Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2026 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,135
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Crossing Arts Alliance
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2025
End Date
June 2026
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Crow Wing
Crow Wing
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

To cultivate community connections through education, exposure to, and exeriences in the arts.

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
$11,135
Other Funds Leveraged
$225,430
Direct expenses
$230,998
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Greater arts engagement in the Brainerd Lakes Area through partnerships and programs that broaden access and bring art to more people in our community. TCA will use qualitative and quantitative tools such as: in-person and online surveys, attendance numbers, digital engagement, member and community feedback, and artists' willingness to be involved to evaluate the reach and impact of our programs. 2: Art education, exhibitions, and other events hosted by The Crossing Arts create life-shaping interactions and stronger community connections. TCA will use qualitative feedback, attendance numbers, and surveys to gather feedback from members, participants, volunteers, exhibitors, and community members to understand the impact that programs have on individuals and the community.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Jennifer
Last Name
Jacquot-DeVries
Organization Name
Crossing Arts Alliance
Street Address
711 Laurel St
City
Brainerd
State
MN
Zip Code
56401
Phone
(218) 833-0416
Email
director@crossingarts.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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