Arts Access

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$85,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Orchestral Association AKA Minnesota Orchestra
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
End Date
October 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Ramsey
Hennepin
Ramsey
Project Overview
Arts Access
Project Details
The Minnesota Orchestra will expand its OH+ program with two underserved communities to provide students, their families, and their neighbors with high-quality arts experiences and enriching relationships with the Orchestra's musicians.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Rachel Carlson: Poet, novelist; nominated for Minnesota Book Award; Katherine Dodge: Retired executive director, Itasca Orchestra and Strings program; board chair, Grand Rapids Arts and Culture Commission; Takara Henegar: Program associate and Ron McKinley Philanthropy Fellow at The Saint Paul Foundation; Lauren Hughes: Creative arts development supervisor, Midwest Special Services; gallery curator; Keri Kellerman: Managing director, Playwrights' Center; Jessica Roeder: Writer, poet and teacher; Simon Sperl: Director of corporate and foundation relations. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities
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
$85,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$15,611
Direct expenses
$100,611
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Create collaborative artistic events that spur targeted communities to participate in music performances in their neighborhoods and at Orchestra Hall. Collect audience data for initiatives/activities, location of events/activities, track repeat attendance, solicit qualitative feedback with audience surveys. 2: Create accessible learning activities with underserved students that reduce barriers to access while growing the Orchestra's collaborative capacity. Collect data on location of events/activities, number engaged, progress toward learning objectives, feedback from participants and partner organizations.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Collaborative artistic activities inspired members of target communities to engage with the Orchestra in their neighborhoods and at Orchestra Hall. Data collection included number of attendees and frequency of attendance. Orchestra staff also documented each event. After signature events, staff gathered qualitative feedback through the use of audience surveys and reflection sessions. 2: Learning activities created bonds between Orchestra musicians and target communities that fostered trust, familiarity and enthusiasm for engagement. Young people were surveyed about their attitudes and experiences at the beginning, mid-point, and end of the project. Staff also led and analyzed reflection sessions with Orchestra musicians and community partner organizations.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Margee Ankeny, Karen Hsiao Ashe, Emily Backstrom, Doug Baker, Karen Baker, Don Benson, Rochelle Blease, Dave Boehnen. Margee Bracken, Barbara Burwell, Tim Carl, Mari Carlson, Nicky Carpenter, Evan Carruthers, Ralph Chu, Mark Copman, Kathy Cunningham, Gary Cunningham, Andrew Czajkowski, Paula DeCosse, Jack Farrell, Dolly Fiterman, Anders Folk, Betsy Frost, Tim Geoffrion, Luella Goldberg, MaryAnn Goldstein, Paul Grangaard, Joe Green, Laurie Hodder Greeno, Beverly Grossman, Karen Himle, Shadra Hogan, Karen Hubbard, Jay Ihlenfeld, Phil Isaacson, Hubert Joly, Kathy Junek, Mary Lou Kelley, Lloyd Kepple, Mike Klingensmith, Pat Krueger, Mike Langley, Al Lenzmeier, Nancy Lindahl, Michael Lindsay, Marty Lueck, Ron Lund, Warren Mack, Harvey Mackay, Kita McVay, Anne Miller, Bill Miller, Betty Myers, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Ravi Norman, Susan Platou, Lisa Roehl, Michael Roos, Kevin Smith, Matt Spanjers, Rob Spikings, Robert Spong, Mary Sumners, Maxine Wallin, Tim Welsh, John Wilgers, Aks Zaheer
Project Manager
First Name
Rob
Last Name
Nygaard
Organization Name
Minnesota Orchestral Association
Street Address
1111 Nicollet Mall
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55403-2477
Phone
(612) 371-7144
Email
rnygaard@mnorch.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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