Poetry for Regular People: Writing Visually"

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carver
Carver
Project Overview
Presenter will assist audience in finding inspiration for poetry from nature, places and events. And, learn to use descriptive language the mind’s eye can envision. Writing exercise will be used also.
Project Details
19 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$200
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn how to write poems that can be illustrated by artists for the Carver County Artist Poetry Writing event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Because it was a joint effort, it was a more relaxed setting. Attendees favored the format, instructor created and the framework for them to see how to expand ideas and then narrow final work. Also, appreciated exercises which assists in pulling in key points, how to hone a thought and organize detail.

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200