Work of Art -- April & May 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,024
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2012
End Date
May 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Series of business classes for artists (10 workshops per series). Topics include: career planning, time management, professional presentation, marketing, law, recordkeeping and financial management, business plans, pricing, funding, and web resources.
Project Details
216
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,024
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$4,024
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn skills that will further their artistic careers.
Patrons will learn about resources that will further their artistic careers.
Patrons will check out related library materials.
Patrons will get answers to specific questions they may have.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey results for March-May:95% learned skills that will further their artistic careers.
88% learned about resources that will further their career.
100% rated the program excellent, very good, or good.
46% plan to check out related library materials.
Selected comments: “I went through all but one of these classes. All are rich with information. I have learned tools to be proactive and build my business instead of reactive without clear idea of what I want.”
“Very detailed and relevant info for all of us tailored for the arts. Great presentation! Thank you.”

Source of Additional Funds

Springboard for the Arts

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200