2024 Cultural STAR Information Session

Monday, April 15, 2024

Areas of Interest (4)

Shift from two funding rounds to one annual cycle creates potential resource scarcity for St. Paul arts organizations.
Strict 3-year rule mandates a funding hiatus for repeat applicants to democratize access to the Cultural Star pie.
City of St. Paul mandates 80% of funding concentration within the downtown Cultural District.
Requirement for $1.5 million liability insurance poses potential barrier to entry for smaller non-profit arts groups.

A $1 million policy with a $1 million umbrella is not and umbrella policies are typically not expensive.
— Mark Laurenson

InsuranceAdvice on satisfying the $1.5 million liability insurance requirement for capital projects.

If you miss it you've missed out on the cycle of funding so please apply early and and just not at the last hour.
— Jessica Larson Johnston

Application ProcessWarning regarding the strict application deadline.

Jessica Larson JohnstonProgram Coordinator

Coordinates the Cultural Star program and facilitates the information session.

Grace BbleProject Management Technician

Manages cultural star projects and assists applicants.

Nancy BangManagement Assistant I

Supports Star programs and facilitates technical presentation aspects.

Mark LaurensonRisk Manager

Advises on grant insurance requirements and risk management for the City of St. Paul.

Erin LouisProgram Coordinator

Attended session as the lead for the companion Neighborhood Star program.

St. Paul Cultural District (Downtown)St. Paul RiverCenter complexRaspberry IslandHarriet IslandLafayette BridgeChestnut Road