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ARTS GRANTS AWARDED
Fiscal
Year 2007 Fiscal Year
2003-2000
Northwest Regional Arts Council
Fiscal Year 2008 Arts Grants (in progress)
Arts Project Grants:
** Middle River Community Theater, $2,000.00 for the
production of "The Nerd" at Goose Fest in 2007.
** Oak Crest Senior Housing, Roseau, $1,675.00 for the
sponsorship of several area fine artists to conduct workshops throughout
the year.
** Thief River Falls Community Theater, $1,920.00 for the
production of "The Odd Couple" on July 23-26, 2008.
** Summer Arts STAGES, East Grand Forks, $3,000.00 for their
youth summer theater camps in June 2008.
** Crookston Public Library, $2,270.00 for the sponsorship of the
Schiffely Puppets in August, 2008.
** Fosston Library Arts Center, $2,600.00 for the production of
"Charlotte's Web" from July 24-27, 2008.
Artist in the Schools Grants:
** Roseau School, $1,350.00 for a photo and fabric painting
residency in March 2008; and $1,100.00 for a writing/poetry residency in
May 2008.
Small Capital Grants:
** Thief River Falls Community Theater , $1,265.00; purchase
lighting equipment.
** Fosston Library Arts Association, $1,475.00; purchase
digital piano.
Student Artist Training Mentorship Grants:
** Tena Patterson of Alvarado, $500.00; voice mentorship.
** Emilie Olson of Alvarado, $500.00; voice mentorship.
** Julia Liebl of Ada, $500.00; voice mentorship.
** Alyssa Langaas of Greenbush, $500.00; visual art
mentorship.
** Sadie Hart of Hallock, $500.00; piano/organ mentorship.
** Steven Douglas of Stephen, $500.00; voice mentorship.
** Travis Miller of Stephen, $500.00; voice mentorship.
** John Ahles of Winger, $500.00; visual art mentorship.
** Katy Loe of Hendrum, $500.00; graphic arts mentorship.
Individual Artist Fellowship Grants:
** Mary Pelowski of Roseau, $1,200.00; to purchase a visual art
display system for her paintings and drawings.
** LaVonne Forsberg of Thief River Falls, $1,200.00; to have
built a custom work table for her visual art studio.
** Mary Jane Doak of Crookston, $4,000.00; to purchase stain
glass supplies and equipment. Mary Jane was awarded the one larger
fellowship for this year.
** Jerome Fuglseth of Fertile, $1,200.00; to attend a wood
carvers training workshop and purchase wood carving supplies.
Northwest Regional Arts Council
Fiscal Year 2007 Arts Grants
Production Assistance/Sponsorship Grants: End of Year Total $28,260.00
** Middle River Community Theater, $2,000.00 for the production of
"Clowns" a children's theater production in June 2007.
** Roseau Friends of the Library, $1,930.00 for the production of
Regional Ramblings publication in 2007.
** Artists Unlimited, $975.00 for the sponsorship of a pastel workshop
by Jean Johnson Ranstrom on August 10-11, 2007.
** Fertile Area Arts Council, $500.00 for the sponsorship of Safari
Children's Theater production of "Pied Piper" on June 29, 2007.
** Sandhill Settlement His. Soc., Climax, $1,020.00 for the
sponsorship of artists at an Arts Festival day on June 23, 2007.
** Association of the French of the North, RLF, $2,000.00 for the
sponsorship of artists at the August 2007 Arts Festival and Chautauqua.
** Campbell Library, East Grand Forks, $1,100.00 for the sponsorship
of a writer's workshop on October 6, 2007.
** Valley Crossing Arts Council, Crookston, $800.00 for the sponsorship
of Rolling Plains Art Gallery in the fall of 2006.
** City of Karlstad, $1,895.00 for the sponsorship of Prairie Fire
Children's Theater production of "Cinderella" on June 25-29, 2007.
** Crookston Community Theater, $2,000.00 for the production of
"Rumors" on October 5-8, 2007.
** Thief River Falls Community Arts Council, $1,500.00 for the
production of "Mame" on June 15-20, 2007 and $955.00 for the production of "How
to Eat Like a Child" in August 2007.
** Marshall County Fair, Warren, $2,000.00 for the sponsorship of four
musical groups for the free stage from July 25-29, 2007.
** Artists Unlimited, Lake Bronson, $585.00 for the sponsorship of a
painting workshop from April 20-21, 2007.
** Summer Arts STAGES, East Grand Forks, $2,000.00 for their youth summer
theater camps on June 4-16, 2007; and $1,000.00 for the sponsorship of Safari
Start-up Clinic in June 2007.
** Crookston Public Library, $1,800.00 for the sponsorship of the
Schiffely Puppets from August 6-10, 2007.
** Fosston Library Arts Center, $2,000.00 for the production of "Cheaper
By the Dozen" from June 28 - July 1, 2007.
Artists in the Schools Grants: End of Year Total $11,135.00
** Greenbush/Middle River School District, $1,185.00 for PACER puppets
related to special needs kids to enhance their theatrical puppet presentations.
** Roseau School District, $1,300.00 for a visual art residency with
Chloe Hilden in April and May 2007.
** Kittson Central School District, $1,195.00 for the sponsorship of
Prairie Fire Children's Theater production in August 2007.
