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| 3037 - Increasing Access to Quality Arts Experiences | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3037.9) | 478 |
Number of community members engaged in an Extension-sponsored gallery exhibit |
| 3037.4) | 1805 |
Number of participants engaged in artistic activities that advance critical thinking |
| 3037.5) | 62 |
Number of participants reporting appreciation of artistic accomplishments |
| 3037.6) | 0 |
Number of artists reporting appreciation and/or validation of their artistic accomplishments |
| 3037.7) | 79 |
Number of community members reporting a new artistic experience |
| 3037.1) | 4 |
Number of teaching artists brought to community through Extension collaborations |
| 3037.2) | 97 |
Number of participants reporting an understanding of quality artistic experiences |
| 3037.3) | 3 |
Number of Extension facilitated arts programming receiving local, state, or national recognition |
| 3037.8) | 137 |
Number of artists showcasing work (visual, literary, performing) through an Extension sponsored or coordinated event |
Author: Mawnie Belcher
Major Program: Increasing Access to Quality Arts Experiences
The Whitley County Extension Community Art Center has traditionally provided arts access to the residents of Whitley County via face-to-face, hands-on arts engagement classes. Due to COVID-19, the Arts Extension staff has had to pivot their approach in order to best reach community members during this time of social distancing and social isolation. In order to continue to provide high-quality arts experiences to Whitley county residents, the arts extension staff created Take Home Ar
Author: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Increasing Access to Quality Arts Experiences
The Whitley County Community Art Center is gaining a new piece of artwork through a collaboration with the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts. The artist, Colin Glenn, is a senior at the School of Art and Visual Studies and has been working with Whitley County Fine Arts staff Cortney Moses and Mawnie Belcher to create a new, innovative mural for the community to enjoy. “The project came about through a grant partnership between the University of Kentucky Arts Extension
Author: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Increasing Access to Quality Arts Experiences
The Whitley County Extension Community Art Center has traditionally provided arts access to the residents of Whitley County via face-to-face, hands-on arts engagement classes. Due to COVID-19, the Arts Extension staff has had to pivot their approach in order to best reach community members during this time of social distancing and social isolation. In order to continue to provide high-quality arts experiences to Whitley county residents, the arts extension staff created Take Home Ar
Author: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Increasing Access to Quality Arts Experiences
The Whitley County Extension Community Arts Center is a prime facility to host and curate art exhibits. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we had to think of new ways to create art exposure and interaction within our community. Our solution was to provide an online photography exhibit and competition through our existing social media outlets and our newly added YouTube page. To reach a wide range of demographics, the contest was promoted through email, social media, and local newspapers. For safety ac
