Independence artist Timothy Gold among 24 whose work is included in ‘Kentucky Visions at the Capitol’
The work of 24 Kentucky artists, including Timothy Gold of Kenton, graces the hallways of the Capitol Annex. The Kentucky…
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Registration now open for April’s Kentucky Crafted: The Market 2017 at the Lexington Convention Center
Buyers and representatives of retail businesses interested in offering fine art and Kentucky-made products to their customers can register now…
State’s ‘Give a Gift Made in Kentucky’ is underway; features rich options from in-state artists
The Kentucky Arts Council, with the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, has launched the 2016 “Give a Gift Made in…
Gov. Bevin names 11 new members to reorganized Kentucky Arts Council, director Meadows resigns
Gov. Matt Bevin appointed 11 new members to the Kentucky Arts Council and institutes a reorganized structure that reflects the…
Kentucky Crafted is distinctive branding program — two NKy artists among those earning the distinction
Lexington screenprinting artists Sara and Brian Turner have been creating art together since meeting at the University of Kentucky in…
State Arts Council now accepting nominations for Kentucky Poet Laureate post
The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting nominations for Kentucky Poet Laureate. The next poet laureate will serve for two years…
Kentucky Arts Council encourages you to write a ‘Where I’m From’ memory poem, ala George Ella Lyon
Kentucky’s “Where I’m From”: A Poetry of Place explores the Commonwealth through memory poems. Don’t panic — a “Where I’m From”…
Kentucky storyteller, author and intuitive, Thomas Freese, featured at long-running metaphysical event
While some folks collect stamps and coins, Louisville’s Thomas Freese collects stories of the other-worldly sort. “I collect the true…
Laurie Risch: Behringer-Crawford joins state’s arts groups to celebrate Arts Day in Frankfort Wednesday
On Jan. 20, representatives from Behringer-Crawford Museum will join their peers from other arts groups in the Commonwealth to celebrate…
Applications now open for Kentucky Arts Council’s apprenticeship grants; work with folk art masters
Folk musician Sue Massek, of Willisburg, has experienced the Kentucky Arts Council’s Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant as an…
Kentucky Arts Council celebrates 50th birthday with 50 Days of Arts around the state, including NKy
From Kentucky Arts Council To commemorate its 50th anniversary as a state agency, the Kentucky Arts Council is celebrating with…
State arts council recognizes contribution of creative industry during National Small Business Week
May 4 – 8 is National Small Business Week, and the Kentucky Arts Council is taking the opportunity to promote…
Harlan County native George Ella Lyon named poet laureate, carries on rich Kentucky literary tradition
Joined by fellow writers, friends, students, teachers and state dignitaries today, George Ella Lyon was inducted by Gov. Steve Beshear…
Three NKy artists — Page, Stollings, Wyman — among those in Derby Exhibit in Capitol Rotunda
Twenty-four artists from across the state will show their work in the 2015 installment of the Governor’s Derby Exhibit coordinated…
‘Dreamers & Doers’: Michael Breeding film profiling Kentucky women, their achievements premieres soon
An hour-long documentary showcasing the role women have played in the history, growth and development of Kentucky will premiere with…