Protecting Local Economies Through Arts Preparedness

Author: Melissa Bond

Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy

Community festivals, arts events, and cultural gatherings play a central role in Kentucky’s civic life and local economies. These events are often organized by volunteers or small nonprofits with limited capacity to prepare for emergencies like severe weather, infrastructure failure, or safety threats. In rural counties, the absence of arts-specific preparedness tools has left communities vulnerable.In response, the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, along with the Department of

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