Quality Arts Engagement & ExperiencesMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of artists showcasing work (visual, literary, performing) through an Extension-led event |
565 |
Number of participants reporting a new artistic experience |
1791 |
Number of participants engaged in Extension-led community art projects |
2437 |
Number of participants engaged in artistic activities that advance critical thinking |
1896 |
Number of participants engaged in an Extension-sponsored gallery exhibit |
1984 |
Number of professional artists participating in Extension programming |
120 |
Number of participants reporting a change in the way they see their community as a result of extension arts involvement |
830 |
Number of participants engaged in an Extension-led story circle |
167 |
Number of participants reporting an increase in understanding the importance of arts engagement or artistic accomplishment |
550 |
Number of artists reporting appreciation and/or validation of their artistic accomplishments |
437 |
Number of teaching artists brought to community through Extension collaborations |
46 |
Number of arts projects completed through extension programming |
1423 |
Number of opportunities for intergenerational creative engagement |
132 |
Number of Extension-led arts programs receiving local, state, or national recognition |
26 |
Stories
Reunion Big Band event
In the early years of the River Days Festival in Portsmouth, Ohio, local band directors had the vision to feature their favorite genre of music, live Big Band Jazz, as part of the community celebration. 35 years later, the Big Band Jazz sounds are still being played and enjoyed in Portsmouth on Labor Day weekend. This historic concert event has evolved from an American Federation of Musicians sponsored event to being fully supported by community sponsors.Thirty years ago, Julian Mohr, founder of...
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Stories Behind the Numbers
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