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Remembering Prince III

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Project of
Metropolitan Library Service Agency Legacy Grant SFY 2018 - SFY 2019
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
April 2019
End Date
April 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carver
Carver
Project Overview

Heidi Vader, founder of the fan-based Purple Playground,and board member Willie Adams (a nonprofit honoring Prince's legacy of positivity and giving), will discuss Prince's philanthropy, his legacy of positivity, and also Purple Playground, including their "Academy of Prince" music program.

Project Details

97

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

People will learn more about Prince's cultural legacy and philanthropy

Measurable Outcome(s)

Prince fans were appreciative to learn the extent of Prince's giving in the community. One person noted how inspirational it was to see his legacy being cared for and continuing. Those in attendance were impressed Prince is still influencing and giving back. Doing so, through the academy, enabling all youth opportunities for exposure to music, one can just feel the power of the effect, through l programs being offered. A partial list of attendees came from: New Jersey, New York, California, South Carolina, Texas, England, Canada, New Zealand.
There were also 15 online via streaming.

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
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Department of Education

Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200
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