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The Arts Partnership • Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Fund Application

PURPOSE: Foster the artistry and growth of local performers and organizations by providing the opportunity to present programming in the Concert Hall at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts with an emphasis on cultural diversity and artistic excellence.

FUNDING: The Fund provides artists and organizations the opportunity to receive a partial or full subsidy towards rent and direct expenses associated with renting the Concert Hall. Funds will be distributed as credits on the engagement’s final settlement statement. Rental information can be found on the Ordway’s venue rental page.

VENUE: The Concert Hall is designed specifically for the presentation of musical concerts, lectures, author readings, and film screenings in a most intimate and beautiful setting. Applicants are encouraged to confirm that your performance would be technically suitable for this venue before applying for this award. Concert Hall technical information can be found here.

Please complete the information below to be considered for the Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Fund. You can find more information about the Fund at The Arts Partnership website.

THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP

Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Fund
Contact Name(Required)







Address(Required)















PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Marketing and promotion of the event is entirely the responsibility of the Awardee.

Estimate the dollars that will be committed to driving visibility and attendance

PRODUCTION ELEMENTS

Tell us about your project’s technical needs. Concert Hall technical information can be found here. Questions related to the viability of your art in the Concert Hall should be directed to [email protected]

Approximate time accepted

On stage time on day of performance including tech. Schedule is subject to union guidelines.

Will the project require on-site rehearsal time the day before the performance?

Used to determine backstage space requirements

Used to determine if your project will fit on the Concert Hall stage.
Stage Assets(Required)
The Concert Hall performance platform measures 48′ wide x 32′ deep and is a sprung wooden mahogany floor. There are no wings or fly systems in the Concert Hall. We encourage a variety of artists to apply. The types of dance that are appropriate to the stage however, are limited. Some production equipment may incur additional rental or labor expenses, all of which will be clearly communicated in the event estimate.











Will you require stairs leading from the House onto the stage for artist/participant use during the performance?

What will the stairs be used for?
Video Projection(Required)




Lighting(Required)
Note: Lighting fixtures do not move. Lighting fixtures may be refocused at user expense.






Sound(Required)









Wardrobe(Required)
Wardrobe call must be made when artists are changing from street clothes into costumes, even if steaming or laundry services are not required.




Technical Staff
What technical staff will you be providing on site?













Recording(Required)
Archival recording of the event is available upon request at no additional cost. Recording of any kind (photography/audio/video) for the commercial or promotional purposes are possible, but come with significant increased expenses. All recording vendors must be procured and paid for by the Awardee. Please mark any/all additional types of recording you intend to have at the event:






If applicable

FRONT OF HOUSE

Direct rental expenses shall include box office, usher, front of house management and security staff
Notice:(Required)
All ticketing services are provided by the Ordway. Awardees agree to abide by Ordway ticketing policies. Patron paid ticketing fees will be applied and retained by the Ordway. All ticketing must be reserved seating – no general admission allowed. ‘Free’ events shall incur a per patron facility fee.

Ticketing Strategies(Required)
What are some ticketing strategies do you plan to employ?







What price range (including any fees) to you intend to promote? Include all possible public pricing. Use a $## – $## format.

Is your intention to sell merchandise that applies to the event? Awardees are expected to provide their own merch staff, POS, and cash bank if applicable

FINAL NOTES

Knight Funding Acknowledgement(Required)
If selected, Awardees shall receive funding from the Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Fund to subsidize venue expenses associated with Awardee’s use of the Concert Hall and relevant support spaces. Upon settlement, the funds shall be deducted from the total amount of direct Space expenses due. As a recipient of Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Funds, Awardees must:

1.) Acknowledge the receipt of funding on your website and collateral materials promoting the event and

2.) Complete the post-show report within one (1) week of the delivery of the rental settlement.













The Arts Partnership

The Arts Partnership is four organizations–Minnesota Opera, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Schubert Club and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra–joining together to provide an extraordinary opportunity for our community.

Mission

The Arts Partnership is a strategic alliance of four performing arts organizations that ensures equitable sharing and effective care of the Ordway Center as a vital cultural asset in the Twin Cities.

Contact

The Arts Partnership
345 Washington Street
St. Paul, MN 55102

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