Artistic & Essential Skill DevelopmentMajor Program

4468

Total Hours

Contributed.

9424

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

252

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

3033

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of opportunities for creative expression

573

Number of participants reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills and/or aspirations in the arts

2963

Number of participants reporting increased focus, resilience

580

Number of participants reporting increased perseverance, completing a project from start to finish

787

Number of participants reporting increased confidence, self-esteem

946

Number of participants reporting increased use of creativity

2614

Number of participants reporting increased mindfulness or a change in the way they see their immediate surroundings

1593

Number of participants reporting use of critical thinking skills and making deliberate choices to solve problems

821

Number of participants reporting increased sense of belonging, support, and/or comfort

2066

Stories

Youth Leadership Advancement

Youth in Greenup County have a variety of interests that allow them to learn essential skills and practice leadership. Part of the Greenup County Community Arts Program is providing opportunities that meet student interests in the areas of music, art, and theatre. In 2023, Greenup Arts has celebrated the successes of Mason Furst, Raini Hall, India Woods, and Braxton Newland. These are exceptionally talented and dedicated youth leaders who have been part of the Greenup Arts program for many years...

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Youth Leadership Advancement

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • The Fabulous Five Arts Program

    A body of research has shown that the arts have been a tool to enhance the economy, build self-esteem, improve mental health and connect people with one another; this has been made evident for years i... Read More

  • Appalachian Symphony

    Appalachian Symphony, in its seventh year, is a musical collective providing free music lessons and performance opportunities to people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. The program is compl... Read More

  • Ukulele Club

    Greenup Arts has responded to interest expressed by students and adults about learning to play the ukulele. Greenup County 4-H has two teens who participated in the 4-H online ukulele club and two loc... Read More

  • Advancing Ceramics program through UK College of Fine Arts

    As the Community Arts Agent and teacher of the ceramic program at the extension community arts center, there was a pressing need to expand beyond the basics of wheel throwing. The limited abilities to... Read More

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