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Saint Paul Almanac is a literary centered organization. We share stories across cultures and cultivate dialogue to promote understanding, relationships, and collaborative action.
Ardell Brede: former mayor of Rochester; Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: executive director of grants and sponsored programs for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota., Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Sean Dowse: former mayor of Red Wing; former executive director, Sheldon Theatre; Anthony Gardner, vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Boutique Air, founder and owner of Bluedoor 74, adjunct college faculty; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; Thomas Moss: consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Ardell Brede: former mayor of Rochester; Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: executive director of grants and sponsored programs for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota., Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Sean Dowse: former mayor of Red Wing; former executive director, Sheldon Theatre; Anthony Gardner, vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Boutique Air, founder and owner of Bluedoor 74, adjunct college faculty; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; Thomas Moss: consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
ACHF Arts Access
Broad spectrum of Saint Paul community members (all ages, cultures) engage with and enjoy literary arts: writing, reading, listening, and leadership. Quantitative demographics of how many people are published annually; share stories with Storymobile; are leaders/mentors; attend events. Qualitative interviews of how to improve access and interest. 2: Literary arts activities from multiple voices and cultures/ethnicities are intentionally woven into Twin Cities community settings and experiences. Qualitative data such as interviews with community editors, writers, partners, participants around process and impact. Quantitative data such as #s of artists and community participants engaged.
Broad spectrum of Saint Paul community members (all ages, cultures) engaged with and enjoyed literary arts in virtual space during COVID. Actual Eval, Recorded # people published virtually; # attended virtual events; shared stories across FaceBook, Insta, Twitter; BIPOC Artist Collaborative conversation group convened to improve access and engagement. 2: Literary arts activities from multiple voices and cultures/ethnicities were intentionally woven into Twin Cities experiences through virtual space. Noted diversity of cultures, ages submitting work digitally; # artists and communities engaged; BIPOC Artist Collaborative conversation members reported impact from their communities; recorded digital likes and shares.
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