The Five Wings Arts Council

“A copy of the form 990 is reviewed by an officer. At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the officer reports to the rest of the members and provides a copy to those who wish to review it. This next meeting might or might not be prior to the actual filing of the return.”

“Prior to commencement of deliberation relating to issues and proposals in which he/she has a conflict of interest, the board member who has a conflict of interest is required to disclose orally that he/she has a conflict of interest to the council chairperson and this will be noted in the minutes of the meeting.”

“Executive director pay is reviewed yearly and any raises are approved by the board of directors.”

“All governing documents are inserted in the biennial plan that is submitted every other year to the state of minnesota. It is also presented to the public during a public hearing scheduled in the region. Documents are also available upon request.”

“The five wings arts council encourages and promotes arts creation, appreciation, and education through grant programs and technical assistance to enhance the quality of life for minnesota residents in cass, crow wing, morrison, todd, and wadena counties.”

“The council promoted arts education in 6 school districts by awarding 8 grants to supplement the arts education already being provided to area students. Project examples include, but are not limited to, artist residencies, arts education field trips, and other non-curriculum arts activities. . The council awarded 15 grants to facilitate an artist mentor program which augmented arts education efforts by local high schools and offered a one- on-one opportunity to study with a regional practicing artist. . The council awarded 3 grants to first-time applicants and groups wishing to take advantage of a late breaking opportunity. . The council also awarded 1 professional development grant. The council sent 15 people to a weekend conference for professional development in the arts community.”