Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$53,697
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Gather people to explore the creative potential of glass.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, 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, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, 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, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2023 regular session, chapter 40, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$53,697
Other Funds Leveraged
$574,318
Direct expenses
$574,318
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Artists, participants and visitors will grow their knowledge and appreciation of the glass art medium. Enrollment data, event attendance, membership data, course survey responses will contribute to the evaluation of impact. 2: Strengthen our supportive relationships and expand new opportunities. Increase diversity and inclusion through growing our organizational partnerships (ie: Project for Pride in Living, Minnesota Afterschool Advance), develop funding for our scholarship and internship opportunities and evaluate demographic surveys.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Artists, participants and visitors will grow their knowledge and appreciation of the glass art medium. Enrollment data, event attendance, membership data, course survey responses will contribute to the evaluation of impact. 2: Strengthen our supportive relationships & expand new opportunities. Increase diversity and inclusion through growing our organizational partnerships (ie: Project for Pride in Living, Minnesota Afterschool Advance), develop funding for our scholarship and internship opportunities and evaluate demographic surveys.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Sandra Brick, Joyce Simon, Carrie Thornton, Gordon Hage, Kelly Mcgivern, Layne Clay, Shanaya Branch Dungey
Project Manager
First Name
Anna
Last Name
Lehner
Organization Name
FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Street Address
2213 Snelling Ave
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55404
Phone
(612) 670-8349
Email
annalehner@mnglassart.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
Email the Agency