Production Assistance

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Rochester Aria Group
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2012
End Date
May 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Olmsted
Olmsted
Project Overview
three-concert season of classical vocal music
Project Details
Three-concert season of classical vocal music.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Andrea Costopoulos: Rochester Arts Council; Hal Cropp: Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Northland Words; Drue Fergison: musicologist; Ryan Heinritz: Paradise Center; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: City of Rochester Music Department; Deborah Wasmund: mosaic artist.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Scott Anderson: musician; Marta Biitner: visual artist; Elizabeth Bucheit: goldsmith; Alan Calavano: musician, historian; Judy Hickey: theatre artist; Carolyn Hiller: arts administrator; Jane Olive: dancer; Kathy Rush: theatre; Philip Taylor: visual artist; Tom Willis: potter.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,500
Other Funds Leveraged
$11,030
Direct expenses
$12,530
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increasing attendance is always a measurable outcome, in particular younger audience members. Maintaining our record of in the black finances is obviously critical for future seasons. Also, attracting new talent and maintaining of excellent educational experiences.Any increase in attendance is positive, but an increase across the entire season is more meaningful. Partnering with music organizations that serve youth is also a measure. Financially, maintaining our ability to support all programs is critical. For singer experience, we rely heavily on feedback from performers, as well as continued interest from new talent.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We attempt to maintain a very high standard of performance as a primary focus, believing this helps to attract audience members as well as outstanding talent.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Tracey Gorman, Gary Jacobson, Angela Keeton, Jame Lasota, Carrie Rogness, William Schmidt
Project Manager
First Name
George
Last Name
Smith
Organization Name
Rochester Aria Group
Street Address
3936 Hwy 52 N Ste 127
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0108
Phone
(507) 271-3265
Email
contact@rochesterariagroup.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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Location

2778 D Commerce Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901-2262 

Phone
Project Manager: Anastasia Shartin
(507) 281-4848
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