Partnership with SoKY Marketplace Creates Opportunity for Youth Development

Author: Allison Denny

Major Program: Quality Arts Engagement & Experiences

For very young children, making art is a sensory exploration activity. They enjoy the feeling of a crayon moving across paper and seeing a blob of colored paint grow larger. Kamii and DeVries (1993) suggested that exploring materials is very important because it is through exploration that children build a knowledge of the objects in the world around them. Therefore, it is critical to provide unique and "outside of the box" opportunities and methods for children to create and explore w

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Embroidery Program

Author: Abbigale Gray

Major Program: Quality Arts Engagement & Experiences

Over the course of a four-part program, 16 enthusiastic participants attended a beginner's embroidery class designed to introduce them to the art of embroidery. The program was structured to meet twice a month, offering consistent, hands-on learning at the same day and time, fostering a sense of routine and community among attendees.The curriculum, delivered through a detailed PowerPoint presentation, introduced participants to nine fundamental embroidery stitches. Visual aids, including pic

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Bringing Art Home: Overcoming Barriers to Creative Engagement in the Community

Author: Cortney Moses

Major Program: Quality Arts Engagement & Experiences

Many community members in the county found it difficult to access arts programs offered by the local Extension Community Art program. This was largely due to barriers such as transportation, time, and money. Without reliable transportation or flexible schedules, families, seniors, and individuals were missing out on meaningful opportunities to engage in creative and cultural activities. In response to these challenges, the Community Arts Agent, along with a dedicated program assistant, collabora

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Art Night at the William B Harlan Memorial Library

Author: Allison Denny

Major Program: Quality Arts Engagement & Experiences

Most Americans—87%— recognize that access to the arts is important to quality of life. Furthermore, 63% say that arts experiences are uplifting, and 73% think the arts contribute something positive to the world ( Americans for the Arts). Because of these beliefs, there is a desire within KY to increase the amount of arts education opportunities available to all of its citizens. The Monroe County FCS Agent and I created a partnership with the William B Harlan Memorial Library to do an

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Teen Arts Camp

Author: Susan Miller

Major Program: Quality Arts Engagement & Experiences

Results from the 2023 Boone County Extension Community Needs Assessment show that youth life skill training opportunities, such as leadership development and building communication skills, ranked second among the Top 15 Priorities for the county. According to Allison Hansen, Extension educator with the University of Minnesota, “the National Core Arts Standards assert that engaging with the arts doesn’t just develop artistic skills; it fosters collaboration, critical thinking, social

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Ceramics/Art Project Session 1

Author: Laura-Grace Vincent

Major Program: Quality Arts Engagement & Experiences

Art projects are crucial for special needs students, offering opportunities for creative expression, sensory integration, skill development, and emotional well-being. They can help students build confidence, explore their unique strengths, and engage in meaningful learning experiences. I have been going into this classroom several times throughout the school year to provide educational enrichment activities for these students who otherwise have not been serviced by our office. On this day,

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