Arts Impact for Groups

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,970
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2023
End Date
April 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Arts Impact for Groups

Project Details

Twin Cities Persian Dance Ensemble and School

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Juxtaposition Arts; Ross Anderson: Praxis Photo Center; Gretchen Burau: American Museum of Asmat Art; Kathryn Mattson: arts supporter; Chavonn Williams Shen: Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop; Ronald Salazar: Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,970
Other Funds Leveraged
$320
Direct expenses
$10,290
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Residents build connections to their own and others' cultural heritage through events and/or activities; MN folk and traditional artists/audiences are expanded; MN folk and traditional artists see an increase in demand for work. Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Interviews/Conversations with board/staff/leaders ; Surveying (paper or online)

Measurable Outcome(s)

We funded ongoing adult and children's traditional Persian dance classes, directly impacting Minnesota's Iranian American youth through reconnection to their culture and community. We also performed at cultural events, and received positive verbal and wri

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Jeremy
Last Name
Iggers
Organization Name
Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective
Street Address
991 9th Ave NW
City
New Brighton
State
MN
Zip Code
55112
Phone
(612) 802-0374
Email
jeremyiggers@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