Operating Support
ACHF Arts Access
Present diverse, high-quality arts programming that engages a broad demographic of people and improves the quality of life in northwestern Minnesota. This is measured through an annual internal review of programming, staff/board assessments, theatre advisory board meetings, and audience evaluations of performances (emails, phone calls, surveys). 2: Continue and grow partnership and outreach activities for groups and individuals with economic, social or physical barriers to the arts. This is measured through an annual review of programming, staff/board assessments of outreach partnerships and partner needs through emails, phone calls and one-on-one discussions.
Holmes Theatre presented 20+ artists including Grammy winners Marc Cohn/Rosanne Cash/Tonic Sol-fa, 15+ local artists and multiple outreach activities. Show impact measured through show reviews (staff/board), audience interviews, and some audience surveys. Outreach impact measured through participant emails/calls/onsite conversations with full-time outreach director. 2: Outreach varied with nine groups conducting day-long or multi-day residencies in dance/music/theatre/Spanish in community/schools/senior centers. Staff and board meet monthly to review financials and quarterly to review all outreach activities. Adjustments made as necessary to ensure outreach program hit diverse markets and achieve artistic and financial goals.
Other, local or private