Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$38,525
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Ashland Productions, Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Ashland is a youth centered, multigenerational theater company that fosters self-esteem and a sense of belonging. Through a culture of welcoming acceptance, Ashland's unique process creates exceptional performances enjoyed by the many communities we serve.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Carol Bruess: author, speaker, relationship social scientist, and creator; 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, healthcare consultant; Ken Martin: political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Carol Bruess: author, speaker, relationship social scientist, and creator; 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, healthcare consultant; Ken Martin: political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2023 regular session, chapter 40, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3; Minnesota Session Laws, 2024 regular session, chapter 106, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$38,525
Other Funds Leveraged
$736,400
Direct expenses
$755,663
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Ashland will foster youth development (performance, self-confidence) through excellent musical theater productions and educational opportunities. Outcome will be evaluated through anonymous surveys of participants and parents, in addition to anecdotal evidence, observation and team meeting feedback. Quantitative data will measure the degree of impact throughout the rehearsal process. 2: Ashland will continue expanding our community outreach to reach new participants and patrons. Outcome will be evaluated through ongoing quantitative analysis of participants and audience members demographic data from program registration, ticket sales, and anonymous surveys; with qualitative feedback from participants, families and patrons.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Antje
Last Name
Bergman
Organization Name
Ashland Productions, Inc.
Street Address
2100 White Bear Ave
City
Maplewood
State
MN
Zip Code
55109
Phone
(651) 274-8020
Email
accounting@ashlandproductions.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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