Celebrate Asia - Spring & Summer 2019

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2019
End Date
July 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

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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
$3,800
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)

91% learned about Asian American art, music, culture or tradition. 100% developed appreciation for another culture or or more about their own culture. 86% rated programs as excellent and 14% rated good. Patron comments included: "It's a privilege to hear our Hmong women and men writers tell their stories" and "The mandala presentation was very educational, inspirational and spiritual. I'm glad I came" and "Loved learning about Tibetan history's presence in Minneapolis."

Source of Additional Funds

Gyuto Wheel of Dharma Monestary, Hoang Anh Dance Group, Kaori Otsubo, Kwon Kyung Kwon (Nadia Kwon), Mai Neng Moua, Pos Moua, Punjabi and Sikh Society of Minnesota, Soul Vang, Wat Thai of Minnesota

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