Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,634
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Rice
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Rice
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The CAAM Chinese Dance Theater (CDT) is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Chinese cultural heritage, enriching a diverse culture through the universal language of 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
$11,634
Other Funds Leveraged
$223,278
Direct expenses
$223,278
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience and other participants will increase their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural and artistic significance Interviews and survey of audience and participants regarding their participation, increased knowledge and understanding of Chinese dance and culture, suggestions for future programs. 2: Dancers and other artists at CAAM CDT will deepen skills; contribute to and value a community welcoming Chinese dance arts Peer review, interviews and survey of dancers and artistic staff measuring progress to deepen skills and contributions to the community and welcoming Chinese dance community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience and other participants increased their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural and artistic significance. Interviews and survey of audience and participants regarding increased knowledge and understanding of Chinese dance and culture, including suggestions for future programs. 2: Dancers and other artists at CAAM CDT will deepen skills, contribute to and value a community welcoming Chinese dance arts. Peer review, interviews with dancers and artistic staff asking how each other and dancers have deepen skills and made contributions to a community that is welcoming.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Ronald Tu, Hui Wilcox, Li Wang, Elle Mason, Joseph Lin, Yanhua Wusand, Beatrice Rothweiler
Project Manager
First Name
Beatrice
Last Name
Rothweiler
Organization Name
Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
Street Address
655 Fairview Ave N 8
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 774-0806
Email
beatricerothweiler@gmail.com
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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