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
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Becker
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chisago
Clearwater
Cook
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Douglas
Freeborn
Goodhue
Hennepin
Hubbard
Isanti
Itasca
Lac qui Parle
Lake
Le Sueur
Marshall
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Mower
Nicollet
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pine
Ramsey
Renville
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Steele
St. Louis
Todd
Wabasha
Wadena
Washington
Watonwan
Winona
Wright
Yellow Medicine
Anoka
Becker
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chisago
Clearwater
Cook
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Douglas
Freeborn
Goodhue
Hennepin
Hubbard
Isanti
Itasca
Lac qui Parle
Lake
Le Sueur
Marshall
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Mower
Nicollet
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pine
Ramsey
Renville
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Steele
St. Louis
Todd
Wabasha
Wadena
Washington
Watonwan
Winona
Wright
Yellow Medicine
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
$1,421,911
Direct expenses
$1,421,911
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
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.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We increased relevance to and access for all, especially underrepresented populations, by building partnerships and offering diverse arts experiences. Reaching out to new audiences; soliciting audience/partner feedback; reviewing/responding to survey results/constituent calls. Tracking demographics/general attendance; engagement in discussions; partnerships with community and arts organizations. 2: We used cinema as a platform for interconnection and community cohesion with our increased, unique and daily slate of films from around the globe. Building of new partnerships; offering unique film programs providing learning opportunities; tracking media attention; diversity of attendance; engaging in conversations with partners and attendees; observing interactions during discussions.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Paola Nunez-Obetz, Melodie Bahan, Chris Barry, Dianne Brennan, Francois Ecclesiaste, Jacob Frey, Jim Gerlich, Lili Hall, Zachary Mcmillan, Abdi Mohamed, Kelly Palmer, Christopher Schout, Rob Silberman, Susan Smoluchowski, Marcelo Valdes
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
Email the Agency