Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$75,027
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Cedar Cultural Center, Inc. AKA The Cedar
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Anoka
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The mission of The Cedar is to promote intercultural appreciation and understanding through the presentation of global music and dance.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist and campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Denver Air, adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former arts administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist and campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Denver Air, adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former arts administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

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

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$75,027
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,133,493
Direct expenses
$2,133,493
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Diverse audiences (age, ethnicity, language) will engage with global music resulting in increased intercultural conversations and appreciation. Staff and evaluation consultant develop and revise a yearly evaluation plan. We collect and evaluate audience data from: surveys (online and pen/paper), interviews, focus groups, and observation.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Diverse audiences appreciated and learned aspects of different cultures through The Cedar's global music programming and community partnerships. We surveyed audiences and program participants, tracked audience and program engagement, and gathered qualitative information from program artists and community partners.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Brent Hickman, David Edminster, Jill Dawe, Sue Eidem, Ritika Ganguly, Alana Horton, Mohammedamin Kahin, Steve Katz, Jessica Kopischke, Garrett Mcqueen, Curt Trisko, Robert Van Nelson, Maryam Yusefzadeh, Michelle Woster
Project Manager
First Name
Michelle
Last Name
Woster
Organization Name
The Cedar Cultural Center, Inc. AKA The Cedar
Street Address
416 Cedar Ave S
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55454-1033
Phone
(612) 338-2674x 103
Email
mwoster@thecedar.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
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