Jellyfish Painting - Tammy Grubbs

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$806
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview

Teens and tweens will be painting a jellyfish on an 11X14" canvas. The instructor will provide step by step instructions on painting with acrylics on canvas. Grubbs, a native of New Mexico, has been painting since she was five years of age. She is a nationally recognized teacher and lecturer who creates custom sets for theaters, murals, restaurants and coffee houses, and personal commissions. She will provide 3 sessions of classes, one at the Jackson library, and one each at the Lakefield and Heron Lake branches.

Project Details

43 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$806
Other Funds Leveraged
$350
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Teens and Tweens participating in the program will gain skill and knowledge in painting with acrylics. They will have the opportunity to get instruction from a nationally recognized artist. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

-This program was wildly popular. There was a waiting list of teens who wanted to join the fun but space was limited. They were extremely proud of their paintings and wanted to know when the library would be offering the class again.
-"I have never gotte

Source of Additional Funds

Radio station KKOJ ran radio spots promoting the event - $350.00 The Jackson, Heron Lake and Lakefield libraries held the program on the same day to reduce costs.

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200