** Oklee School, $1,890.00 for a book arts residency with Mary Jo
Pauly in April and May 2007.
** Plummer School, $1,890.00 for a book arts residency with Mary Jo
Pauly in May 2007.
** Fosston School District, $600.00 for the sponsorship of writer Mary
Casanova in April 2007.
** Warren/Alvarado/Oslo School District, $1,075.00 for the sponsorship
of Safari Children's Theater production of "Pied Piper" on August 17, 2007.
** Thief River Falls School District, $2,000.00 for the sponsorship of
a mosaic residency with Lisa Arnold ending on May 25, 2007.
Hispanic Arts Initiative Grants: Yearly Total $4,650.00
** Campbell Library, East Grand Forks, $1,200.00; for artists to
compliment Hispanic Heritage month in September 2007.
** Stephen Arts Council, $1,200.00; for a Cinco de Mayo community
celebration on May 5, 2007.
** Warren/Alvarado/Oslo School District, $750.00; Salsa Dancing
experience.
** Crookston School District, $750.00; Salsa Dancing experience.
Adult Artist Fellowship Grant: Yearly Total $7,600.00
** Patricia Dunning of Thief River Falls, $1,200.00; to purchase a
visual art display system for her paintings and drawings.
** Joren Kandel of Red Lake Falls, $1,200.00; to purchase a camcorder
and video equipment to advance his film career.
** Dan Andree of Ada, $4,000.00; to purchase video editing equipment
and a camcorder and computer to bring his nature documentary style filming to
new audiences. Dan was awarded the one larger fellowship for this year.
** Stashenko Hempeck of Hendrum, $1,200.00; to publish a chap book on
his poetry with the assistance of poetry mentor Gail Rixen.
Student Individual Artist Grants: Yearly Total $2,000.00
** Jared Scharpen of Argyle, $500.00; voice mentorship with Maria
Williams.
** Amber Dawn Dyrdahl of Fosston, $500.00; painting mentorship with
Pamela Edevold.
** Jacob Scott Nelson of Ada, $500.00; to study voice.
** Erika Kappes of Ada, $500.00; to study voice.
Small Capital School Grants: End of Year Total $11,325.00
** Thief River Falls Community Arts Council, $955.00; purchase
theatrical training DVD's.
** Twin Forks Chorus of Sweet Adelines, $1,850.00 to purchase a four
track recorder and camcorder.
** Crookston Community Theater, $1,520.00 to purchase a spot light.
** Norman County West School, $1,000.00 to purchase kilns for glass
work.
** Win-E-Mac School, $1,000.00 to purchase visual art display cases.
** Warren/Alvarado/Oslo School, $1,000.00 to purchase visual art
brushes and photoshop software.
** Stephen/Argyle School, $1,000.00 to purchase percussion
instruments.
** Fisher School, $1,000.00 to purchase digital recording equipment
with microphone. music equipment.
** Greenbush/Middle River School, $1,000.00 to purchase printmaking
equipment.
** Warroad School, $1,000.00 to purchase digital recorder and
microphones.
Northwest Regional Arts
Council
Fiscal Year 200 3
Arts Awards
Production Assistance/Sponsorship Grants:
 | Impressions Dance Company: Crookston,
$2,090.00 for the production of "Sleeping
Beauty" on November 23-24, 2002; and $1,390.00 for the sponsorship of a
theater/dance workshop on January 18-19, 2003. |
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Northwest Service Cooperative: Thief River Falls,
$2,500.00 for the sponsorship of artists for the Young
Author's Conference: The Writer Revealed on March 11, 2003. |
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Two Rivers Area Theatre: Red Lake Falls,
$1,850.00 for the production of "The Dining
Room" on March 27-30, 2003. |
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Crookston Community Theatre,
$1,000.00 for the production of "The Cemetery
Club" on June 5-8, 2003. |
|
Warroad Summer Theatre, $1,800.00 for
the production of "The Boys Next Door" on March 20-23, 2003; and
$2,200.00 for the production of "Gypsy" on July 30, 31, Aug 1-3, 6-10,
2003 . |
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Thief River Falls Community Arts Council,
$2,000.00 for the production of "My Fair Lady"
on June 17-22, 2003; and $1,815.00 for the production of "Bye, Bye
Birdie" on August 5-10, 2003. |
|
University of Minnesota Crookston,
$2,410.00 for the sponsorship of the Minnesota Association of Community Theatre
(MACT) Festival on April 2-6, 2003. |
| Middle River Community Theatre,
$1,470.00 for the production of "Stewart
Little" on June 22-25, 2003; and $1,505 for the production of
"Something Fishy" on September 25-28, 2003. |
| Scandinavian Festival: Roseau,
$1,770.00 for the sponsorship of folk artists on
July 21, 2003. |
| Summer Arts STAGES: East Grand Forks,
$2,500.00 for the production of "Snow White
Goes West" on June 2-14, 2003; $1,000.00 for the sponsorship of safari
start-up clinic on July 7-11, 2003; $500.00 for the production of an original
play by Upstagers workshops on June 17-18, 2003. |
| Dirt Diggers Garden Club: Warren,
$2,500.00 for the sponsorship of artists to
