Operating Support
ACHF Arts Access
Future fiscal sustainability. To protect its fiscal sustainability, the Commonweal will evaluate its operational model to achieve an operating fund surplus, on course to building a working capital reserve. 2: Maximize accessibility to the arts. The Commonweal creates high-quality mainstage and special events programming with minimal financial barriers to maximize accessibility to the arts in southeastern Minnesota.
The Commonweal made a major payment against the principle loan for the construction of its facility, bringing debt service to a reasonable range. The Commonweal maintains detailed records of revenue generation, and costs and benefits for each production or program. Revenue and expense, actuals, and budget are reviewed at least monthly (quarterly at the board level). 2: The Commonweal welcomed 20,000 patrons to mainstage performances in 2016, plus another 1,400 at Student Matinee performances. Weekly staff and departmental meetings allow for assessment of artistic and administrative progress. Detailed records are maintained for attendance, revenue, costs/benefits, and demographic trends for each production or program.
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