Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,816
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
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

The CAAM Chinese Dance Theater (CDT) is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Chinese cultural heritage, enriching a diverse culture through the universal language of dance.

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
$10,816
Other Funds Leveraged
$340,077
Direct expenses
$340,077
Administration costs
$44
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience and other participants will increase their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural and artistic significance. Interview and survey audience and other participants regarding recurring participation, increased knowledge and understanding of Chinese dance and culture, continued interest and suggestions for future programs. 2: Dancers and other artists at CAAM CDT will deepen skills; contribute to and value a community welcoming Chinese dance arts. Peer reviews, interviews and surveys of dancers and artists measures progress in deepening skills and contributions to the community; Feedback from community about best ways to increase contributions by Chinese dance arts.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience and other participants increased their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural and artistic signifcance. Online surveys were sent to participants and organizations engaging CAAM CDT to provide programs; written feedback from representatives of organizations were also obtained. 2: Dancers at CAAM CDT deepened skills, contributed to and valued a community welcoming Chinese dance arts. Oral feedback was obtained from dancers; in some cases written feedback was also obtained.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Ronald Tu, Li Wang, Elle Mason, Joseph Lin, Hui Wilcox (elected 1/21), Arwin Chan, Beatrice Rothweiler, Yanhua Wusand (resigned 12/20)
Project Manager
First Name
Beatrice
Last Name
Rothweiler
Organization Name
Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
Street Address
655 Fairview Ave N Ste 1700
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 774-0806
Email
beatricerothweiler@gmail.com
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