create two original light displays to be shown from November 2003 - January 2004
in Holiday Park. |
| Roseau Friends of the Library,
$1,280.00 for the production of a childrens book
by Maggi Adams to be available in November 2003; $1,690.00 for the production of
Regional Ramblings to be available in October 2003. |
| Fosston Library Art Center,
$2,500.00 for the production of "Midsummer
Nights Dream" on July 18-20, 2003. |
| Ada Summer Children's Theatre,
$1,500.00 for the sponsorship of the Missoula
production of "Snow White" on Aug 3-8, 2003. |
| Sherlock Forrest Playground: East Grand
Forks,
$2,500.00 for the sponsorship of a David Badman
sculpture of a tree created in April 2003. |
| Association of the French of the North: Red
Lake Falls,
$2,500.00 for the sponsorship of LaBardasse
musical entertainment on August 22, 2003. |
Artists in the Schools Grants:
| Stephen/Argyle School District,
$1,920.00 for the sponsorship of a mural
residency in February 2003; and $675.00; for the sponsorship of a residency by
ND Ballet Company on April 28-29, 2003; and $1,405.00; for the sponsorship of
Prairie Fire production of "Alladin" on Aug 8-9, 2003. |
| Norman County West School District: Halstad,
$1,250.00 for the sponsorship of a
collage/drawing residency with Susan Armington from October 21-25, 2002. |
| Roseau School District,
$1,000.00 for the sponsorship of a folk music
residency with Ross Sutter from May 19-23, 2003; and $2,500.00 for the
sponsorship of several writers as part of the "Celebration of Writing"
project in April and May 2003. |
| Tri-County School District: Karlstad,
$1,215.00 for the sponsorship of Prairie Fire
Children's Theater workshop and performance of "Alladin" on June
22-28, 2003. |
| Climax-Shelly School District,
$1,215.00 for the sponsorship of a Scandinavian
fiddle and dance residency with Karen Solgard from November 4-6, 2002; and
$2,400.00; for the sponsorship of a residency by musician Randy Beard in May
2003 at the schools in East Grand Forks, Ada, Crookston, Climax, Twin Valley,
and Halstad. |
| Warren/Alvarado/Oslo School District,
$2,400.00; for the sponsorship of a residency by musician Randy Beard in May
and September 2003 at the schools in Warren, Fertile, Fisher, Kennedy, Karlstad, Newfolden, Argyle, and Plummer; and $775.00; for the sponsorship of
Safari's "Snow White Goes West" on July 21-25, 2003. |
| Kittson Central School District: Hallock,
$995.00 for the sponsorship of a Prairie Fire
production of "Tom Sawyer" on July 21-26, 2003. |
| Marshall County Central School District:
Newfolden,
$1,865.00; for the sponsorship of a video
residency by Kris Sorenson in April 2004. |
Public Arts Project Grants:
| Marshall County Park: Florian,
$5,500.00; for a etched granite entrance
sculpture/sign by artist Karen Custard. |
NWRDC/McKnight Small Capital Grants:
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Two Rivers Area Theatre: Red Lake Falls,
$1,990.00 for the purchase of sound equipment. |
| Fosston Library Art Center,
$3,225.00 for the purchase of two digital pianos. |
| Twin Forks Sweet Adelines: East Grand Forks,
$490.00 for the purchase of a riser chair. |
| Two Rivers Area Theatre: Red Lake Falls,
1,550.00 for the purchase of lights, microphones,
and paint. |
NWRDC/McKnight Individual Artist Grants:
| Mary Noel: Crookston,
$750.00; attend training at the Broadway Dance
Center in New York City in January 2003. |
| Candace Osborn: Ada,
$750.00; to purchase wood working supplies to
complete new pieces for exhibition. |
| Dian Garber: Warroad,
$750.00; to purchase photography supplies to
prepare for an exhibit at Roseau Library. |
| Ethel Thorlacius: Stephen,
$750.00; to publish a book of her stories on
Kittson County. |
| LaVonne Forsberg: Thief River Falls,
$750.00; to attend a watercolor workshop by
Joseph Fettings in Michigan from August 11-15, 2003. |
NWRDC/McKnight Student Individual Artist Grants:
|
Angela Flaten: Warren,
$500.00; for a voice mentorship with Maria Williams
ending in a recital from September 2002 - May 2003. |
|
D. J. McGregor: Warren,
$500.00; for a voice mentorship with Matthew Komprood
ending in a recital from September 2002 - May 2003. |
|
Kari Anderson: Oslo,
$500.00; for a voice mentorship with Maria Williams ending
in a recital from September 2002 - May 2003. |
|
Brent Radeke: Argyle,
$500.00; attend dance training at STEPS on Broadway in New
York City in August 2003. |
|
Elizabeth Noel: Crookston,
$500.00; attend training at the Broadway Dance Center in
New York City from August 8-17, 2003. |
|
Alexandria Dorman: Crookston,
$500.00; attend training at the Broadway Dance Center in
New York City from August 8-17, 2003. |
|
Kathryn LaBine: Argyle,
$500.00; attend Summer Performing Arts in Grand Forks in
July 2003. |
|
Brandee Swendseid: Stephen,
$500.00; attend acting in front the camera training at
UCLA in California on July 20-25, 2003. |
|
Devin Klinke: Fosston,
