Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$27,660
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
East Side Arts Council
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
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. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Nolita Christensen: Community and nonprofit management consultant; woodworker; Amy Demmer: Executive director, Grand Marais Art Colony; Sindiswa Georgiades: Project management and fund development professional; Sonja Jacobsen: Retired office manager, Jacobsen Metal Fabrication; vocal and instrumental music teacher; board member, Mankato Symphony; Colleen LeBlanc: Retired community educator; former Five Wings Regional Arts Council board member; Tammy Mattonen: Financemanager, Minnesota Discover Center (Chisholm); Laura Salveson: Director of the Mill City Museum; Rickey Shiomi: Playwright, director, cofounder of Mu Performing Arts; Bonnie Stewart: Cofounder, Sisters Sojourn
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

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$27,660
Other Funds Leveraged
$213,011
Direct expenses
$240,671
Administration costs
$27,660
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

17,000 low income and underserved youth and adults will participate and learn from ESAC's free arts programming. Indicators are accessible art experiences for participants in schools, rec centers, and community projects. Staff are trained in data collection, analysis, and continuous program evaluation cycles. 2: At least 4-5 non-arts organizations will integrate the arts into community life due to partnerships and efforts of ESAC. ESAC partners with social and civic groups to create art experiences, particularly in Urban Design of East Side neighborhoods. Success will be evaluated by projects completed.

Measurable Outcome(s)

17,024 low income and underserved youth and adults participated and learned from ESAC's free arts programming. All programs were evaluated using evidence-based evaluation methods documenting numbers served, demographics, and program quality. Reflective conversations and written evaluations were held with artists and community partners. 2: Six non-arts organizations integrated the arts into community life due to partnerships and efforts of ESAC. Non-arts organizations include East Side Elders, CLUES (Comunidades Latinas En Servicio), Saint Paul Public Schools, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Saint Paul Port Authority, and YMCA.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Kitty Anderson, Carline Bengtsson, Philip Blackburn, Sarah Geving, Kris Kautzman, Bob Klicker, Mem Lloyd, Kerry Stone, Marlyn Trevino
Project Manager
First Name
Sarah
Last Name
Fehr
Organization Name
East Side Arts Council
Street Address
977 Payne Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55130-3901
Phone
(651) 774-5422
Email
sarahfehr@eastsideartscouncil.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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