Exhibit and Curator Talks: Earth Views form Orbit: Photos by Karen Nyberg

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,055
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2021
End Date
March 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Douglas
Grant
Otter Tail
Stevens
Traverse
Douglas
Grant
Otter Tail
Stevens
Traverse
Project Overview

The photography exhibit Earth Views form Orbit: Photos by Karen Nyberg traveled to nine venues in the region, on display at each location for 4 weeks and including a curator talk. Astronaut and Vining native Nyberg took the photos during her second mission on the International Space Station in 2013. From the dozens of photos that Nyberg took and posted on her Facebook page, local photographer Dan Broten selected over 20 images to mount on large, accessible canvasses. The exhibit was on loan from the Henning Landmark Center. In curator talks, Broten played video interviews with Nyberg, described the equipment she used and logistics necessary to take the photos, and discussed his role in creating the exhibit, from photo selection to the production process.

Project Details

8094

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,055
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,421
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

75% of respondents will learn something new about Karen Nyberg?s photos. 50% of respondents will learn something new about creating an exhibit from the photos. 75% of respondents will be introduced to the exhibit for the first time.

Measurable Outcome(s)

96% of respondents learned something new about Karen Nyberg?s photos. 63% of respondents learned something new about creating an exhibit from the photos. 80% of respondents were introduced to the exhibit for the first time.

Source of Additional Funds

Fergus Falls Public Library, Perham Area Public Library, Morris Public Library, Browns Valley Public Library, Wheaton Community Library, Elbow Lake: Thorson Mem Library, New York Mills Public Library, Douglas County Library, New York Mills Cultural Center, library and partner staff

Project Manager
First Name
Erin
Last Name
Smith
Organization Name
Viking Library System
Street Address
1915 Fir Avenue West
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
218-739-5286
Email
esmith@vikinglibrarysystem.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200