Benjamin Domask: An Introduction to Play

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$965
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2020
End Date
March 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kittson
Pennington
Kittson
Pennington
Project Overview

Benjamin Domask-Ruh is a performing artist combining the skill and technique of juggling with the theory and philosophy of clown under the aesthetic of corporeal mime to create a unique blend of circus and theatre.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$965
Other Funds Leveraged
$150
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We distributed evaluation forms after each program. We hoped that patrons would have a new understanding and/or appreciation for the theater and circus, and learn something new about the basic instinct of "play". We also hoped patrons would leave with a stronger association of the library as a place to experience arts and cultural programming.

Measurable Outcome(s)

73% of respondents said they strongly agree that this program brought their community a new cultural or artistic experience. 64% strongly agreed they learned something new about the arts, history or culture. 91% said after this program, they are very likely to think of the library as a place to experience arts or cultural programming. Public comments included, "he was generous with his time- stayed long past the end of the program sharing his skills with parents and kids," and "great fun- we love learning new tricks and skills! We love the instructor!"

Source of Additional Funds

City Hall in Hallock was provided free of charge.

Project Manager
First Name
Kristi
Last Name
Hanson
Organization Name
Northwest Regional Library
Street Address
210 LaBree Avenue
City
Thief River Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56701-0593
Phone
218-681-1066
Email
hansonk@nwrlib.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200