Flexible Support
Flexible Support
Common Threads: Embracing the Fabric of Humanity through Art
Cristeta Boarini: 826 MSP Program Director; Robyn Cline: City of Savage Economic Development Commissioner; Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Paul Creager: Square Lake Film and Music Festival Founder and Director; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Craig Dunn: Access Consultant; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Christal Moose: Native Arts Collaborative Agency and Native Pride Productions, Inc. Arts Manager and Artist; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Tommy Sar: Independent Consultant; Andrea Sjogren: Community Education; Lue Vang: McKnight Foundation Accountant; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Augsburg College Assistant Director of Leadership Gifts.
Jackie Johnston, Education, Community Education, General Management / Administration; Julie Kuenzel, Community Education, General Management / Administration, Youth Programming; Larry Weinberg, Artistic, Community Education, Youth Programming; Lynne Beck, Fundraising, General Administration, Education; Melissa Dargay, Artistic, Fundraising, Audience Development / Marketing and Communications; Peg Schneeman Reagan, Artistic, Volunteerism, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Tim Cooper, Artistic, Computer Systems / Web Design, Finance.
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
A reduction in geographic, cultural and/or physical barriers to arts participation; a change in knowledge, attitude, behavior or condition due to arts events; arts groups' are strengthened by connecting to their communities through the arts; artists expand and improve their work and the way in which they create it; artists connect to new audiences, building relationships that provide artistic growth. Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Interviews/Conversations with board/staff/leaders ; Community dialogue (group conversations with a large group) ; Reviewing recorded information or documentation (such as finances, attendance records, work plans) ; Observation ; Surveying (paper or online)
We took in-person and online surveys, staff had conversations w/ participants (artists and attendees), staff observed and recorded overall attendance and vibe, and kept diligent budget & notes. Overall, the number of participants was lower than anticipated (due to weather and environmental events, as well as continued impact from the pandemic); however, we had a wider variety of participant demographics represented than expected, 100% of participants reported positive or very positive experiences at RHA events this year, and 90% reported that the wide variety of art and artists was relevant to / reflective of their interests and experiences.