Kentucky Arts Council

About Kentucky Arts Council

The Kentucky Arts Council is the state arts agency for Kentucky, providing grants, programs, and resources that support artists, arts organizations, and communities across the Commonwealth. The council administers funding for visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and arts education, helping to sustain creative activity and cultural programming statewide. Programs include artist fellowships, community arts grants, arts-in-education initiatives, and the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program. The council also promotes cultural tourism and advocates for the value of arts in economic development and quality of life. The Kentucky Arts Council serves as a catalyst for creative expression and cultural vitality throughout the state.