PersonKentucky Extension Reporting System
Jessica Evans
Arts Extension Associate
- Community & Economic Development (CEDIK)
- Extension Associate
- jev235@uky.edu
- 8592577272
- 8594070931
Program Areas
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Fine Arts / Community and Economic Development
Jessica, a Boyd County, Kentucky native, earned her Bachelor of Fine Art in Ceramics from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. After graduating, Jessica used her eye for design in curating, graphic design/marketing, and teaching roles at galleries, museums and art centers. She now has a decade of leadership experience in non-profit and arts administration.
Prior to joining Blueprint Kentucky (formerly CEDIK) in January 2020 as an Arts Extension Associate, she served as Executive Director of the Appalachian Artisan Center in Hindman, KY where she envisioned and implemented a half-million dollar Creative Place-making Initiative termed the “Culture of Recovery”, which has gained national acclaim utilizing the power of the arts in addiction healing.
Jessica’s additional training as a Community Scholar and as a Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange Cohort drives her to bridge divides within communities through art and good stewardship.
At Blueprint Kentucky, Jessica develops arts-expression programming and publications, provides support to county extension agents and community partners, and helps highlight the department's research and programming through document design and other marketing/communications support.
Jessica currently resides in Ashland, is “mommy” to two boys and two dogs, occasionally moonlights as a pottery instructor, and has cultivated a love for playing ukulele.
Success Stories
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