Art and History of Henna Body Art with Kristy Johnson

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,436

Project of

Arrowhead Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

October 2014

End Date

January 2015

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Fund Administration

Counties Affected

Carlton

Cook

Itasca

Koochiching

Lake

Lake of the Woods

St. Louis

Project Overview

In this workshop, Kristy will share the history, cultural traditions and science of henna, in a fun relaxed atmosphere packed with hands-on education and experience. Learn how to prepare the perfect batch of pure natural henna paste, application techniques, and the importance of choosing natural henna, as well as an opportunity to create and practice traditional designs on paper, yourself and other brave students in the workshop!

Project Details

267 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

$4,436

Other Funds Leveraged

$2,862

Direct expenses

$7,299

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the arts program is to allow patrons the opportunity to create hands-on art projects and develop their skills as visual artists, such as creative problem solving, self-expression, small motor development, etc. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 84% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 80% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event. Comments: This was something different from the range "norm". I was able to spend time with my niece, bonding over an interesting activity. It was nice to have this offered in our small town - exotic topic that would never usually be available to me.

Source of Additional Funds

20 libraries provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 16 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.