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Save the Date: 2025 Kentucky Writers’ Day Planning Guide
Join the Kentucky Arts Council in commemorating the literary arts with the 2025 Kentucky Writers’ Day Planning Guide, a free download available on the KAC website. The Planning Guide offer suggested activities for planning a local event to celebrate all Kentucky Writers during the month of April, which is also National Poetry Month. Kentucky Writers’ … 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
Read MoreExperience Kentucky’s Rich Traditions at the Kentucky Crafted Market!
Join us for the Kentucky Crafted Market on March 8 and 9 at the Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena, where some of Kentucky’s finest artists will showcase their work. While you explore incredible handcrafted goods, be sure to visit the Folklife Zone — a unique space where tradition bearers will demonstrate the artistry woven into … Continued
Read MoreJoin the Fun! Hands-On Activities at the Kentucky Crafted Market
Experience Free, Fun, and Family-Friendly Activities! Join us at the Kentucky Crafted Market on March 8 & 9 at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena for an exciting day featuring prestigious Kentucky Crafted artists and a hands-on activity area filled with creativity, learning, and fun for all ages. Explore engaging activities from these fantastic organizations: … Continued
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Now Accepting Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant Applications
Do you know a tradition-bearer who is ready to teach someone in their cultural group? They might be a good candidate for the Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant. This program provides up to $4,000 to a Kentucky mentor folk or traditional artist to teach skills, practices and culture to a less experienced artist from the … Continued
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Kentucky Writers’ Day Planning Guide
What is Kentucky Writers’ Day? The Kentucky General Assembly established Kentucky Writers’ Day in 1990 to honor Kentucky’s strong literary tradition and to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Kentucky native Robert Penn Warren, the first poet laureate of the United States and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes. The Kentucky Arts Council celebrates Kentucky Writers’ … Continued
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Free Webinar! Arts Education and Accessibility
Join us March 27, 2025, 5 p.m. Eastern Join us for a free webinar, “Arts Education & Accessibility,” on March 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET. This session will explore strategies for designing an arts curriculum that is accessible to all students. Participants will learn how to apply principles of universal design, incorporate adaptive tools, … Continued
Read MoreRegister now for Wholesale Buyers’ Day
Feb 18, 2025 There is still time to register for the 2025 Kentucky Crafted Market Wholesale Buyers’ Day! Join the finest retailers and galleries from across the nation to explore the prestigious Kentucky Crafted brand. The Market will be open exclusively to wholesale buyers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at … Continued
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Free Webinar! The Business of Art, The Art of Business
Join us Feb. 19, 2025, 2 p.m. Eastern Unlock the full potential of your creative enterprise with this dynamic and interactive workshop with artist Mark Lenn Johnson. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your artistic career, this session will empower you with the tools, tips and strategies needed to thrive in the … Continued
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Free Webinar! Growing an Inclusive Arts Workforce
The Kentucky Arts Council’s Creative Industry Summit Series continues on March 5. In this free webinar, Employment Specialist Dan Trabue shares ideas and tips to help arts employers to grow a more inclusive workforce. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to noon. Dan Trabue has a degree in Special … Continued
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