Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$27,142
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Arcata Press AKA Saint Paul Almanac
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2020
End Date
June 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Saint Paul Almanac is a literary centered organization. We share stories across cultures and cultivate dialogue to promote understanding, relationships, and collaborative action.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$27,142
Other Funds Leveraged
$399,894
Direct expenses
$399,894
Administration costs
$27,142
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Justin Holt, Carla Knight, Stewart Stone, Marion Gomez, Katie Vagnino, Claudette Webster
Project Manager
First Name
Pamela
Last Name
Fletcher Bush
Organization Name
Arcata Press AKA Saint Paul Almanac
Street Address
275 4th St E Ste 701
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55101
Phone
(651) 447-6639
Email
pamela@saintpaulalmanac.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
Email the Agency