ALEXANDRIA AREA ARTS ASSOCIATION
618 BROADWAY, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 alexandriaareaarts.org

Total Revenue
$676,891
Total Expenses
$291,749
Net Assets
$915,323

Organizations Filed Purposes: TO FOSTER APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING, AND LOVE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND ENRICH THE LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY.

AAAA PRODUCES 5 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR, INCLUDING A FALL MUSICAL, A HOLIDAY SHOW, A DEDICATED YOUTH MUSICAL, AN ADULT DRAMA, AND A SPRING SHOW. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS A VARIETY OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL TOURING MUSICAL ACTS AND THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, AND PROVIDES A RENTAL FACILITY FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCTIONS WHO NEED PERFORMANCE SPACE. THE ASSOCIATION HAS OVER 10,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ATTEND THESE PRODUCTIONS, WHICH INCLUDE PARTICIPATION FROM OVER 300 AREA YOUTH AND ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF ROLES ACTORS, DESIGNERS, MUSICIANS, DIRECTORS, USHERS, AND TECHNICAL STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCES IMPROVISATION SHOWS.

AAAA PRODUCES EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK. THIS EVENT FEATURES 160 BOOTHS OF FINE ART AND QUALITY HANDMADE PRODUCTS, AND ATTRACTS OVER 20,000 ATTENDEES THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND EVENT.

AAAA OFFERS SEVERAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS COVER TOPICS SUCH AS ACTING, DESIGN, MAKEUP, STAGE COMBAT, AUDITIONING, AND MORE. THE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ENSURE COHESIVE TRAINING. EACH SUMMER, THE AAAA HOLDS THE STUDENT THEATRE PROJECT, WHICH IS AN INTENSIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR LATE ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. MORE THAN 60 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT WHICH COVERS MUSIC, DANCE, ACTING, AND PRODUCTION EXPERIENCES, CULMINATING IN A MUSICAL PRODUCTION. IN THE FALL THEY OFFER A STUDENT YOUTH THEATRE FOR THE YOUNGER ACTORS.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Ann HermesEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$48,276
Beth StaplesDIRECTOR1$0
Mark GrafSECRETARY1$0
Chuck GrussingPRESIDENT4$0
Donna JensenTREASURER1$0
Bonnie BinaDIRECTOR4$0
Carolyn GiannoneDIRECTOR2$0

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