Artist Initiative
ACHF Arts Access
In order to develop her picture book writing skills, the artist will study with an established picture book author/mentor. The outcome will be evaluated as successful by the artist consulting with the mentor on newly worked material several times during the grant period and completing at least one book manuscript. 2: To engage the public with her work, the artist will hold two free, public readings (from work developed during the grant year), in two locations, and with other picture book authors. The outcome will be evaluated as successful by the artist completing the planned readings in two Minnesota locations. Attendees will be invited to ask questions and respond to the event through a survey.
Charlotte Sullivan studied informational picture books with mentor Jackie Briggs Martin. She completed a book, which sold to a major publisher. This project was evaluated by accounting for Charlotte Sullivan’s regular submission of drafts to her mentor and subsequent meetings across the grant year. The grantee proposed a goal of 120 rounds of revision/ drafting on at least three projects. She completed over 140 on four projects. One manuscript was deemed complete once her agent approved it for submission to editors. Though not necessary, the selling of this manuscript adds an extra mark of success. 2: Charlotte Sullivan gave two free and open presentations about her Arts Board grant project on informational picture books in separate locations. The project events are measured as successful due to their completion in two diverse settings (Minneapolis arts facility, Normandale Community College), reaching diverse audiences (undergraduate students, college staff and faculty, interested community members, and aspiring and established picture book writers and illustrators). Over forty people participated in the events. Attendees participated via questions, discussion, creative exercises, and written feedback.