Operating Support
Operating Support
NACDI's mission is creative placemaking at the intersection of art, activism, and community organizing to reestablish and reinterpret Indigenous culture in the twenty-first century. Through community engagement, professional development, arts curating, public speaking, networking, gallery shows, community arts events, facilitated sales of artwork, trainings, fiscal agency for artists and arts projects, we advance the careers of emerging and established Native artists.
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.; 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; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Robert Michael Brubaker: Executive director, Sherburne History Center; Michael Cook: Treasurer, Twin Cities Jazz Festival; retired banker; Anne Dugan: Art history instructor; regional director of Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Sabrina Gilchrist: Program coordinator, Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement; Buddy King: Unit director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN; secretary of Central MN Arts Board; Connie Lanphear: Communications manager, Freshwater Society; Manny Munson-Regala: ; Sarah Roberts: Board treasurer, Frozen River Film Festival; Frederick Rogers: Founder, Minnesota Folklore Theater; Five Wings Arts Council chair; costume designer, director; Lori Anne Williams, Fundraiser, Catholic Charities
ACHF Arts Access
All My Relations Arts Gallery (AMRA) will operate under a balanced budget, supported by fiscally responsible processes and procedures. AMRA conducts monthly financial analysis to monitor grant management and cash flow. Annual audits are conducted to ensure financial integrity and sustainability according to GAAP. Annual Board review to ensure alignment with strategic plan. 2: Increase AMRA's capacity to advance creative place-making within the American Indian Cultural Corridor. AMRA will produce four gallery exhibitions annually, including artist workshops, two artist residencies, and community events. AMRA will hire and develop a Native gallery assistant to increase capacity and efficiency in all gallery operations.
All My Relations Arts Gallery was operated under a balanced budget and supported by fiscally responsible processes and procedures for the fiscal year. AMRA was supported throughout the year with a budget that included art exhibitions, programs, and artist workshops. AMRA's financials were reviewed monthly and approved by the Board quarterly. The annual audit was clean with no major findings. 2: AMRA has successfully produced virtual gallery exhibitions despite the challenges of COVID 19. Since quarantine, AMRA has produced three virtual exhibitions, including 'Bring Her Home' featuring a of variety of artists from across the region. AMRA has advertised and posted the Gallery assistant position and has received 22 applicants.
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