Enhancing the Creative EconomyMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of business plans developed by artisans with Extension support |
7 |
Number of venues available for local artists to showcase/sell their products |
19 |
Number of participants reporting a change in financial and/or marketing knowledge |
27 |
Number of participants reporting greater awareness of local arts agencies and businesses |
69 |
Number of artisans participating in an artisan or farmers’ market |
48 |
Number of dollars earned by participating artists |
12496 |
Number of participants reporting increased appreciation for local artisans |
558 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming through local market |
1121 |
Number of participants in extension-led financial education for artisans |
5 |
Number of artisans who report an increase in income based on what they learned through Extension programs |
20 |
Number of participants seeking assistance in arts business development or financial resources |
111 |
Number of participants accessing information for additional arts vocational training |
6 |
Stories
Extension Arts has Assisted in Increasing Local Artist Income
The Whitley County Extension Community Art Center has traditionally hosted art exhibits at the art center for local artist, in our community, to promote their work. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to pivot our approach to an Online Art Exhibit. In order to continue to promote our local artist and provide high-quality arts experiences to Whitley County residents, we created an Online Art Exhibit. Our fine arts staff ask the community to submit 1-3 pieces of art, along with a bio, contact inf...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
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- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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