Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$33,498
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Duluth Playhouse
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Carlton
Lake
St. Louis
Carlton
Lake
St. Louis
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

General operating support

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthopist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthopist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$33,498
Other Funds Leveraged
$978,914
Direct expenses
$1,012,412
Administration costs
$8,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
1
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Be a primary contributor to the health and vitality of the daily lives of Minnesotans by deepening vibrancy and diversity through our many programs and services. Outcomes are documented through word-of-mouth feedback, growing participation, and statistical reports. Our popularity/reputation will continue to grow as a connector in the community that encourages synergy among people. 2: Mitigation of any barriers and providing access and inclusivity for participation in the arts by offering multiple points of entry and interaction for diversity. We will measure outcomes by documenting diversity in participation, how our efforts to connect people through the arts further increased inclusion and interaction.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The Playhouse produced a full year of programming through our main stage, children’s theatre, and second stage series that engaged, inspired, and involved the community. Participation in productions is offered at no cost; educational classes provide scholarships; free tickets to preview night are distributed to low income and at-risk populations.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Herb Minke, Casey Russell, Wayne Hibbard, Sandy Hoff, Ken Kohlquist, Steve Greenfield, Heather Kjos, Mia Thibodeau, Natalie Bothwell, Patty McNulty, Tom Wheeler, Dolly Schnell, Jeanie Peterson, Marcia Doty
Project Manager
First Name
Christine
Last Name
Gradl Seitz
Organization Name
Duluth Playhouse
Street Address
506 W Michigan St
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55802-1517
Phone
(218) 733-7551
Email
seitz@duluthplayhouse.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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