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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Minnesota State Arts Board

Address

540 Fairview Avenue North
Suite 304
St. Paul, MN
55104

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by State of MN employees

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M. S. 129D.01 through 129D.05
Enabled: 07-01-1975
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Sue Gens
(651) 539-2658
CHAIR
Jose Michel
(612) 396-1547
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Staff Contact
Sue Gens
sue.gens@arts.state.mn.us
(651) 539-2658
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Jose Michel
uri@somosinc.com
(612) 396-1547
Yes
Membership
The eleven members include one member from each congressional district and three at-large members; only four members may serve on boards of grantee organizations. Members must file with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. The board meets monthly; meeting are generally held in the Arts Board office. The board does not expire.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $55.00
  • Other Compensation: Allowable mileage, meal, lodging expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - yes
  • Requires Senate Approval - yes
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary

The Minnesota State Arts Board encourages the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the state.  It is dedicated to making the arts available to all Minnesotans. The development of the arts is fostered through a series of grants, programs, and services which are administered by a professional staff.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Grant making and other services
Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 3 hours
Meeting Frequency: The board has twelve meetings per year; committees meet as needed.

Meetings are held at:
Arts Board Office


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 41600.00
Total Appropriations: $45,484,000.00
Appropriations Description: General fund and arts and cultural heritage fund
Fiscal Year Expenses: $46,569,000.00

Expenses Description:

In addition to state appropriations, the Arts Board receives and expends a federal grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Open Positions (2)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Member - Congressional District 2 Member - Congressional District 2 Governor 3/20/2025 1 APPLY
Member - Congressional District 3 Member - Congressional District 3 Governor 2/19/2025 1 APPLY
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
DELPHINE NYABANDO Member - Congressional District 2 7/11/2025
Paul Baillos Member - Congressional District 3 2/4/2025
Ms. Cheri Brix Member - Congressional District 3 2/10/2025
Dr. Michael Tkach Member - Congressional District 3 5/4/2025
Michael Buttermore Jr Member - Congressional District 4 12/19/2024
Mr. Richard Cohen Member - Congressional District 4 1/16/2025
Mr. Aram Desteian Member - Congressional District 4 11/21/2024
Isabella Rojas Member - Congressional District 4 11/13/2024
David Singleton Member - Congressional District 4 11/1/2024
MS Kathleen Tuma Member - Congressional District 4 2/4/2025
Mary Ann Aufderheide Member - Congressional District 5 12/20/2024
Christopher Brown Member - Congressional District 5 11/20/2024
Graham Mills Member - Congressional District 5 12/12/2024
Dobson West Member - Congressional District 5 12/11/2024
Elizabeth Winslow Member - Congressional District 5 1/30/2025
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Current Members (11)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
At-large Member
At-large Member #1
Governor
Jose Michel
Filled
01/03/2028
At-large Member #2
Governor
Michele Sterner
Filled
01/04/2027
At-large Member #3
Governor
Emily Galusha
Filled
01/04/2027
Member - Congressional District 1
Member - Congressional District 1
Governor
Michael Charron
Filled
01/03/2028
Member - Congressional District 2
Member - Congressional District 2
Governor
Mr. Kenneth Martin
Posted
01/04/2027
Member - Congressional District 3
Member - Congressional District 3
Governor
Anthony Gardner
Posted
01/05/2026
Member - Congressional District 4
Member -Congressional District 4
Governor
Mr. Richard Cohen
Filled
01/01/2029
Member - Congressional District 5
Member - Congressional District 5
Governor
Mary Ann Aufderheide
Filled
01/01/2029
Member - Congressional District 6
Member - Congressionial District 6
Governor
Carol Bruess
Filled
01/01/2029
Member - Congressional District 7
Member - Congressional District 7
Governor
Philip McKenzie
Filled
01/03/2028
Member - Congressional District 8
Member - Congressional District 8
Governor
Christina Woods
Filled
01/05/2026
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