---
title: Kentucky Arts Council
description: The Kentucky Arts Council is the state arts agency that develops and promotes support for the arts in Kentucky.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/kentucky-arts-council
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-06"
updatedAt: "2026-10-06"
organizationType: Arts council
location: Frankfort, KY, United States
website: http://artscouncil.ky.gov/
yearFounded: 1966
---

# Kentucky Arts Council

*Arts council • Frankfort, KY, United States*

## About

The Kentucky Arts Council is the state arts agency that develops and promotes support for the arts in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Arts Council was established in 1966 as the Kentucky state arts agency. It is responsible for developing and promoting support for the arts in Kentucky.

The council is part of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. It is publicly funded by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The council's 14-person board of directors serves four-year terms.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1966
- **Address:** 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
- **Website:** http://artscouncil.ky.gov/

## Programs

View current programs from Kentucky Arts Council on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/kentucky-arts-council