Community Arts

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Chameleon Theatre Circle

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

January 2015

End Date

June 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Dakota

Project Overview

Community Arts

Project Details

Funding for the second half of its 2014-2015 Artistic Season including Veronica's Room, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mom! a new musical, and Betty's Summer Vacation. Performances will take place at the Ames Center in Burnsville.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Jill Anfang: Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Anthony Galloway: Actor, storyteller, West Metro Education Program; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Minnesota Public Radio Development Officer; Dameun Strange: Composer and performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

GJ Clayburn: Organizational development, administration, artistic; Wendy Traxler: Fundraising, administration, volunteerism; Kim Petersen: Administration, organizational development, artistic; Scott Swanson: Administration, artistic, finance; Joyce Nelson Shellhart: Education, disabilities specialist, volunteerism; Hannah Rosholt: Artistic; Anastasia Shartin: Artistic, administration, community service; Marisol Chiclana: Artistic, youth programming, administration.

Conflict of Interest Contact

Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

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

$5,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$31,950

Direct expenses

$36,950

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Quantitative: We hope to have around 2600 audience members attending the events worked on by around 75 artists. Qualitative: We hope audience members will express interest in attending events in upcoming seasons and that our artists will decide to audition and continue to work for Chameleon. Post-show discussions with audience members to help evaluate their experiences. Post-performance feedback from artists to determine who may audition or work with Chameleon again and why or why not.

Measurable Outcome(s)

One of our greatest successes was the large and enthusiastic audience turnout for Jesus Christ Superstar. We sold out almost every performance and exceeded our projected audience goal by about 400 attendees. It was particularly thrilling to see the enthusiasm of the audience, many of whom sang along (quietly usually) to many of the songs. Clearly this was a fulfilling experience for all.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Andrew Troth, Mishia Burns Edwards, Jim Vogel, Andi Billig, Brad Donaldson, Avian Jangula, Daniel Li, Nick Menzhuber

Project Manager

Jim

Vogel

Chameleon Theatre Circle

5664 142nd St W c/o Jim Vogel

Apple Valley

55124