Flexible Support
Flexible Support
Diversity and Community Relations Director, 2021 Programming and Film Streaming
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.
Averie Mitchell-Brown, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Artistic, Education; Chad Holliday, Artistic, Education, Program Development; Chandler Daily, Organizational Development, Artistic, General Administration; Emily Matthees, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Marketing/Audience Development, Technical Production; Genoveva Castaneda, Technical Production, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Artistic; Michael May, Artistic, Education; Sophie Liu-Othmer, Community Education, Community Service / Development, General Administration.
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
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 ; Community dialogue (group conversations with a large group) ; Observation
We reduced barriers to arts participation & access through free and reduced event pricing; imparted knowledge to & changed perspectives of participants/attendees through screenings & post-film discussions; strengthened artists/arts groups' connections to their communities via mentorship & networking programs; encouraged artists to expand and improve their art through educational panels and discussions; connected artists to new audiences and fostered relationships that encourage artistic growth. We interviewed and conversed with participants/attendees, board members, project leaders, and artists--both in person and online; conducted community dialogues through moderated panel discussions; reviewed projected vs. actual ticket sales & attendance; observed events; conducted paper and digital surveys of audience and artists; reviewed data from our streaming service.