Arts Tour Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,890
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Ironworld Development Corporation AKA Minnesota Discovery Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2017
End Date
May 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Itasca
St. Louis
Itasca
St. Louis
Project Overview

Arts Tour Minnesota

Project Details

The Minnesota Discovery Center will present four performances that will increase community access to high quality touring artists, engage participants in musical performances, and grow community interest in the arts.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,890
Other Funds Leveraged
$16,725
Direct expenses
$36,615
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

75% of attendees will report that the arts touring project provides access to high quality arts events that have otherwise been difficult to access. Our Market Survey Analyst will survey audience members, make qualitative observations during concerts and workshops and use well-planned focus groups and interviews. 2: 80% of attendees will report that the arts touring activities increased their interest in attending future arts touring events. Audience will be surveyed on satisfaction and interest in attending future performances. We will facilitate interviews and focus groups. Local and social media will indicate community interest.

Measurable Outcome(s)
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Rich Puhek, Jackie Corradi-Simon, Robin Harkonen, Carmen Bradach, Michael Fredeen, Donna Johnson, Lisa Kvas, Jessalyn Sabin, Dan Vidmar
Project Manager
First Name
Tammy
Last Name
Mattonen
Organization Name
Ironworld Development Corporation AKA Minnesota Discovery Center
Street Address
1005 Discovery Dr
City
Chisholm
State
MN
Zip Code
55719
Phone
(218) 254-1226
Email
tmattonen@mndiscoverycenter.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
Email the Agency