Work of Art -- July & August 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,163
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2012
End Date
August 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
114
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,163
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$2,163
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)

93% learned skills that will further their artistic careers.
78% learned about resources that will further their career.
44% have or plan to check out related materials.
100% rated the quality of the program as good or better.
Average attendance was 17 per program, down from spring average of 20 (maximum attendance is 20). Registration continues to fill quickly.
Selected comments:
“Good information – grants & fellowships have seemed confusing and complicated to me. They feel a little more accessible now.”
“Just great! So knowledgeable, this will further my career for sure!”

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