Chalkfest
Chalkfest was organized to bring together school children (mostly middle school aged) to create sidewalk murals along the side of the library. Area artists Star Wallowingbull and Kim Jore lead the children through the creation of the outdoor artwork, and Penny and Pals performed a musical program about creativity and community.The activity took place on July 28, 2010.
Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event:
07/28/2010 – Moorhead Library – 250 children participated in Chalkfest.
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.1. Participants will create outdoor art.2. Participants will receive mentoring from accomplished artists.3. Participants will be entertained by Penny and Pals.4. Participants will learn from the educational songs.
A Summary of surveys from the program is:Please rate the quality of this program: Using 1-5 scale, with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor.
- Not rated - (1), 1- (0), 2 - (0), 3 - (5), 4 - (3), 5 - (17), Average (4.48)
What did you like best about the program?
- The songs (5)
- Berny (2)
- Penny & Pals (4)
- The kids get involved and get a chance to see things, do activities and participate
- Getting to draw whatever I want
- Dances (3)
- Moves
- Appealed to wide range of ages - appropriate programming
- Stuff
- Nothing
- Free, public space, participation
- Getting hugs
- Allows for creative expression
- Listening to songs
What would you change about the program?
- Foods that start with "P" (2)
- Believe in yourself (2)
- I learned how to dance (2)
- A new dance
- Be Thankful
- Dances (2)
- Buckle up
- New songs (2)
- How to swat mosquitoes
What other programs would you like to see offered at the library?
- More Penny & Pals (2)
- Book clubs for kids
- Puppet shows
- More crafts
- We want the Chicken dance
- Reading to dogs
- Programs more than once a week
Prior to this program, have you ever attended a program at the library or sponsored by the library?
- Yes (12), No(7)
How did you hear about the program?Program flier - 3Information/poster at the library - 3Information/poster in the community - 0Library newsletter - 0Library web site - 1Newspaper/magazine - 3Radio - 1Television - 0From library staff - 7From another person - 6Check your age range:Birth to 5 (6), 6-17 (31), 18-54 (2), 55 and over (0)What is your zip code? 56560 (18) 58078 (1) 58102 (1) 58108 (1)Do you have a current library card? Yes - 16 No - 1# of evaluations received: 27