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
18 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
$50
Direct expenses
$450
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Children will gain knowledge of several musical instruments. Jack's storytelling will encourage visits to the library and the program will boost appreciation of the library and its educational and entertainment value.
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 Rock Youth Center provided space for the program ($50), The Ivanhoe Public Library partnered, the Tyler Summer Rec program provided supervision and promotion of the event.
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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