Extension
It Starts With Us
| 3032 - Advancing the Creative Economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3032.6) | 300 |
Number of participants reporting greater awareness or increased appreciation of local arts agencies and businesses |
| 3032.8) | 5000 |
Number of dollars earned by participating artists |
| 3032.2) | 30 |
Number of artisans participating in an artisan or farmers’ market |
| 3032.11) | 0 |
Number of dollars invested in community as a result of Extension arts or design programming |
| 3032.7) | 30 |
Number of participants reporting a change in financial and/or marketing knowledge |
| 3032.3) | 0 |
Number of business plans developed by artisans with Extension support |
| 3032.1) | 30 |
Number of artisans who report an increase in income based on Extension programming |
| 3032.9) | 0 |
Number of participants accessing information for additional arts vocational training |
| 3032.4) | 0 |
Number of participants seeking assistance in arts business development or financial resources |
| 3032.10) | 50 |
Number of participants reporting a desire to use art to contribute to the community |
| 3032.5) | 0 |
Number of participants in extension-led financial education for artisans |
Author: Whitney Morrow
Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy
Although the unemployment rate has recently improved at Carter County, 25% of residents are still living in poverty. According to the most recent census Carter County is over 11% below Kentucky’s median household income. With rising cost of living and an aging population, many are looking for ways to supplement their income. Many local Kentuckians use handmade skills and arts to not only provide additional income, but to improve mental health. Art has been found to reduce
