Operating Support
Operating Support
The mission of Fine Arts Programming at the College of Saint Benedict is to provide a wealth of creative activities and art that make life in central Minnesota even richer.
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. Chair, 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. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; 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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
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. Chair, 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. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; 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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
ACHF Arts Access
Present distinctive programming that connects Central Minnesota audiences and students to diverse experiences that wouldn't otherwise be available in the region. Curate a season of 12-14 exceptional performances. Measure audience perception through surveys and ticket sales. Participate in industry organizations to craft a series unique to this area. 2: Reintroduce family programming that offers performance experiences beyond title-based theater programs. Offer at minimum two distinct performances that are intentionally programmed for families to test interest. Evaluation will be based on sales, attendance, participation and surveys.
CSB presented twelve multidisciplinary performances featuring exceptional dance, national theater, unique family shows and diverse range of musical genres. CSB evaluated this outcome but collecting box office data, revenue, and number of performances and contrasting that data with previous years. CSB participated in industry organizations to ensure programming was distinctive and connected to this region. 2: CSB presented two successful family productions, Mike Super Illusion and Air Play. CSB also expanded programming by presenting a sensory friendly show. CSB evaluated this outcome by intentionally selecting performances that expanded family programming in the region beyond title-based theater programs and then tracking participation of families.
Other, local or private