Altered Books with Artistry of Bloomington

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$275
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2018
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carver
Carver
Project Overview

Learn how to repurpose old and unloved books and turn them into new works of art. Used books will be transformed through sculpture, drawing, painting, collage and paper constructing techniques.

Project Details

6

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
$275
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn different ways to upcycle used books to create personalized art.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students were please to use books no longer in use or wanted. They were surprised at the amount of attractive wall hangings could be created and the fun of learning in an intergenerational class activity.

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