Youth Arts -- Spring 2014

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,769
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
May 2014
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Hands-on art classes for kids and teens. Kids series is "Paint It Green" in collaboration with ArtStart. Teen series is "Make This" in collaboration with Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
Project Details
396 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,769
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$9,769
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

For Paint It Green: Patrons will have hands-on experience creating art; patrons will learn more about art techniques; patrons will check out related library materials. For Make This: patrons will have hands-on experience creating art; patrons will learn m

Measurable Outcome(s)

For Paint It Green: 97% made art. 79% learned a new way to make art. 41% did or will check out library books and dvds about art or nature. 95% liked this program. Selected comments: “I loved making art. Everybody was nice and helpful. I even made a new friend.” “It was the best thing so far in Spring Break.”
For Make This: 97% created art. 89% learned something new about art. 33% had or planned to check out library materials about this subject. 100 % rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: “I really enjoyed getting 1on1 advice on my art. Even in classes, sometimes the teachers don't have time to come around and talk to us about our artwork. Thank you.” “Great group of ppl w/good opportunity given through the group.”

Source of Additional Funds

ArtStart; Minnetonka Center for the Arts

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200