Kids Design Glass

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$45,537
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2012
End Date
December 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview
Kids Design Glass is a glassblowing project. During the summer of 2013, kids ages 4-10 were invited to simply draw a picture of anything they wanted and give it a "title" or "name." A winner from each of ECRL's 14 branch libraries was chosen by a panel of ECRL board members, ECRL staff and the glassblower. The artist created 14 individual glassblown pieces based on the winning 14 individual children's drawings. Each winner was invited to the glassblower's studio to observe first-hand, the art of glassblowing. The glassblower also presented a slide show about the glassblowing process at each of our 14 branches as the 14 glass blown pieces traveled with him to each branch. A booklet was produced showing the winning drawing alongside the finished glass piece accompanied by a tidbit about each piece written by each child. This Legacy event was presented at the Minnesota Library Association in Mankato in October 2014 and we also presented a session entitled, "How to Create a WOW Legacy project."
Project Details
510 attended the program
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$45,537
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,500
Direct expenses
$49,038
Administration costs
$1,167
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.23
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Adults and children will be introduced to the process and various methods of glassblowing, the different tools and equipment used and the history of the art. The glass pieces will prompt dialog amongst their viewers and help facilitate the understanding of glassblowing as an art form. The winners will also personally observe the glassblowing process at the artist's studio. the booklet produced will help viewers analyze and compare how the glassblower transformed the child's original drawing to the finished glass piece.

Measurable Outcome(s)

83% of those surveyed felt that this was a worthwhile and an excellent method to educate kids and adults about the creative process and the art of glassblowing. While 77% felt the sculptures truly contributed to the legacy and culture of the area. Comments from the tour included: Excellent presentation great project involving kids; The presentation was wonderful. What a cool way to keep the joy of imagination...through glass; The presentation was detailed and incredibly interesting. I', sure this experience is one that these children will never forget; They really don't depict the culture of the area. What do flamingoes have to do with MN?; Perhaps have a little more direction. Very interesting and one of the best programs we've seen.

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008
Phone
(763)689-7390
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200