$470.00; to purchase visual art supplies in preparation of
several exhibits. |
NWRDC/McKnight Northwest Arts Awards:
|
Dr. James Thomasson: Mentor,
$500.00; Northwest Arts Advocate Award. |
| Brent Radeke: Argyle,
$500.00; Northwest Artist Award. |
Northwest Regional Arts
Council
Fiscal Year 2002 Arts Awards
Production Assistance/Sponsorship Grants:
| Northwest Service Co-operative, Thief
River Falls,
$2,500.00; for the sponsorship of authors for the Young
Author's Conference "Igniting Our Imaginations - Where Writing
Begins" on March 19, 2002. |
| Middle River Community Theater,
$1,550.00; for the production of "The Quilters" from
September 26-30, 2001. |
| Impressions Dance Company, Crookston,
$2,120.00; for the production of "Swan Lake" from
December 1-2, 2001. |
| Summer Arts STAGES, East Grand Forks,
$2,500.00;
for the sponsorship of the youth theater camp
ending in a production of "The Emperor's New Clothes" from June
3-14, 2002 |
| Summer Arts STAGES, East Grand Forks,
$1,000.00;
for a start-up clinic in early June 2002 to train performers for touring two
workshops and plays in the summer of 2002. |
| Valley Community Theatre, Halstad, $1,220.00;
for the production of "Lonestar Love
Potion" in Ada on March 7-9, 14-16, 2002. |
| Thief River Falls Community Arts Council,
$2,000.00;
for the production of "Oklahoma!" on
June 11-16, 2002. |
| Thief River Falls Community Arts Council,
$2,000.00; for the production of
" Noises Off!" on July 10-13, 2002. |
| Warroad Summer Theatre, $1,700.00;
for the production of "Kiss the Bride"
on March 21-24, 2002. |
| Two Rivers Area Theatre, Red Lake Falls,
$1,500.00;
for the production of "While the Lights Were
Out" on April 4-7, 2002. |
| Fosston Library Art Center, $2,500.00
for the production of "Into the Woods" on July 25-28, 2002. |
| Crookston Community Theater,
$2,500.00 for the production of "Swinging on a Star" on June 6-7,
9-10, 2002. |
| Heritage Foundation: East Grand Forks,
$2,000.00 for the sponsorship of artists for their Heritage Festival on August
17-18, 2002. |
| Middle River Community Theatre,
$1,575.00 for the production of "Pocahoutas" on June 23-26, 2002. |
| Fertile Area Arts Council,
$1,035.00 for the sponsorship of Safari's children's workshop and production of
"The Emperor's New Clothes" on July 29- Aug 2, 2002. |
| STAGES: East Grand Forks, $500.00
for the sponsorship of high school theater workshops and production by Upstagers
on June 7-8, 2002. |
| Two Rivers Area Theater: Red Lake Falls,
$2,500.00 for the production of "Honk!" on June 19-23, 2002. |
| Two Rivers Area Theater: Red Lake Falls,
$1,500.00 for the production of "Faith County" on April 4-7, 2002. |
| Roseau Friends of the Library,
$1,355.00 for the production of the regional ramblings publication "Land of
the Free-Home of the Brave" in August 2002. |
| Valley Community Theatre: Halstad,
$1,880.00 for the production of "The Mousetrap" on May 11-12, 16-18,
2002. (Canceled) |
| Goodridge Area Historical Society, Inc.,
$585.00 for the production of "Mama' Quilting Party" on July 5, 2002. |
| Roseau Area Arts Association,
$1,370.00 for the sponsorship of Prairie Fire children's workshop and production of
"Beauty and the Beast" on August 11-17, 2002. |
| Ox Cart Days Festival: Crookston,
$2,500.00
for the sponsorship artists at the festival on August 15-18, 2002. |
| Middle River Community Theater,
$875.00 for the production of "Arsenic and Old Lace" on September
25-29, 2002. |
| Association of the French of the North: Red Lake Falls,
$2,500.00 for the sponsorship of Cajun Hot Soles at the Chautauqua and Arts
Festival on August 24-25, 2002. |
| Valley Community Theater: Hendrum,
$840.00 for the sponsorship of Prairie Fire children's workshop and production of
"The Wizard of Oz" on June 3-8, 2002. |
Artists in the Schools Grants:
| Norman County East School, Gary,
$1,260.00; for the sponsorship of artists in
calligraphy on October 8, 9, 11; painting on January 14-18, 2002; and clay
doll creation on November 7-9, 2001. |
| Badger School, $1,875.00 for the
sponsorship of artist Jean Honl for "Our Earth" project from October -
December 2001. |
| Badger School, $475.00 for the
sponsorship of Annette Hermansen in February and March 2002. |
| Badger School, $390.00 for the
sponsorship of an embossing residency with Martina Johnson in January 2002. |
| Stephen/Argyle School, $2,345.00
for the sponsorship of artist Karen Bradley for an Opera on Our Own project in
February 2002. |
| Stephen/Argyle School, $1,075.00
for the sponsorship of a Prairie Fire Children's Theater workshop and production
of "Jack and the Beanstalk" on August 9-10, 2002. |
| Marshall County Central School, Newfolden, $2,035.00
for the sponsorship of Kristine Sorenson for a video residency in February and
March 2002. |
| Kittson Central School: Hallock,
$1,125.00; for the sponsorship of Prairie Fire Children's Theater workshop and
