Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$33,016
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
River City Rhythm, Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Benton
Blue Earth
Carver
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Isanti
Itasca
Le Sueur
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Nicollet
Olmsted
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Waseca
Washington
Wright
Anoka
Benton
Blue Earth
Carver
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Isanti
Itasca
Le Sueur
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Nicollet
Olmsted
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Waseca
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The mission of River City Rhythm is to educate and inspire lifelong excellence in young people through unique opportunities in the performing arts.

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
$33,016
Other Funds Leveraged
$391,151
Direct expenses
$391,151
Administration costs
$1,519
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Youth and young adults in Minnesota will learn and grow through educational marching arts programs that inspire and challenge. The RCR Board of Directors will evaluate progress toward the goals stated in the Strategic Plan and determine whether programs are achieving desired outcomes through annual participation rates, competitive success, and participant surveys. 2: Minnesotans will gain access to high-quality live marching arts performances through community showcases, competitions, and parade appearances. The RCR Board of Directors will evaluate progress toward the goals stated in the Strategic Plan and determine whether programs are achieving desired outcomes through ticket sales and community attendance at our events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesota youth and young adults learned and grew as musicians and performers through educational experiences in the marching arts. Outcomes were assessed based on post-season member surveys, inter- and intra-seasonal competitive scores, and feedback from program staff. 2: Minnesotans were able to access high quality, live marching arts performances through community showcases, competitions, and parade appearances. Outcomes were based on attendance at shows, competitions, parades, and community events, as well as feedback provided via social media and email.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Don St. Ores, Karl Thomas, David Camp, Jeanne Catherine-Ellis, Jason Harden, Logan Wherry, Morgan Meissner, Becky Rasmusson, Lawrence Mccrobie, Josh Kittle
Project Manager
First Name
Bojan
Last Name
Hoover
Organization Name
River City Rhythm, Inc.
Street Address
3642 Brentwood Dr
City
Monticello
State
MN
Zip Code
55362
Phone
(612) 247-3854
Email
bojan@rivercityrhythm.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