Promoting the value of the arts and arts education for all Kentuckians |
KFTA thanks arts supporters from across the state for attending The advocacy effort continues throughout the 2026 legislative session. |
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Board members work together to contribute to KFTA's mission to promote the value of the arts and arts education for all throughout Kentucky and to help advance KFTA's advocacy efforts. Review the Call of KFTA Nominations to learn more.
our advocacy in support of the Nea was successful!Thanks to the almost 1000 KY individuals and arts organization advocates who signed the request asking KY's congressional delegation to support the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)! HR6938 awarding the NEA $207 million for FY26 was passed by the House of Representatives on Jan. 8 with a bi-partisan vote of 397-28. KY Representatives Guthrie, McGarvey, Comer, Barr and Rogers voted in favor of the funding. The bill was passed by the Senate on Jan. 15 with a bi-partisan vote of 82-15. Senator McConnell voted yes on the funding for the NEA. The bill was signed into law by President Trump on January 23, 2026.
| 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 informational sheet.
February NewsletterThank You For a Successful KY Arts Day 2026... How to Continue Advocating... Federal Update: NEA and NEH... These stories and more in the February Newsletter! To receive the KFTA newsletter and other email notifications sign up below. View our interactive calendar!The February KFTA calendar has the scoop on grant deadlines, special arts days and more.
Interactive version at February 2026 Calendar! | 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.
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KFTA is seeking nominations for dedicated and engaged individuals for consideration for our Board of Directors.
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join kfta and help speak up for kentucky arts!
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.
Kentuckians for the Arts is grateful for the support of its organizational and business members:
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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.
