Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Yellow Tree Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
October 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Activities Support
Project Details
Funding for 22 performances of On Golden Pond at Yellow Tree Theatre in Osseo in September and October 2013.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Obi Egwim: audience development, organizational development, development; Joseph Hagedorn: marketing, organizational planning, education; Tom Moffatt: community education, administration, education; Bjorn Anderson: artistic, general management, community service, finance, computer systems; Rachel Levitt: audience development, fundraising, development; Robert Cuerden: marketing, fundraising, organizational development; Michael Robins: artistic, general management, youth programming; Kathryn Tjaden: administration, fundraising, organizational development; Maggie Langenfeld: education, administration, volunteerism.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$22,515
Direct expenses
$32,515
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To present a play that will challenge us artistically while remaining relevant to our audience; to present 22 performances with and expected audience of 1200.Audience attendance; collect feedback from audience, artists, donors and board members through surveys and meetings.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The production drew rave reviews from both the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press; cast members rose to the challenge; audience feedback was overwhelmingly positive; over 2300 people attended performances almost twice projected.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
John Nelosn, Bruce Humphrys, Mike Matheson, Connir Wilder, Jason Peterson, Jessica Peterson, Jon Cranney
Project Manager
First Name
Jessica
Last Name
Peterson
Organization Name
Yellow Tree Theatre
Street Address
320 5th Ave SE
City
Osseo
State
MN
Zip Code
55369
Phone
(763) 493-8733
Email
boxoffice@yellowtreetheatre.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