Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$36,827
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Film Society of Minneapolis/Saint Paul
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Olmsted
Ramsey
Scott
St. Louis
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Olmsted
Ramsey
Scott
St. Louis
Washington
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
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. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association; art gallery owner; 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 Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; 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
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
$36,827
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,072,022
Direct expenses
$1,108,849
Administration costs
$5,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase community cohesion and understanding in the Twin Cities through the exhibition of international independent cinema with relevant events. Participation in film events, filmmaker Q and A sessions, panel discussions and post-screening receptions from which our audiences may find a deeper connection to their community. 2: Increase access for underserved international/non-dominant communities through strengthened partnerships with arts, community and other organizations. Attendance figures, ticket sales, and redemption of free vouchers; feedback from participants and advisors in target communities; and increased involvement of community and cultural organizations.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Exhibited more, and more relevant, notable international independent cinema as a vital platform for increased community cohesion and understanding. Increased participation in panel discussions, attendance/buzz at screenings with visiting guests, diversity of and connection among attendees at receptions and events. 2: Increased access for all community members, including youth and immigrant groups, through strengthened partnerships with arts, community and others. Increased attendance, ticket sales and voucher redemptions; increased feedback from target communities using demographic and interest-focused survey data; increasing number of and stronger relationships with new and returning partners.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mary Reyelts, Melodie Bahan, Maria Antonia Calvo, Anne Carayon, Tom DeBiaso, Karla Ekdahl, Jacob Frey, Jim Gerlich, Karen Heithoff, David Johnson, Elizabeth Jolly, Charlie Montreuill, Max Musicant, Paola Nuñez-Obetz, Craig Laurence Rice, Rob Silberman, Maris Venable, Frances Wilkinson, Susan Smoluchowski
Project Manager
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Smoluchowski
Organization Name
The Film Society of Minneapolis/Saint Paul
Street Address
125 Main St SE Ste 341
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55414
Phone
(612) 331-7563
Email
susan.s@mspfilm.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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