Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





3038 - Volunteer Engagement in the Arts
3038.10) 7

Number of volunteers reporting increased confidence and ability to deliver arts programs


3038.5) 13

Number of new relationships formed between arts and non-arts groups with Extension as the connector

3038.4) 40

Number of arts Extension volunteers serving on community boards, agencies, and planning commissions

3038.3) 400

Number of volunteer hours rendered toward Extension arts activities

3038.2) 4

Number of arts Extension programs/activities conducted by volunteers

3038.1) 6

Number of individuals reporting increased confidence in artistic community leadership

3038.7) 5

Number of volunteers reporting increased community partnerships

3038.8) 3

Number of cross-sector partnerships formed on arts initiatives

3038.9) 3

Number of volunteers reporting increased ability to effectively engage with artists, professionals, or arts entities



Success Stories

Elevating Arts Programming at the Kentucky Volunteer Forum

Author: Cortney Moses

Major Program: Volunteer Engagement in the Arts

The Kentucky Volunteer Forum (KVF), a developmental and educational conference for 4-H and Extension volunteers, historically offered numerous arts and crafts sessions. However, the forum lacked high-quality arts programming.For the first time, an Arts Agent was invited to serve on the KVF planning committee. Collaborating with the Community Arts Program Director and agents across the state, the Arts Agent developed a comprehensive range of hands-on visual arts programs for the 2024 KVF. These p

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