production of "Robin Hood" from July 27-28, 2002. |
| Fertile/Beltrami School, $450.00;
for the sponsorship of Rolling Plains Gallery in the fall of 2002. |
| Kittson Central School: Hallock,
$1,385.00; for a poetry/prose residency with Margo Fortunato Gault in October
2002. |
| Red Lake Falls School, $995.00; for
a residency with folk dancer Terrence Smith on April 29, 30, and May 1, 2002. |
| Climax/Shelly School, $1,460.00;
for a fiber banner residency with Vickie Bogart from April 15-19, 2002; displays
on May 7 and 9, 2002. |
NWRDC/McKnight Small Capital Grants:
| Crookston Community Theatre, $1,710.00;
for the purchase of a wireless microphone, a fogger, stobes, lamps, and
fountain effect light. |
| Thief River Falls Community Arts Council, $1,290.00;
for the purchase of two portable lighting systems. |
| Warroad Summer Theater, $1,175.00;
for the purchase of light equipment, a CD player/changer, muslin, and new
speakers. |
| Thief River Falls Community Arts Council,
$1,755.00; for the purchase of a fog machine and blue scrim. |
| Twin Forks Sweet Adelines: East Grand Forks,
$1,540.00; for the purchase of six back risers. |
Public Art Allocations:
| Pioneer Farm and Village, Roseau,
$5,500.00; for the creation of a mural painting
by Marv Espe. |
| Warren Chamber of Commerce,
$5,500.00; for the creation of a wood relief
mural in the new Community Center. |
| Occupational Development Center, Thief
River Falls, $5,500.00; for the creation of a waterfall and artistic pond
by Jim Brieland. |
| Warroad School District, $5,500.00;
for creation of a mural in the middle school by Robert Kakaygeesick, Jr. |
NWRDC/McKnight Individual Artist Grant s:
| Cathy Forgit, Fertile,
$750.00; to attend SOAR 2001 a fiber arts
conference in Salt Lake City in September 2001. |
| Michael Wade Hanson, East Grand
Forks, $750.00; to assist with studio production costs of a
saxophone performance CD. |
|
Marjorie Schafer, Red Lake Falls,
$750.00;
to purchase supplies and a kiln for raku
firing of clay. |
| Mary S. Novacek, Angus,
$750.00; to attend the Beyond Structure workshop
on screenwriting and to market her completed movies. |
| James Garber: Warroad, $750.00;
for computer art supplies and promotional costs. |
| Judi Wilson: East Grand Forks, $750.00;
to attend the Educational Symposium on vocal techniques in July 2002. |
| Kim Nelson: Kennedy, $515.00; to
produce a book on tape of her original children's book written in both English
and Ojibwe. |
NWRDC/McKnight
Student Individual Artist Grants:
- Lisa Widner, Stephen,
$500.00; to
participate in a voice mentorship with Maria Williams from September 2001 -
May 2002.
| Kim Swanson, Viking,
$500.00; to
participate in a voice mentorship with Maria Williams from September 2001 -
May 2002.
|
| Philip Hoks, Thief River Falls,
$500.00; lighting mentorship with Jim Rock. |
| Dustin Kalt, Warren, $500.00;
purchase digital photography supplies to complete art for an individual
exhibition. |
| Genesis Gast, Beltrami,
$500.00; attend a printmaking seminar in Amsterdam in February 2002 (not for
credit activity). |
|
Karisa Kovar: East Grand Forks, $500.00;
to attend STEPS classes in New York City in June 2002. |
| Bryce Henrickson: Argyle, $500.00;
to attend Summer Performing Arts in Grand Forks in July 2002. |
| Leigh Bailie: Fosston, $360.00;
to study visual art techniques with mentor Ric Sorenson. |
| Beth Radeke: Argyle, $500.00;
attend Summer Performing Arts in Grand Forks in July 2002. |
| Jenna Schroeder: Alvarado, $500.00;
to study vocal techniques with mentor Maria Williams, Grand Forks. |
Northwest Regional Arts
Council
Fiscal Year 2001 Arts Awards
Production Assistance/Sponsorship Grants:
- Northwest Service Cooperative: Thief River Falls,
$2,500.00; for the sponsorship of the Young Author's Conference "Off
the Beaten Path" on March 20, 2001.
- Impressions Dance Company: Crookston, $2,185.00; for
the production of "The Nutcracker" ballet on December 2, 2000.
- Middle River Community Theater, $1,175.00; for the
production of "Bless Me Father" on September 27, 28, 30 and
October 1, 2000.
- Crookston Community Theater, $1,190.00; for the
production of "Over the River and Through the Woods" on November
3-6, 2000.
- Pioneer Memorial Care Center: Erskine, $220.00 for
the sponsorship of folk music artists Wilson and Abendroth on May 17, 2001.
- Fosston Library Art Center, $500.00 for the
sponsorship of storyteller Cheryl Sawyer on March 26, 2001.
- Friends of the Campbell Library: East Grand Forks,
$2,500.00 for the sponsorship of artists for their grand opening from April
16 - 21, 2001.
- Warroad Summer Theater, $2,220.00 for the production
of "Pirates of Penzance" on August 1-5, 8-12, 2001.
- Warroad Summer Theater, $1,725.00 for the production
of "A Barrell Full of Pennies" on March 22-25, 2001.
- Thief River Falls Community Arts Council, $2,000.00
for the production of "Social Security" on July 11-13, 2001.
