Arts Access

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$36,550
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts AKA Interact
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2015
End Date
October 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview
Arts Access
Project Details
Dis/Cover the Arts grows audiences of people with disabilities by providing access to Interact’s award-winning performances and visual arts exhibitions, created by artists with disabilities.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board 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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Private equity manager; board chair, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Ann Benrud: Director of communications and external relations, Minneapolis College of Art and Design; Christina Chang: Museum curator; doctorate in art history; Kevin Curran: Nonprofit professional in development and grant writing for arts organizations; Mary Flicek: Arts administrator; board member, River Junctions Arts Council; Cheryl Kessler: Founder and principal evaluator, Blue Scarf Consulting, LLC; Patrick Serrano: MS in nonprofit institutions, volunteer grant writer; Dameun Strange: Bush Foundation Community Innovation Team member
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$36,550
Other Funds Leveraged
$19,900
Direct expenses
$56,450
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Interact will increase number of people with disabilities who attend our Theater and Gallery events by removing financial barriers. Provide $5 tickets for theater events for 600 patrons with disabilities and a companion, and track number of tickets used. 2: Interact will mitigate perceptual barriers that people with disabilities might not be welcome, or might have difficulty attending our events. Track number of concierge visits to nurture relationships, track questions and how they are reconciled. Formal and informal evaluation during, and at the end of, the project to access satisfaction.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The cost barrier was identified and addressed with ticket discounts. Using a professional evaluation consultant, we evaluated our impact first by tracking the number of discounted tickets used. We also talked to people in the Gallery and in the lobby after the shows, asking them if they would like us to continue these discounts. Yes! We observed people with disabilities who attended when practical, to ensure we were identifying and serving their needs. 2: We learned about perceived barriers through our Concierge's engagement in the community. We tracked the number and sources of visits our Concierge made, and we continue to grow a database of individuals, organizations and contact information to sustain high quality communication in this network. We recorded questions and concerns, and brought that information back into our own staff meetings to discover solutions. We perform continuing follow-up by phone, in-person visits, printed mailers and e-communications.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Sally Hebson, Jeanne Calvit, Linda Myers Shelton, Jeanie Watson, Robert Spikings, Karin Schurrer-Erickson, Lori Leavitt, Patricia Bachmeier, Ann Leming, Rick Cardenas, Maaja Kern
Project Manager
First Name
Jeanne
Last Name
Calvit
Organization Name
Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts AKA Interact
Street Address
1860 Minnehaha Ave W
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 209-3575
Email
sandydotmoore@gmail.com
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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