Work of Art - Summer 2015

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,687
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
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
2 series of business classes for artists (10 workshops per series) and 3 standalone 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
297 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,687
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$9,687
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)

91% learned skills that will further their artistic careers. 85% learned about resources that will further their careers.
38% have or plan to check out related library materials.
99% rated the quality of the program as good or better.
Selected comments: “I had no idea where to begin with funding and grants. Now I have some ideas of where to begin.” “As a sole proprietorship I've never had a business plan. This was a great introduction, as I start a new life/business phase. Thanks.” “Interesting to plan career even as in midst of one. Very enlightening to look at & take stock of one's life! Though related to other work or art workshops. This session was different & more encompassing & engrossing!”

Source of Additional Funds

Springboard for the Arts

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