- Thief River Falls Community Arts Council, $2,000.00
for the production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on August
8-11, 2001.
- Two Rivers Area Theater: Red Lake Falls, $1,500.00
for the production of "You Can't Take it with You" on April 6-9,
2001.
- Valley Community Theater: Ada, $1,500.00 for the
production of "Love, Sex, and the IRS" on March 30 - April 1,
2001.
- Community Performing Arts Council: East Grand Forks,
$1,360.00 for the sponsorship of a choral workshop with Chris Fettig on
February 23-24, 2001.
- City of Fosston, $250.00 for the sponsorship of
Rolling Plains Gallery in November 2000.
- City of Gary, $250.00 for the sponsorship of Rolling
Plains Gallery in November 2000.
| Ada Children's Theater,
$1,450.00 for the sponsorship of Missoula Children's Theater
workshop and production of "Sleeping Beauty" on August 6-10, 2001. |
| Fosston Library Art Center,
$2,500.00 for the production of "Mousetrap" on June 28-
July 1, 2001. |
| Crookston Community Theater,
$2,500.00 for the production of "Wizard of Oz" on June
7-11, 2001. |
| Norman County Historical Society: Shelly,
$670.00 for the sponsorship of a weaving workshop by Bob Paulson
on June 4, 2001. |
| Crookston Public Library, $765.00
for the sponsorship of storyteller Rick Ponzio on July 9-11, 2001 in six
libraries in the region. |
| Fertile Area Arts Council,
$685.00 for the sponsorship of Safari's children's workshop and
production of "Pinocchio" on June 4-8, 2001. |
| STAGES: East Grand Forks,
$2,500.00 for the sponsorship of summer arts youth workshops and
production of "Aladdin" on July 23-27, August 2-4, 2001. |
| STAGES: East Grand Forks,
$1,325.00 for the sponsorship of a start-up clinic from May 1 -
June 3, 2001 to tour Safari to area communities in the summer of 2001. |
| AFRAN: Red Lake Falls,
$1,500.00 for the sponsorship of musician Lauren Pelon on April
19, 2001. |
| AFRAN: Red Lake Falls,
$2,500.00 for the sponsorship of artists for the Arts Festival
portion of Chautauqua on August 24-26, 2001. |
| Two Rivers Area Theater: Red Lake Falls,
$2,500.00 for the production of "BIG- the musical" on
June 20-24, 2001. |
| Roseau Friends of the Library,
$1,250.00 for the production of the regional ramblings
publication "Firm Foundations" in August 2001. |
| City of Karlstad,
$1,345.00 for the sponsorship of Prairie Fire Children's Theater
workshop and production of "Wizard of Oz" from June 25-29, 2001. |
Artists in the Schools Grants:
- Marshall County Central School: Newfolden,
$2,450.00; for the sponsorship of a media arts residency with Kris Sorenson
in October 2000.
- Thief River Falls Schools, $2,500.00; for the
sponsorship of a composers residency with Jeanie Brindley-Barrett from
January - May 2001 ending in a performance of the Butterfly project on May
21, 2001.
- Badger Schools, $610.00; for the sponsorship of a
painting/collage residency with Annette Hermansen on March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
2001.
- Badger Schools, $1,570.00; for the sponsorship of a
Arts Around the World visual residency with Jean Honl from late September
through December 2000.
- Badger Schools, $910.00; for the sponsorship of a
drawing residency with Shelly Wokasch on February 5-7, 12, 13, 2001.
- Badger Schools, $390.00; for the sponsorship of a
cartoon drawing residency with Paulette Christianson on April 4, 11, 18, 25,
2001.
- Stephen/Argyle School, $2,500.00; for the
sponsorship of the Minnesota Opera for a workshop and performance on
November 27-29, 2000.
- Plummer School, $2,500.00; for the sponsorship of
the residency and production "Special Class" by the Fargo/Moorhead
Community Theater on March 8-9, 2001.
- Fisher School, $2,500.00; for the sponsorship of the
residency and production "Special Class" by the Fargo/Moorhead
Community Theater on March 7-8, 2001.
| Marshall County Central School: Newfolden,
$1,040.00; for the sponsorship of Prairie Fire Children's
Theater workshop and production of "Aladdin" from May 28 - June 1,
2001. |
| Greenbush/Middle River School,
$1,050.00; for a residency with clowning/theater dramatics
specialist Perrin Boyd from October 8-12, 2001. |
| Win-E-Mac School,
$405.00; for a residency with folk musicians Wilson and Abendroth
on May 17, 2001. |
| East Grand Forks School District,
$1,950.00; for saxophone workshops and performance by the
Mazzori's in April 2001. |
| Warren/Alvarado/Oslo School, $1,000.00; for the
sponsorship of Safari Children's Theater workshop and production of
"Aladdin" from August 6 - 11, 2001. |
| Norman County West: Halstad, $965.00; for the
sponsorship of Prairie Fire Children's Theater workshop and production of
"Alice in Wonderland" from June 3 - 9, 2001. |
Public Art Project Grant:
- City of Crookston, allocate $5,500.00; to veterans
memorial sculpture project to advance to the artist selection/model
presentation level.
NWRDC/McKnight Small Capital Grants:
- Crookston Community Theater, $2,500.00; to purchase
new sound equipment and relocate existing sound equipment.
- Stephen Arts Council, $1,555.00; to purchase new
microphones.
