Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$34,945
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Franconia Sculpture Park
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Isanti
Pine
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Isanti
Pine
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The mission of Franconia Sculpture Park is to foster an inclusive community to create and contemplate contemporary art inspired by nature and our ever-evolving world.

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
$34,945
Other Funds Leveraged
$623,082
Direct expenses
$623,082
Administration costs
$4,700
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Franconia will support 35 contemporary artists in the creative process Franconia's residency program is evaluated through post-program surveys to assess the impact of the program on artists served, as well as to better serve future artists. 2: Franconia will engage the community through more than 30 diverse public programs and events Franconia will measure the impact of all public programs via on-site surveys and both digital and analog tools to provide visitor feedback and suggestions.

Measurable Outcome(s)

35 contemporary artists were supported including sculptors, performing artists and writers. Post program surveys were provided to each participant to assess the impact of the program as well as to learn how to better serve artists. 2: Over 30 diverse public programs and events including MidSummer Celebration, intergenerational education programs, free Film Festivals, free Concerts. We used on site surveys and polled individuals informally to learn how to improve programming and the overall experience.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Stacy O'Reilly, Sharon Louden, Heather Rutledge, Meena Mangalvedhekar, Sheila Mozayeny, Beth Theobald, Eric Bruce, Kevin Raich, Nora Kaitfors, Rosie Kellogg, Susan Clayton
Project Manager
First Name
Ginger
Last Name
Porcella
Organization Name
Franconia Sculpture Park
Street Address
29836 St Croix Trl
City
Shafer
State
MN
Zip Code
55074
Phone
(651) 257-6668
Email
ginger@franconia.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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