Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,285
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Singers Minnesota Choral Artists AKA The Singers-Minnesota Choral Artists
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Hennepin
Ramsey
Rice
Anoka
Hennepin
Ramsey
Rice
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Through the performance of established works and the programming of new music, The Singers Minnesota Choral Artists serve as artists, educators, and advocates of the choral art.

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
$12,285
Other Funds Leveraged
$248,794
Direct expenses
$248,794
Administration costs
$4,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Broaden audience participation and engagement. Track ticket sales and attendance, surveys, CD sales, donations, qualitative feedback after concerts. Observe participation at Community Sing and educational/outreach events. Study DataArts reports. 2: Improve administrative and governance infrastructure. Continue toward certification with Charities Review Council; Board/Staff evaluation process; qualitative feedback from patrons/volunteers; utilize volunteers to improve efficiency; DataArts reports.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience participation and engagement grew. Ticket sales, concert attendance, and CD sales were tracked by staff. The Community Sing event tracking showed an increase of nearly 25% in participating audience size. Donor activity was observed by staff and board. Audience responses are positive. 2: The board continued to oversee improved infrastructural function. The Governance committee continued to move all processes toward best practice methods. Evaluation processes went smoothly. Helpful feedback from volunteers and patrons continues to inform our procedures.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Kathy Donlan Tunseth, Luther Ranheim, Nathan Knoll, Casey Lankow, Officers: Alan Beck, Will Bergkamp, Connie Foote, Heidi Kain, Michael McGaghie, Margaret Westin officers Dr. Matthew Culloton, Paige Armstrong
Project Manager
First Name
Matthew
Last Name
Culloton
Organization Name
Singers Minnesota Choral Artists AKA The Singers - Minnesota Choral Artists
Street Address
528 Hennepin Ave Ste 303
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55403
Phone
(651) 917-1948
Email
info@singersmca.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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