- Sweet Adelines Chorus: East Grand Forks, $500.00; to
purchase a four track recorder.
- Two Rivers Area Theatre: Red Lake Falls, $1,895.00;
to purchase microphones, curtain track, music stands, and light barn doors.
NWRDC/McKnight Training and Development Grant:
- Stephen Arts Council, $750.00; to sponsor several
sound equipment training sessions with Jamie Lunski in November, December
and March.
- Warroad Summer Theatre, $750.00; to sponsor a
theater tech workshop day on July 14, 2001.
- Sweet Adelines Chorus: East Grand Forks, $750.00; to
send two of their members to the International Educational Symposium on July
25-28, 2001.
NWRDC/McKnight Individual Artist Grants:
- Robert Larson, Ada, $750.00; to prepare a music
history performance for Seniors and other service groups.
- Michael DuChene, Ada, $750.00; to produce a compact
disc of his original music for marketing his music.
- Mary Schmitz, Red Lake Falls, $750.00; to study
pottery with Ann Piersol including studio set-up costs.
- Lea Soltis, Warroad, $750.00; to attend the Split
Rock painting workshop.
- Connie Wells: Warroad, $750.00; as a writer she will
purchase a computer in order to advance her writing career both artistically
and through marketing applications.
- Jeremi Hanson: Thief River Falls, $700.00; to travel
and study visual art in England in June 2001.
- Robin Foster: Red Lake Falls, $745.00; to set up a
salt fire kiln in his studio.
NWRDC/McKnight Student Artist Grants:
- Tricia Lind, East Grand Forks, $500.00; to
participate in a voice mentorship with Maria Williams from October 2000 -
May 2001.
| Angela Ecklund: Oslo, $500.00;
purchase framing and visual art supplies. |
| Jamie Pulkrabek: Euclid, $450.00;
purchase framing and visual art supplies. |
| Brent Radeke: Argyle, $500.00;
attend Summer Performing Arts, GF including private dance instruction. |
| Nicole Halstenson: Crookston, $500.00;
attend Dance Olympus in 2001. |
| Mina Ounchith: Warroad, $500.00; to attend the visual
art week of the International Music Camp in July 2001. |
| Devin Klink, Fosston,
$500.00; for a visual art mentorship with Lori Messick. |
Northwest Regional Arts
Council
Fiscal Year 2000 Arts Awards
Production Assistance/Sponsorship Grants:
|
Valley Community Theatre, Halstad, $2,000.00;
for the production of "An Evening of Culture . . ." on October 1 - 3,
9 - 10, 1999. |
|
NW Service Cooperative, Thief River Falls, $2,500.00; for the
sponsorship of the Young Author's Conference on March 16, 2000. |
|
Impressions Dance Company, Crookston, $2,205.00; for the production of
the ballet "Romeo and Juliet" on December 18 - 19, 1999. |
|
Valley Community Theatre, Halstad, $1,000.00; for the
production of "Weekend Comedy" on March 10-12, 18-19, 2000. |
|
Thief River Falls Community Arts Council, $1,900.00; for the
production of "On Golden Pond" on June 30-31, July 1, 2000. |
|
Thief River Falls Community Arts Council, $2,100.00; for the
production of "Greater Tuna" on June 8-10, 2000. |
|
Warroad Summer Theatre, $1,850.00; for the production of "On
Golden Pond" on March 23-26, 2000. |
|
Warroad Summer Theatre, $2,100.00; for the production of
"Oklahoma!" on August 2-6, 9-13, 2000. |
|
Two Rivers Area Theatre, Red Lake Falls, $1,500.00; for the production
of "Odd Couple" on February 18-20, 2000. |
|
Fertile Area Arts Council, $900.00; for the sponsorship of Prairie
Fire Children's Theater workshop and production of "Aladdin" on
May 29 - June 2, 2000. |
|
Valley Community Theater, Halstad, $1,000.00; for the sponsorship of
Missoula Children's Theater workshop and production of
"Cinderella" on July 31 - August 4, 2000. |
|
Crookston Community Theater, $2,500.00; for the production of
"Blame it on the Movies" on June 1-4, 2000. |
|
Fosston Library Art Center, $600.00; for the sponsorship of
author/illustrator Gary Harbo on April 14 - 15, 2000. |
|
Fosston Library Art Center, $2,500.00; for the production of
"Oliver" on July 26 - 30, 2000. |
|
Two Rivers Area Theatre, Red Lake Falls, $2,500.00; for the production
of "Brigadoon" on July 26 - 30, 2000. |
|
Summer Arts STAGES, East Grand Forks, $2,500.00; for the sponsorship
of a children's theater workshop and production of "Jack and the
Beanstalk" on July 24 - August 5, 2000. |
|
University of Minnesota, Crookston, $2,500.00; for the sponsorship of
the opera "The Tender Land" on June 24, 2000 on a farm in rural Red
Lake Falls. |
|
Summer Arts STAGES (Prairie Dog Players): East Grand Forks,
$1,500.00; for the production of a play for Heritage Days on August 18-20,
2000. |
|
Middle River Community Theater, $1,750.00; for the production of
"Charlotte's Web" on June 25-28, 2000. |
|
Twin Forks Sweet Adelines Chorus: East Grand Forks, $2,210.00; for
barbershop production on October 1, 2000. |
|
Ox Cart Festival: Crookston, $2,500.00; for the sponsorship of
performers Gary Harbo and Ken Sutherland on August 17-20, 2000. |
Artists in the Schools Grants:
- Badger School, $880.00; for the sponsorship of a
pen/ink/painting residency with Shelly Wokasch on March 6, 7, 13-15, 2000 with a
community display on March 15-29, 2000.
