Children's Stories from India

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,089
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2014
End Date
September 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview
Dreamland Arts performed 45-minute storytelling programs at six of our East Central Regional Library branches including Milaca, McGregor, Cambridge, Rush City, Mora and Hinckley in the fall of 2014. He was accompanied by Greg Herriges as he played music on the guitar and Greek flute.
Project Details
174
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,089
Other Funds Leveraged
$90
Direct expenses
$5,179
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about storytelling from Indian-born actor and storyteller, Zaraawar Mistry. They will learn about classic myths, historical stories and animal fables from his native India. Attendees will also learn about Indian culture, wildlife, food and history. They will also learn about different styles of music.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 61% of those in attendance were under the age of 12. When asked to list ONE new thing you LEARNED, SKILL you acquired, KNOWLEDGE you gained or ATTITUDE that was changed from attending this program, answers included:

1) We can explore other cultures and in a new and fun way
2) How to be a good storyteller, stories teach lessons
3) My kids learned a lot about Indian stories, words and new instruments and storytelling skills

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008-1588
Phone
763-392-0643
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200