Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$59,122
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Film Society of Minneapolis Saint Paul
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The mission of the MSP Film Society is to foster a keen appreciation of the art of film and its power to unite, inform and transform individuals and communities.?

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
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Executive director Sue Gens (651) 539-2650

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
$59,122
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,392,350
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase relevance to and access for all populations, focusing on engaging with a diverse range of underrepresented individuals and communities. Through surveys/word-of-mouth/feedback/ballots; number of individuals accessing programs; partnerships with community and arts organizations; audience engagement with and participation at events, discussions and screenings with filmmakers. 2: Promote film as a vital art and platform for human interconnection and understanding through new, expanded opportunities for artists and audiences. Through new partnerships with a range of organizations and individuals; enhanced partner and media awareness and attention; increased and more diverse artist/audience attendance at film events; growing engagement in panel discussions and activities.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Smoluchowski
Organization Name
The Film Society of Minneapolis Saint Paul
Street Address
125 Main St SE Ste 341
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55414
Phone
(612) 331-7563
Email
susan.s@mspfilm.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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