Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Pops Orchestra Association
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2018
End Date
September 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

Free Concerts for Seniors.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Osman Mohamed Ali: Founder and Executive Director; Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director; Cristeta Boarini: freelance audio producer, journalist, writer, Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director, Alejandra Iannone: Creative Co-Director, Wu Chen Khoo: Technical: Stage Technical Designer,Stage Director, Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant, Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Donna Saul Millen: Events Director, Christal Moose: Manager, Adaobi Okolue: Executive Director, Andrea Sjogren: Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator, Deanna StandingCloud: Program and Community Network Director, Sara Wilson: Attorney.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Anna Ostroushko: Artistic, General Administration, Volunteerism; Caitlin Hammel: Artistic, Education, General Administration; Chandler Daily: Organizational Development, Artistic, General Administration; Daisuke Kawachi: Artistic, Community Education, General Administration; Hawona Sullivan Janzen: General Administration, Community Education, Artistic; Sophie Liu-Othmer: Community Education, Community Service and Development, General Administration.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$37,035
Direct expenses
$47,035
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

About 2200 seniors, many living with disabilities and/or limited financial means, will attend Free Concerts for Seniors in 2019. Seniors will have an enjoyable experience, and individuals and their organizations will engage with the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra and musicians in ways that are meaningful to them. Evaluation measures include survey questionnaires distributed to group leaders and seniors; attendance counts by a volunteer trained to observe audience demographics; verbal comments from seniors and group leaders; and direct observation at performances. Evaluation meetings shortly after the last concert include the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra project team and partner organizations, and may be in-person, by telephone, or by e-mail.

Measurable Outcome(s)

About 1700 seniors experienced high-quality live orchestral concerts. Survey results, group leader feedback, and applause indicated high levels of engagement. Many seniors stayed after each concert for informal conversations with musicians, making their way to the performance area and asking questions or commenting on specific pieces or instruments.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Vinothini Ambrose, Thomas Austin, Mark Bjork, Megan Gaynor, Richard Gaynor, William Goldman, Louiza Kiritopoulos-Adams, Milanda Landis, Jere Lantz, Robin Ou-yang, James Preus, Cynthia Stokes, Martha Stutsman, Perry Wilson
Project Manager
First Name
Lucia
Last Name
Magney
Organization Name
Minneapolis Pops Orchestra Association
Street Address
2712 41st Ave S
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55406-1810
Phone
(612) 219-1707
Email
lmagney@bitstream.net
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
Location

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency