Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





3032 - Enhancing the Creative Economy
3032.7) 0

Number of business plans developed by artisans with Extension support

3032.6) 6

Number of venues available for local artists to showcase/sell their products

3032.5) 0

Number of participants reporting a change in financial and/or marketing knowledge

3032.4) 0

Number of participants reporting greater awareness of local arts agencies and businesses

3032.8) 22

Number of artisans participating in an artisan or farmers’ market 

3032.9) 9696

Number of dollars earned by participating artists

3032.10) 10

Number of participants reporting increased appreciation for local artisans

3032.11) 600

Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming through local market

3032.2) 0

Number of participants in extension-led financial education for artisans

3032.3) 0

Number of artisans who report an increase in income based on what they learned through Extension programs

3032.1) 0

Number of participants seeking assistance in arts business development or financial resources

3032.14) 0

Number of participants accessing information for additional arts vocational training



Success Stories

Extension Arts has Assisted in Increasing Local Artist Income

Author: Mawnie Belcher

Major Program: Enhancing the Creative Economy

Extension Arts has Assisted in Increasing Local Artist Income

The Whitley County Extension Community Art Center has traditionally hosted art exhibits at the art center for local artist, in our community, to promote their work.  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to pivot our approach to an Online Art Exhibit. In order to continue to promote our local artist and provide high-quality arts experiences to Whitley County residents, we created an Online Art Exhibit. Our fine arts staff ask the community to submit 1-3 pieces of art, along with a bio, conta

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Extension Arts has Assisted in Increasing Local Artist Income

Author: Cortney Moses

Major Program: Enhancing the Creative Economy

The Whitley County Extension Community Art Center has traditionally hosted art exhibits at the art center for local artist, in our community, to promote their work.  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to pivot our approach to an Online Art Exhibit. In order to continue to promote our local artist and provide high-quality arts experiences to Whitley County residents, we created an Online Art Exhibit. Our fine arts staff ask the community to submit 1-3 pieces of art, along with a bio, conta

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