Arts and Cultural Heritage
Arts and Cultural Heritage
Commonweal Theatre's Wealhouse Series
Kjel Alkire: art faculty at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; John Becker: art business owner; Hal Cropp: Executive Director of Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director of Northland Words; Julie Fakler: Director of Operations at Paradise Center for the Arts; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Lee Gundersheimer: theatre artist and director; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator.
Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: arts administrator; Carter Martin, arts administrator; Kathy Peterson: playwright; Mary Ruth: artist; Jon Swanson: arts administrator.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education
Provide access to participation in the arts for more Minnesotans. Raise the quality, types, and number of arts opportunities in our region, including an increase in the organizations or venues that offer them. The Commonweal maintains detailed records of attendance, revenue generation, and costs and benefits. Audience feedback will be heavily sought through surveys, anecdotal feedback, social media, and critical response from local media.
The Commonweal Theatre was able to produce three high-quality arts experiences featuring a more diverse range of artistic voices, styles, and stories for southeastern Minnesota audiences. The productions were well-attended and enthusiastically received.
Other, local or private