Youth Arts - Spring 2016

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,685
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2016
End Date
April 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Hands-on art classes for kids, "The Science of Art."
Project Details
319 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,685
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,685
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will have hands-on experience creating art; patrons will learn more about art techniques; patrons will check out related library materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

96% made art. 79% learned a new way to make art. 45% did or will check out library books and DVDs about art, science or nature. 91% liked this program. Selected comments:
“I liked this program because it was interesting & I learned new things!”, “I like this program-wish I could come every day!” “As a homeschooler I value having programs like this at my local library.”

Source of Additional Funds

ArtStart

Source of Additional Funds

The Works

Source of Additional Funds

Three Rivers Park District - Silverwood Park

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