Meet the Author: Mary Sharratt
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$230
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
October 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Travel back to the 12th century to discover the dramatic story of Hildegard von Bingen—a nun who left her mark on the world against all odds. Author Mary Sharratt will read from her new novel, Illuminations, based on Hildegard's life, and will discuss Hildegard's relevance for us today. Sharratt will appear in 12th century costume and will play brief recordings of Hildegard's ethereal music.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$230
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$230
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Patrons will learn about 12th century history and culture and be inspired to read the book authored by a Minnesota native.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Patrons "traveled" back to the 12th century to discover the dramatic story of Hildegard von Bingen—a nun who left her mark on the world against all odds. Local author read from her new novel, Illuminations, based on Hildegard's life, and discussed Hildegard's relevance for us today. Author appeared in 12th century costume and played brief recordings of Hildegard's ethereal music.
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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