Arts Access

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,495
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Northern Starz Theatre Company AKA Northern Starz Children's Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2017
End Date
October 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Clay
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pipestone
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Washington
Wright
Anoka
Carver
Clay
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pipestone
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

Arts Access

Project Details

Northern Starz Theatre Company will present The Penguin Project, a national theater program for students with disabilities which will provide meanginful access to students with disabilities to participate in the theatrical arts.

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. Chair, 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. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; 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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Christina Cotruvo: Harpist, certified clinical musician, and nonprofit administrator; Janette Davis: Nonprofit consultant; board member, The Soap Factory; Shelley Johnson: Improviser, actor, and preschool teacher; Monica Segura-Schwartz: Board member, GREAT Theatre, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, St Cloud School District; Simon Sperl: Director of corporate and foundation relations. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities; Rory Wakemup: Director, All My Relations Gallery; Arts Board grantee; Kimberly Young: Grant writer with Grant Assist Consulting

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,495
Other Funds Leveraged
$17,453
Direct expenses
$36,948
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Artists and mentors will improve theatrical, communication, and social skills as well as self-confidence and independence. Artists, mentors, and parents will complete pre- and post-production surveys evaluating theatrical, communication, and social skills and perceived levels of self-confidence and independence.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Rob Rosen, Michelle Sharon, Kristi Meyer, Erica Campbell, Mary Quist, Jerry Rondo, Kathy Boecher, Stacy Surratt, Megan Primus
Project Manager
First Name
Rachel
Last Name
Bohnsack
Organization Name
Northern Starz Theatre Company AKA Northern Starz Children's Theatre
Street Address
5300 Alpine Dr Ste 140
City
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55303
Phone
(612) 326-6158
Email
rachel@northernstarz.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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