Art Project Grant
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
Goal 1 is to create an engaging arts experience as four published writers read from their books, share their journey to publishing, and discuss the art of writing. The outcome is a positive, inspiring experience for the audience and the writers. Goal 2 is to increase awareness of Lake Superior Writers as an organization that provides arts experiences, programs to advance personal success in writing, and fellowship with other writers. Outcomes, both short- and long-term, could be new and renewed memberships. Goal 3 is to increase visibility for this type of arts experience--celebrating and honoring an important milestone for writers: publishing a book. Audience size and positive comments are possible outcomes. To measure outcomes of Goal 1 (providing a great literary arts activity), we will survey event attendees and compile comments sent to Lake Superior Writers afterwards. Over the long term, we will note and record whether or not writers who have attended felt that their vision of publishing a book was advanced. To measure outcomes of Goal 2 (awareness of Lake Superior Writers' benefits), we will document comments and note new and renewed memberships following the event. To measure outcomes of Goal 3 (hold an event that celebrates published writers), we will document attendance as well as both immediate and longer-term comments. One outcome of the event could be an annual reading of published works by Lake Superior Writers members.
Below we quote from the grant application regarding goals of the project and measurable outcomes; following each, we list outcomes and evaluation. “To measure outcomes of Goal 1 (providing a great literary arts activity), we will survey event attendees and compile comments sent to LSW afterwards. Over the long term, we will note and record whether or not writers who have attended felt that their vision of publishing a book was advanced.” - We noted 8-10 positive comments and no negative comments on the part of attendees regarding the event. - Two of the artists expressed their gratitude and that they had a positive and fun experience. - We have no data at this time on the other possible outcome mentioned; our feedback is primarily qualitative: attendees were enthused and inspired by the readings. The event is an important and positive way to honor writers and the artistic process. “To measure outcomes of Goal 2 (awareness of LSW's benefits), we will document comments and note new and renewed memberships following the event.” - We supplied at least two attendees with membership information at the event. - We met our goal to be visible, along with ARAC, as hosts/sponsors of the event. - We cannot associate new memberships or renewals directly to this event, but our number of members and renewals grew during the period of the event. The event provides good visibility for both LSW and for ARAC. “To measure outcomes of Goal 3 (hold an event that celebrates published writers), we will document attendance as well as both immediate and longer-term comments. One outcome of the event could be an annual reading of published works by LSW members.” - About 35 people attended the event. - This is our most qualitative area of measurement, though later in this report we advocate for more opportunities for prose readings sponsored by LSW, based partly on the enthusiasm attendees demonstrated and described at the event. The event underscores the value of readings.
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