Sidewalk Poetry at Centennial Library

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,488
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2019
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Anoka
Project Overview

Bulach Custom Rock will sandblast a poem into existing concrete. This poem was composed by Anoka County Library's Poet Laureate, Michael Kleber-Diggs. This display will debut at the Grand Opening celebration for the Centennial Library and is part of an overall effort to cultivate a poetry-rich community by advancing the visibility, quality, and appreciation of the poetic arts.

Project Details

1500

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,488
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The public will have the opportunity to appreciate both the artistic appearance and composition of the poem at the newly remodeled Centennial Library.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The public experienced the artistic appearance and composition of the poem at the newly remodeled Centennial library, as well as the opportunity to learn about the type of poetry used to create the poem. The public gained exposure to 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
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200