We are deeply grateful for the support from these organizations, Shiomi Drum Circle members, and our generous individual donors
All activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Thank you to the Martin and Brown Foundation.
JOIN THE SHIOMI DRUM CIRCLE
“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.”
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 Drum Circle, you’ll be part of an intimate group of visionaries shaping the future of taiko.
• Exclusive invitations to special Shiomi Drum Circle gatherings.
• Early access to performances and events.
• Personal recognition and gratitude at all TAM events.
CURRENT SHIOMI DRUM CIRCLE MEMBERS:
Anonymous, Greg & Penny Anderson, Tamara Brown, Jennifer Cho, Wendy Dayton, Faith Drake, Daniel Dulas & Cheryl Hirata-Dulas, Andy Eng, BJ French, Hailey Gabriel, Amy Hill, Curtis & Rosalie Jensen, Liz Kane, Abby Kingman, Gloria Kumagai, Tobias Madden, Dorothy Mollien, George & Judith Murakami, Ross & Gail Peterson, David Robertson, Sarah Senseman, Rick Shiomi & Martha Johnson, Leslie & Karen Suzukamo, Nick Temali, Stephan Kieu & Julia Timm, Bo Thao-Urabe & Dennis Urabe, Hiroshi Yoshino, Sue Yuen, Laura Zabel
Our heartfelt thanks to these wonderful supporters:
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