Increasing Access to Quality Arts ExperiencesMajor Program

1077

Total Hours

Contributed.

10275

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

75

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

343

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of teaching artists brought to community through Extension collaborations

31

Number of participants reporting an understanding of quality artistic experiences

2069

Number of Extension facilitated arts programming receiving local, state, or national recognition

17

Number of participants engaged in artistic activities that advance critical thinking

662

Number of participants reporting appreciation of artistic accomplishments

1471

Number of artists reporting appreciation and/or validation of their artistic accomplishments

176

Number of community members reporting a new artistic experience

2898

Number of artists showcasing work (visual, literary, performing) through an Extension sponsored or coordinated event

531

Number of community members engaged in an Extension-sponsored gallery exhibit

481

Stories

2019 Greenup Old Fashion Days

Greenup Old Fashion DaysGreenup Old Fashion Days, now in its 54th year, is one of the longest-running community festival events in Kentucky. This event incorporates local cultural heritage, artisan and crafter vendors, food vendors, entertainment, and family activities. The longevity and success of Old Fashion Days (OFD) requires the partnership of multiple organizations who provide volunteers, leadership, and funding collaborations between the public and private business sector. Over the past s...

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2019 Greenup Old Fashion Days

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