Jack Pearson
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
July 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lincoln
Project Overview
Jack Pearson is a children's performer who has been giving programs at libraries, schools and other venues since 1979. His program incorporated the summer reading theme, "Read to the Rhythm," and included a wide variety of instruments such as banjo, guitar, fiddle and spoon.
Project Details
20 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$400
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Children will gan a greater understanding of the banjo, guitar, fiddle and instruments they are often not exposed to. Jack is also a storyteller and will entertain them with stories that fit with the summer reading theme, encouraging them to use the library. The community will see the library as a place they can turn to for good family entertainment.
Measurable Outcome(s)
During his performance, Jack used instruments that the children usually do not hear. He also told traditional folktales and stories and encouraged the children to spend time reading and using the library. Anecdotal responses were collected.
Source of Additional Funds
The Ivanhoe Community Center provided space for the program and the Tyler Public Library helped with promotion of the program.
Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507) 376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
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