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The Kentucky Arts Council needs your input!
The Kentucky Arts Council turns 60 this year, and we’d like to celebrate! Before we break out the balloons and streamers and blow out our candles, we’re taking a look back — and forward — to make sure we serve the commonwealth better than ever. We hope you will help guide how we support artists, communities, and creative work across the commonwealth … Continued
Read MoreApril Arts E-News
Dear Friends of the Arts, Spring is arriving in Kentucky, and with it comes that familiar sense of renewal – ideas taking shape, creativity emerging, and communities gathering to share in something meaningful. That spirit was on full display at this year’s Kentucky Crafted Market. While the Market looks different each year, what remained constant and unmistakable was the extraordinary … Continued
Read More2026 Governor’s Derby Exhibit: Long Shot
The Kentucky Arts Council announces the return of the Governor’s Derby Exhibit this May and is pleased to reveal this year’s theme in advance of the official call to artists. Inspired by the spirit of the Kentucky Derby, the 2026 exhibit invites artists to explore the idea of the “Long Shot.” Artworks should explore the ideas … Continued
Read MoreKentucky Arts Council Board to Meet September 19
The board meeting will be held in-person at the Woodford Theatre in Versailles. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) — The Kentucky Arts Council’s third-quarter board meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. Eastern at the Woodford Theatre, 275 Beasley Drive, Versailles, Ky. The meeting will be simulcast via Zoom. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android here. The … Continued
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Submit your activities to the Kentucky Arts Council’s event calendar
The Kentucky Arts Council invites arts, cultural and community organizations to submit upcoming public events for inclusion on the Events Calendar. To be considered, events must: All submissions are subject to approval by the Kentucky Arts Council.
Read MoreThe Kentucky Arts Council Board to Meet June 20
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2025) — The Kentucky Arts Council second quarter board meeting will be held Friday, June 20, 2025 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern at the Singletary Center President’s Room at 405 Rose Street, Lexington, Ky. The meeting will be simulcast via Zoom. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android. … Continued
Read MoreKentucky Arts Council board to meet March 21 in Frankfort
The board meeting will be held in person at the Mayo-Underwood Building FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 20, 2025) — The Kentucky Arts Council first quarter board meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon p.m. ET, March 21 at the Mayo-Underwood Building, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601. The meeting will be simulcast via Zoom. Join … Continued
Read MoreResources available for artists, craftspeople and arts organizations
A major disaster declaration was made (DY-4860-KY) following the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides of Feb. 14, and the counties eligible for some public and individual assistance are growing. The Kentucky Arts Council is dedicated to helping the arts and cultural sector connect with the unique resources they need to recover. The … Continued
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