Operating Support
ACHF Arts Access
Seek funding to maintain our studio space and five annual major events: The Classic Nutcracker, Spring Classic Ballet, Minnesota Dance Festival, Summer Series-River Songs, and Fall Concert. The Board meets monthly, evaluates our activities, and offers guidance and support in needed areas. The staff meet after each event to review the success of the production in terms of audience and revenue growth, and feedback from audience and artists. We outline a plan that identifies activities for improvement. Volunteers, who act as the liaison between staff and the dancers, provide information on issues that need to be addressed during and after the production. 2: Through these events, provide opportunities for dancers to train in the classic repertoire, provide performances of classic ballet and new works for the community, and enable our artistic director to continue to create new, original works with Minnesota artists.
The grant helped Ballet Minnesota continue our goal of maintaining our studio space in the St Paul downtown Cultural District, and presenting our five annual events to the community. With this support we were able to reach out to new potential funders. One example is Schuler Shoes, who provided $12,000 to our organization to support our mission to create and share the artistry of dance through public presentations and education.
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