Celebrate Asia - 2018-2019

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,462
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2018
End Date
February 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Active, engaging and hands-on programs that highlight aspects of Asian cultures, traditions, key celebrations, and arts for audiences of all ages.

Project Details

415

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,462
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn about Asian-American art, music, culture or traditions. Patrons will develop cross cultural awareness and appreciation. Patrons will learn cultural literacy skills.

Measurable Outcome(s)

98% of patrons learned about Asian American art, music cultural or tradition. 99% of patrons developed appreciation for another culture or their own culture. 81% of patrons rated the programs as "excellent" and 19% as "good." Patron comments include: "Like meeting Japanese people of Mpls" and "A very interesting cultural program. My family loved it."

Source of Additional Funds

Chiaki O'Brien, Hoang Anh Dance Group, Hung Vuong Association of Minnesota, Jang-Mi Korean Dance and Drum of MN, Kaori Otsubo, Korean Heritage House, PERMIAS (Indonesian Student Association at U of M), Phuntsok Tsawog, Sean Cusick/Dragonfliesandcards

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

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200