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| 3032 - Advancing the Creative Economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3032.6) | 22 |
Number of participants reporting greater awareness or increased appreciation of local arts agencies and businesses |
| 3032.8) | 4000 |
Number of dollars earned by participating artists |
| 3032.2) | 16 |
Number of artisans participating in an artisan or farmers’ market |
| 3032.11) | 12000 |
Number of dollars invested in community as a result of Extension arts or design programming |
| 3032.7) | 10 |
Number of participants reporting a change in financial and/or marketing knowledge |
| 3032.3) | 4 |
Number of business plans developed by artisans with Extension support |
| 3032.1) | 15 |
Number of artisans who report an increase in income based on Extension programming |
| 3032.9) | 11 |
Number of participants accessing information for additional arts vocational training |
| 3032.4) | 4 |
Number of participants seeking assistance in arts business development or financial resources |
| 3032.10) | 15 |
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: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy
Sam’s journey with the Extension Community Arts program has been nothing short of transformative. The enameling classes she attended not only fueled her passion for jewelry making but also played a crucial role in shaping her academic and career trajectory.Sam, with a keen interest in jewelry making, saw the enameling classes as an opportunity to explore a facet of her craft that hadn't been covered in her school curriculum. The classes provided her with a new and creative way to add v
Author: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy
The Whitley County community had a expanding interest in ceramics, evidenced by the high demand for the wheel-throwing classes offered by the Extension Community Arts Agent. For five years, these 8-week courses provided students with foundational skills in wheel throwing. However, many students faced a significant barrier to furthering their practice: the expensive startup costs associated with purchasing a pottery wheel and studio equipment. This financial obstacle prevented students from conti
