Hands On: Art Exploration for Adults

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,480
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2018
End Date
April 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Scott
Scott
Project Overview

Participatory arts programs for adults - especially older adults - that delivers a quality arts experience and helps participants develop new skills. All classes are taught by trained/experienced artists.

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
$6,480
Other Funds Leveraged
$50
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn a new skill and gain a sense of accomplishment, experience creative activity, and meet with others and share this experience.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees discovered that creating art is not out of reach, making this a popular series. These comments reflect what participants liked best about the class they attended: The people around you. (portrait drawing class), Never did this before. Always wanted to. Everything was new. This was my first time doing this. I feel awesome that I was able to do it. (pallet class), Relaxed, comfortable, easy, learning nearby. I can do it! (acrylic painting class), It was fun! I learned how to water color. I will start a hobby at home. (watercolor botanicals class), It was so much fun. We all need more play in our lives. (watercolor pencils class)

Source of Additional Funds

KingsPath Senior Living

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