Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$55,652
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Benton
Douglas
Hennepin
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Otter Tail
Ramsey
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Anoka
Benton
Douglas
Hennepin
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Otter Tail
Ramsey
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
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
$55,652
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,435,348
Direct expenses
$1,491,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The performing arts will develop new audiences by increasing (1) afternoon programming for families with children ages 4-8 and (2) the number of fine arts offerings. We will measure against goals: (1) three to six days of afternoon events for families; 2, 100 patrons for the season; 40% of the attendees between the ages of four and eight; (2) two international fine arts acts on our stage with 450 attendance each. 2: Visual Arts will increase participation in the visual arts classes by 10% per year by attracting new community members and creating a junior mentor corps. Every registrant is surveyed, either by hard copy or electronically, measuring both satisfaction and interest in additional coursework or involvement. Data is used to evaluate classes and to plan curriculum.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Fine arts afternoon offerings were increased to 7, with 3,450 total attending, with approximately 30% being between the ages of 4 and 8. Cantus and Margaryta Golovko each drew over 700. Box office data, actual usage of our accessibility services, and visual overview of the audience were all used in our evaluation to see if we had achieved our goals as stated. 2: A 16% increase in enrollment for classes and camps in the Visual Arts Center. A comparison to last year showed an increase in participants - a direct result of an increased presence on social media. Participant evaluation has also resulted in offering classes that better suit the interests of the community.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
King Banaian, Elna Bateman, Helga Bauerly, David DeBlieck, Paul Harris, Marla Kanengieter-Wildeson, John Mathews, Lynn Metcalf, Dan Meyer, Dan Mondloch, Gary Mrozek, Greg Murray, Gary Osberg, June Roos, Melinda Tamm, Paul Thompson, Janet Tilstra, Dan Torgersen, Willicey Tynes, Karen Young, Jeff Goerger, Antony Goddard
Project Manager
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Johnson
Organization Name
Paramount Arts Resource Trust AKA Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center
Street Address
913 St Germain St W
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301-3460
Phone
(320) 259-6453
Email
bjohnson@paramountarts.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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