Artist Rhonda Lund

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,470

Project of

East Central Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

October 2012

End Date

October 2012

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Aitkin

Project Overview

Rhonda Lund lead a beginner session on classic Chinese ink brush calligraphy teaching the basics of calligraphy and interesting facts about the history of Chinese calligraphy at the Aitkin Public Library. She also spent 5 days at Rippleside Elementary School teaching the kids about Chinese culture and mask-making. They heard stories about Monkey King, a superhero from the Ming dynasty, and viewed authentic masks from China. Then they created an original Monkey King story and masks to accompany the story. Several of the masks created by the students were on display at the Aitkin Public Library.

Project Details

A total of 216 students and adults attended the weeklong workshop at the school and the program at the Aitkin Public Library. Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event: Monday, October 24 thru Friday, October 28 – Rippleside Elementary School in Aitkin (200); Wednesday, October 26 – Aitkin Public Library (16)

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,470

Other Funds Leveraged

Direct expenses

$3,470

Administration costs

$88

Number of full time equivalents funded

0.0419039313498738

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees at the Library program will learn the basics and history of Chinese ink brush calligraphy. Students will learn about ancient Chinese culture and art, the Monkey King legend along with instruction on how to create a story and mask.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Library program:“Too short. Rhonda was delightful and informative. Loved the fact that the school kids have the opportunity to learn from her.” -- “Fun to try our hands at the calligraphy.” -- “Learned a lot! Thank you.” -- “Relaxing….informative. Great.” / School residency: -- “I had a lot of fun.” -- “The Monkey King was cool.” -- “I wish I could wear my mask.”

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library, Aitkin Rippleside Elementary School, and COMPAS, a statewide, non-profit arts organization that sparks students’ imaginations, brings creativity into the lives of older adults, and inspires people to create. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: COMPAS assisted in contracting the artist, Rhonda Lund, while Aitkin Rippleside Elementary school provided the location of the week long residency.