Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$36,757
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. AKA Andria Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Douglas
Grant
Otter Tail
Pope
Todd
Douglas
Grant
Otter Tail
Pope
Todd
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The Andria Theatre will enrich people's lives while providing unique performance and educational opportunities.

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
$36,757
Other Funds Leveraged
$369,173
Direct expenses
$369,173
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The Andria Theatre will offer more opportunities for children to be involved with the theatre. The number of students involved at the theatre will be tracked. This includes students' involvement with productions as well as involvement as audience members.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The Andria Theatre met its goal of offering more opportunities in the theatre for children. Numbers of students were tracked for the following: Added performances specifically for students, tours of the theatre for drama classes, workshops designed for students, and all student casts.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Carolyn Gian, Dalon Faber, Bethany Staples, Heather Hjelle, Kim Taylor, Mike Ardito, Jennifer Klecker, Bonnie Bina, Marilee Ardito
Project Manager
First Name
Christine
Last Name
Reilly
Organization Name
Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc
Street Address
618 Broadway St
City
Alexandria
State
MN
Zip Code
56308
Phone
(320) 762-8300
Email
christine@andriatheatre.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