Nonprofit Arts Organization Grants

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,400
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Middle River Community Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Marshall
Roseau
Roseau
Marshall
Roseau
Roseau
Project Overview

Nonprofit Arts Organization Grants

Project Details

Support the general operating expenses for FY2023 and the Goosefest production.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired visual art teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Kate Mulvey: performing artist, English second language teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Deb Alexander, arts advocate; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Rena Bouchard: media arts and makeup artist, advocate for Latino arts; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts; Stephenie Anderson: textile artist.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,400
Other Funds Leveraged
$677
Direct expenses
$6,077
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, people of all ages will want to continue to participate in theater in one way or another. (As actors or audience) Evaluation will occur through a variety of ways; follow-up meeting, notes, and the audience, artists, and youth number

Measurable Outcome(s)

People gave insight on all aspects of the performance, from audience numbers, to concessions, to the director. People stated they enjoyed acting in our productions. Youth said they had fun and gained acting skills and would participate again.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Cookie Melby, KayDell Super, Rachel Fredrickson, Candy Gram, Pat Hanson, Tina Taus, Ben Gram, Bonnie Wagner, Mark Stromsodt, Mathew Stromsodt, Kelly Knutson
Project Manager
First Name
O'Brien
Last Name
Stromsodt
Organization Name
Middle River Community Theatre
Street Address
PO Box 72
City
Middle River
State
MN
Zip Code
56737
Phone
(218) 688-0018
Email
ostromsodt@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

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

Phone
Project Manager: Mara Hanel
218-745-8886
Email the Agency