Pedal to the Metal Bronze Casting Workshop
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2017
End Date
August 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Project Overview
Pedal to the Metal engages individuals and communities in the metal casting process, allowing them to make small scale or collaborative cast metal sculptures on the spot.
Project Details
160 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Adults and children attending will learn how a foundry works, how to make their own sculpture, and how it gets poured and completed.
Measurable Outcome(s)
This program was well received by both adults and children. Participants found it to be simple, creative, and a great way to use the imagination while learning a new skill. Comments include: "This was an amazing adventure -- outside my box." "What a cool way to teach people about metallurgy!" "Total fun - touched on my artistic side."
Source of Additional Funds
Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, local radio/television (advertising)
Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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