Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$17,599
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music is a school where the aspirations of students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are met with a commitment to excellence through creative expression, disciplined training, and regular performance opportunities, fostering musical friendships, encouraging artistic growth, and contributing to the enrichment of the arts in Saint Paul and the larger Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

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
$17,599
Other Funds Leveraged
$466,134
Direct expenses
$466,134
Administration costs
$17,599
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.5
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Underserved people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities will study music from accomplished instructors and experience live music performances. Track number of participants and number of faculty contact hours delivered to disadvantaged youth, the ill and the elderly, and low-income people of all ages. 2: People in the community will experience high-quality music performances and appreciate live music in everyday life. Track number of performances, number of musician contact hours, venues and number of audience members in performances for general public, disadvantaged youth, and the ill and the elderly.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Underserved people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities studied music from accomplished instructors and experienced live music performances. Tracked number of participants and number of faculty contact hours delivered to: A. Disadvantaged youth B. The ill and the elderly C. Low-income people of all ages. 2: People in the community experienced high-quality music performances and appreciated live music in their everyday life. Tracked number of performances, number of musician contact hours, venues and number of audience members in performances for: A. General public B. Disadvantaged youth C. The ill and the elderly.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Kelly Schwenn, Sylvia Oxenham, Susan Bullard, Karen Groves, Maria Paik, Sharon Carlson, X. Christina Huang, Karen Schwiegert, Jim Tarara, Michael Adams, Heidi Teoh, Christine Schwab
Project Manager
First Name
Clea
Last Name
Galhano
Organization Name
The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
Street Address
26 E Exchange St Ste 500
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55101
Phone
(651) 224-2205x 12
Email
clea@thespcm.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
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