Author Talk: Art Norby
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2014
End Date
April 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chippewa
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview
Arthur Norby is an artist, sculptor, and author. Mr. Norby chatted with us about his book entitled "The Deadly Winter," which is set in rural Minnesota in 1938 and involves the death of a transient worker on a WPA project that affects an entire community.
Project Details
22 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Direct expenses
$200
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
1. Local history of WPA projects in the area. 2. Promotion of a local artist, sculptor, and author. 3. Book clubs will be targeted for this event.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Learned much about the role of the WPA and the building of the LQP dam. Also learned much about the interesting experiences Mr. Norby underwent in trying to make a living as an artist.
Source of Additional Funds
Radio station and newspaper provided free publicity. Library contributed free space and refreshments.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
454 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56245
Phone
(320)235-6106 x72
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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