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Get ready for Kentucky Arts Day!

Join arts supporters from across the state on Thursday, February 13 for Kentucky Arts Day in a united effort to showcase the importance of the arts in your community and the state.

You're encouraged to meet with your state legislators; attend an Arts Advocacy Update at 11:30 a.m. in Room 129 of the Capitol Annex and enjoy refreshments and a performance by Louisville Academy of Music students at a Public Reception at 1 p.m. on the Capitol Mezzanine. 

Full schedule and more information. 

Register now to participate in a Feb. 10 statewide virtual training call providing an overview, tips, and key information to help you prepare to talk with legislators about the importance of the arts and make the most of Arts Day! 

January Newsletter

KY Legislative Leadership Update, Session Convenes January 7 ...

New Study From AFTA Reveals Americans’

Opinions On Issues In The Arts ...


KY Dept. Of Ed. Seeking Input On

Assessment/Accountability Prototype...


These stories and more in the

 January 2025 KFTA Newsletter v2.pdf

It's International Creativity Month!

The January KFTA Calendar has the scoop on grant deadlines, special arts days and more.

Interactive version at

 Jan 2025 KFTA Calendar.pdf

Get the Arts Plate!

The Kentucky Arts Special License Plate is doing great! How many have you seen in your community? The plate is available at your county clerk's office and at drive.ky.gov.

A portion of each sale goes to KFTA to

continue our arts advocacy efforts.

How are Kentucky's arts nonprofits doing?


KFTA surveyed 89 arts nonprofits from 35 counties regarding their local funding, audience strength, and financial strength. The presentation of results was recorded and can be viewed online:

State of KY Arts Organizations 2024
Webinar - View recording

Webinar Research Sources 

join kfta and help speak up for kentucky arts!

Individual membership is just $25 per year ($15 for students), with varying levels of support for organizations.                              

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Kentuckians for the Arts is grateful for the support of its organizational members:


True Tickets Partners with Kentucky Performing Arts to

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Home - Bluegrass Writers Coalition

Lexington Chamber Chorale—Unity Through Music! | LexArts

Explore | Murray Art Guild

Home | Lexington Writer's Room

Home - Lyric Theatre and Culture Center

Keychain

Arts for All Kentucky: Dance, Music, Drama & More

Boyle County Performing Arts Center

Art Center of the Bluegrass - GuideStar Profile

JSP | Artists in Residence

Louisville Youth Orchestra

Home – National Quilt Museum

Online Resource Center | Fund for the Arts

Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras

Barn Lot Theater

The Lexington Philharmonic

Home Page | KMEA

Louisville Ballet

Janice Mason Art Museum - JMAM

Brand Guidelines | LexArts

Yes Arts

                  

Kentuckians for the Arts is funded in part by grants from the Kentucky Arts Council, Americans for the Arts,

and South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts 

             



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