Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage
To conduct a juried multimedia art exhibit open to all Minnesota artists. To provide two-dimensional multimedia representations of existing one room schoolhouses in Minnesota. To purchase twelve works selected by the judges for a permanent art collection in our restored 1906 schoolhouse. To provide an accompanying audio recording of discussions with judges and artists about the diverse art forms and interviews with former teachers and students regarding their experiences and the history of one room schoolhouses in Minnesota. To bring art to residents of rural communities and provide exposure and knowledge of diverse art forms and the legacy of one room schoolhouses.The exhibit would be deemed a success if the majority of comments are positive on the exit surveys and in the guest book. The total number of visitors will be considered as a measure of success. Positive feedback from one on one discussion with docent.
The ''Call to Artists'' poster was emailed to over 300 members, individual artists and art clubs. The posters were hung in surrounding communities and published in the Senior Perspective. Eighteen entries were received from artists residing in Farwell, Albert Lea, Kensington, Kasson, Little Falls, Willmar, Belgrade, Glenwood and Terrace. The entries included diverse art forms of professional quality. The artist's reception was well attended. The restoration of the gallery spaces was completed on time and blends perfectly with the historic flavor of the building.