Operating Support
Operating Support
The Anderson Center's mission is to uphold the unique wealth of the arts in the region; to develop, foster, and promote the creation of works by writers and artists in all media; and to provide leadership and services that help to insure a strong, healthy arts community and a greater recognition of the value of the arts in society.
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.
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.
ACHF Arts Access
Up to thirty-five writers and artists in all media will be awarded residencies to advance their work. All residents complete written evaluations and meet with the executive director during and at the end of their stays to discuss the value of their time in residence. 2: Hosting summer, fall, and winter arts festivals featuring regional artists and vendors and attract visitors from the region. Festival volunteers counted the number of attendees. Informal evaluations were made of attendees by staff and volunteers. Artists and vendors were also asked to provide evaluations of the events.
Thirty-eight artists working in a wide range of media received residencies. All highly praised the value of their stays. All gave a community presentation. All residents submitted written evaluations and met with the director during and at the end of their time at the Center. 2: The broad range of attendees, including first-time visitors, regularly praised to staff the value they get from programs and said that they will return. Staff and Board members are present at all events as are the presenters and artists at the three major Celebrations of the Arts. All converse with attendees about their experience at the events.
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