Regional programming

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$144,108
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
September 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Project Overview
Music, art, and history programming planned regionally. Individual branches have the option to be part of regionally-planned tours of performers and presenters on a variety of historical, cultural, and artistic topics, or genres of arts (visual, performance, etc.).
Project Details
9200 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$144,108
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will be able to identify at least one new idea or concept learned [knowledge] or have a richer cultural life [attitude]. Attendees are asked “If it was an educational program, please identify one thing you learned at this program” and “If it was an entertainment program, was your life enriched because of the program? If so, how?”

Measurable Outcome(s)

“Learned something new that I never knew anything about. Loved the songs and pictures.”
“Everyday objects can be used to get kids using their imagination and promotes problem solving.”
“More in-depth history about the orphan train. I’ve briefly heard about orphan trains, now I know more. Also what I’ve heard, I can use in conversations with my family--husband and teenage children. I enjoy educational programs, wanting to learn more about historical or current events, and everything in-between.”
“Shocked at the number of children that rode those trains. Wonderful program! So interesting.”
“Yes, my children were exposed to an instrument they had not seen in person before.”
“Beautiful music and very entertaining about the history of the carols. Wonderful program!”
“Yes, incredibly beautiful and soothing and joyful. Wow!”
“How to sew! The instructor was wonderful, very informative. Absolutely loved it.”
“Too many to mention. It was very informative. Great music--great program.”
“Had never heard of the orphan train--very informative.”
“New technique on watercolor art--using pencils.”
“I learned lots about drawing.”
“Very fun to see the kids being creative. Love the small group numbers. Nice to have a presenter that encourages the kids. Please have more free programs!”
“Amazing.” - Robert, 6-year-old
“Yes! I loved the interactive placing of some characters on the painting. My granddaughter was very interested the whole time. I love this library!”
“Yes, learned a few things, entertained musically.”
“Yes, music is always enriching.”
“Art is about the process. My child commented that he didn’t want to make anything, but once I got him started, he exclaimed, ‘That’s the problem! I don’t know what to make!’”
“Creativity. Every day items can be used for more than their original purpose.”
“Yes, drawing is one of my many passions, I love learning and improving every chance I get.”

Source of Additional Funds

n/a

Project Manager
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Pundsack
Organization Name
Great River Regional Library
Street Address
1300 West St. Germain
City
St. Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301-3697
Phone
320-650-2512
Email
karenp@grrl.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200