Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$39,060
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Singers-Minnesota Choral Artists AKA The Singers
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

The Singers deliver compelling and thought-provoking performances and educational opportunities that can bridge cultural differences and invite appreciation of the choral art.

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
$39,060
Other Funds Leveraged
$356,134
Direct expenses
$375,664
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The Singers will broaden community participation and engagement with the arts through thought-provoking choral concerts and collaborative activities. Collect and study data on new/returning ticket sales and participants; analyze social media and digital content metrics; seek qualitative feedback via surveys/evaluations from patrons, partners, and participants; evaluate donor giving trends. 2: The Singers will continue to build, strengthen, and re-evaluate the organization and governance infrastructure. Plan and execute goals according to Strategic Plan; analyze and update board and staff goals; Utilize 2024 SWOT analysis to drive mission and vision; annual Board/Staff evaluation; analyze qualitative feedback from patrons.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Matthew
Last Name
Culloton
Organization Name
The Singers-Minnesota Choral Artists AKA The Singers
Street Address
797 Summit Ave Ste B
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55105
Phone
(651) 917-1948
Email
singersmca@yahoo.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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