Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$245,348
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Regents of the University of Minnesota-Northrop AKA Northrop
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Anoka
Becker
Benton
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chisago
Clay
Cook
Crow Wing
Dakota
Faribault
Freeborn
Goodhue
Hennepin
Isanti
Itasca
Jackson
Kanabec
Kandiyohi
Lake
Le Sueur
Mahnomen
Marshall
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Murray
Nicollet
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pipestone
Polk
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Steele
Stevens
St. Louis
Wabasha
Waseca
Washington
Winona
Wright
Aitkin
Anoka
Becker
Benton
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chisago
Clay
Cook
Crow Wing
Dakota
Faribault
Freeborn
Goodhue
Hennepin
Isanti
Itasca
Jackson
Kanabec
Kandiyohi
Lake
Le Sueur
Mahnomen
Marshall
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Murray
Nicollet
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pipestone
Polk
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Steele
Stevens
St. Louis
Wabasha
Waseca
Washington
Winona
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Rooted in the belief that the arts are essential to the human experience, we are committed to cultivating intersections between performing arts and education for the benefit of all participants now and for generations to come.

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
$245,348
Other Funds Leveraged
$8,621,832
Direct expenses
$8,621,832
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Northrop educates and inspires audiences annually through performances, student matinees, artist lead classes, lectures, and Q and A's with artists. Attendance statistics, schedule of artist engagement activities, formal evaluation and feedback with teachers and audience members, social campaign responses and blog comments. 2: Northrop builds an inclusive audience for the performing arts by engaging diverse communities and exploring global issues through the work of artists. Evaluation occurs through meaningful conversations with community partners and collaborators, attending constituents and the presenting artists, including topics explored and experiences through programming.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Northrop informed audiences through 782+ activities including 14 dance, ten music and film performances, six student matinees and 50+ lectures and engagements. Event and audience statistics were collected, e-mail surveys distributed to attendees, and through Northrop's website, social media platforms, blogging and critical evaluation. 2: Northrop builds an inclusive audience for the performing arts by engaging diverse communities and exploring global issues through renown artists. Northrop distributed surveys, follow-up meetings with community and University partners, and engaged artists and school groups in post-event discussions. E-mail surveys sent to ticket holders requested feedback on topics explored through programming.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jeff Bieganek, Robert Bruininks, John Conlin, Susan Denuccio, Karen Hanson, Jill Hauwiller, Katheryn Menaged, Toni Pierce-Sands, Gary Reetz, Robyne Robinson, Donald Williams
Project Manager
First Name
Kari
Last Name
Schloner
Organization Name
Regents of the University of Minnesota-Northrop AKA Northrop
Street Address
84 Church St SE Ste 90
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55455
Phone
(612) 624-7652
Email
kschlone@umn.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
Email the Agency