Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2026 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$24,635
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc AKA Andria Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2025
End Date
June 2026
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Douglas
Douglas
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

To build community by igniting interest and partcipation in and through the performning arts.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Mary Ann Aufderheide: former arts administrator; 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; Philip McKenzie, adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Mary Ann Aufderheide: former arts administrator; 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; Philip McKenzie, adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2025 regular session, chapter 36, article 4, section 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2026 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$24,635
Other Funds Leveraged
$497,070
Direct expenses
$509,388
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The Andria Theatre will see an increase in community engagement and community outreach. Attendance records will be kept for each cast and crew, all performances, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Additionally, surveys will be administered to participants and community partners to gather feedback on their experiences.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Karley
Last Name
Colberg
Organization Name
Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc AKA Andria Theatre
Street Address
618 Broadway St
City
Alexandria
State
MN
Zip Code
56308
Phone
(320) 762-8300
Email
karley@andriatheatre.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