Operating Support
Operating Support
We act as a catalyst to build the future that Native people envision. Vision: All American Indian people have a place, purpose, and a future strengthened by sustainable community development.
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
Minnesotans, from diverse backgrounds, will be exposed to high-quality Native American art and culture. AMRA will exhibit four shows annually, including workshops, artist panels, and community outreach activities. 2: AMRA will operate within budget. AMRA will effectively manage and strategically apply resources to operate within approved budget.
ARMA achieved Outcome 1 by presenting 3 in-person shows and 1 virtual exhibition. AMRA also sponsored and facilitated a Native Authors Program. AMRA used surveys, sign-in sheets, registration, and social media metrics to evaluate the impact of shows and workshops on the effectiveness of our outreach activities. 2: AMRA has successfully managed and strategically applied resources to meet our mission and goals. AMRA has operated within budget despite challenges associated with COVID-19 We have hired a part-time gallery assistant to provide support to the gallery director.
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