Art of the Memoir

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$380
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2019
End Date
May 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Memoir author Dr. Porter will introduce the process of writing and sharing narratives in this two-session program. He will provide writing exercises guided by a variety of prompts to help bring out each participant's unique story. He will also provide guidance in rewriting and polishing the written piece.

Project Details

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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
$380
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn how to express themselves by learning how to write their own personal narrative.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants reported that they enjoyed this intimate and supportive writing workshop and environment. Dr. Porter is an engaging and thoughtful presenter and helped the participants explore and share their personal stories authentically and creatively. Guests shared that they took away writing prompts and exercises to continue their work at home.

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