Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$22,460
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Bedlam Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Chisago
Hennepin
Ramsey
Chisago
Hennepin
Ramsey
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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies; Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Melissa Brechon: Faculty member, Masters of Library and Information, Saint Catherine University; Nolita Christensen: Marketing and operations consultant, Great North Show Providers; Janis Lane-Ewart: Long-time arts administrator; most recently as executive director of KFAI, Fresh Air Radio; Kathleen Maurer: Professor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College.; William Miller: History professor at the College of Saint Scholastica; former MSAB board member; Gary Peterson: Managing Director, Anaya Dance Theatre; board chair, Southern Theater; independent consultant; Anat Shinar: Program manager, BodyCartography Project; instructor, Young Dance; Bonnie Stewart: Cofounder, SistersSojourn; Patricia Zurlo: Attorney specializing in services for artists, small businesses and nonprofits; former professional musician|Jeanne Zwart, Board member, Elysian Area Library; chair, Elysian Fourth of July Parade
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

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$22,460
Other Funds Leveraged
$305,175
Direct expenses
$327,635
Administration costs
$500
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Bedlam will open Bedlam Lowertown, a social theatre venue that anchors Lowertown’s identity as an arts neighborhood and a part of our capital city. Measured by vibrancy indicators as developed by ArtPlace America through impact surveys, sales, media representation, and visitor and resident responses to surveys and inquiries. 2: Bedlam will collaborate with diverse community organizations throughout the Twin Cities by supporting, presenting, and producing over 100 activities. The outcome will be measured through audience and participant surveys, evaluations by project leaders, repeat requests, and new collaborations or spinoff activities.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Bedlam Lowertown grandly opened on May 31, 2014, in time for the opening of the Green Line, adding a much needed arts performance space in Lowertown. Vibrancy indicators such as local creative employment, walkability, more nightlife activity, and independent indicator businesses all increased with the opening of Bedlam Lowertown. 2: We produced over 350 distinct events with partners from dozens of nonprofits and hundreds of individuals. Surveys and evaluations indicated a high level of appreciation for Bedlam as a presenting and producing organization for arts, business, community, and private events. Our rate for repeat partnership requests is over 80%.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Scott Pakudaitis, John Bueche, Amy Danielson, Jim Erchul, Dan Spock, Maren Ward, Emliie Slaby, Laney Ohmans, Anne Dresen, Kami Hopkins, Chantily Malibago
Project Manager
First Name
Andrea
Last Name
Cheney
Organization Name
Bedlam Theatre
Street Address
2637 27th Ave S
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55406
Phone
(612) 341-1038
Email
development@bedlamtheatre.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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