Governor’s Awards in the Arts
Governor’s Awards in the Arts
Each year the Kentucky Arts Council coordinates the presentation of the Governor’s Awards in the Arts, which recognize individuals and organizations who have made extraordinary and significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky.
About the Awards
Awards go to artists, arts organizations, art critics, volunteers, schools, educators, local governments, elected officials and corporate citizens. The Kentucky Arts Council solicits nominations for these awards and coordinates the panel selection process, and the awards are presented by the Governor of Kentucky. Each year the arts council commissions a Kentucky artist to create custom works of art to serve as the awards.
2025 Governor’s Awards in the Arts
Continuing the tradition of recognizing Kentuckians, businesses and arts organizations for outstanding contribution to, achievement in and support of the arts, the Kentucky Arts Council is proud to announce the 2025 Governor’s Awards in the Arts recipients.
Awards Ceremony
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
10 a.m. Eastern
Berry Hill Mansion
700 Louisville Road
Frankfort, Ky.
2025 Governor’s Awards in the Arts Recipients
The recipients of the commonwealth’s most distinguished awards in the arts are coming soon!