Community Design/Creative PlacemakingMajor Program

2446

Total Hours

Contributed.

7995

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

198

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

798

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants reporting an increase in community pride through participation in Extension arts or design programming

867

Number of opportunities to discuss individual perceptions of one’s community through interactive arts or design activities

18

Number of inactive spaces transformed into active public spaces

4

Number of new projects developed using sound creative placemaking strategies

11

Number of individuals reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in creative placemaking in their community

838

Number of documented next steps for an individual or community plan inspired by arts or design engagement projects

15

Number of participants in creative visioning, planning or assessment programs

91

Number of participants involved in place-based arts initiatives

808

Number of participants in podcasting or digital storytelling projects

8

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Greenup Old Fashion Days Field Trips

Greenup Old Fashion Days (OFD) is one of the longest-running community festivals in the state. Now in its 56th year, Greenup OFD spans three days and involves thousands of people through partnerships, performances, vendors, contests, and special events.The OFD committee is made up of 26 community volunteers, led by co-chairs: Anne Stephens and Bambi Reed. Anne is the Greenup Extension Agent for Community Arts and Bambi is a local business owner. Under this leadership, OFD has been able to expand...

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