Operating Support
Operating Support
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts exists to provide quality arts education and performance by nurturing and encouraging artistic expression in children and adults.
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
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 539-2650
ACHF Arts Access
People of all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and income levels in Southeastern Minnesota will experience the arts. MCA will track audience, community outreach, scholarship, and enrollment data. All programming will undergo evaluation. Audience, student and family surveys will be analyzed by administration and advisory board. 2: Theatre Division participation will increase by 5% through additional and enhanced programming that advances skills and welcomes new audiences. Theatre Division participation and audiences will be compared to previous years. Feedback from interviews, observations and surveys of participants will determine artistic development achieved.
People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities in Southeastern Minnesota experienced the arts. MCA collected and evaluated audience, community outreach and enrollment data, social media interactions, and testimonials to ensure quality/accessible educational arts-based opportunities, programing, and experiences for all. 2: MCA increased theatre programming by 9% However, a slight decrease in participation was seen due to the required switch to virtual programming. MCA tracked theatre participation as well as real-time and recorded audience data Additionally, feedback collected during classes, through observations, and surveys helped confirm that participants gained skills and new audiences were engaged.
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