Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Kenwood Symphony Orchestra
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2019
End Date
June 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Ramsey
Hennepin
Ramsey
Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

Kenwood Symphony Orchestra FY19 Program.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute Program Director; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade Stage Technical Designer and Director; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Christal Moose: Native Pride Productions Inc Manager; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Deanna StandingCloud: New Native Theatre; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter LLP Attorney.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Andi Cheney: Organizational Development, General Administration, Finance; Brenda Butler: Education, Youth Programming, Community Education; Bryan Thao Worra: Artistic, Community Service / Development; Edna Stevens: Youth Programming, Audience Development / Marketing, Artistic; Loren Niemi: General Management / Administration, Artistic, Organizational Development / Planning; Nakita Kirchner: Artistic, Organizational Development, Education; Sara Endalew: Artistic, Community Service / Development, Education.

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
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$13,860
Direct expenses
$23,860
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We aim to produce 4 successful concerts serving a total of 1500 audience members planned for the season. A successful concert allows both musicians and audience members to experience artistic challenge and growth, a greater sense of community, and a lasting impression of the power of the arts to connect people. We also aim to attract new audience members and strive to provide performances that are technically well executed, as well as valued and enjoyed by the community. We aim to produce 4 successful concerts serving a total of 1500 audience members planned for the season. A successful concert allows both musicians and audience members to experience artistic challenge and growth, a greater sense of community, and a lasting impression of the power of the arts to connect people. We also aim to attract new audience members and strive to provide performances that are technically well executed, as well as valued and enjoyed by the community.; We aim to produce 4 successful concerts serving a total of 1500 audience members planned for the season. A successful concert allows both musicians and audience members to experience artistic challenge and growth, a greater sense of community, and a lasting impression of the power of the arts to connect people. We also aim to attract new audience members and strive to provide performances that are technically well executed, as well as valued and enjoyed by the community. After each performance, the Board and Artistic Director conduct a post-concert evaluation of promotion, production, and performance, considering the quantity and quality of participant and audience response as well as KSO’s relationships with collaborators and guest musicians. Dr. Ivan reviews recordings of each performance to evaluate the technical and musical success of each concert. Initiated in 2012, KSO conducts an annual audience member survey during one of its Classical Concerts, as well as a similar survey of KSO musicians at the end of the season. The Board evaluates the survey responses, venues, marketing efforts and partnerships to determine the direction of future performances that satisfy the expectations of artistically fulfilling and culturally relevant programming.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 700 audience members attended KSO concerts across four performances (2 concerts each of two distinct programs) including approximately 180 care center residents. 126 artists were served through rehearsal and performance opportunities, including 57 members of the Bethlehem Lutheran choir and five guest soloists.

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

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Ellen Maas-Pratt, Anne Cheney, Patrick McCarthy, Jillienne Touchette, Julie Pronovici, James Olcott, Erika Neely
Project Manager
First Name
Anne
Last Name
Swarts
Organization Name
Kenwood Symphony Orchestra
Street Address
PO Box 19591
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55419-0591
Phone
(763) 535-9824
Email
admin@kenwoodsymphonyorchestra.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