Heritage Celebrations - Spring and Summer 2016

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$450

Project of

Metropolitan Library Service Agency Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

June 2016

End Date

June 2016

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Hennepin

Project Overview

The library will host three Juneteenth celebrations of African-American freedom which will include interactive and performance art led by eight local arts and culture organizations. They will include aerialist performances, singing, story-telling, quilt-making, and youth-devised theatre performances.

Project Details

286 participated

Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$450

Other Funds Leveraged

Direct expenses

$450

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will have the opportunity to participate in a community-created art project. Patrons will borrow or plan to borrow materials related to African-American history or culture. Patrons will feel that elements of African-American culture is honored with these celebrations.

Measurable Outcome(s)

76% said they had the opportunity to participate in a community created art project. 65% did or will borrow library materials related to African-American history or culture. 90% felt that elements of African-American culture were honored in the celebrations. Selected comments: “I think the community should have more programs and positive activities like this for the youth, and also more frequently!!!” “Great what the libraries did to make this happen” -“My stars and I really enjoy the event...honors Sisters...you are appreciated.”

Source of Additional Funds

Ancestry Books; Black Storytellers Alliance; City of Brooklyn Center ; Free Black Dirt; Journey Productions ; Million Artist Movement; Passed Presents; Salon 1016; Voice of Culture Drum and Dance