Poets on Poetry: Pos Moua and Soul Choj Vang

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
July 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Join us to celebrate the publication of two Hmong American poets, Pos Moua and Soul Choj Vang. The host and co-organizer for the evening is Mai Neng Moua, Minnesota author and editor of Paj Ntaub Voice, the first Hmong American literary arts journal. Poets on Poetry celebrates the richness of language, featuring two poets who will read some of their poetry, followed by a casual conversation about writing.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Support local artists in MN by bringing attention to their work and process. Expose library patrons to the wealth of arts available in MN . Partner with organizations who are actively working to expand arts, creativity and community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

87% of evaluations rated this program as excellent. Comments included: "Provided a face to the words that document the Hmong heritage and struggles" and "As an educator, it's really motivated me to incorporate writing in my teaching." In response to the question "was your life enriched because of the program," one commenter wrote: "Definitely yes. Beautiful, emotional, deeply felt poetry."

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200