Title Image
The Arts Council of Johnson County / Engaging Community
December 22, 2023 In Advocacy, Art, Arts & economic development, Arts & Humanities, Arts Events, Creative Placemaking, Engaging Community, Music, Performing arts, Photography, Public Art, Visual Arts

Inaugural Arts Advocacy Awards, 2023

Left to Right: Awardees Mayor Mike Boehm and Nicole Emmanuel (Awardee Mayor Peggy Dunn not featured) At the 2023 Creative Connections Breakfast, the Arts Council of Johnson County introduced a new award, the Arts Advocacy Award. This award was given to individuals who have dedicated significant time, effort, and leadership that has, in turn, positively impacted the creative economy and the arts in Johnson County. This could include, but is not limited to: a nominee's impact on arts education, volunteer work in the arts, nominee's work to increase access to the arts for underserved individuals and/or communities, nominee's leadership

October 25, 2022 In Advocacy, Art, Arts & economic development, Arts & Humanities, Arts Events, Creative Placemaking, Engaging Community, Music, Performing arts, Photography, Public Art, Visual Arts

Community Arts Mapping in Johnson County

Community Arts Mapping can be used to tell the story of arts and culture in Johnson County.  It helps us: understand our arts ecosystem, transportation patterns, and paths or barriers to access. grow our awareness of the diverse artists and arts programs that exist in their community, leading to better lines of communication as well as more equitable funding, professional development, and small business assistance. And gives us a better and more complete picture of our creative economy and its economic impact on our region. The mission of the Community Arts Map project is to help our community understand who and where artists, arts,

May 17, 2022 In Advocacy, Art, Arts & economic development, Engaging Community

Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study in Johnson County

CHANGE THE CONVERSATION ABOUT THE ARTS The arts bring us inspiration and joy, and make our community a beautiful place to live and work. But the arts do so much more. We are excited to partner with Americans for the Arts to announce the launch of Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), the sixth national study of the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry. While the arts have the potential to impact many aspects of our community, the truth is they also have a power all on their own. The arts are an open invitation to engage in our history,

August 7, 2018 In Engaging Community

A Conversation with Dr.DeGroat About Community-based Art Programs

When military veterans leave the military to transition back into civilian life, service members face a variety of challenges in their personal and professional life that prevent them from leading successful lives. While every military veteran is different with their own unique set of experiences, some of the common challenges that military veterans face relates to access to employment opportunities and quality human health services. However, community-based art programs serve as a creative outlet for military veterans to express themselves and overcome certain barriers. To better understand the obstacles our military veterans face, and how community-based art programs can promote

July 11, 2018 In Engaging Community

Creative Art Therapy Impacting the Lives of Our Veterans

Supporting our military veterans through community-based art programs provide veterans with the opportunity to heal after serving our country Many military veterans living in the United States struggle to overcome intense physical and emotional trauma they developed while serving active duty military service. Since the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, millions of military veterans have come forward to seek treatment for mental health illness. The U.S. Government Accountability Office recorded between 2006 and 2010, approximately 2.1 million military veterans received treatment from the VA for mental health condition associated with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Although this number has increased significantly over the