Juneteenth - Spring and Summer 2018

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$22,482
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2018
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

For Juneteenth Celebrations: The library will host two 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 For Juneteenth for Mazie Story Strolls: The library will host three walking story programs for families

Project Details

406

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
$22,482
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

For Juneteenth and Juneteenth for Mazie Story Strolls: Patrons will feel that elements of African-American culture are honored with these celebrations. Patrons will feel connected to the performance, art and or stories presented.

Measurable Outcome(s)

94% felt connected to the performances, art, and stories presented. 93% felt that elements of African American culture were honored in the program.

Source of Additional Funds

Free Black Dirt, Journey Productions, Million Artist Movement, Passed Presents, Salon 1016, Voice of Culture Drum and Dance

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