Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$34,329
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
East Side Arts Council
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The East Side Arts Council is a grassroots nonprofit organization in its 30th year, whose mission is to collaborate with our community and artists to celebrate and experience the 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
$34,329
Other Funds Leveraged
$216,128
Direct expenses
$216,128
Administration costs
$34,329
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Aprox. 16,000 youth and adults will participate in accessible arts experiences in the inner city through quality arts experiences Evaluation will be measured by number of programs offered, demographics served, reflective conversations and evidence of arts learning 2: At least 4-5 non-arts organization will integrate the arts into community life due to partnerships and efforts of of ESAC Success will be evaluated by projects completed and written evaluations by organizations

Measurable Outcome(s)

118,768 youth and adults participated in accessible arts experiences in the inner city through quality arts programs. We offered arts programs for all age groups and served more people than we projected to serve. People said they loved having arts opportunities available to them. 2: Partners: YMCA, City of Saint Paul, SPPS and Payne Arcade Business Association. Written evaluations and comments gathered for projects completed.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Carline Bengtsson, Philip Blackburn, Bob Klicker, Mem Lloyd, Elizabeth Wakefield, Henry Murillo Correa
Project Manager
First Name
Sarah
Last Name
Fehr
Organization Name
East Side Arts Council
Street Address
977 Payne Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55130-3901
Phone
(651) 774-5422
Email
sarahfehr@eastsideartscouncil.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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