Flexible Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,750
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
DisabiliTease Festival
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2021
End Date
November 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Flexible Support

Project Details

DisabiliTease Festival

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Cristeta Boarini: 826 MSP Program Director; Robyn Cline: City of Savage Economic Development Commissioner; Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Paul Creager: Square Lake Film and Music Festival Founder and Director; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Craig Dunn: Access Consultant; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Christal Moose: Native Arts Collaborative Agency and Native Pride Productions, Inc. Arts Manager and Artist; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Tommy Sar: Independent Consultant; Andrea Sjogren: Community Education; Lue Vang: McKnight Foundation Accountant; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Augsburg College Assistant Director of Leadership Gifts.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Donna Ray; Halee Kirkwood, Artistic, Volunteerism, Education; Juleana Enright, Artistic, Marketing/Audience Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Naomi Ko, Artistic; Sam Conrad, Accessibility/Disability Access, Artistic, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion.

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 ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,750
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
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 ; Reviewing recorded information or documentation (such as finances, attendance records, work plans) ; Observation

Measurable Outcome(s)

The DisabiliTease Festival was live-streamed, which allowed for 35 performers, 3 emcees, and 78 audience members to tune in from around the world, in the comfort of their home, eliminating many barriers to access. We sold 31 tickets to Friday?s show, 40 tickets to Saturday?s show and 24 tickets to Sunday?s show for $15 each. 13 of the tickets sold were VIP ($30, included a fan shoutout). Tickets were purchased not only in the US, but also in Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, and the Netherlands. Having pre-recorded acts meant that performers were able to take their time filming, rent a space to record, not have the pressure of technology connection or even do multiple takes. We had new audience members, sponsors and advertising opportunities this year, which brought awareness to performers with a disability to a wider audience. Through our workshops, we were able to connect four teachers in the areas of accessibility, fundraising and movement to 34 students across six workshops.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Melinda Weir, Rebecca Saltzman, Angela Sampson
Project Manager
First Name
Melinda
Last Name
Weir
Organization Name
DisabiliTease Festival
Street Address
701 Main St SE 211
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55414
Phone
(612) 888-1341
Email
info@disabiliteasefestival.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