Juneteenth Winter, Spring, Summer 2019

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,252
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2019
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

For Juneteenth Celebrations: The library will host two Juneteenth celebrations of African-American freedom which will include interactive and performance art led by eight local arts and culture organizations. They will include singing, music, story-telling, and youth-devised performances. Several youth workshops will be held at Patrick Henry High.

For Juneteenth for Mazie Story Strolls: The library will host three walking story programs for families.

Project Details

409

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,252
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will feel that elements of African-American culture are honored with these celebrations. Patrons will feel connected to the performance, art and or stories presented.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Juneteeth Celebrations and Mazie Story Strolls: At Webber Park Library, 91% of participants felt Black history and culture were honored. Comments included: "It was amazing and eye opening." Comments at North Regional Library included: "It is educational and enjoyable. Thank you for being such an important part of our community" and "I can't wait to come back."

Source of Additional Funds

Alicia Steele, Ashley Satorius, Black Storytellers Alliance, Free Black Dirt, Journey Productions, Million Artist Movement, Neverending Storycircle, North News, Passed Presents, Ralph Crowder, Sally Nixon, Voice of Culture

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200