Operating Support
ACHF Arts Access
1. Five concerts and six dance events will be presented. 2. At least 23,000 underserved K-12 students will participate in the School Show program. 3. Emerging arts groups will be supported in their efforts to further develop their art and grow their respective audiences. 4. Minnesota artists seeking a large venue to grow their art form and their audience will find their needs accommodated by The O’Shaughnessy. Evaluate number of performances, ticket sales, feedback from clients, teachers, and school show performances.
We successfully presented and hosted high quality performances in a mix of styles and disciplines that were inclusive and focused on diverse viewpoints and traditions. Performances from ethnically diverse dance groups like TU and Katha Dance were highlights of the season, along with music performances by Katie McMahon and k. d. lang. Women artists were highlighted, in performances that dealt with contemporary issues women face. We also supported the arts community by providing mentoring in the creation of successful performances--nurturing rental clients with guidance, advice, and expertise, and supporting their efforts to further develop their art. We evaluate our success though a variety of qualitative and quantitative data, examining numbers of patrons served and basic demographic data, along with surveys that focus on written feedback that are given to performers, rental clients, and patrons.
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