Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,199
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts AKA The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Dakota
Fillmore
Hennepin
Houston
Itasca
McLeod
Morrison
Mower
Olmsted
Pope
Ramsey
Sherburne
Steele
Wabasha
Washington
Winona
Wright
Benton
Dakota
Fillmore
Hennepin
Houston
Itasca
McLeod
Morrison
Mower
Olmsted
Pope
Ramsey
Sherburne
Steele
Wabasha
Washington
Winona
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

Kaitlyn Bohlin: Development manager, North House Folk School; Thomas Dodge: Secretary of Fairmont Opera House board of directors; Helen Franczyk: Arts marketing and communications consultant; Claudia Fuentes: Met Council outreach coordinator; arts volunteer; Amy Giddings: Music specialist, North Shore Community School, Duluth; Christopher Osgood: Vice president, community relations, McNally Smith College of Music; executive director, McNally Smith College of Music Foundation; Carolyn Wintersteen: Executive director of Theatre B; actor; Andrew Zimney: Director of operations, Youth Frontiers

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600

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
$30,199
Other Funds Leveraged
$217,051
Direct expenses
$247,250
Administration costs
$5,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

These arts-based experiences will lead to a life-long appreciation of the arts, providing all involved with artistic and meaningful community life. All courses and programing will undergo evaluation and assessment. Audience, student and family surveys will be collected and analyzed by administration and advisory board. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities in Southeastern Minnesota will experience the arts. MCA will track audience, community outreach and enrollment data. All programing will undergo evaluation. Audience, student and family surveys will be analyzed by administration and advisory board.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Arts-based experiences will lead to a life-long appreciation of the arts, providing all involved with artistic and meaningful community life. Written evaluations, participation data, and spoken feedback were used to assess and improve all aspects of MCA programing. Testimonials showcased the positive community and appreciation of the arts gained through participation in MCA programing. 2: People of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities in Southeastern Minnesota experienced the arts. MCA continues to evaluate and develop quality/accessible educational arts-based opportunities, programing, and experiences for all.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mary Ann (Wera) Remick, James L. Coogan, Brother William Mann, Joseph J. Ross, Sandi Simon, Benjamin Murray, Mary Becker, Mary Burrichter, Brother William Clarey, FSC, Brother Kevin Convey, FSC, Brother Patrick Conway, FSC, James L. Coogan, John Domanico, Michael G. Dougherty, Marilyn Frost, Michael M. Gostomski, Roger S. Haydock, Jim Horan, Betty Kabara, Linda Kuczma, Brother William Mann, FSC, Brother Michael J. McGinniss, FSC, Paul Meyer, Brother Frederick Mueller, FSC, Kaye O'Leary, Rhoda Olsen, Peter Pearson, Brother David Poos, FSC, Brother Gustavo Ramirez Barba, FSC, Richard J. Reedy, Joseph J. Ross, Terrance Russell, Patrick A. Salvi, Brother Larry Schatz, FSC, Sandra Simon, Michael Slaggie, John Smarrelli, Jr., Walter E. Smithe, III, Celeste L. Suchocki, Mary Pat Wlazi, Lyle Delwiche, Thomas F. Meagher, Loras H. Red Sieve, David Thies, Bernie Wagnild
Project Manager
First Name
Jamie
Last Name
Schwaba
Organization Name
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts AKA The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
Street Address
1164 10th St W
City
Winona
State
MN
Zip Code
55987
Phone
(507) 453-5501
Email
jschwaba@smumn.edu
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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