ArtsySmartsy - April & May 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,470
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2012
End Date
May 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts classes for senior citizens. Topics could include: decoupage, weaving out of recycled materials, mosaics, papermolding, painting, watercolors, wreath making, felting, jewelry making.
Project Details
98
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,470
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,470
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will get hands-on experience making art.
Patrons will learn something new about creating art.
Patrons will check out related library materials.
Patrons will have a chance to socialize with others that have similar interests.

Measurable Outcome(s)

99% of patrons indicated that they created art. 97% percent learned something new about art. 62% planned to check out related library materials. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: "Wonderful use of MN state funds -- brings new audience to public library." "Absolutely delightful and so informative. Thank you."

Source of Additional Funds

ArtsySmartsy

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

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200