General Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,040
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Matchbox Children's Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Clay
Dakota
Dodge
Fillmore
Freeborn
Hennepin
Mower
Olmsted
Ramsey
Steele
Clay
Dakota
Dodge
Fillmore
Freeborn
Hennepin
Mower
Olmsted
Ramsey
Steele
Project Overview

General Operating Support

Project Details

Administrative Expenses for 2017

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Kjel Alkire: art faculty at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; John Becker: art business owner; Hal Cropp: Executive Director of Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director of Northland Words; Julie Fakler: Director of Operations at Paradise Center for the Arts; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Lee Gundersheimer: theatre artist and director; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Scott Anderson: musician; Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; Susan Joyce: author; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: arts administrator; Carter Martin: theatre artist; Beth Nienow: literary artist; Kathleen Peterson: playwright; Jon Swanson: arts administrator.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848

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
$3,040
Other Funds Leveraged
$29,762
Direct expenses
$32,802
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Matchbox Children's Theatre is in the process of recognizing and addressing real or perceived barriers to participation in the arts in collaboration with other groups in the Austin area including Austin Area Commission for the Arts and Austin Aspires. We will use a survey on-line via Matchbox Children's Theatre website and Facebook page plus as program insert for our August 2017 and December 2017 productions. We are also discussing focus groups in collaboration with Austin Area Commission for the Arts and Austin Aspires. We consistently do data collection.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We are committed to reducing real or perceived barriers to attending Matchbox Children's Theatre plays. One initiative is working with local autism experts on how best to serve this audience. We are also focused on transportation barriers.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Chelsea Anderson, Janet Anderson, Cindy Bellrichard, Angela Donovan, Jenny Dreyer, Cate Goodnature, Katie Hunerdosse, Barb Kasel, Deidre Smith, Billie Jo Wicks, Jen Weibrand, Christine Wik, John Wik
Project Manager
First Name
Angela
Last Name
Donovan
Organization Name
Matchbox Children's Theatre
Street Address
911 Oakland Ave W
City
Austin
State
MN
Zip Code
55912
Phone
(507) 437-9078
Email
info@matchbboxchildrenstheatre.org
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

2778 D Commerce Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901-2262 

Phone
Project Manager: Anastasia Shartin
(507) 281-4848
Email the Agency