Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Tru Ruts Endeavors AKA Tru Ruts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2018
End Date
December 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

Khephra.

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

Anna Ostroushko: Artistic, General Administration, Volunteerism; Caitlin Hammel: Artistic, Education, General Administration; Chandler Daily: Organizational Development, Artistic, General Administration; Daisuke Kawachi: Artistic, Community Education, General Administration; Hawona Sullivan Janzen: General Administration, Community Education, Artistic; Sophie Liu-Othmer: Community Education, Community Service and Development, General Administration.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Kathy Mouacheupao (651) 523-6390

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
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$12,000
Direct expenses
$22,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys and box office demonstrate that 50% or more of the audience were persons of color. Surveys show that many attendees are not traditional theater goers. Audience surveys and response cards will be one of the primary ways of obtaining evaluation and allows for younger people to participate. We will also haves shows with post play discussions as well as performer and artist pre and post reflection surveys. Box office stats will indicate demographic evaluation as well.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We had over 800 people attending our performances across 2 weeks with 100+ performance. Of those in audience, over 30 % identified as artists which was exciting to see artists supporting artists. We also created an opportunity where members of our Black and Brown communities can see themselves on stage. With more than 80 percent of our communities being people of color this was achieved.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Eric Bailey, Anton Shavik, Kate Pehrson, Zania Coleman, Malick Seesay, Brid Henry, William Harris
Project Manager
First Name
E.G.
Last Name
Bailey
Organization Name
Tru Ruts Endeavors
Street Address
PO Box 21305
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55421
Phone
(612) 559-0425
Email
truruts@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