Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$31,761
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carlton
Carver
Chisago
Clay
Dakota
Hennepin
Nicollet
Olmsted
Pope
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Steele
St. Louis
Washington
Anoka
Carlton
Carver
Chisago
Clay
Dakota
Hennepin
Nicollet
Olmsted
Pope
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Steele
St. Louis
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company ignites the hearts and minds of people of all cultural backgrounds by producing theater of the highest artistic standards. Rooted in Jewish content, our work explores differences, illuminates commonalities, and fosters greater understanding among all people.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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.

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

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$31,761
Other Funds Leveraged
$329,311
Direct expenses
$329,311
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesotans are more knowledgeable about Jewish culture and aware of the common humanity we all share through MJTC's compelling theater experiences. Written audience surveys, teacher evaluations, phone calls, unsolicited emails and notes, Facebook postings and reviews will enable evaluation of achievement of outcome.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesotans learned and changed because they participated in Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's quality arts experiences. Audience members' written comments, unsolicited emails, Facebook postings, teacher evaluations and reviews enabled evaluation of achievement of outcome.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Barbara Brooks, David Estreen, Janie Finn, Nancy Fushan, Pat Harris, Jake Hurwitz, Beth Shapiro Johnson, Sonny Miller, Micki Naiman, Mike Newman, Linda Platt, James Proman, Jeffrey Robbins, Ann Wynia, Harvey Zuckman
Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Brooks
Organization Name
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company
Street Address
PO Box 16155
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55116-0155
Phone
(651) 647-4315
Email
Barbara@mnjewishtheatre.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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