ArtsySmartsy -- Oct - Nov 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,604
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2012
End Date
November 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
91
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,604
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,604
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.

Measurable Outcome(s)

99% created art.
99% learned something new about art.
62% have or plan to check out related library materials.
99% rated the quality of the program as good or better.
Average attendance increased from 14 (spring) to 16 (maximum attendance increased from 15 to 20).
Selected comments:
“The instructor and assistant had cheerful demeanors. Very engaged with the people in the class. Great instructions. I looked forward to the next class!”
“Very interesting -- wonderful instructions. Love learning new things.”
“I enjoyed this. I have trouble getting out and doing something like this is helpful.”

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