Community Arts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Cross Community Players
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
August 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Community Arts
Project Details
Funding for seven performances of Oklahoma! Performances will take place at Osseo Senior High School in July 2014.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Lorrie Link: Artistic, Audience Development, Fundraising; Connie Martin: Artistic, Fundraising, Administration; Jonna Kosalko: Fundraising, Audience Development, Administration; Masami Kawazato: Fundraising, Artistic, Organizational Development; Betty Mackay: Artistic; Laura Krider: Administration, Artistic; Jeff Erbland: Audience Development, Fundraising, Administration; Jeff Larson: Administration, Artistic, Community Development.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$26,645
Direct expenses
$31,645
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

90-100% of all participants found the project to be a positive experience. Community involvement, in terms of attendance (1400), volunteers (200), and community outreach (30 new performance participants) along with the amount of food donations (1200 lbs.) and school supplies (5 filled backpacks) collected.Written and verbal evaluations will be collected from all participants from staff to audience members. Numbers will be gathered by board members in regards to attendance, volunteers involved, and amount of monetary and item donations.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The cast was good size, filled with parents and their children working side by side as actors and back stage assistants; The audience loved the show; The musicians recruited for the pit were amazing; 50 free tickets were distributed to the food shelf recipients; Several community organizations took advantage of our group rates; A wide variety of ages attended the show; Two matinees, which were designed for convenience for families and for seniors not wanting to drive at night; Family involvement could be found in all aspects of the production; One performance was provided with ASL interpreters and Audio Describe; Our ASL patrons were provided 2 tickets at a 50% discount; We provided 2 free tickets for our Autism Disorder patrons so those not acquainted with this type of service could try it out without risk.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
RenΘe LaPlume, Glorianne Svitak, Goldie Johnson, Greg Janssen, William Berne, Nancy Covington, Kerry Kastle, Bryan OÆNeil, Jennifer OÆNeil, Chris Zanetti
Project Manager
First Name
Glorianne
Last Name
Svitak
Organization Name
Cross Community Players
Street Address
PO Box 1135
City
Maple Grove
State
MN
Zip Code
55311-6135
Phone
(763) 391-2787
Email
mail@crossplayers.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
Location

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency