Promoting the value of the arts and arts education for all Kentuckians |
KFTA thanks arts supporters from across the state for attending Kentucky Arts Day 2026. The advocacy effort continues throughout the 2026 legislative session. |
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KFTA is seeking board member nominationsKFTA 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.
Update on NEAKentuckians 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
To receive the KFTA newsletter and other email notifications sign up below. | 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
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! 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!
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:
JOIN US | 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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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.
