Transfabulous - Winter, Spring and Summer 2019

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,721
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
February 2019
End Date
August 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

TransFabulous is a series of art workshops for teens and adults, led by artists who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming, celebrating all gender identities and expressions through art.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,721
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants recognize the library as a place that values and affirms their gender identities and expressions. Local transgender artists gain visibility in the community. Participants learn about different art techniques and media.

Measurable Outcome(s)

97% learned about different art techniques and media. 89% made connections with local transgender/gender non-conforming artists. 100% expressed themselves through creating art. 95% recognized the library as a place that values and affirms their gender identity and expression.

Patron comments included: "The fact that this program was free and inclusive made me feel safe and allowed me to learn something I have been interested in but never done before. I loved it and hope it continues in the future" and "I really enjoyed the safe space and opportunity to make connections and be creative."

Source of Additional Funds

Blanca Dahlen; Chase Underwood; Gabriella Spencer; Liza Gorman-Baer; Medora Kea Sweet; Symone Wilson; Valin Owens; Zeam Porter

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
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200