Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Cross Community Players
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2018
End Date
August 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

Seven Performances of the operetta "Pirates of Penzance" in July 2018

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Marisol Chiclana-Ayala: Artist, Board Chair El Arco Iris; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Vice President for Advancement; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Osman Mohamed Ali: Somali Museum of MN Founder and Executive Director; See More Perspective: Artist; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach St. Croix Executive Director; Djenane Saint Juste: Afoutayi Dance Company Founder; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter, LLP Attorney

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Ben Krywosz: Artistic, Organizational Development / Planning, General Management / Administration; Christina Dahlheimer: Fundraising, Organizational Development / Planning, General Management / Administration; David Kang: General Administration, Fundraising, Artistic; Sagirah Shahid: Artistic, Community Education, Youth Programming, Haley Cramer: Artistic, Finance, Organizational Development; Isela Xitlali Gomez: Artistic, Community Education, Organizational Development; Eri Isomura: Artistic, General Administration, Youth Programming; Samantha Sencer-Mura: Education, Youth Programming, Community Education; Ashleyn Przedwiecki: Audience Development / Marketing, Fundraising, 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

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$16,790
Direct expenses
$26,790
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

87% of all participants found the project to be a positive experience. Community involvement, in terms of attendance (1100), volunteers (200), and community outreach (30 new performance participants) along with the amount of food donations (1200 lbs.) and school supplies (5 filled backpacks) collected. Written and verbal evaluations will be collected from all participants from staff to audience members. Numbers will be gathered by board members in regards to attendance, volunteers involved, and amount of monetary and item donations.

Measurable Outcome(s)

96% of the staff, performers, and audience members who were surveyed thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The leads were excellent and well cast. The quality of the singing, acting, dancing, and music provided the community entertainment that was enjoyed by all.

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

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Chris Zanetti, Renee LaPlume, Greg Janssen, Heidi Ericson, Nancy Covington, Bob Danielson, Jennifer Danielson, Steve Eckes, Matt Kellogg, Bryan O'Neil, Glorianne Svitak
Project Manager
First Name
Glorianne
Last Name
Svitak
Organization Name
Cross Community Players
Street Address
PO Box 1135
City
Maple Grove
State
MN
Zip Code
55311-6135
Phone
(763) 420-7469
Email
mail@crossplayers.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