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Number of opportunities for creative expression |
1145 |
Number of participants reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills and/or aspirations in the arts |
3330 |
Number of participants reporting increased perseverance, completing a project from start to finish |
2376 |
Number of participants reporting increased confidence, self-esteem |
1602 |
Number of participants reporting increased use of creativity |
2704 |
Number of participants reporting increased mindfulness or a change in the way they see their immediate surroundings |
488 |
Number of participants reporting use of critical thinking skills and making deliberate choices to solve problems |
1744 |
Number of participants reporting increased sense of belonging, support, and/or comfort |
2846 |
Number of participants reporting increased focus, resilience |
371 |
Most Americans—87%— recognize that access to the arts is important to quality of life. Furthermore, 63% say that arts experiences are uplifting, and 73% think the arts contribute something positive to the world ( Americans for the Arts). Because of these beliefs, there is a desire within KY to increase the amount of arts education opportunities available to all of its citizens. I was asked on behalf of Kentucky Association of Family and Consumer Sciences to come to their Fall Professional Develo...
