Arts in April: Chiaki O'Brien
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
April 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carver
Project Overview
Noted visual artist, Chiaki O'Brien, a Japanese native will introduce audience to SAORI weaving. She will speak about her pursuit of this art form and will present pieces of her SAORI work along with other fiber creations. In addition she will allow interested attendees to try weaving on a loom.
Project Details
8 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Audience will be introduced to Japanese culture and how the art of SAORI has influenced her outlook on life. Basic weaving technique will be taught.
Measurable Outcome(s)
A small audience enjoyed the hands on experience they were given of trying SAORI weaving. A unique way of an old art form.
Chiaki shared Japanese culture and how she feels moved to continue this old art form. Reflections of her life and how her weaving
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
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