Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,002
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Willmar Community Theatre, Inc. AKA The Barn Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Brown
Carver
Cass
Chippewa
Cottonwood
Crow Wing
Dakota
Douglas
Faribault
Fillmore
Grant
Hennepin
Isanti
Kandiyohi
Koochiching
Lac qui Parle
Lyon
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Renville
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Stevens
St. Louis
Swift
Traverse
Wadena
Washington
Wright
Yellow Medicine
Beltrami
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Brown
Carver
Cass
Chippewa
Cottonwood
Crow Wing
Dakota
Douglas
Faribault
Fillmore
Grant
Hennepin
Isanti
Kandiyohi
Koochiching
Lac qui Parle
Lyon
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Renville
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Stevens
St. Louis
Swift
Traverse
Wadena
Washington
Wright
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The Barn Theatre provides affordable, quality performing arts to west central Minnesota.?

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
$11,002
Other Funds Leveraged
$311,554
Direct expenses
$311,554
Administration costs
$3,998
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To produce a sustainable high quality and vibrant performing arts theatre organization that can come above the past two years of live theatre. Outreach and network to expand community, operations, and activities. To have volunteers and patrons come to public events within a safe atmosphere while utilizing our resources for the best results to be noted by attendance and participation 2: Offer Theatre programming to the community with accessibility and appeal. Utilize technology for seasoned and new patrons to experience art. To advance our mission with effective skills tracking participation and increased quality.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Six main stage shows of high quality and vibrant performing arts were performed. Attendance was within the goals set by the board of directors. Cast members were excited. Patron surveys, anecdotal comments and response was very good. 2: Live theatre was offered to the community, a good array of shows displayed. The Barn Theatre used much more social media with video and pictures. Increased comments were very positive on the quality of the performances.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Carol Laumer, Chris Buzzeo, Tyler Hanson, Sandy Gardner, Dawn Lippert, Jordan Gatewood, Patrick Gilmore, Anthony Ogdahl, Melissa Wallace, Matt Onnen, Cole Woltjer, Bailey Stahl
Project Manager
First Name
Naomi
Last Name
Lindquist
Organization Name
Willmar Community Theatre, Inc. AKA The Barn Theatre
Street Address
321 4th St SW
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320) 235-9500
Email
business@thebarntheatre.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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