Mobile Sign Shop

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,907
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
July 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chippewa
Big Stone
Chippewa
Big Stone
Project Overview

The Mobile Sign Shop is a community outreach event that involves individuals utilizing their unique art skills to create personalized signs. Additionally the sign shop facilitates conversation about individual lives, the signs made, and what makes them unique to the creator.

Project Details

101 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,907
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will experience the opportunity to use their own creativity to create a unique & individualized piece of art, with a little help from the staff of the Mobile Sign Shop. They will also be drawn into conversations about creativity and the uniqueness of everyone's individual talents. Participants will leave this experience with a piece of 'usable' art they have created.

Measurable Outcome(s)

All involved had fun while making the signs. The conversation flowed even after the boards were all gone. Many creative, beautiful, and unique signs were crafted. Participant comments include: "This was a great way to encourage family time and everyone's creativity." "This was lots of fun. Loved the creativity & conversation!"

Source of Additional Funds

Chippewa County Fair Board, Big Stone County Fair Board, local radio/TV stations (advertising)

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200