Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$58,545
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Yellow Tree Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Hennepin
Anoka
Hennepin
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Yellow Tree Theatre brings stories to life that ignite passion, inspire laughter and awaken possibility while exploring and celebrating the great complexities of the human spirit.?

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
$58,545
Other Funds Leveraged
$543,903
Direct expenses
$543,903
Administration costs
$1,409
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audiences experience relevant live theater that enhances their life experience through the sharing of stories from a wide variety of perspectives. We will evaluate audience perspectives through surveys, discussions and online and in-person comments - paying particular attention to monitor efforts in programming and casting that reflect our commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. 2: YTT supports Minnesota artists by providing competitive salaries for our staff, thereby increasing the overall quality of our productions. YTT will track wage data to monitor progress in providing competitive compensation and will gather artist feedback to ensure needs are met. We will demonstrate dedication and evaluate artistic quality through critical reception and audience reaction.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Yellow Tree Theatre successfully engaged audiences with relevant live theater that enriched their life experiences. Through a diverse array of stories. Yellow Tree Theatre organized discussions, particularly following performances of `Once Upon a Time Josephine Baker.` These discussions provided a space for audience members to share their thoughts and engage with the themes presented. 2: Yellow Tree Theatre successfully supported Minnesota artists by providing competitive salaries for staff, thereby enhancing the overall quality of pro. Yellow Tree Theatre tracked wage data to ensure competitive compensation and gathered feedback from artists to ensure their needs were being met.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Kari Scanlon, Omar Williams, Amy Edwards, Marcia Aubineau, Lisa Rothe, William Sturdivant
Project Manager
First Name
Aaron
Last Name
Gabriel
Organization Name
Yellow Tree Theatre
Street Address
320 Fifth Ave SE
City
Osseo
State
MN
Zip Code
55369
Phone
(763) 226-3630
Email
aaron@yellowtreetheatre.com
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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