Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$33,907
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
MacRostie Art Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Itasca
Itasca
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

MacRostie Art Center: inspiring a creative community.

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
$33,907
Other Funds Leveraged
$371,329
Direct expenses
$371,329
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More Itasca area residents will encounter the arts in their everyday lives and experience art as a tool for connection and community development. Engagement and outreach efforts will be documented and attendance tracked to show where and how many people are being reached through MAC programs. Partner organizations will report how the arts are impacting social outcomes. 2: More Itasca area artists will access tools, resources, and support for their artistic and professional development, close to home. Exit surveys of exhibiting artists and periodic surveys of teaching artists and art shop participants will measure satisfaction with programming. Qualitative feedback will be solicited through artist gatherings and artist interviews.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Itasca area residents encountered the arts in their everyday lives and experienced art as a tool for community development during challenging times. Attendance both at the art center and at outreach events in the community was tracked. Written feedback was analyzed when available. Partner organizations provided feedback on the impact of collaborations with their constituencies. 2: MAC connected Itasca area artists with tools, resources, and support for their artistic and professional development. The biannual Itasca Area Artist Survey provided data about artists' experiences with MAC, and participants in one-on-one consulting sessions provided feedback.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Bruce Bartos, Colleena Bibeau, Olivia Bignall, Susan Clandon, Laura Connelly, Stacy Holl, Heidi Holtan, Roy Kjorlien, Mikki Kromy, Aaron Olson-Reiners, Erin Whight
Project Manager
First Name
Katie
Last Name
Marshall
Organization Name
MacRostie Art Center
Street Address
405 1st Ave NW
City
Grand Rapids
State
MN
Zip Code
55744-2617
Phone
(218) 326-2697
Email
katie@macrostieartcenter.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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