Join the Board
KFTA is seeking nominations for dedicated and engaged individuals for consideration for our Board of Directors.
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.
View our interactive calendar!
The March KFTA calendar has the scoop on grant deadlines, special arts days and more.
Interactive version at March 2026 Calendar!
March newsletterCurrent KY Bills Regarding the Arts... Kentucky Student Voice Team Holds Hearing... Register to be a Blue Star Museum... These stories and more in the March Newsletter! | To receive the KFTA newsletter and other email notifications sign up below. |
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, Americans for the Arts, and the husk fund.
