smARTpass - pilot period

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$59,075
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2015
End Date
August 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview
smARTpass is a web-based arts access program that will allow metro public library users to reserve complimentary and discounted admissions to Twin Cities museums, historic sites, and performing arts centers (music, dance, theater, etc.).
Project Details
4400 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$59,075
Other Funds Leveraged
$110,000
Direct expenses
$169,075
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The smARTpass program will allow thousands of library users will experience the rich array of Twin Cities arts and cultural offerings, free of charge.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The smARTpass program allowed thousands of library users will experience the rich array of Twin Cities arts and cultural offerings, free of charge. Estimated value of contributions by partner organizations is $110,000.

Source of Additional Funds

Bell Museum Of Natural History; Bloomington Symphony Orchestra; Classical Actors Ensemble; Dozens of arts orgs; Firefighters Hall & Museum; Hennepin History Museum; Hennepin Theatre Trust; Illusion Theater; Minneapolis Institute of Art; Minnesota Children's Museum; Minnesota Orchestra; Mu Performing Arts; Park Square Theatre; Pillsbury House and Theatre; PRIME Productions; Sandbox Theatre; Stages Theatre Company; SteppingStone Theatre; The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University; The Rose Ensemble; The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra; The Schubert Club; The Singers; The Southern Theater; TU Dance; Walking Shadow Theatre Company

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200