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2024 Artist Award: Gregory Turay
Internationally acclaimed tenor Gregory Turay has captivated audiences around the globe with his powerful voice and remarkable artistry. With a career spanning over 20 years, Turay has earned some of the highest accolades in the opera world, establishing himself as a leading figure in the genre. Turay’s repertoire includes many of opera’s most beloved roles, … Continued
Read More2024 Milner Award: Mark Lenn Johnson
Mark Lenn Johnson is the president of Art Inc. Kentucky, a nonprofit arts incubator dedicated to supporting emerging artists across the state. Under his leadership, Art Inc. has transformed from a visionary concept into a thriving brick-and-mortar reality in Lexington’s East End. The organization provides professional development assistance, offering entrepreneurial classes covering a range of … Continued
Read More2024 Award Artist: Yoko Nogami
The 2024 Governor Awards in the Arts commissioned artworks were created by Yoko Nogami, an interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. Currently residing in Letcher County, Kentucky, she is a prominent advocate for arts education and accessibility. Nogami serves as the Cultural Arts & Education Director with Cowan Community Action Group, Inc., while … Continued
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Governor’s Award in the Arts Recipients Past to 2023
Kentucky Arts Council is happy to announce the past Governor’s Award in the Arts Recipients.
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TranspARTation Award Recipients FY 2025
Kentucky Arts Council is happy to announce the TranspARTation Award recipients for Fiscal Year 2025. Eastern Elementary SchoolBarren CountySKyPACAward: $305 Bowen Elementary SchoolPowell CountyLexington Children’s TheatreAward: $1,000 W.B. Muncy Elementary SchoolLeslie CountyArt Center of the BluegrassAward: $440 F.T. Burns Middle SchoolDaviess CountyRiverPark CenterAward: $180 Owen County High SchoolOwen CountyThe Speed Art MuseumAward: $320 Phelps High … Continued
Read MoreTranspARTation Award Recipients 2023-2024
FY 2024 Recipients Catlettsburg Elementary SchoolBoyd CountyLouisville OrchestraAward: $752 William G. Conkwright Elementary SchoolClark CountyEastern Kentucky University Center for the ArtsAward: $1,118 Pulaski Elementary SchoolPulaski CountyEastern Kentucky University Center for the ArtsAward: $440 Fancy Farm Elementary SchoolGraves CountyCarson Center for the Performing ArtsAward: $116 Newton Parrish Elementary SchoolDaviess CountyRiverPark CenterAward: $80 Strode Station ElementaryClark CountyThe … Continued
Read MoreTranspARTation Award Recipients 2015-2016
Franklin County Collins Lane Elementary School: $2,888 Fayette County Jesse Clark Middle School: $2,432 Grayson County Jefferson County Laukhuf Elementary School
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Emerging Artist Award Recipients FY 2025
Kentucky Arts Council is happy to announce the Emerging Artist Award recipients for Fiscal Year 2025.
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