Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2026 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$26,320
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2025
End Date
June 2026
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Preserving and celebrating Chinese cultural heritage, enriching a diverse culture through the universal language of dance.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Mary Ann Aufderheide: former arts administrator; 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; Philip McKenzie, adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Mary Ann Aufderheide: former arts administrator; 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; Philip McKenzie, adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2025 regular session, chapter 36, article 4, section 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2026 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$26,320
Other Funds Leveraged
$391,703
Direct expenses
$404,863
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience and other participants will increase their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural significance in a diverse Minnesota. Interview and survey audience and other participants regarding recurring participation, increased knowledge and understanding of Chinese dance and culture, continued interest and suggestions for future programs. 2: Dancers, choreographers, and other artists at CAAM CDT will develop and deepen skills and artistry contributing to a welcoming Chinese dance community. Peer reviews, interviews and surveys of dancers and artists measures progress in deepening skills, artistry and contributions to the community; Feedback from community about best ways to increase contributions by Chinese dance arts.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Beatrice
Last Name
Rothweiler
Organization Name
Chinese American Association of Minnesota AKA CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
Street Address
655 Fairview Ave N Ste 170D
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 774-0806
Email
admin@caamcdt.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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