Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$51,957
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Dakota
Hennepin
Itasca
Ramsey
Rice
Washington
Anoka
Dakota
Hennepin
Itasca
Ramsey
Rice
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The mission of Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus is Gay men building community through music.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, 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, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, 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, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2023 regular session, chapter 40, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$51,957
Other Funds Leveraged
$515,261
Direct expenses
$515,261
Administration costs
$51,957
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Affect positive social change by confronting homophobia and intolerance. Audience surveys; gathering testimonials; staff/member surveys; assessment with community partners. 2: Increase representation and visibility of cultural minorities and their intersection with the LGBTQ+ community. Audience/ staff/member surveys; Evaluation of audience demographics; Testimonials; Program evaluation.

Measurable Outcome(s)

TCGMC explored LGBTQ+ intersections with other identities through commissions and performances Evaluated through a solicited audience survey in addition to unsolicited feedback in person and sent via email to staff. 2: TCGMC was a visible representation of queer art and joy through its programming and performances. Evaluated through a solicited audience survey in addition to unsolicited feedback in person and sent via email to staff.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Kenny Beck, Phil Boelter, Chuck Huebner, Lance Morgan, Brent Morris-Zangla, Steve Munnelly, Zach Rider, Justin Rudnick, Randy Schafer, Gregory Truman, Margaret Westin
Project Manager
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Stocks
Organization Name
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus
Street Address
1430 W 28th Ste B
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55408
Phone
(612) 339-7664
Email
kstocks@tcgmc.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
Email the Agency