ArtStart Summer 2015
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,385
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Project Overview
ArtStart will present:
5 sessions of ‘Of Bees and Butterflies’. Children will work with naturalist Larry Wade to learn about pollinator friendly gardens and then work with artist Jeanette Dickinson to create a “bee”-utiful garden container for pollinator plants.
2 sessions of ‘Seed CD Art’: Using a variety of seeds from brown and white beans to yellow lentils to green peas, children will create a seed mosaic pattern or image in its own ready-made frame using a CD case.
1 session of ‘River Weavings’: As the Mississippi River weaves southward from its source in northern Minnesota, river currents carry bits and pieces from the land. Create river weavings using natural materials, yarns, and other found materials that capture the beauty of this natural resource.
3 sessions of ‘Japanese Folkart Traditions’: Get ready for a travel adventure to Japan led by artist Linda Hashimoto! Participants will explore the customs and traditions of Japanese culture, learn how to make origami, create a Japanese lantern, taste different foods, dress in a kimono, and perform several Japanese dances.
1 session of ‘Folkarts of India’: What better time than summer to take a whirlwind tour of India with artist Shakun Maheshwari. Explore the customs and traditions of Indian culture, look at clothing, and learn words and phrases in Hindi. Then you create a drawing and painting using traditional Indian designs.
3 sessions of ‘African Drumming’: Work with master drummer, Ghana Mbaye from Senegal, and learn how to drum on authentic African drums, including the djembe. Practice basic rhythmic patterns that have been passed on for generations.
Project Details
174 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,385
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$5,385
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The public will learn about pollinators and gardening, seeds and mosaic art, the Mississippi River and weaving, Japanese and Indian folk-art, and African drumming.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants learned about a variety of art forms and experienced culture and art from around the world. Hands-on learning experiences and artistic expression brought science, history and culture to life. Participants were inspired to learn more about nature, art and culture.
Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
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