Community Arts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Harmonic Relief
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2017
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Community Arts

Project Details

2017 Spring Show "Thank You For the Music" Funding for "Thank You for the Music," a series of three performances of a two-hour show featuring a mix of songs and choreography ranging from Broadway to old standards to pop. The shows will take place at the Maplewood Performing Arts Theater in May 2017 and will be reprised via three free summer presentations.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music teacher, performer; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Marisol Chiclana-Ayla: Artist, Board Chair at El Arco Iris; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Tricia Khutoretsky: Public Functionary Curator and Co-Director; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Osman Mohamed Ali: Somali Museum of Minnesota Founder and Executive Director; Kathy Mouacheupao: Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support, Corporation Cultural Corridor Coordinator; Adam Napoli-Rangel: Artist; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Djenane Saint Juste: Afoutayi Dance Company Founder; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Public Schools Youth Programs Coordinator; Dameun Strange: Composer, Performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Zhen Zou: Education, general management, artistic; Emmy Carter: Fundraising, education, artistic; Kevin Vollmers: Fundraising, audience development, organizational development; Liane Olson: Administration, fundraising, community education; Marjorie Fedyszyn: Artistic, education, volunteerism; Colleen Zuro-White: General administration, organizational development, volunteerism; Tisidra Jones: Artistic, administration; Tiffany Kong: Computer systems, administration, organizational development; Nicole Matter: Administration.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Greg Nielsen (651) 645-0402

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
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$9,765
Direct expenses
$14,765
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

335 audience members will attend our spring show, and an additional 200+ people will experience a free summer performance, and audience comments will indicate that they enjoyed the program and were exposed to something new (new songs, new interpretations, etc.). At least 80% of the adult artists (choir members and instrumentalists) will indicate that the activity was both fun and artistically challenging and fulfilling. Evaluation will include audience/participant count and demographics (seniors/students), informal audience feedback gathered at each performance, a detailed member survey to understand their satisfaction with the project and the extent to which they were artistically stretched, assessment of the success of the planning process, and budget results.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 400 audience members attended our spring show, with many commenting that it was “best they’ve heard” from us, and that it was "great fun". Over 300 people attended a free summer performance, with comments ranging from “loved it” to “the highlight of my summer!” Over 85% of choir members indicated that the activity was fun, challenging and fulfilling. All members plan to return next season.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Michele Johnson, Scott Meyer, Robert Gestner, Donna Balitz, Judith Wright
Project Manager
First Name
Connie
Last Name
Prall
Organization Name
Harmonic Relief
Street Address
1175 Gershwin Ave N Ste 28548
City
Oakdale
State
MN
Zip Code
55128
Phone
(651) 331-6582
Email
harmonicrelief@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