Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$69,457
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Playwrights' Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Blue Earth
Carver
Cass
Chisago
Clay
Dakota
Fillmore
Goodhue
Hennepin
Koochiching
Nicollet
Olmsted
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Stearns
Washington
Winona
Wright
Anoka
Blue Earth
Carver
Cass
Chisago
Clay
Dakota
Fillmore
Goodhue
Hennepin
Koochiching
Nicollet
Olmsted
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Stearns
Washington
Winona
Wright
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.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; 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; 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.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; 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; 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 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$69,457
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,051,086
Direct expenses
$1,120,543
Administration costs
$69,457
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Strengthen and grow local partnerships and playwright-community connections for the benefit of Minnesota communities. Track number and scope of partnerships compared with recent years; track constituencies served; assess nature and depth of partnerships; collect data and feedback on unique goals achieved through written partnership evaluations. 2: Broaden access to membership among Minnesotans through community outreach, including the Opportunities Road Show, and through online and on-site program enhancements. Track number of members; track online engagement through Google analytics and on-site participation through attendance at classes, seminars, and Open Play events; survey members about effectiveness of program improvements.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Partnered with Ten Thousand Things, Mu Performing Arts, and Jungle Theater to co-develop new plays by Minnesota-based writers and move them to production. Impact was assessed through artists' written surveys and conversations with collaborating theaters about the audiences reached. Of the 100 theaters interested in partnering with the Center, eleven are based in the Twin Cities. 2: Engaged Minnesota-based playwrights through artist resource fairs and developed their playwriting skills through an expanded program of classes and seminars. Conducted a survey of 1,600 playwright members--with an 8% response rate--to assess program services and plan future improvements. Total membership grew 8%, with approximately 400 members based in Minnesota.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Carlyle Brown, Barbara Davis, Mary Beidler Gearen, Chelle Gonzo, Elizabeth Grant, Tessa Gunther, Charlyne Hovi, Janet Jones, Carson Kreitzer, Annie Lebedoff, Sara Nelson, Ann McCague, Carla Paulson, Charlie Quimby, Steve Richardson, Steve Strand, Joe Waechter, Harry Waters Jr.
Project Manager
First Name
Keri
Last Name
Kellerman
Organization Name
The Playwrights' Center
Street Address
2301 Franklin Ave E
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55406-1024
Phone
(612) 332-7481x 122
Email
kerik@pwcenter.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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