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Teaching Art Together Grant application is open!
The Kentucky Arts Council is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year for the Teaching Arts Together Grant. With the Teaching Art Together Grant, teachers can implement one to 10-day teaching artist residencies in their PreK-12th grade classrooms. All artists have been carefully juried by a panel of arts education professionals and selected for inclusion in the Teaching … Continued
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Governor’s Derby Exhibit is now open!
The 2025 Governor’s Derby Exhibit is now open in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. The work of 44 artists from across Kentucky, curated by the Kentucky Arts Council, will be on display through May 29. The exhibit, which carries the theme “Spring is Here,” opened April 30. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. … Continued
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Creating a Marketing Plan for Your Art Business; a Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Artwork Effectively
The Kentucky Arts Council will host a free webinar with Dr. Rachel Shane on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., focusing on marketing essentials for artists who want to sell their work, build their reputation, and connect with the right audience. This workshop offers a step-by-step framework for creating a personalized marketing plan … Continued
Read MoreApplications open for Kentucky Peer Advisory Network
Applications are now being accepted for the Kentucky Arts Council’s Kentucky Peer Advisory Network (KPAN). The network is open to all arts organizations, community groups and eligible individual artists interested in arts-related technical assistance. Applicants must be Kentucky residents, Kentucky-based organizations or serve Kentuckians in a significant way. Organizations do not need to be Kentucky … Continued
Read MoreNominations open for 2025 Governor’s Awards in the Arts
The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting nominations through May 31 for the 2025 Governor’s Awards in the Arts. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary and significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky. The nomination process is coordinated by the arts council, and more information about the process is available here: https://artscouncil.ky.gov/program/governors-award-in-the-arts-nominations/ … Continued
Read MoreWriters’ Day Activities to take place April 24
The public is invited to attend the 2025 Writers’ Day activities in Frankfort on April 24. Kentucky Writers’ Day is an annual celebration on or around the birthday of Kentucky writer Robert Penn Warren, the first United States Poet Laureate. The Writers’ Day celebration was established in 1990, and poets laureate are inducted in odd-numbered years. This year’s … Continued
Read MoreNominations open for 2025 Governor’s Awards in the Arts
The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting nominations through May 31 for the 2025 Governor’s Awards in the Arts. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary and significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky. The nomination process is coordinated by the arts council, and more information about the process is available here. Eligibility … Continued
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Accepting artwork for the Governor’s Derby Exhibit
Theme: “Spring is Here!” Exhibit runs from April 30 – May 2 The Kentucky Arts Council invites all Kentucky visual artists to submit work for consideration in the upcoming Governor’s Derby Exhibit April 30-May 29, 2025. The works selected for the exhibit will be on display in the Capitol Rotunda, and available for viewing by … 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
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Free Webinar! Taxes for Kentucky Artists & Creatives
Join us for an insightful and practical webinar on federal income tax basics tailored for creative professionals! Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull will break down key tax considerations, from common deductions for artists to how different income types impact your tax obligations. She’ll also cover essential topics like student loan interest deductions, retirement savings strategies, and … Continued
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