Vetted Program: A Touch of Magic

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,265
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dodge
Fillmore
Freeborn
Houston
Mower
Wabasha
Dodge
Fillmore
Freeborn
Houston
Mower
Wabasha
Project Overview
The Vetted Programs were created by request of the SELCO public library directors. SELCO compiled a list of "Vetted Performers" who are contracted with SELCO to perform/present/etc. at our regional member libraries. This catalog is a valuable resource for SELCO's members and the Library Legacy funding allows programming to come to libraries that otherwise could not afford to have this rich variety of programs into their communities.
Project Details
751 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,265
Other Funds Leveraged
$152
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Emphasize the importance of performing arts in the local community. Increase access to the performing arts, enhancing audience comfort and confidence through clowns, comedy magic, and slapstick comedy. Encourage further education and attendance at future performing arts events. Reinforce the idea that libraries are places to experience cultural or arts programming.

Measurable Outcome(s)

After experiencing the program, all survey respondents were much more likely to think of the library as a place for arts programming. They felt the performance was entertaining and interactive, enough to keep adults and children entertained. The children enjoyed the performance and would come back to the library for another performance like this. The surveyed adults were also extremely positive about the performance, finding it fun and engaging. They enjoyed the relaxed, happy atmosphere. The kids loved it and so did the adults. Great choice of entertainer. Almost all 5's (the highest mark) for the surveys. The responses were overwhelmingly positive. They loved how it was truly an all-ages event.

Source of Additional Funds

Kasson-Mantorville Schools, K-M Community Education, Wabasha-Kellogg Community Education, SELCO, Albert Lea Public Library, Chatfield Public Library, Faribault: Buckham Memorial Library, Grand Meadow Public Library, Hokah Public Library, Wabasha Public Li

Project Manager
First Name
Ann
Last Name
Hutton
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th Street NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0767
Phone
507-288-5513
Email
ahutton@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200