Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$43,790
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
ArtStart
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Blue Earth
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Le Sueur
Ramsey
Scott
Stearns
Washington
Anoka
Blue Earth
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Le Sueur
Ramsey
Scott
Stearns
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

ArtStart, founded in 1988, has a mission?to foster artistic creativity and illuminate the connections among people, ideas, and the environment.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: director of business consulting with Metroplitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Sean Dowse: arts advocate, arts practitioner, and civic leader; Anthony Gardner, vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Boutique Air, founder and owner of Bluedoor 74, adjunct college faculty; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: director of business consulting with Metroplitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Sean Dowse: arts advocate, arts practitioner, and civic leader; Anthony Gardner, vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Boutique Air, founder and owner of Bluedoor 74, adjunct college faculty; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$43,790
Other Funds Leveraged
$363,193
Direct expenses
$363,193
Administration costs
$5,885
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

4,000 students and 85 educators increase skills/understanding of art, environment, and culture by working with ArtStart artists. Outcome evaluation uses a professional evaluator and informal observation, surveys, presentations, and reflective protocols to determine if participants' artwork relates to theme, uses recycled materials, and shows growth in art skills. 2: Over 22,000 people diverse in age, ethnicity, and ability expand creativity, artistry, and appreciation of diverse cultures and natural resources. Outcome evaluation uses surveys and staff observation to determine whether indicators are met: 45% participant diversity; majority engage in making art from recycled materials; and some become advocates for ArtStart's mission.

Measurable Outcome(s)

4,200 students and 65 educators increase skills/understanding of art, environment and culture by working with ArtStart artists. Informal observation, surveys, presentations and reflective protocols. 2: Over 12,600 people diverse in age, ethnicity, and ability expand creativity, artistry and appreciation of diverse cultures in long and short-term programs. Informal staff observation and surveys, as well as survey data from community-based contract agencies for both reuse and cultural arts workshops. ArtStart participants reflect 45% diversity.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Thomas Lang, James Whitt, Judy Geck, Lois Eliason, Martha Swendson, Jes Reyes, Michelle Presley, Sarah
Dovre Wudali.
Project Manager
First Name
Carol
Last Name
Sirrine
Organization Name
ArtStart
Street Address
1459 St Clair Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55105-2338
Phone
(651) 698-2787
Email
carol@artstart.org
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
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