Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming
Recipient Type
Private College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2018
End Date
May 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Benton
Stearns
Wright
Ramsey
Scott
Carver
Kandiyohi
Mille Lacs
Todd
Morrison
Pope
Anoka
St. Louis
Brown
Hennepin
Clay
Benton
Benton
Stearns
Wright
Ramsey
Scott
Carver
Kandiyohi
Mille Lacs
Todd
Morrison
Pope
Anoka
St. Louis
Brown
Hennepin
Clay
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Dance Theatre of Harlem: Proposal to fund tickets and transportation costs for underserved/under-represented groups in the community to attend the Dance Theatre of Harlem public performance.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Linda Brobeck: Chair at CMAB, Minnesota visual artist, owner of Crow River North LLC, has served on a number of non-profit boards; Doug Lien: Stearns County, Watercolorist, Member of Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Community Education Art Class instructor; Mark Nelson: Wright County, Public School Music Teacher, choral director, community theatre director, voice lessons instructor, American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Board Member; Leslie Hanlon: Secretary on CMAB, Stearns County, Director of Fundraising, Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; George Minerich: Benton County Professional film, digital and nature photographer, local arts center, photography club volunteer; Joyce Lyons: actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manager of KVSC Radio, Music Concert Producer, Community Events Organizer.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Linda Brobeck: Chair at CMAB, Minnesota visual artist, owner of Crow River North LLC, served on a number of non-profit boards; Doug Lien: Stearns County, Watercolorist, Member of Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Community Education Art Class instructor; Mark Nelson: Wright County, Public School Music Teacher, choral director, community theatre director, voice lessons instructor, American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Board Member; Leslie Hanlon: Secretary on CMAB, Stearns County, Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; George Minerich: Benton County, Professional film, digital and nature photographer, local arts center and photography club volunteer; Joyce Lyons: actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manager of KVSC Radio, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$26,340
Direct expenses
$33,340
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audiences will experience a live performance by a major national ballet company, CSB will expand access to the arts for underserved audiences, project will introduce new audiences to live ballet, and regional dancers will participate in workshop. Surveys, community partner feedback and evaluation, ticket reports and workshop attendance.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Central Minnesota experienced a live performance by a major national ballet company. 2) CSB expanded access to the arts by working with community partners to provide 225 tickets and transportation to underrepresented/underserved audiences. 3) 48% of the audience experienced live ballet performance for the first time. 4) 20 regional dancers participated in the public workshop with DTH dancers.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes.
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mimi Bitzan, Brian Campbell, Kaitlyn Ludlow, David DeBlieck, Barry Elert, Laura Hood, Rick Odenthal, Sue Palmer, Gustvo Pena, Colleen Hollinger Petters, Elaine Rutherford, Chris Rasmussen, Arno Shermock, Jerry Wetterling
Project Manager
First Name
Leslie
Last Name
Hanlon
Organization Name
College of Saint Benedict AKA College of Saint Benedict Fine Arts Programming
Street Address
37 College Ave S PO Box 2000
City
St Joseph
State
MN
Zip Code
56321
Phone
(320) 363-5011
Email
lhanlon@csbsju.edu
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
Email the Agency
Location

P.O. Box 458
220 4th Ave North 
Foley, MN 56329

Phone
Project Manager: Leslie LeCuyer
320-968-4290x 3 or Toll Free: 866-825-1471