Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$24,838
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint John's University AKA Saint John's University-Fine Arts Programming
Recipient Type
Private College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Blue Earth
Carver
Cass
Dakota
Douglas
Hennepin
Isanti
Kanabec
Kandiyohi
Kittson
Le Sueur
McLeod
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Nobles
Olmsted
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
St. Louis
Todd
Wadena
Washington
Winona
Wright
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Blue Earth
Carver
Cass
Dakota
Douglas
Hennepin
Isanti
Kanabec
Kandiyohi
Kittson
Le Sueur
McLeod
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Nobles
Olmsted
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
St. Louis
Todd
Wadena
Washington
Winona
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The Fine Arts Series at Saint John's University awakens a spirit of curiosity, ignites dialogue and illuminates new understanding through distinctive arts experiences on our stages, in our galleries, and in our communities.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist and campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Denver Air, adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former arts administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist and campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Denver Air, adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former arts administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

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

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$24,838
Other Funds Leveraged
$725,283
Direct expenses
$725,283
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Create access for central Minnesota audiences to exceptional arts experiences. Track audience growth post pandemic closure, attendance at live events, residency participation and community partnership, staffing levels

Measurable Outcome(s)

SJU created access for central Minnesota audiences to exceptional art experiences. Attendance and ticket sales, participation in outreach/residency activities, community partner participation, managing staffing levels.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Because We Are An Arts Affiliate, We Have An Advisory Council, Instead Of A Board: Mimi Bitzan, Brian Campbell, Desiree Clark, Pedro Dos Santos, David Deblieck, Laura Hood, Colleen Hollinger Petters, Rachel Melis, Chris Rasmussen, Malik Stewart, Jerry Wetterling, Rob Culligan
Project Manager
First Name
Leslie
Last Name
Hanlon
Organization Name
Saint John's University
Street Address
2850 Abbey Plz PO Box 2000
City
Collegeville
State
MN
Zip Code
56321-2000
Phone
(320) 363-5030
Email
lhanlon@csbsju.edu
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