Stephen Shaskan
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Stephen Shaskan is an author, artist and musician who entertains children with his storytimes, musical and singing performances and a variety of other artistic expressions, all while in a dog costume. Mr. Shaskan is a teacher in Minneapolis and engages the audience in song, laughter and old-fashioned fun while emphasizing reading and the value of life-long learning.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250
Other Funds Leveraged
$181
Direct expenses
$431
Administration costs
$6
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The young audience will be entertained with an energetic performance while encouraged to explore the wonders of books.
Measurable Outcome(s)
There were 53 participants. Stephan Shaskan provided a fun-filled Saturday morning for the young audience, who were entertained while being exposed to the wonder of books and performing arts. Mr. Shaskan promoted reading and encouraged the participants to explore worlds of possibilities through song, storytelling and music.
Source of Additional Funds
Local media outlets and businesses, Blue Earth County Library
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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