Extension
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| 3036 - Artistic & Essential Skill Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3036.1) | 72 |
Number of opportunities for creative expression |
| 3036.2) | 620 |
Number of participants reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills and/or aspirations in the arts |
| 3036.6) | 64 |
Number of participants reporting increased perseverance, completing a project from start to finish |
| 3036.5) | 38 |
Number of participants reporting increased confidence, self-esteem |
| 3036.3) | 64 |
Number of participants reporting increased use of creativity |
| 3036.4) | 48 |
Number of participants reporting increased mindfulness or a change in the way they see their immediate surroundings |
| 3036.8) | 42 |
Number of participants reporting use of critical thinking skills and making deliberate choices to solve problems |
| 3036.9) | 54 |
Number of participants reporting increased sense of belonging, support, and/or comfort |
| 3036.7) | 64 |
Number of participants reporting increased focus, resilience |
Author: Kristy Porter
Major Program: Artistic & Essential Skill Development
The problemPike County is the largest county in Kentucky. Pike County Extension Community Arts is always looking for ways to take arts programming into remote areas of the county because clients can't always come to the Extension office. Programming has traditionally been aimed toward young children or teens. By targeting tween, students aged 8-12, we were able to tailor our programming to meeting the needs and abilities of this sometimes overlooked age group.The educational program response
Author: Kristy Porter
Major Program: Artistic & Essential Skill Development
The problemA community needs assessment conducted through the County Extension Council identified the need for more cross program collaborations. The Community Arts (CA) and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program areas wanted to combine programming to introduce each other’s audiences to examples of the other’s programming. We also wanted to provide art instruction to a wide range of ages during summer break. Studies have shown that increase in arts educational experiences has rem
Author: Kristy Porter
Major Program: Artistic & Essential Skill Development
The problemA decade ago, through community assessment answers, the citizens of Pike County expressed an interest in learning to play instruments, but many stated that they could not afford the average fee of $20 to $30 per lesson.The educational program responseNine years ago, Appalachian Symphony was established as a musical collective providing free music lessons and performance opportunities to people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. The program is completely free and increases mus
