You make taiko happen.
Together we can keep the beat going!
Support taiko onstage, in our schools, and in our communities!
DO YOU WANT....
to see amazing taiko performances throughout the year
taiko taught in our schools?
to learn and experience taiko for yourself?
to support taiko artists?
new work and voices to expand and diversify what taiko can be?
to share in Japanese and Asian American culture and traditions?
to bring world renowned guest artists to MN?
to celebrate and support Women in Taiko?
YES I DO! DONATE NOW →
JOIN THE SHIOMI DRUM CIRCLE
Honoring the Legacy.
Powering the Future of Taiko.
Why Now
Your gift of $1,000 or more carries forward Rick Shiomi’s legacy—ensuring that the next generation experiences the healing, empowering, and unifying power of taiko. With your support, TaikoArts Midwest is growing into an international center of taiko excellence, where artistry, community, and culture thrive together. We are in a moment of growth and transformation. Your support will keep taiko vibrant in Minnesota and beyond.
What You’ll Receive
• As a member of the Shiomi Circle, you’ll be part of an intimate group of visionaries shaping the future of taiko.
• Exclusive invitations to special Shiomi Circle gatherings.
• Early access to performances and events.
• Personal recognition and gratitude at all TAM events.
CURRENT SHIOMI DRUM CIRCLE MEMBERS
Rick Shiomi & Martha Johnson, Tamara Brown, Jennifer Cho, Hailey Gabriel, Curtis & Rosalie Jensen, Liz Kane, Gloria Kumagai, Tobias Madden, Sarah Senseman, Leslie & Karen Suzukamo
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“Taiko has been a tremendous source of pride and creative personal
expression. It changed my life and my sense of self. It’s such a
powerful and primary source of energy and excitement that has
stayed with me throughout my life. And it can do the same for anyone
who wants to feel the deep vibrations from hitting the big drums.”
Our heartfelt thanks to these wonderful supporters:
The McKnight Foundation
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Minnesota State Arts Board
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
St. Paul Cultural Star
Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation
Performing Arts Japan
F.R. Bigelow
Asian Pacific Endowment, The St. Paul Foundation
Taiko Community Alliance
Theater Mu
MN Taiko
Heather Jeche, Cat Eye Designs
Dan Le, Le Law Group
K. Davis Senseman, Davis Law Office
Commonwealth Properties
Susan Yuen, Yuen Designs
R.F. Moeller
Bobby & Steve's Auto World
Bob Schmitt, Laughing Waters Studio
Hopey's Heart Foundation
JK's Table
Founding Donors
Angela Ahlgren, Greg and Penny Anderson Charitable Fund, Claire Avitabile, Peter Baker, Victoria Barkley, Judith Bonhiver, John Boru, Julie Brekke, Peter Brosius, Allisa Brunner, Michiko Todokoro Buchanan, Marie Burnett, Patrice Calvelo, Eric Celeste, Marilou Chanrasmi, Evelina Chao & Fred Bretschger, Jeff Chen, Yurika Chiba, Dr. Myung Cho, Jennifer Cho, Caroline Cho, Rose W. Chu, Tomkin Coleman, Michelle Connor, Mikki Connor, The Dederowes of the Bay Area, Bill Deef, Hailey Gabriel, Keiko Doi, Dan Donkers, Bruce & Vicki Duncomb, Jeff Ellsworth, Richard & Camilla Ellsworth, Andy Eng, Katherine Evans, Patricia Fair & Randy Arnold, Dennis Fithen & Karin Frank, Rori Flewellen, Russell Flewellen, Karin Frank, Pete Gabrail, Aaron Godfrey, Heather Gondreau, Goodale Family Foundation, Rachel Gorton, Sue Gray, Jacques Gregoire, Stacy Gregoire, Sherry Gwegorryn, Tully Hall, Deb & Bill Handschin, Marit Hanson, Susan Hasti, Mike Hughes, Tracee Hummel-Tanabe & Susan Tanabe, Curtis & Rosalie Jensen, Elizabeth Kane, Anne Kessing, Stephan Kieu & Julia Timm, Su-Yoon Ko, Christine Kubo, Junko Kumamoto, Sarah Lancrain, Susan Larson, Kathryn Leo-Keast, Jessica Lilang, Kris Lockhart, Pamela Lott, Frederick H Lott Jr, Maren Mack, Robert Mack, Kylie Malcolm, Susan Mau Larson, Patrick McCabe and Sue Minor, Lisa McDaniel, David Melbye, David Micheau, Amy Miller, Kristin Milner, Zaraawar Mistry, Hiromi Mizuno, Mollien Family Foundation, Kim & Peter Park Nelson, Ryan North, Dan & Chiaki O'Brien, Sara Ochs & Adam Whisner, Emily Park-Goldsmith, Barbara Pierson & Paul Patton, Ross & Gail Peterson, Michelle Quialia, Rassi, Laura Rawson, Dave & Marty Raymond, Randy Reyes, Donald Riley, Jeanie Rowe, Marc Sammartano, Donna Sandberg, Jeff Sandeen, Bob Sauer, Kathy Schoen, Patt Seleen, Sarah Senseman, Rick Shiomi & Martha Johnson, Iris Shiraishi & Alex Lubet, Deb Silverstein, Carla Smith, Caitlin Smith, Penelope Snipper, Daniel Soderstrom, Maniko Solheid, Joe Stanley, Maren Stoddard Mack, Pinggy Stolee, Leslie & Karen Suzukamo, Teresa Swartz, Nick Temali, Arlene Teraoka, Charissa Uemura & Kristin Turnblom, Pear Urushima, Emma Valentine
Diana Valentine, James Valentine, Nicolas Valentine, Ken Wachtler, Terry Walker, Joseph Walton, Jennifer Weir & Megan Smith, Emi Yoshimura & Shoji Kameda, Hiroshi Yoshino, Karen Young, Susan Yuen, Mary & Brad Zilge, Lori Zook-Stanley