Art programs or art workshops

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,080
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
September 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Project Overview
GRRL will partner with artists to offer a variety of art workshops, continue Artists-in-Residence programs, in which one or more artists are contracted to create and present art workshops and other art events/opportunities at various branch libraries and partner locations. This may include exhibits, presentations, or any other art-based project or program which meets the grant requirements.
Project Details
2189 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,080
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$4,891
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will be able to identify at least one new learned skill or increased positive attitude toward art and/or writing [workshops: knowledge/attitude].

Measurable Outcome(s)

“I haven’t sewn in years and I felt like I improved my sewing skills and built confidence in designing and crafting a bag.”
“How to make use out of things you might throw away!”
“Learned how to mosaic and terms associated with the art.”
“[Learned] that a mosaic is a photo made up of tiles.”
“Really enjoyed creating a necklace. Something I would not usually do!”
“How to re/upcycle jewelry into new pieces. [Learned] a new hobby, had a wonderful time and learned about steampunk jewelry.”
“I learned how to make a leather bracelet.”
“[Learned] how to work with leather, how to put snaps together.”

Source of Additional Funds

n/a

Project Manager
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Pundsack
Organization Name
Great River Regional Library
Street Address
1300 West St. Germain
City
St. Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301-3697
Phone
320-650-2516
Email
karenp@grrl.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200