Reading Themed Mural

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2016
End Date
April 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Renville
Renville
Project Overview

Local artist Dona Larkin will paint a reading themed mural on the walls of the Renville library. Dona will then speak at a community reception for the new mural where she will share the process of creating the artwork and the ideas behind it.

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
$1,500
Direct expenses
$1,500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Community members will learn the process of creating a large mural, and may become interested in trying their own hand at painting. It will also spark renewed interest in the library as a place for the community to gather.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Community members were especially interested in the amount of time Dona invested into painting the mural. Visitors were also impressed with the fine details in the various scenes as well as her artistic abilities, and commented on the colorful atmosphere generated by her work.

Source of Additional Funds

The Friends of the Renville Public Library, which shared in the cost of creating this mural.

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
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