Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,958
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Hutchinson Center for the Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
December 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
McLeod
Kandiyohi
Big Stone
Nobles
Cottonwood
Swift
Meeker
McLeod
Kandiyohi
Big Stone
Nobles
Cottonwood
Swift
Meeker
Project Overview
Operating Support
Project Details
Operating Support
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
John White: writer, photographer, retired journalist; Marilee Strom: musician, former art teacher, business owner; Kathy Fransen: musician, theatre, Rhythm of the River coordinator; Janet Olney: visual artist, Willmar Area Arts Council coordinator; Joyce Meyer: photographer, retired art teacher, Canby Arts Council; Kate Aydin: retired educator; Paula Nemes: musician, librarian, former coordinator of Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Marshall Area Stage Company; Tom Wirt: artist, owner Clay Coyote Gallery, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, past member Hutchinson Public Arts Commission; Susan Marco: writer, former High School English/creative writing teacher; Kelly Muldoon: graphic artist, Prairie Music Association, Prairie Oasis Players; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Cindy Reverts: visual artist, Rock County Fine Arts Association treasurer, Council for Arts in Humanities in Rock County; Dana Johnson: producer/filmmaker; Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Reggie Gorter: vocalist, theatre, voice/dance teacher; Scott Tedrick: journalist, Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalization, theatre director/actor.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Brett Lehman: Worthington International Festival, Worthington City Band, Worthington Concert Association; Dan Wahl: writer, visual artist, director, adjunct English instructor at Southwest Minnesota State University; Cheryl Avenel-Navara: arts advocate; Kris Gruhot: musician, business owner; Cheryl Hanson: theatre, dance, banking; Lois Schmidt: nonprofit advisory.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Greta Murray (507) 537-1471
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
$16,958
Other Funds Leveraged
$127,737
Direct expenses
$144,695
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Increase annual audience for combined Hutchinson Center for the Arts programs, events and exhibits to 5,000 annually by December 2017 by expanding class offerings for children and adults, developing a Mobile Community Outreach program, continuing to develop the visual exhibits program, and building on existing community events/programs. 2) Diversify and increase earned income to maintain consistent income source by December 2017 through increasing facility rentals, increasing sales of consignment and gift items, bringing in performances, and increasing youth class sessions. 3) Prepare and develop a viable action plan by December 2017 for a potential venue change in 3 – 5 years. Goal 1 Evaluation: Record keeping to monitor attendance numbers. When appropriate, participant evaluations will be solicited feedback to determine constituent interest/need on future programs (for example: youth and adult classes, performances). Goal 2 Evaluation: Record keeping of sales and facility rentals to ensure progress is occurring. Monitoring of gift shop inventory and sales – to establish and identify items with strong sales. New marketing attempts (ads, newsletters) will be monitored to ensure outcomes yield higher sales in facility rentals and retails sales. Goal 3 Evaluation: The Board will be developing short and long term bench marks and timelines in early 2016 to establish a viable and effective timeline to meet facility goals.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We counted attendance at events and daily visitors to the center - our annual visitor number is approximately 2,000 (does not included private facility rentals or meetings hosted by our partner groups). Students and exhibiting artists were given surveys - these surveys have allowed us to adjust and fine tune our youth programs and exhibition process. Gift Shop - sales of art items remain low, but the addition of beer sales to our events has allowed us to add income via concession sales - in 2016 we earned nearly $800 in beer sales. Facility Rentals - We averaged one private rental per month for a total of 13. With a shared community venue it is sometimes difficult to accept all inquiries due to the facility being occupied by a partner group's activity and Hutchinson Center for the Arts programs. As we and our partners continue to grow we strive to maximize our facility rentals - knowing the space has its limitations. New Marketing Attempts - we began using sponsored Facebook posts - with mixed results - we have determined for some events this is an effective tool. We will continue to refine and monitor when it is most effective to use this tool. Our newsletter continues to reach a solid base of constituents. Our social media continues to grow we increased our Facebook followers by 18% in 2016 and had nearly 7,000 interactions. Two 2016 exhibits were featured on MPR Arthounds as we continue to grow our regional visibility.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Luann Drazkowski, Tom Wirt, Sarah Work, Greg Jodzio, Jerry Lindberg, Lenore Flinn, Steve Cook, Dolf Moon, Corey Stearns, Lena Mowlem
Project Manager
First Name
Lisa
Last Name
Bergh
Organization Name
Hutchinson Center for the Arts
Street Address
PO Box 667
City
Hutchinson
State
MN
Zip Code
55350
Phone
(320) 587-7278
Email
info@hutchinsonarts.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

509 W Main St, PO Box 55
Marshall, Minnesota 56258 

Phone
Phone Manager: Nicole DeBoer
(507) 537-1471
Email the Agency