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
Author: Karen Denniston
The 28th Annual Basket Seminar was held at General Butler Resort State Park June 25-29. Sixty-classes were taught by 12 paid teachers. There were 137 people in attendance which included 126 registered students for classes. There were participants in attendance from seventeen different statesThe annual silent auction had 150 donated items that sold for a total of $2892.All numbers were up from last year with the most impressive being 19 new registered attendees. Program impact or
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: Allison Denny
Throughout the state there is a high interest in arts opportunities, especially regarding pottery. However, there are not a lot of pottery classes, studios, or workshops available throughout the many counties of Kentucky, let alone ones that are affordable. The stakeholders of Kentucky Cooperative Extension would greatly benefit from pottery-focused programming. To start providing programming for our stakeholders, UK Community Arts Extension personnel partnered
Author: Anne Stephens
Many people find that spending time "crafting" enhances mental wellbeing, creates community connections, and can be a creative outlet for anyone of any age. After multiple inquiries were made about a crafting club, the Greenup County Community Arts Program agreed to create one. The membership chose the name Greenup County Creative Crafters Club. This club began meeting in 2023 on the third Thursday of each month with volunteer leaders and a growing membership. Leadership de
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
Most Americans—87%— recognize that access to the arts is important to quality of life. Furthermore, 63% say that arts experiences are uplifting, and 73% think the arts contribute something positive to the world ( Americans for the Arts). Because of these beliefs, there is a desire within KY to increase the amount of arts education opportunities available to all of its citizens. I was asked on behalf of Kentucky Association of Family and Consumer Sciences to come to their Fall Profess
Author: Maranda Brooks
The problem: FCS agent and Stylist Montequa Jackson discussed the need to provide more programming for fathers. Montequa and FCS agent Maranda Brooks discussed a strong interest from the community and feedback of a daddy and daughter hairstyling class. The educational program response: FCS agent and Stylist worked together to provide identify the products needed and the structure of the class to involve watching a short film that expressed a fathers attempt to do daughters hair T
