Kentuckians for the Arts

Grants of up to $2,500 for organizations to make arts programs accessible to persons with disabilities. Open to nonprofit 501 (c) arts organisations in South Arts' service area, which includes Kentucky. Prioritizes organizations identifying as BIPOC or LGBTQIA+, organizations led by persons with disabilities or service people with disabilities. South Arts is also committed to fund programs in rural areas. More info at https://www.southarts.org/community-organization-grants/micro-accessibility-grants.

Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Deadline: Open

ACF believes that building organizational capacity and skills is essential for carrying out effective social justice work. Designed to meet specific technical assistance needs of grassroots organizations working for social change in Appalachia, this program awards grants to help build organizational capacity and train board or staff members in key skills. While not arts-specific this funding may be of interest to arts organizations working at the intersection of arts and social change. More info at https://appalachiancommunityfund.org/grant/technical-assistance/.

Appalachian Community Fund LGBTQ Deadline: Proposals accepted at any time

These grants are dedicated to expanding resources for LGBTQ organizing efforts in Appalachian communities. The LGBTQ fund is primarily focused on growing LGBTQ communties’ institutional resources, building capacity in LGBTQ efforts, and assisting organizational development. Special priority will be given to new and emerging efforts, particularly among LGBTQ youth. While not arts-specific, this funding may be of interest to arts organizations working at the intersection of arts and social change. More info at https://appalachiancommunityfund.org/grant/lgbtq-fund/.

Legislative Candidate Arts Survey REsponses

The KFTA Kentucky 2022 Legislative Candidate Art Survey was sent to all eligible legislative candidates with public emails. This brief survey conducted by Kentuckians for the Arts provided the opportunity for those running for the Kentucky House or Senate to share their background, and thoughts on the value of the arts. Responses have been provided in full and have not been altered.

Kentuckians for the Arts encourages Kentucky voters to review, share and discuss the survey results with friends, neighbors and colleagues. If your candidates didn’t respond to the survey, be sure to ask them these questions when you see them.

Not sure of your Kentucky state House or Senate District? Go to the Kentucky General Assembly website.

2022 KY Legislative Candidate Art Survey Responses.pdf

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KFTA/KCAE panel Discussion

Arts Education: Essential for All Kentucky Students

How are Kentucky arts teachers and teaching artists navigating teaching and learning during the COVID epidemic? Listen in as a panel of outstanding educators from across the state explored this question. “Arts Education: Essential for All Kentucky Students,” a virtual discussion, held Tuesday, October 27, from 5 to 6 pm ET.

The event was sponsored by Kentuckians for the Arts and the Kentucky Coalition for Arts Education.

The panel consisted of:

• Lydia Austin, dance/PE teacher at Brenda Cowan Elementary in Fayette County;

• Cayce Davenport, visual arts teacher at Adair County High School;

• Melissa Marotta, music teacher at Campbell Ridge Elementary School in Campbell County;

• Delaire Rowe, Executive Director, Arts for All Kentucky; and

• Samuel Lockridge, Arts Education Director, Kentucky Arts Council

Jane Dewey, Director of Arts Education, Danville Independent School District, served as the moderator for the conversation.

To view the one hour video, click here.

2020 Legislative Survey

Kentucky 2020 Legislative Candidate Art Survey

The Kentucky 2020 Legislative Candidate Art Survey was sent to all eligible legislative candidates with public emails. This brief survey conducted by Kentuckians for the Arts provided the opportunity for those running for the Kentucky House or Senate to share their background, and thoughts on the value of the arts. Responses have been provided in full and have not been altered.

Not sure of your Kentucky state House or Senate District? Go to https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegislator/findyourlegislator

Kentucky 2020 Legislative Candidate Art Survey.pdf

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Kentuckians for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.