Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$225,530
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society AKA The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chippewa
Chisago
Clay
Cook
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Douglas
Faribault
Freeborn
Goodhue
Grant
Hennepin
Houston
Hubbard
Isanti
Itasca
Kanabec
Koochiching
Lac qui Parle
Lake
Le Sueur
Lyon
Marshall
Martin
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Mower
Nicollet
Olmsted
Pennington
Pine
Polk
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Renville
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Steele
Stevens
St. Louis
Todd
Wabasha
Wadena
Waseca
Washington
Watonwan
Winona
Wright
Yellow Medicine
Aitkin
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chippewa
Chisago
Clay
Cook
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Douglas
Faribault
Freeborn
Goodhue
Grant
Hennepin
Houston
Hubbard
Isanti
Itasca
Kanabec
Koochiching
Lac qui Parle
Lake
Le Sueur
Lyon
Marshall
Martin
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Mower
Nicollet
Olmsted
Pennington
Pine
Polk
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Renville
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Steele
Stevens
St. Louis
Todd
Wabasha
Wadena
Waseca
Washington
Watonwan
Winona
Wright
Yellow Medicine
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
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600
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
$225,530
Other Funds Leveraged
$8,992,477
Direct expenses
$9,218,007
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To provide wide access to live performances of world-class music in the Twin Cities community. The SPCO will provide over 130 performances, family activities, and education programs in the 2015-16 season. Through diverse programming, free and low-priced tickets, and concerts in 12 venues, the SPCO hopes to serve a broader audience.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The SPCO provided wide access to live performances of world-class music in Minnesota by offering affordable tickets at fourteen regular concert venues in the Twin Cities metro. With affordable concerts in convenient venues, free family education and community engagement activities, diverse programming, and a variety of digital media efforts, the SPCO has expanded its reach and upheld its commitment to accessibility.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Daria Adams, Betty Andrews, Daniel Avchen, Jo Bailey, Debra Berns, Theresa Bevilacqua, Thomas Brown, Jon Cieslak, Penny Chally, Richard Cohen, Sheldon Damberg, Nina Tso-Ning Fan, Judith Garcia Galiana, Bonnie Grzeskowiak, Ingrid Lenz Harrison, Andrina Hougham, Amy Hubbard, A.J. Huss, Jr., Arthur Kaemmer, D. William Kaufman, Erwin Kelen, Robert L. Lee, David Lillehaug, Jon Limbacher, Laura Liu, Wendell Maddox, Stephen Mahle, Richard Martinez, Jerome Miranowksi, Alfred Moore, Betty Myers, David Myers, Jenny Lind Nilsson, Lowell Noteboom, Deborah Palmer, Paula Patineau, Daniel Pennie, Nicholas Pifer, Shawn Quant, Andrew Redleaf, Paul Reyelts, Donald Ryks, Anthony Scarfone, Daniel Schmechel, Fred Sewell, Ronald Sit, Joseph Tashjian, Charles Ullery, Dobson West, Scott Wilensky, Elizabeth Willis, Priscilla Zee
Project Manager
First Name
Becky
Last Name
Cline
Organization Name
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society AKA The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Street Address
408 St Peter St 3rd Fl
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102-1497
Phone
(651) 292-3280
Email
rcline@spcomail.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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