Janis Lane-Ewart has dedicated her life to cultural activism and community service. Late last year Janis was honored with a prestigious Sally Award. The Sallys are named for Sally Ordway Irvine, and they celebrate individuals and institutions that strengthen and enrich Minnesota with their commitment to the arts and arts education. Janis received the award for Commitment. Janis was born and raised in Chicago. She moved to Minneapolis in the late 1980s. She was executive director of KFAI – Fresh Air Community Radio - for 12 years, where she also produced the longstanding jazz show, The Collective Eye . She currently is the development officer for jazz station KBEM. You can find the full KAXE/KBXE audio interview with Janis Lane-Ewart and Maggie Montgomery (who have known each other as colleagues for many years) below, but here are some highlights: When asked to talk about what in her life led to receiving the Sally Award, Janis said, “Growing up in Chicago there were lots of
Janis Lane-Ewart has dedicated her life to cultural activism and community service. Late last year Janis was honored with a prestigious Sally Award. The Sallys are named for Sally Ordway Irvine, and they celebrate individuals and institutions that strengthen and enrich Minnesota with their commitment to the arts and arts education. Janis received the award for Commitment. Janis was born and raised in Chicago. She moved to Minneapolis in the late 1980s. She was executive director of KFAI – Fresh