Kentucky Arts Partnership grants are a small investment with big returns.
In FY2011, the Kentucky Arts Council invested $1,724,339 in 93 nonprofit arts organizations through operational support grants. Data collected from 89 of the 93 Kentucky Arts Partnership grant recipients demonstrate significant returns in tax revenue, jobs and private funding. Our Kentucky arts partners also offer arts education opportunities, attract tourists and engage Kentuckians in their communities through the arts.

The arts produce tax revenue.
Kentucky Arts Partnership organizations returned $4,274,552 in federal taxes, $1,302,080 in state taxes and $481,455 in local taxes and fees.

The arts put people to work.
Kentucky Arts Partnership organizations employ 614 full-time workers and 891 part-time workers. They also contract with local businesses for many services including lawn care, janitorial services, facilities maintenance, web development, accounting, printing and advertising.

The arts use state funding to energize private funding.
Kentucky Arts Partnership organizations are required to have at least a dollar-for-dollar match for the arts council’s grants. These organizations were able to use their operational support funds to leverage $66 million in earned income, corporate sponsorships, private foundation grants and individual donations. Every dollar granted through the Kentucky Arts Partnership program is, in effect, matched by $38.27.

The arts attract tourists and spending.
Kentucky Arts Partnership organizations reported 386,750 out-of-state attendees, which include school groups from neighboring states. These audiences also spend money at restaurants, hotels, gas stations and local retail establishments.

The arts enhance education.
Kentucky Arts Partnership organizations spent $8,826,863 on arts education programs and served all 120 counties of Kentucky. The aggregate number of youth participating in arts education programs was 1,229,426. This aggregate number accounts for students attending multiple events and the possibility that the same students could be served by more than one organization.

The arts create vibrant communities.
Kentucky Arts Partnership organizations offer year-round opportunities to experience the arts in small rural communities, medium-sized towns and large cities alike. Total reported arts attendance was 6,282,627 between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011.

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Kentucky Arts Partnership Organizations (FY2011)