Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Savage Umbrella
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2016
End Date
April 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Ramsey
Hennepin
Ramsey
Project Overview
Arts Activities Support
Project Details
Funding to produce The Awakening, an ensemble created adaptation of Kate Chopin’s landmark 1899 novel investigating themes of sexuality, gender roles, and societal constraints that are still poignant today. Performances will take place at The Southern The
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music teacher and performer; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Marisol Chiclana-Ayla: Artist, Board Chair of El Arco Iris; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Tricia Khutoretsky: Public Functionary Curator and Co-Director; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Artistic Director of World Music and Dance and the International Children’s Festival; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Osman Mohamed Ali: Somali Museum of Minnesota Founder and Executive Director; Kathy Mouacheupao: Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation Cultural Corridor Coordinator; Adam Napoli-Rangel: Artist; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Djenane Saint Juste: Afoutayi Dance Company Founder; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Public Schools Youth Programs Coordinator; Dameun Strange: Composer and performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Bob Peskin: Administration, audit, fundraising; Jennifer Case Phelps: Artistic, volunteerism, fundraising; Mathew Janczewski: Artistic, administration, fundraising; Judi Lamble: Administration, artistic, organizational development; Mark Collier: Artistic, organizational development, administration; Courtney Gerber: Education, volunteerism, audience development; Patrick Rhone: Artistic; Liz Xiong: Audience development, artistic, Community Education; Jennifer Nicklay: Education, artistic, administration.
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

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,776
Direct expenses
$15,776
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We will engage 600-800 attendees through 10 performances at the Southern Theater. Over 90% of post-performance survey respondents will indicate connection to the themes and a positive experience of the work through thoughtful and engaging feedback. Audience members and collaborating artists are invited to fill out post-performance surveys including demographic data and critical/creative questions about the work. Beyond formal surveys, we invite conversations to continue beyond the performance venue by encouraging social media engagement, lobby discussions, and informal gatherings at local establishments.

Measurable Outcome(s)

627 total audience members and 26 artists (including 3 musicians and 2 youth artists) were engaged through 14 performances. Audience surveys showed that 61% of respondents were new to Savage Umbrella. The production exceeded anticipated ticket sales by 50%.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Laura Leffler¡-McCabe, Hannah K. Holman, Megan Clark, Alana Horton, Russ Dugger, Mason Mahoney, Carl Atiya Swanson, Blake E. Bolan, Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Amber Davis, Rachel Nelson
Project Manager
First Name
Laura
Last Name
Leffler-McCabe
Organization Name
Savage Umbrella
Street Address
3134 Lincoln St NE
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55418
Phone
(913) 461-5325
Email
info@savageumbrella.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