Nancy's Neighborhood

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$519
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2014
End Date
January 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Meeker
Meeker
Project Overview
Minnesota children's author, Nancy Carlson presented her books to children and their parents. She talked about her experiences as an author and illustrator and shared her illustrations with the audience.
Project Details
21 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$519
Direct expenses
$519
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn about being an author and how she gets her ideas. They will also learn about illustrating books as they watch Nancy draw.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants enjoyed the interaction that they had with Nancy Carlson. They learned the importance of keeping artwork simple. They were delighted with her sketching the characters in her books.

Source of Additional Funds

No contributions.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
443 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56234
Phone
(320)235-6106 x61
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200