Article | Artifact/Collections Response

By Ruth E. Bryan, Archivist, University of Kentucky Libraries and Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate, Blueprint Kentucky
Published on Sep. 11, 2023

Disaster- whether burst pipe, flood, fire, tornado or other weather related disaster can strike quickly, often with devastating effects to communities.

Project | Sharpsburg Design Studio

By Community Design
Published on Aug. 11, 2023

The Sharpsburg Design Studio began as a collaborative effort between the Blue Grass Community Foundation and the University of Kentucky's CEDIK, and builds on the mission and values of the Winchester Design Studio.

Internship | Flemingsburg KY 2022

By Ryan Sandwick, Community Design Specialist, Blueprint Kentucky
Published on Aug. 1, 2023

A bridge connects two places, usually over a body of water. But bridges are symbolic of much more than that. They can symbolize connections between people. Bridges can also represent strength, transition, progress and unification.

Project | Kentucky 4-H Camp Murals

By Community Arts
Published on Jul. 24, 2023

Following the devastation of the tornados that wreaked havoc on western Kentucky in December 2021, 4-H Expressive Art Specialist approached UK Community Arts Extension about ways to collaborate that would boost morale for youth in the western region of the state.

Pilot | Mind.Art.Recovery.KY (MARK)

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate, Blueprint Kentucky
Published on Jul. 24, 2023

In the wake of this crisis in mental health and substance use disorder, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension utilized its reach in the state to deploy research-based programming with a goal of increasing wellness in Kentucky communities.

Publication | COVID-19 and the Self-Employed

By Dr. Alison Davis, Professor and Executive Director, Blueprint Kentucky
Published on Jul. 14, 2023

On March 25, 2020, the Governor announced that unemployment benefits eligibility was expanded to self-employed, independent contractors, and freelance workers.1 This component of the economy, non-employer business, is particularly important and it is promising to see that they are included in state and federal strategies to endure the COVID-19 p

WEBINAR | Blight to Bright – Brownfield Redevelopment Success in Kentucky

By Shane Barton, Downtown Revitalization Coordinator, Blueprint Kentucky
Published on Jul. 12, 2023

WEBINAR | Blight to Bright – Brownfield Redevelopment Success in KentuckyRecorded July 12th, 2023

Service | Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

Published on Jul. 1, 2023

Blueprint Kentucky can work with your organization to do a thorough assessment of community needs. We will work with organizational/community leadership to convene a steering committee that represents diverse audiences.

WEBINAR | Brownfields for Beginners

By Shane Barton, Downtown Revitalization Coordinator, Blueprint Kentucky
Published on Jun. 28, 2023

Ready to learn the nuts and bolts of the Kentucky Brownfield Program from the staff that lead the program?  This webinar features Lynn True, Brownfield Coordinator and Kiersten O’Leary, Brownfield Outreach and Education Specialist at the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Department of Environmental Protection Brownfield Program.

Bulletin | Telehealth Adoption in Kentucky Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Dr Claudia A. Rhoades
Published on Jun. 14, 2023

Telehealth is a term that covers a wide range of technologies used to deliver health care at a distance. The U.S.