Who We Are

Friends of the Arts is a community group dedicated to supporting, promoting, and enhancing the arts in St. Louis Park. FOTA connects people and organizations around the arts, shares arts-related information and resources, and coordinates community arts programs.

Our goals are to:

-ensure access to the arts for everyone and promote strong community support of the arts by strengthening existing programs and creating new arts opportunities

-serve as a liaison between community organizations, schools, parks and recreation, and community education

-be a resource for community members, artists, and existing programs

-provide multi-cultural and multi-generational arts opportunities

Our Values and Statements of Meaning

Vision St. Louis Park: Arts & Culture Statement

We receive support from:

• The City of St. Louis Park
• St. Louis Park Public Schools
• St. Louis Park Community Foundation
• Granting agencies
• Membership contributions
• Business sponsors

Our Board Members

Our board of directors includes residents of all ages and backgrounds who are passionate about the arts.

• Susan Schneck, President
• George Hagemann, Vice-President
• Terry Bentley, Communications
• Emily Carney
• Susan McArdle
• Rick Person
• Jim Rhodes
• James McDonough
• Michael Peters
• Benjamin Share
• Rachel Richardson
• Christina Barberot
• John Tieszen
• Michael Klement