Art in Bloom Bus Trip

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview

East Central Regional Library sponsored a bus trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) exhibition “Art in Bloom”. The Art in Bloom exhibit entailed floral artists displaying flower art that was inspired by an original artwork displayed in the Museum. Two bus loads were taken to the Institute picking up community members on the west side and east side of the region respectively. 292 people attended the event at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Project Details

Bus tour took place in April, 2010.

Measurable Outcome(s)

“It was a great opportunity.  One I would not have had a chance to participate in.”“Not only enjoyed it, but it also inspired me to try some of the ideas of arrangements.”A child replied, “You could make a crab out of flowers!”“Could go back again tomorrow.”“Inspiring!  Great way to feed your soul.”“Really enjoyed the art museum.  Not having to drive was too good to be true.”

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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200