Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$18,941
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lanesboro Arts Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2011
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Fillmore
Olmsted
Houston
Winona
Mower
Freeborn
Dodge
Steele
Goodhue
Wabasha
Ramsey
Hennepin
Dakota
Carver
Scott
Rice
Blue Earth
Waseca
Le Sueur
Fillmore
Olmsted
Houston
Winona
Mower
Freeborn
Dodge
Steele
Goodhue
Wabasha
Ramsey
Hennepin
Dakota
Carver
Scott
Rice
Blue Earth
Waseca
Le Sueur
Project Overview
Operating Support
Project Details
General operating support
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Judson Bemis Jr., Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board., Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002., Peggy Burnet, Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board., Michael Charron, Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board., Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies., John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka., Ellen McInnis, Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board., Pamela Perri, Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota., Margaret Rapp, Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board., Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Joshua Aerie: Conductor, artistic director, and instructor of various music organizations. Board member, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Sacred Heart Music Center.; Bari Amadio: Executive director, Rochester Arts Council. Board member, Perpich Center for Arts Education.; Gwendolyn Freed: Vice president for marketing and communication, Gustavus Adolphus College.; Antony Goddard: Executive director, Paramount Arts Resource Trust, and St Cloud Opportunities.; Andrea Jenkins: Senior policy aide, Minneapolis City Councilmember Glidden. Co-curator, S.A.S.E., Carol Connolly GLBT Reading Series at Intermedia Arts.; Jeff Langaard: Finance consultant; Howard Oransky: Director of continuing studies, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Co-founder, Form + Content Gallery.; William Venne: UofStThomas:Journ&PubRel(85)andCertNonProfMng(91); CURR_ChiefDevOfficer,UofMCollegeofVetMed(09); PAST_DevDir:UofMGraduateSch(07-09);HennepinTheatreTrust(05-06);OrdwayCtr(03-05);MNOpera(96-03);IllusionTheater(89-96)
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$18,941
Other Funds Leveraged
$318,059
Direct expenses
$337,000
Administration costs
$3,500
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.25
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Enhance public understanding of the value of the arts in our region. 2. Continue integrating art into public spaces so that the arts are interwoven into every facet of life. 3. Continue arts programming in the St. Mane Theatre. 4. Continue to expand the use of technology and social media to attract, grow, and strengthen audiences. Written evaluations from volunteers teachers performing artists residency artists exhibitors and community members.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Lanesboro Arts Center enhanced public understanding of the value of the arts in our region, assessed through written feedback, audience numbers, media coverage, and discussion with gallery visitors. 2. Lanesboro Arts Center integrated art into public spaces with programs such as the Kids Create Family Art Activities held throughout the community. 3. Lanesboro Arts Center expanded offerings at the St. Mane Theatre to include a monthly variety show and a film series. 4. Using Facebook, the Center has increased its presence by including a comprehensive listing of events, photo previews, and synopses of activities and performances.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Dick Haight, Bonnie Handmacher, Richard Eichstadt, Alan Nettles, Ron Amdahl, Carla Gallina, David Kane, Robin Krom, Joe O'Connor, Jackie Rehm, Ted St. Mane, Andy Wood
Project Manager
First Name
John
Last Name
Davis
Organization Name
Lanesboro Arts Center
Street Address
PO Box 152 103 Parkway Ave N
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
Zip Code
55949
Phone
(507) 467-2446
Email
executive@lanesboroarts.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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