Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,100
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Threads Dance Project AKA Threads
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2019
End Date
December 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

Threads' Fall 2019 Performance Season.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Osman Mohamed Ali: Founder and Executive Director; Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director; Cristeta Boarini: freelance audio producer, journalist, writer, Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director, Alejandra Iannone: Creative Co-Director, Wu Chen Khoo: Technical: Stage Technical Designer,Stage Director, Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant, Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Donna Saul Millen: Events Director, Christal Moose: Manager, Adaobi Okolue: Executive Director, Andrea Sjogren: Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator, Deanna StandingCloud: Program and Community Network Director, Sara Wilson: Attorney.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Amelia Foster: Artistic, Community Service and Development, General Management and Administration; David Kang: General Administration, Fundraising, Artistic; Elin Anderson: Artistic, Education, Volunteerism; Emma Kasiga: Finance, Education, Community Service and Development, Heather Peebles, Education, Community Service and Development, Computer Systems and Web Design; Kasey Payette: Artistic, Audience Development and Marketing, Fundraising; Prabana Balapuwaduge Mendis: Artistic, Organizational Development, Education; Teqen Zea-Aida: Audience Development and Marketing, General Administration, Organizational Development.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,100
Other Funds Leveraged
$40,586
Direct expenses
$46,686
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience surveys showed that 90% of respondents indicated they were moved by the performance and felt an emotional response. 600 people attended the performances, at least 50% were for individuals of color or minority. Audience and participant count for all performances (2 evening shows and a matinee) Audience and participant surveys, including post-performance feedback and Q and A with audience and artists.

Measurable Outcome(s)

90% of audience attended either the pre or post-show discussions or both. At least 40% of the audience had never seen live dance performances or had any previous knowledge of Threads Dance Project.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Kenneth Charles, Darrell Gradford, Marcus Buggs, Lauren Hunter, Zachary Clifton, Helena Haynes-Carter, William Ackerman, Scott Kriedeman, Christine Clifford
Project Manager
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Charles
Organization Name
Threads Dance Project AKA Threads
Street Address
1740 Bridgewater Rd
City
Golden Valley
State
MN
Zip Code
55422
Phone
(952) 250-5965
Email
karenlcharlestdp@gmail.com
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