Work of Art - Spring 2015

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$9,296

Project of

Metropolitan Library Service Agency Legacy Grant SFY2014 - SFY2015

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

March 2015

End Date

May 2015

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Hennepin

Project Overview

2 series of business classes for artists (10 workshops per series) and 3 stand-alone programs about funding, crowdfunding, and artists collaborating with community Residencies. Topics include: career planning, time management, professional presentation, marketing, law, recordkeeping and financial management, business plans, pricing, etc.

Project Details

361 participated

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

$9,296

Other Funds Leveraged

Direct expenses

$9,296

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn skills that will further their artistic careers. Patrons will learn about resources that
will further their artistic careers. Patrons will check out related library materials. Patrons will get
answers to specific questions they may have.

Measurable Outcome(s)

96% learned skills that will further their artistic careers. 94% learned about resources that will further their careers.
51% have or plan to check out related library materials.
100% rated the quality of the program as good or better.
Selected comments: “Very worthwhile. Opportunity to network as well as learn things I didn't know.” “Anna is a goddess, very knowledgeable. I really enjoy the librarian making the beginning presentation & bringing in books that are available for check out. ”

Work of Art - Spring 2015

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Minnesota Department of Education