Promoting the value of the arts and arts education for all Kentuckians

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SAVE THE DATE! Arts Day in Frankfort 2026 will be Thursday, January 22. Find out more.

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Kentuckians for the Arts is KENTUCKY'S arts advocacy organization. KFTA brings together arts organizations, educators, artists, and arts supporters to speak with a united voice. We work for:

Increased funding for the arts at the
federal, state, and local level;

Arts-friendly public policy;

Awareness of the value of the arts and arts education.

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

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Update on NEA

Kentuckians for the Arts thanks the 113 Kentucky organizations and 815 individuals who joined us in support for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) by signing on to our letter to Kentucky's national Congressional delegation.

KFTA continues to monitor the budget process and will alert you when and how to take action to encourage your House and Senate members to Vote NO on any amendments that would cut funding and to encourage them to retain the full funding for NEA and NEH in the FY'26 bill appropriations

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Did you know...?

Kentucky's creative sector generates 51,094 jobs! The arts make Kentucky's economy stronger and Kentuckians' lives better in many ways.

Check out the latest data at the new Why the Arts Matter in Kentucky info sheet.

Why the Arts Matter in Kentucky

November Newsletter

Save the Date: KY Arts Day 2026...

KFTA Board Retreat Hosted in Somerset...

International Thespian Festival Relocating to Louisville...

These stories and more in the November Newsletter!

View our interactive calendar!

The October KFTA calendar has the scoop on grant deadlines, special arts days and more.

Interactive version at October 2025 Calendar.

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

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.

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

Kentuckians for the Arts is funded in part by the Kentucky Arts Council and South Arts
in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and
Americans for the Arts.