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2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Walker Art Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
May 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Tour Minnesota
Project Details
The Walker Art Center, in collaboration with the Merce Cunningham Trust, will present performances of Cunningham choreography by his former company members and France-based Ballet de Lorraine, along with master classes and workshops.
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; 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: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Dan Guida: Executive director of Red Wing Arts Association; Gina Kundan: Director, Center for Health Interprofessional Programs, University of Minnesota; Board chair, Ananya Dance Theatre; Noelle Lawton: Executive director, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts; Kathleen Ray: Former executive director, Central Square Cultural and Civic Center; theater artist and playwright; Christine Tschida: Director of Northrop, University of Minnesota
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
$150,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$40,355
Direct expenses
$190,355
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More than 12,325 people will experience Cunningham choreography and gain appreciation for the lasting impact of his groundbreaking work and practice. Quantitative and qualitative methods will be used including attendance; audience, artist and partner feedback; post-show discussion sessions; use of interpretative materials; media and field response.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 4,900 people experienced Cunningham choreography, gaining appreciation and understanding of his groundbreaking legacy, work, and practice. Attendance data was captured for Ballet de Lorraine's performance at the Northrop through the box office, and for Events and Field Dances performances at the Walker through gallery attendance tracking. Surveys were distributed in person at all Events performances, as well as via email to all Field Dances participants and Ballet de Lorraine attendees. Press response was gathered as well, from major print publications to online outlets.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jan Breyer, John Christakos, James Dayton, Patrick J. Denzer, Andrew S. Duff, Sima Griffith, Julie Guggemos, Nina Hale, Karen Heithoff, Ben Hirst, Andrew Humphrey, Matthew Knopf, Bill Jonason, Anne Labovitz, Muffy MacMillan, Alfredo Martel, Jennifer Martin, Aedie McEvoy, Jim Murphy, Dave Moore, Jr., Monica Nassif, Dick Payne, Michael Peterman, Patrick Peyton, Dean Phillips, Brian Pietsch, Donna Pohlad, Rebecca Pohlad, Teresa Rasmussen, Elizabeth G. Redleaf, Peter Remes, Joel Ronning, Lynn Carlson Schell, Jesse Singh, Greg Stenmoe, Wim Stocks, Carol Surface, Laura Taft, Greta Warren, Susan White, Tom Wicka, Audrey Wilf, D. Ellen Wilson, John P. Whaley, Wayne Zink
Project Manager
First Name
Marla
Last Name
Stack
Organization Name
Walker Art Center
Street Address
1750 Hennepin Ave
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55403-2115
Phone
(612) 375-7640
Email
marla.stack@walkerart.org
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Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota State Arts Board

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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Email the Agency
msab@arts.state.mn.us
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