Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$40,113
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint Paul Ballet
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Saint Paul Ballet's mission is to perform a vibrant repertory with a passion for the highest level of excellence, provide the finest dance education, and reduce barriers to engagement in the art of dance.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: director of business consulting with Metroplitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Sean Dowse: arts advocate, arts practitioner, and civic leader; 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; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: director of business consulting with Metroplitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Sean Dowse: arts advocate, arts practitioner, and civic leader; 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; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$40,113
Other Funds Leveraged
$406,380
Direct expenses
$406,380
Administration costs
$850
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.2
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

SPB will follow state guidelines to provide online and in-person classes, workshops, outreach activities and performances for multiple participants. We will track the number of online and in-person participants and survey/interview them about their experiences. We will compile input from assessments about their preferred teaching method that will help us improve and expand our offerings. 2: SPB will reshape the perception of ballet with diverse dancers, teachers and performances that appeal to a wide range of participants and audiences. We will track the demographics of teachers, audiences, and dancers, especially those in principal roles; create works that appeal to multiple audiences; and collect qualitative data with surveys, observations, and post-performance discussions.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesotans remained connected to a creative community through programming that followed state Covid guidelines. SPB tracked the number of online/in-person participants and administered surveys about their experiences. Surveys were evaluated by staff to inform future programming. 2: Minnesotans felt welcomed into ballet culture due to increased diversity among participants, staff, and programming. SPB tracked participant demographics across all programming. Evaluation meetings between Executive Director and DEI staff. Participant testimonials were collected by Executive Director.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Sarah Leismer, Lillyan Hoyos, Brianne Bland, Amber Genetsky, Katherine Kreiser, Tim Knutson, Christina Onusko
Project Manager
First Name
Lori
Last Name
Gleason
Organization Name
Saint Paul Ballet
Street Address
655 Fairview Ave N
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 690-1588
Email
lgleason@spballet.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