Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,140
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Central Lakes College-Brainerd AKA Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Carver
Cass
Clay
Crow Wing
Dakota
Douglas
Hennepin
Houston
Hubbard
Isanti
Lyon
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Mower
Nicollet
Otter Tail
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
St. Louis
Todd
Wadena
Washington
Wright
Aitkin
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Carver
Cass
Clay
Crow Wing
Dakota
Douglas
Hennepin
Houston
Hubbard
Isanti
Lyon
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Mower
Nicollet
Otter Tail
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
St. Louis
Todd
Wadena
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

TO CREATE an environment where local performing artists can develop their craft; TO SHARE with the community diverse, high-quality arts programming; and TO GROW a community of practitioners and lovers of the performing arts.

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
$12,140
Other Funds Leveraged
$660,602
Direct expenses
$660,602
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase and enhance the direct linkages between our organization, artists and the community at large. Measured quantitatively by the number of outreach activities for direct audience engagement we provide, and the number of local artists and audience who participate in our various programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Provided arts enrichment to regional and underserved populations through 37 events and created opportunities for local adult and youth artists. Conducted 25 performances for 8566 patrons. Conducted four outreach events for 145 youth and seniors and seven education programs for 83 youth and adults. Qualitative feedback shows increased participant interest in attending and participating in the arts 2: Developed partnerships and collaborated with local organizations to enhance arts impact in the community. Hosted a conference to support regional arts organizations. Co-presented two plays with a theatre company and a concert with Hubbard Radio. 726 people benefited from these collaborations and reported increased interest in arts participation.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Sandra Kaplan, Bri Keran
Project Manager
First Name
Joseph
Last Name
Yow
Organization Name
Central Lakes College-Brainerd AKA Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center
Street Address
501 W College Dr
City
Brainerd
State
MN
Zip Code
56401
Phone
(218) 855-8100
Email
joseph.yow@clcmn.edu
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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