Urban Art with James Rojas

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Southern Oaks Library

Date:

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
11	00	00 minutes	3	00	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Place It! James Rojas will lead an interactive workshop in which participants are given an array of materials with which they are challenged to come up with a three-dimensional vision of their ideal city. The workshops are an opportunity for individuals to think critically about spatial organization and urban space and how these elements affect their everyday lives.

Primary Age Group:

All Ages

Additional Age Groups:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12) / Adult

Primary Event Type:

Health & Wellness

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games / Learning Assistance

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup:16 , Tables: 7 sets of 2 tables with 6 chairs around each table set. To tables under projector screen. , Chairs: 18 , Notes: Staff: Presenter: James Rojas , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

community resource professional (outreach)

Program Justification

Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?:

Yes

Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?:

Yes

How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?:

Through the PLACE IT! process participants are able to learn about the role of planning and design in shaping how we live, and to translate their dreams and ideas into physical forms and models. From these physical results and their accompanying stories we can generate plans, drawings, and policy recommendations for municipalities, NGOs, and elected officials. Teaches critical thinking skills and importance of community.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.

Why will this program be successful?:

Rojas is a nationally known artist in town for Latino Festival

How will success be measured/determined?:

Numbers and feedback from participants

Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:

Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?:

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?:

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

Visit a community organization to promote

Other

If you selected, "Other" please explain:

I would like Marketing to do a press release. Rojas has had a lot of press.

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

Program will help community members understand and embrace the new Wellness Center and have some input into what types of programs they will have. Will help citizens feel empowered with their community.

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

http://www.placeit.org/bio_james_rojas.html

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.