Advancing the Creative EconomyMajor Program

469

Total Hours

Contributed.

6341

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

39

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

84

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of dollars earned by participating artists

3147

Number of artisans participating in an artisan or farmers’ market 

29

Number of participants reporting greater awareness of local arts agencies and businesses

384

Number of participants reporting a change in financial and/or marketing knowledge

26

Number of venues available for local artists to showcase/sell their products

13

Number of business plans developed by artisans with Extension support

12

Number of artisans who report an increase in income based on what they learned through Extension programs

24

Number of participants in extension-led financial education for artisans

0

Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming through local market

977

Number of participants seeking assistance in arts business development or financial resources

37

Number of participants accessing information for additional arts vocational training

22

Number of participants reporting increased appreciation for local artisans

5819

Stories

Holiday Market

Success Story Holiday Market 2021After the 2020 cancellation of the Holiday Market due to the pandemic, a renewed excitement, new vendors, and an impressive crowd of shoppers made the 6th annual 2021 Holiday Market a big success! It was obviously a welcomed event for everyone involved. The culture among vendors was supportive, cooperative, and encouraging, The shoppers were sharing their happy holiday spirit with thankfulness for the return of this event in our community. Providing opportunitie...

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Holiday Market

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