3032 - Advancing the Creative Economy | ||
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3032.9) | 5 |
Number of participants accessing information for additional arts vocational training |
3032.4) | 2 |
Number of participants seeking assistance in arts business development or financial resources |
3032.10) | 54 |
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 |
3032.1) | 6 |
Number of artisans who report an increase in income based on Extension programming |
3032.3) | 0 |
Number of business plans developed by artisans with Extension support |
3032.7) | 0 |
Number of participants reporting a change in financial and/or marketing knowledge |
3032.11) | 0 |
Number of dollars invested in community as a result of Extension arts or design programming |
3032.2) | 0 |
Number of artisans participating in an artisan or farmers’ market |
3032.8) | 3750 |
Number of dollars earned by participating artists |
3032.6) | 3 |
Number of participants reporting greater awareness or increased appreciation of local arts agencies and businesses |
Author: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy
The Extension Community Arts Center has become a beacon of success for the Whitley County Artisans, providing them with opportunities to display, exhibit, and sell their work. With the number of artists in the area on the rise, the center has filled a crucial void by hosting monthly artist exhibitions.Each exhibition lasts for one month, with the highlight being an artist reception that allows the community to engage with the artist. This unique event gives attendees the chance to learn more abo