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Buyers can now register for the Kentucky Crafted Market
The Kentucky Crafted Market is back, and wholesale buyers are invited to attend the 2025 show. Don’t miss the opportunity to be among the finest retailers and galleries across the nation to carry work with the prestigious Kentucky Crafted brand. The Market will be open exclusively to wholesale buyers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, … Continued
Read MorePress Release: 28 New Artists Join the Kentucky Crafted Program
Team Kentucky has accepted 28 new artists into its prestigious Kentucky Crafted program.
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Call for Artists! Celebrating the Black Experience
The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage is accepting applications from artists for their upcoming visual art exhibition, "Celebrating the Black Experience." Applications are open now through Jan. 24, 2025.
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Free Webinar! Creating Inclusive Arts Programming with the Universal Design for Learning 3.0
Learn dynamic techniques to reach all learners in your classroom using the updated Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In this one-hour professional development session, Catie Bates Robertson of Arts for All Kentucky will introduce you to the UDL and recent 3.0 modifications. You will be provided with a general understanding of this method and how to use UDL in arts-based instruction. Jan. 23, 2025, 5 p.m. Eastern
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Free Webinar! Wholesaling for Artists and Craftspeople
Learn the basics of becoming "wholesale ready" in this informative session. Whether you're working directly with buyers or networking through your website and social media, Melissa Oesch will share strategies for turning your passion into a thriving wholesale business. Participants will gain practical tips on handling product inquiries, fulfilling orders, negotiating lead times, and meeting delivery expectations. Jan. 15, 2025, Noon, Eastern time.
Read More2024 National Award: Tyler Childers
Childers’ deep-rooted connection to his home state significantly influences his songwriting, often exploring themes related to coal mining—an homage to his father's profession—and shedding light on the experiences of communities in eastern Kentucky.
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2024 Media Award: Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
Coverage and promotion of the local arts community has long been a priority of the Messenger-Inquirer, and they continue to maintain a reporter dedicated to the coverage of the arts.
Read More2024 Government Award: Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center
The Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center is dedicated to serving Kentucky’s veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. Located in Radcliff, Kentucky, this state veterans home features 120 beds and operates under the Community Living Center (CLC) model, offering all private suites with private baths. The facility is designed with a … Continued
Read More2024 Folk Heritage Award: Cheryl Pan
Cheryl Pan is a distinguished dance artist renowned for her extensive professional training in Chinese classical and folk dances. After years of rigorous training in China, she has dedicated her career to teaching various Chinese ethnic dances, many of which are rarely seen in the United States. Pan has taught hundreds of children and adults … Continued
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