Children's Stories from India
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,786
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2015
End Date
October 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Grant
Otter Tail
Stevens
Traverse
Project Overview
Actor and storyteller Zarawaar Mistry shared animal fables and classic myths from India introducing children to Indian culture, wildlife, food and history. Greg herrings played live music on guitar, bouzouki, and zither.
Project Details
171 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,786
Other Funds Leveraged
$774
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
75% of participants will hear a new story or music; 75% will enjoy the performance
Measurable Outcome(s)
98% indicated that they had heard a new story or music; 97% indicated they like the performance
Source of Additional Funds
Viking Library System, Perham Area Public Library, Thorson Memorial Library, Fergus Falls Public Library, Wheaton Community Library, Morris Public Library, Minnesota State Arts Board
Project Manager
First Name
Peg
Last Name
Werner
Organization Name
Viking Library System
Street Address
1915 Fir Avenue West
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
218-739-5286
Email
pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us
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