts teacher, volunteer with Kee Civic Theatre; Dennis Van Moorlehem: retired teacher, volunteer on Sibley County Fair Board and community festivals; Gina Wenger: Professor of Art at Minnesota State University-Mankato; Greg Wilkins: visual artist, Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University-Mankato.",,2