Paint It Green -- July & August 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,642
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2012
End Date
August 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Environmentally-friendly art classes for kids in grades K-6. Topics will include: nature photography and book creation.
Project Details
158
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,642
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,642
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will have hands-on experience creating art.
Patrons will learn more about art techniques.
Patrons will check out related library materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

92% created art.
78% learned a new way to create art.
37% plan to check out related library materials.
100% rated the program as good or better.
Attendance averaged 16 patrons per program. This is the same average from spring programs (note: maximum attendance dropped from 30 to 20. )
Selected comments:
“This was fun. I cannot wait to have my seed necklace grow.”
“I can’t wait to try it at home!”
“Excellent introduction to the camera!”

Source of Additional Funds

Silverwood Park

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200