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





3036 - Artistic Skill Development
3036.4) 0

Number of individuals reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in dance

3036.3) 21

Number of individuals reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in the musical arts

3036.5) 33

Number of individuals reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in literary arts

3036.6) 5

Number of arts Extension programs/activities in skilled arts development conducted by volunteers

3036.7) 882

Number of hours volunteered to Extension arts activities in artistic skill development

3036.2) 27

Number of individuals reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in theatre arts

3036.1) 1223

Number of individuals reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in the visual arts



Success Stories

Free Facebook Live Art Series

Author: Kristy Porter

Major Program: Artistic Skill Development

This summer and fall, in order to maintain safe social distancing practices, Fine Arts transitioned our in-person art classes programming to an online format by utilizing Facebook Live videos. Besides the online element, much about these classes has remained the same, including continuing to offer free supplies. Now, we offer them through curbside art kit pickup. These “Bob Ross” style videos allow people to follow along in a low-pressure way that can actually foster creativity witho

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Appalachian Symphony

Author: Kristy Porter

Major Program: Artistic Skill Development

Appalachian Symphony is now in its sixth year as a Pike County Extension Fine Arts program.  Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevented rehearsals for several months in 2020, the group has been able to meet and practice for the past few months. The program meets on Saturdays at 1 pm and teaches anyone in attendance how to play stringed, musical instruments. The rehearsals and use of the instruments are completely free!  There are instructors for everything from the ukulele to the violin

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