Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$38,400
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
New York Mills Arts Retreat AKA New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Otter Tail
Otter Tail
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The New York Mills Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts.

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
$38,400
Other Funds Leveraged
$214,388
Direct expenses
$233,588
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Engage a broader sector of the rural community through quality, diverse art and cultural experiences. Attendance and engagement will be tracked through conversations and surveys. Audience numbers will be recorded, and the number of first time attendees will be noted. 2: The community will come together through shared experiences, engaging in diverse programs and learning opportunities. NYMRCC staff will conduct informal and formal evaluations with participants with questions regarding enjoyment of the experience and the likelihood of attending other events. Attendance numbers and response to new programs will be recorded.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Betsy
Last Name
Roder
Organization Name
New York Mills Arts Retreat AKA New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
Street Address
24 Main Ave N
City
New York Mills
State
MN
Zip Code
56567
Phone
(218) 385-3339
Email
betsy@kulcher.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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