Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,607
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Anoka
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The CAAM Chinese Dance Theater is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Chinese cultural heritage, enriching a diverse culture through the universal language of dance.

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
$12,607
Other Funds Leveraged
$223,278
Direct expenses
$223,278
Administration costs
$330
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience and other participants will increase their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural and artistic significance Interviews and survey of audience and participants regarding their participation, increased knowledge and understanding of Chinese dance and culture, suggestions for future programs. 2: Dancers and other artists at CAAM CDT will deepen skills; contribute to and value a community welcoming Chinese dance arts Peer review, interviews and survey of dancers and artistic staff measuring progress to deepen skills and contributions to the community and welcoming Chinese dance community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience and other participants increased their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural and artistic significance. Relied primarily on interviews with participants, especially dancers but also some audiences regarding increased knowledge and understanding; surveys for some audiences also undertaken. 2: Dancers and other artists at CAAM CDT will deepen skills, contribute to and value a community welcoming Chinese dance arts. Relied primarily on interviews with dancers, choreographers regarding their increased skills, and feelings of contribution and welcoming community for Chinese dance.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Ronald Tu, Arwin Chan, Joseph Lin, Elle Mason, Hui Wilcox, Li Wang, Beatrice Rothweiler
Project Manager
First Name
Beatrice
Last Name
Rothweiler
Organization Name
Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
Street Address
655 Fairview Ave N STE 8
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 774-0806
Email
beatricerothweiler@gmail.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
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