Arts Project Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Tru Ruts Endeavors AKA Tru Ruts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2020
End Date
November 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Anoka
Project Overview

Arts Project Support

Project Details

Khephra

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: 826 MSP Program Director; Craig Dunn: Arts Accessibility Consultant; 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 Professional; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Tommy Sar: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Coordinator of Community Programs; Lue Vang: McKnight Foundation Accountant; 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; Robyn Cline: City of Savage Economic Development Commissioner

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Emma Marlar: Artistic, Technical Production, Education; Julia Gay: Artistic, Community Service / Development, Education; Karla Nweje: Artistic, Education, General Administration; Loren Niemi: General Management / Administration, Artistic, Organizational Development / Planning; Susan Tarnowski: General Administration, Education, Organizational Development.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$12,000
Direct expenses
$22,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience members surveys showed that more than 60% were able to see themselves/ their experiences and culture represented. Young participants. Artists affiliated with the performance will complete a Pre and post-Survey as an integral part of their individual development as well as an Evaluation to capture their experiences in the project and to rate the quality of the program as participants. A Feedback Survey will also be distributed at the performances to gather audience responses and capture intent / impact. All of our tools will be combined to determine the achievement of the program outcomes, goals, and objectives we initially began with and reflect with partners and community. Finally, as this is a multi-disciplinary project, we are excited to create interactive ways to also share back with the community as the residency grows. Current ideas include uploading images and video from the performances to Tru Ruts and partner websites, and utilizing the gallery space in the building to spotlight photos, a comment board, and feedback from young youth in words and emojis.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
E.G.
Last Name
Bailey
Organization Name
Tru Ruts Endeavors AKA Tru Ruts
Street Address
PO Box 21305
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55421
Phone
(612) 559-0408
Email
truruts@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