Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$104,060
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The American Composers Forum
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

American Composers Forum's mission is to support and advocate for individuals and groups creating music today by demonstrating the vitality and relevance of their art. We connect artists with collaborators, organizations, audiences, and resources.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Carol Bruess: author, speaker, relationship social scientist, and creator; 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, healthcare consultant; Ken Martin: political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Carol Bruess: author, speaker, relationship social scientist, and creator; 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, healthcare consultant; Ken Martin: political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2023 regular session, chapter 40, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3; Minnesota Session Laws, 2024 regular session, chapter 106, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$104,060
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,672,711
Direct expenses
$1,724,741
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Cultivate projects that demonstrate value in living music creators within the broader context of society. Measured by the number of inquiries and referrals plus the projects we help activate, ongoing relationships initiated through ACF connections, testimonials from artists and audiences reporting new understanding or validation. 2: Lead high-profile activities to focus attention of stakeholders and public. Analyze participation and sustained engagement plus visibility of artists on external media and other platforms.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Elise
Last Name
Peterson
Organization Name
The American Composers Forum
Street Address
75 W 5th St Ste 416
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102-1439
Phone
(651) 228-1407
Email
epeterson@composersforum.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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