Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,152
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
T. B. Sheldon Memorial Theatre AKA The Sheldon Theatre
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Faribault
Goodhue
Hennepin
Olmsted
Ramsey
Wabasha
Winona
Dakota
Faribault
Goodhue
Hennepin
Olmsted
Ramsey
Wabasha
Winona
Project Overview
Operating Support
Project Details
General operating support
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies; Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies; Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,152
Other Funds Leveraged
$639,219
Direct expenses
$669,371
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Broaden participation of small business and corporate donors, start a show sponsorship program, and increase individual contributions. Increase sixteen corporate donors and $64,100 to 30 and $68,000; increase 345 individual donors and $55,000 to 450 and $72,500; attract 10 show sponsorships for a total of $10,000 to $15,000. 2: Increase volunteer participation in production and audience support areas and expand local and regional creator and arts learning participation. Volunteer hours increase from 3,078 to 3,500 for about 100 events; increase regional artist performances from 40 to 45 by expanding active production weeks and reducing rental fees.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased involvement through new sponsorships, memberships, and donations to the theatre. Corporate and business sponsorship increases were tracked through season schedule advertisements and previous season support. Memberships were tracked through ticketing and development software, and analyzed for trends. 2: Volunteerism opportunities involved more communities, allowing more people to participate in the arts. Volunteer spreadsheets indicating hours logged and overall participation showed improved involvement with the theatre. The type of opportunities broadened to include administration, technical work, and general upkeep.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Ian Sheerer, Mary Rauterkus, Marybess Goeppinger, Chuck Richardson, Verna Fricke, Mike Melstad, Nancy Dimunation
Project Manager
First Name
Sean
Last Name
Dowse
Organization Name
T.B. Sheldon Memorial Theatre AKA The Sheldon Theatre
Street Address
443 W 3rd St
City
Red Wing
State
MN
Zip Code
55066-2310
Phone
(651) 388-8701
Email
sdowse@sheldontheatre.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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