Arts Tour Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$50,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The O'Shaughnessy at Saint Catherine University AKA The O'Shaughnessy
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2017
End Date
May 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Crow Wing
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Le Sueur
Olmsted
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Washington
Winona
Anoka
Carver
Crow Wing
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Le Sueur
Olmsted
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Washington
Winona
Project Overview

Arts Tour Minnesota

Project Details

The O'Shaughnessy will present nationally celebrated choreographers Camille A. Brown and Rosie Herrera in separate residencies that examine personal and cultural history as part of the Women of Substance series.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Bradley Bourn: Executive director, Lyndale Neighborhood Association; former managing director, Ten Thousand Things Theater; Leslie Hanlon: Director of fundraising and marketing, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John?s University fine arts series; Tamra Jo Makram: Managing director of Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington; Natalie Nowytski: Vocalist, composer and performer of international folk music; Kathleen Ray: Former executive director, Central Square Cultural and Civic Center; theater artist and playwright; Quillan Roe: Manager and artistic director, Roe Family Singers; Douglas Scholz-Carlson: Artistic director, Great River Shakespeare Festival; Jacinta Zens: Independent arts organizer; member of Moorhead Arts and Cultural Commission

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$50,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$67,260
Direct expenses
$117,260
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased access to socially resonant, powerful choreography from exceptional artists from outside Minnesota for youth and adults in the Twin Cities. Verbal and written feedback from outreach participants, feedback and observations from staff and WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE planning committee participating in activities, and requests for repeat experiences. 2: Deepened partnerships with cultural communities in Minnesota, including culturally-specific organizations serving youth, women and girls. Increased partnerships with culturally-specific organizations and communities, tracking new partnerships, sites and media outlets, data collection about participants.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Met/exceeded residency activities, performance, quality artistic work, powerful choreography outcomes. Includes participants (written, verbal), O'Shaughnessy crew/event staff, Arts Progress contractor (online/email/social media), and partner organizations. 2: Deepened partnerships with Minnesota schools, community and culturally specific organizations, inclusive of girls/boys/women. Artists requested partnerships include boys and girls, keeping emphasis on girls of color. Data tracked and new partnerships tracked through ticketing systems/emails/surveys/event reports. Media/online activity tracked through Google analytic.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Allison Adrian, Donna Hauer, Cecilia Konchar-Farr, Bonnie LeDuca, Jewelly Lee, Pat Olson, Angela Riley, Hui Wilcox, Laura Bufano, Kathryn Clubb, Kevin Croston, Margaret Arola Ford, Margaret Gillespie, Susan Hames, Michael Hickey, Anne McKeig, Donna McNamara, Catherine McNamee, Joan Mitchell, Christine Moore, Jean Delaney Nelson, Michael OBoyle, Kathleen OBrien, Colleen OMalley, Teresa Radzinski, ReBecca Koenig Roloff, Therese Sherlock, Angela Hall Slaughter, Minda Suchan, Sandra Vargas, Debra Wilfong, Jean Wincek, Robert Wollan, Brenda Woodson, Valerie Young
Project Manager
First Name
Kathleen
Last Name
Spehar
Organization Name
The O'Shaughnessy at Saint Catherine University AKA The O'Shaughnessy
Street Address
2004 Randolph Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55105-1750
Phone
(651) 690-6700
Email
klspehar@stkate.edu
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