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; to present arts programs readily accessible to children and families; and to provide leadership and services that help to ensure a strong, healthy arts community and a greater recognition of the value of the arts in society.
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.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
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.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600
ACHF Arts Access
Up to 35 writers and artists will be awarded month-long residencies to advance their work. All residents complete written evaluations and meet with the executive director to discuss the value of their residencies. 2: The September Children's Book Festival and the Summer and Winter Arts Celebrations will attract up to 5,000 area visitors of all ages. Staff and volunteers tally attendees and request informal evaluations. Participating artists, numbering about 200, are asked to provide their evaluations of the value of the events.
Thirty-seven writers, artists, choreographers, and musicians were awarded residencies to advance their work. Written evaluations and in-person meetings were used to assess the impact of the residencies. 2: The Children's Book Festival and Summer and Winter Arts Celebrations attracted more than 2,000 visitors of all ages. Attendance counts and audience surveys measured the impact on audiences. Artists provided feedback through oral responses.
Other, local or private