Operating Support
ACHF Arts Access
1. Afterschool program: expand to include an additional teacher and fifteen more students, create an editing suite solely for student projects, partner with other programs, and tie the program into academic standards. 2. Education program: increase instructor pay by 5%, increase student capacity from 60% to 70%, and increase the number of professional development programs per year from six to ten. 3. Outreach program: explore and develop youth media programs in the Arrowhead region, participate in South Saint Anthony Creative Enterprise Zone to build a cohesive cultural district, and increase submissions from diverse artists to grant and exhibition programs by 10%. Evaluate attendance numbers, participant feedback, surveys, and discussion at annual membership meeting.
1. The afterschool program will relaunch in September after a haitus. 2. Provided residencies to six high schools in Saint Paul. The education program offered thirty-five classes per quarter, with conferences, workshops, panels, and presentations. Approximately 1,500 students participated. Marketing techniques are being revamped to focus on education. Professional development programs increased. 3. Worked with community partners, held programs in the Rochester area, and participated in the South Saint Anthony Creative Enterprise Zone. Built audiences through exhibition opportunities. Created access to technological resources, a full-service fiscal sponsorship program, and a membership program. 4. Operational funding continues to be a challenge, but the long-term debt is forecast to be paid in full by 2014. The board provides effective organizational leadership. We were unable to provide a 5% increase to our staff. The 2012 fundraiser is on track for this goal and takes place in July. IFP Minnesota has completed a rebranding process to build awareness and has a new logo. 5. Work is evaluated on artistic quality and the quality of services. IFP gathers attendance numbers, participant feedback, and surveys. Each class and activity participant gets a survey. Also, a lengthy survey is sent to the IFP Minnesota membership on an annual basis.
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