Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$211,800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
American Swedish Institute
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The American Swedish Institute is a gathering place for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment, and the arts, informed by enduring links to Sweden.

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
$211,800
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,049,575
Direct expenses
$6,155,475
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesotans expand their understanding of global culture, heritage and traditions through relevant, innovative, and accessible arts experiences. ASI will track attendance and analyze feedback collected via standardized surveys and participant interactions. ASI will evaluate data collected against its qualitative and quantitative goals for its offerings and outcome.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Christiana
Last Name
Stolpestad
Organization Name
American Swedish Institute
Street Address
2600 Park Ave
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55407
Phone
(612) 871-4907
Email
christys@asimn.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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