|
Badger School, $480.00; for the sponsorship of
an embossing residency with Martina Johnson on April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2000. |
|
Roseau School, $2,315.00; for the sponsorship of a folk art residency
with Ross Sutter and Maren Hinderlee on May 15-19, 2000. |
|
Stephen/Argyle School, $2,445.00; for the sponsorship of Prairie Fire
Children's Theater workshop and production of "Beauty and the Beast"
on August 7-12, 2000. |
|
Stephen/Argyle School, $1,200.00; for the sponsorship of a dance
residency with Maggie Bergeron on May 1-5, 8-12, 2000. |
|
Tri-County School, Karlstad, $1,470.00; for the sponsorship of Prairie
Fire Children's Theater workshop and production of "Alice in
Wonderland" on June 12-17, 2000. |
|
Warren/Alvarado/Oslo School, $1,200.00; for the sponsorship of Prairie
Fire Children's Theater workshop and production of "Wizard of Oz" on
August 20-26, 2000. |
|
Red Lake Falls School, $1,400.00; for the sponsorship of a folk dance
residency with Terrence Smith on November 27 - December 1, 2000. |
|
Red Lake Falls School, $1,875.00; for the sponsorship of saxophone
workshops and a performance by Lucy and Massimo Mazzomi on April 3-14, 2000. |
|
Marshall County Central School: Newfolden, $1,485.00; for the
sponsorship of Prairie Fire Children's Theater workshop and production of
"Robin Hood" on August 28 - September 2, 2000. |
|
Kittson Central School: Hallock, $705.00; for the sponsorship of
Prairie Fire Children's Theater workshop and production of "Wizard of
Oz" on July 24-29, 2000. |
|
Norman County East School: Gary, $1,500.00; for the sponsorship of
visual art residencies with Mary LaFrance and Charlotte Lewis in October and
November 2000. |
Public Art Project Grants:
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Crookston Public Schools, $7,500.00; to create a
sign sculpture of wood and metal for the entrance to the new high school
building. |
|
City of Fosston, $5,500.00; to have artist Andy Nelson complete a
mural painting on a main building in town about the turn of the millennium. |
|
Crookston Friends of the Library, $5,500.00; to
have artist David Badman complete a sculpture with a family theme for outside
the new library. |
NWRDC/McKnight Small Capital Grant:
|
Valley Community Theater, Halstad, $3,065.00; to
purchase additional lighting equipment. |
|
Middle River Community Theater, $940.00; to purchase lighting equipment. |
|
ComPAC, East Grand Forks, $3,105.00; to purchase drapery. |
|
Summer Arts STAGES, East Grand Forks, $1,895.00; to purchase a
keyboard. |
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Crookston Civic Music League, $495.00; to purchase vocal scores. |
NWRDC/McKnight Training and Development Grant:
- Twin Forks Sweet Adelines, East Grand Forks, $750.00; to sponsor a
training by Harriet Walters in February 2001.
NWRDC/McKnight Individual Artist Grant:
|
Kristi Kramlich-Kuball, Crookston, $750.00; to prepare for then
attend the Mid-America Photographers Institute in June 2000. |
|
Vanessa Anderson, Thief River Falls, $750.00; to
prepare for a vocal recital, including voice instruction with Maria Williams. |
|
Linda Shoemaker, Red Lake Falls, $750.00; to purchase supplies for
completing several new drawings, purchase some computer software for creating a
new web page to display the drawing for sale on the internet. |
NWRDC/McKnight Student Artist Grant:
|
Tara Rusling, Stephen, $500.00; to study piano
and voice instruction. Tara will share what she has learned in the next
community recital in Stephen. |
|
Andrea Rivard, Argyle, $500.00; to study voice instruction with Maria
Williams and solo at a Spring public performance. |
|
Ashley Hammer, Thief River Falls, $500.00; to study voice instruction
with Diane Johnson. Ashley is hoping to again be selected into the Minnesota All
State Luthern Choir as well as continue to sing solo's for events and weddings
when asked. |
- Annika Reynolds, Gary, $500.00; to attend a European music tour in
July 2000. Performing music with voice and flute with a group of other
vocalists.
|
Andrea Von Ende, Badger, $185.00; to participate in a drawing
mentorship with Annette Hermansen in July 2000. |
|
Kelsi Holland, Thief River Falls, $500.00; to participate in a voice
mentorship with Maria Williams including a voice recital. |
|
Therese Noel, Crookston, $500.00; to participate in the VIP program of
Dance Olympus including a performance at Ox Cart Days in Crookston in August. |
|
Jonathan Kaml, Badger, $500.00; to participate in a visual art
mentorship with Paulette Christianson including display of final pieces. |
|
Chris Krapohl, Thief River Falls, $500.00; to purchase visual art
supplies and framing materials to use during lessons with John Leopold and a
display. |
|
Kelsey Christensen, Crookston, $500.00; to attend the Dakota Music Camp
in Minot in July 2000. |
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