Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$493,696
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Orchestral Association
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chippewa
Chisago
Clay
Clearwater
Cook
Cottonwood
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Douglas
Faribault
Fillmore
Freeborn
Goodhue
Grant
Hennepin
Houston
Hubbard
Isanti
Itasca
Jackson
Kanabec
Kandiyohi
Kittson
Koochiching
Lac qui Parle
Lake
Lake of the Woods
Le Sueur
Lincoln
Lyon
Marshall
Martin
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Mower
Murray
Nicollet
Nobles
Norman
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pennington
Pine
Pipestone
Polk
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Renville
Rice
Rock
Roseau
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Steele
Stevens
St. Louis
Swift
Todd
Traverse
Wabasha
Wadena
Waseca
Washington
Watonwan
Winona
Wright
Yellow Medicine
Aitkin
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chippewa
Chisago
Clay
Clearwater
Cook
Cottonwood
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Douglas
Faribault
Fillmore
Freeborn
Goodhue
Grant
Hennepin
Houston
Hubbard
Isanti
Itasca
Jackson
Kanabec
Kandiyohi
Kittson
Koochiching
Lac qui Parle
Lake
Lake of the Woods
Le Sueur
Lincoln
Lyon
Marshall
Martin
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Mower
Murray
Nicollet
Nobles
Norman
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pennington
Pine
Pipestone
Polk
Pope
Ramsey
Redwood
Renville
Rice
Rock
Roseau
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Steele
Stevens
St. Louis
Swift
Todd
Traverse
Wabasha
Wadena
Waseca
Washington
Watonwan
Winona
Wright
Yellow Medicine
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.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; 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; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Brooke Barsness: Executive director, Kaddatz Galleries; former Minnesota State Arts Board member; Emily Bhatti: Fundraiser and consultant for arts institutions and nonprofits; Robin Gillette: Arts consultant; former executive director, Minnesota Fringe Festival; Stephen Manuszak: Program manager for international initiatives, Arts Midwest; Jill Moore: Executive Director of Great River Arts; Sherrie Pugh: Retired community economic developer and philanthropy administrator; Minnesota African American Museum volunteer; Patricia Zurlo: Attorney specializing in services for artists, small businesses and nonprofits; former professional musician
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$493,696
Other Funds Leveraged
$12,525,360
Direct expenses
$13,019,056
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Leverage artistic excellence and collaborative efforts to build and enhance initiatives that develop broader and deeper community engagement. Collect participation and attendance data, qualitative feedback; track number of new patrons, number of initiatives and programs created/introduced/revised, increased number of individual donors. 2: Collaborate with community partners to create and deliver, beyond Orchestra Hall, unique programs that address community identified interests. Collect data on location of events/activities, number engaged, achievement of identified objectives and goals, qualitative feedback, and qualitative assessment of community impact.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Created long-term, reciprocal collaborations with our community through artistic programs like OH+ and strategic partnerships with community groups. Tracked: concert attendance; number of participants, including community groups participating in OH+ activities and free tickets provided to those participants; election of board members representing community groups 2: Delivered unique, fun, immersive, and accessible musical experiences that served the needs of a range of Minnesota communities. Tracked: participation during the Common Chords tour in Detroit Lakes, and progress toward community goals for that project; participation in free Symphony for the Cities concerts in four Minnesota locations in June/July.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Margaret Ankeny, Emily Backstrom, Karen Baker, Donald Benson, Rochelle Blease, David Boehnen, Margaret Bracken, Barbara Burwell, Tim Carl, Mari Carlson, Nicky Carpenter, Ralph Chu, Mark Copman, Kathy Cunningham, Andrew Czajkowski, Paula DeCosse, John Farrell, Dolly Fiterman, Anders Folk, Betsy Frost, Luella Goldberg, MaryAnn Goldstein, Paul Grangaard, Joseph Green, Laurie Greeno, Jane Gregerson, Beverly Grossman, Susan Hagstrum, Karen Himle, Bill Hodder, Shadra Hogan, Karen Hubbard, Hella Hueg, Jay Ihlenfeld, Philip Isaacson, Kathy Junek, Mary Lou Kelley, Steven Kennedy, Lloyd Kepple, Mike Klingensmith, Pat Krueger, Mike Langley, Al Lenzmeier, Nancy Lindahl, Marty Lueck, Ron Lund, Kathleen Lundeen, Warren Mack, Harvey Mackay, Kita McVay, Anne Miller, Hugh Miller, Betty Myers, Marilyn Nelson, Liz O'Neal, Anita Pampusch, Susan Platou, Lisa Roehl, Michael Roos, Kevin Smith, Matt Spanjers, Robert Spong, Gordon Sprenger, Mary Sumners, Maxine Wallin, Tim Welsh, John Wilgers, Aks Zaheer
Project Manager
First Name
Rob
Last Name
Nygaard
Organization Name
Minnesota Orchestral Association
Street Address
1111 Nicollet Mall
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55403-2477
Phone
(612) 371-7144
Email
rnygaard@mnorch.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
Email the Agency