Although the unemployment rate has recently improved at Carter County, 25% of residents are still living in poverty. According to the most recent census Carter County is over 11% below Kentucky’s median household income. With rising cost of living and an aging population, many are looking for ways to supplement their income. Many local Kentuckians use handmade skills and arts to not only provide additional income, but to improve mental health. Art has been found to reduce
Sam’s journey with the Extension Community Arts program has been nothing short of transformative. The enameling classes she attended not only fueled her passion for jewelry making but also played a crucial role in shaping her academic and career trajectory.Sam, with a keen interest in jewelry making, saw the enameling classes as an opportunity to explore a facet of her craft that hadn't been covered in her school curriculum. The classes provided her with a new and creative way to add v
