Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,375
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Stage North Theatre Company
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Crow Wing
Crow Wing
Project Overview

Community Arts Access Project

Project Details

Baby Face Theatre Production.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Michael Sander: community theater activist, retired educator; Millie Engisch: visual artist, graphic designer, arts administrator; Sue Johnson: retired music educator, vocalist, community leader; Cathy Hartle: retired nonprofit professional, community development specialist; Dawn Espe: Community development professional, arts consumer, advocate; Allan Lynk: community theater enthusiast, arts consumer, advocate; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Brigid Fitzgerald: Community Arts Leader; Kim Bollig: Native American artist, community arts leader; Maxine Norman: retired educator, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 25 years' experience in arts administration.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Michael Sander: community theater activist, retired educator; Millie Engisch: visual artist, graphic designer, arts administrator; Sue Johnson: retired music educator, vocalist, community leader; Cathy Hartle: retired nonprofit professional, community development specialist; Dawn Espe: Community development professional, arts consumer and advocate; Allan Lynk: community theater enthusiast, arts consumer and advocate; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Brigid Fitzgerald: Community Arts Leader; Kim Bollig: Native American artist, community arts leader; Maxine Norman: retired educator, community arts leader; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 25 years' experience in arts administration.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,375
Other Funds Leveraged
$9,700
Direct expenses
$14,075
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase audience understanding and appreciation of contemporary theatre, by demonstrating universal themes through local stories of historical intrigue. Evaluate through a random audience questionnaire on which we will ask for contact information to set up a personal interview. At the followup interview very specific questions will be asked about the show, our company, and other shows they would like us to perform.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful community theater production where 100% of participants indicated an Increased understanding and appreciation of the theater arts. Audience particpation met expectations.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Gary
Last Name
Hirsch
Organization Name
Stage North Theatre Company
Street Address
1001 Kingwood St
City
Brainerd
State
MN
Zip Code
56401
Phone
(612) 390-2032
Email
ghirsch@charter.net
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 118 - 121 4th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Phone
Project Manager: Miranda Lape
Phone: 218-895-5660
Email the Agency