Adult Art Programs -- Spring 2014

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,303
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
May 2014
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Programs include: Art for Life & Art of Memory -- art classes for adults 55+ and Crafty Minnesota -- textile art classes for adults.
Project Details
323 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,303
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$8,303
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

For Art for Life: Patrons will get hands-on experience making art; patrons will learn something new about creating art; patrons will check out related library materials. For Art of Memory: Patrons will have hands-on experience making art; patrons will lea

Measurable Outcome(s)

For Art for Life: 100% created art. 96% learned something new about art. 76% have or plan to check out related library materials. 100 % rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: "The class is excellent, it helps me focus & relax. I'm planning to teach my mother. " "Thank you for having the classes. It gives me a reason to get out of the house. " For Crafty Minnesota: 100% practiced a textile craft. 97% learned something new about textile crafts or textile history. 52% planned to check out library materails after attending this program. 100 % rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: "Thank you for offering these classes. I can come out meet interesting people and learn something new" "Lots of fun. Great intro to a fun/ easy craft. I look forward to teaching the kids I nanny."
For Art of Memory: 96% created art. 92% learned something new about art. 100% explored their personal history or memories while creating art. 65% have or planned to check out library materails about art. 96% rated the quality of the program good or better. Selected comments: "I enjoyed the camaraderie/brainstorms and actually finished my project. I would do this type of program again. " "Enjoyed the interaction between participants and the sharing of new ideas and materials. "

Source of Additional Funds

ArtsySmartsy; Bloomington Theater and Art Center; Textile Center

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