PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
913 W ST GERMAIN, ST CLOUD, MN 56301 paramountarts.org

Total Revenue
$1,688,140
Total Expenses
$1,462,319
Net Assets
$3,866,958

Organizations Filed Purposes: THE MISSION OF THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTIC PRODUCTION, CREATIVE EXPLORATION, ARTS EDUCATION AND THE ENJOYMENT OF ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE FACILITY IS MANAGED TO ENSURE USE BY A DIVERSE SET OF PATRONS, ENHANCE ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITY, PROVIDE A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARTS AND GENERATE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON DOWNTOWN ST. CLOUD.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN ST. CLOUD.

PERFORMING ARTS: THE 804 SEAT PARAMOUNT THEATRE IS THE GRAND PERFORMANCE STAGE IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA ACCOMMODATING 90,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY. PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS (PCA) PROVIDES SCHEDULING, TICKETING, TECHNICAL CREW, MARKETING, AND FRONT-OF-HOUSE SERVICES FOR THE THEATRE. IN ADDITION TO LOCAL PERFORMING GROUPS, THE PCA PRESENTS A SEASON OF PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT ON THE PARAMOUNT STAGE BRINGING HIGH QUALITY TOURING ARTISTS TO CENTRAL MINNESOTA. PCA EMPLOYS PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED STAFF TO MANAGE AND PROGRAM THE THEATRE AND VISUAL ARTS. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES MANAGE AND OPERATE THE INTERNET-BASED TICKETING SYSTEM, THE CONCESSIONS SERVICE, 3 EXHIBITION SPACES, AND GIFT GALLERY OPERATIONS. PCA MANAGES THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, INCLUDING SUB-LEASING TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FACILITY LOCATED OFFSITE. PCA ALSO PROVIDES OVERSIGHT, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR THE HISTORIC FACILITY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN ST. CLOUD.

VISUAL ARTS: THE VISUAL ARTS STUDIOS WERE CREATED AND OPENED AS PART OF THE 1998 PARAMOUNT THEATRE RENOVATION. THIS WELL-EQUIPPED FACILITY OFFERS CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ALL AGES, IN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS, AND SUMMER ART CAMPS FOR YOUTH. PCA HAS A PARTICULAR STRENGTH IN CERAMICS AND PROVIDES STUDIO FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND WOOD-WORKING AND WOOD-TURNING PROGRAMS. THE FACILITY INCLUDES A RETAIL SALES GALLERY THAT REPRESENTS 60 LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS, A PROFESSIONAL GALLERY AND TWO CASUAL GALLERY SPACES FOR ARTISTS TO SHOW. PCA PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKING ARTISTS, IN A TEACHING CAPACITY, AND SALES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTWORK ON EXHIBITION. PCA OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS FOR WORKING ARTISTS AND ART EDUCATORS; RESIDENCIES AND OTHER SERVICES TO K-12 SCHOOLS; PLUS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND A FULL CATALOG OF ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC. VISUAL ARTS ACCOMMODATES 22,500 CHILDREN AND ADULTS ANNUALLY.

EDUCATION OUTREACH: THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING LOCAL ARTISTS WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND ARTS OPPORTUNITIES AN ACCESS IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS FOR CLASSROOM AND ARTS TEACHERS, RESIDENCY PROGRAMS ON AND OFF-SITE FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SENIOR COMMUNITIES, SPECIALIZED COURSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES AND TEHNICAL OUTREACH SERVICES ASSISTING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY THEATRES TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THEIR LIGHTING AND SOUND EQUIPMENT, AND CONSULTING SERVICES THAT HELP AREA SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACCESS EXPANDED ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR THEIR CLIENTS.

Executives Listed on Filing

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

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Bob JohnsonEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$81,325
Cindy O'KonekFINANCE DIRECTOR40$51,308
Anthony GoddardCITY ADMINISTRATOR1$0
Paul BrandmireBOARD MEMBER1$0
Hanna LordBOARD MEMBER1$0
Alyse WeisBOARD MEMBER1$0
Meghan DingmannBOARD MEMBER1$0
Lynn MetcalfBOARD MEMBER1$0
Dan TorgersenBOARD MEMBER1$0
Janet TilstraBOARD MEMBER1$0
Melinda TammBOARD MEMBER1$0
June RoosBOARD MEMBER1$0
Dan MeyerBOARD MEMBER1$0
John MathewsBOARD MEMBER1$0
David DeblieckBOARD MEMBER1$0
Elna BatemanBOARD MEMBER1$0
Marla Kanengieter-WildesonSECRETARY1$0
Chris StalboergerVICE CHAIR1$0
King BanaianCHAIR1$0

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