Greenup County CES

Title:

Community Arts

MAP:

Performing and Visual Arts in the Community

Agents Involved:

Stephens

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Arts Engagement

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Community Strategic Planning

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Volunteer Engagement in the Arts

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Arts and Community Health

Situation:

A strong community is made up of strong families. Local culture is part of our Greenup County families. Keeping local culture alive and promoting community pride is the goal of performing arts events in the community. Greenup Arts council leaders organize all events.

Long-Term Outcomes:

•Increased community pride

•Increased awareness of local cultural heritage

•Increased participation in cultural events

•Increased income for local artists and artisans

•Increased income for local business due to increased tourism

Intermediate Outcomes:

•Family participation in performance events

•Local artists and artisans featured in performance events

•Community excitement about events

•Business support of events

•Word of mouth to increase awareness of events

•Local and Tri-State press about events

Initial Outcomes:

•Extension Arts Leaders event planning

•Business partner support

•Local artists and artisans scheduled for events

•Excitement in the community about events

Evaluation:

Outcome: Initial – event schedule

Indicator: volunteer reporting

Method: communication

Timeline: Summer 2016, 17, 18, 19

Outcome: Intermediate – event dates

Indicator: event committee reports

Method: communication and surveys

Timeline: Summer and Fall 2016, 17, 18, 19

Outcome: Long-term – tourism reports

Indicator: tourism and business reports, council budget reports

Method: collaboration and council meetings

Timeline: ongoing

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: community

Project or Activity: Greenbo Summer Music Series

The Singin’ Gatherin’

Content or Curriculum: family friendly music performances and art exhibits

Inputs: local and touring artists/students

Date: 2nd Saturdays of June, July, August, September

Audience:community and schools

Project or Activity: Jesse Stuart Music Drama

Content or Curriculum: junior novels and other Stuart writings

Inputs: students and local artists, musicians, and actors

Date: fall events

Audience: community and schools

Project or Activity: Coffee House

Content or Curriculum: artist led

Inputs: local artists and artisans

Date: ongoing

Project or Activity: Breakfast With the Arts

Content or Curriculum: agent and teacher led

Inputs: students

Date: ongoing

Audience: students and teachers

Project or Activity: Workshops and Classes

Content or Curriculum: agent and artist developed

Inputs: teachers, teaching artists, special guests, agent

Date: ongoing

Project or Activity: Collaborations by request

Content or Curriculum: agent and/or artist developed

Inputs: local artists and artisans

Date: ongoing

Project or Activity: Actors for Children Theatre

Content or Curriculum: volunteer led

Inputs: local actors, schools, libraries

Date: spring and fall

Project or Activity: Community Theatre for Students K-12

Content or Curriculum: Venue - JPS Cultural Arts Center / local directors and actors

Inputs: age appropriate scrips and music

Date: spring and fall ongoing with single projects possible

Success Stories

2019 Greenup Old Fashion Days

Author: Anne Stephens

Major Program: Increasing Access to Quality Arts Experiences

Greenup Old Fashion DaysGreenup Old Fashion Days, now in its 54th year, is one of the longest-running community festival events in Kentucky.  This event incorporates local cultural heritage, artisan and crafter vendors, food vendors, entertainment, and family activities. The longevity and success of Old Fashion Days (OFD) requires the partnership of multiple organizations who provide volunteers, leadership, and funding collaborations between the public and private business sector.  Ove

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