Mission
The mission of the Kentucky Arts Council is to foster environments for the people of Kentucky to value, participate in, and benefit from the arts.
In fulfilling its mission, the Kentucky Arts Council fosters environments for Kentuckians to value, benefit from and participate in the arts. The agency facilitates the delivery of the arts throughout the commonwealth through matching grants, arts marketing programs, awards, events and services. Major areas of emphasis are: operational support for arts organizations; individual artist recognition and professional development; arts in education; community arts support; and marketing and promotion of Kentucky arts products in regional, national and international markets.
Constituents and partners include individuals, non-profit organizations, schools, libraries, community-service agencies, businesses, colleges and universities and local governments. The Kentucky Arts Council’s support for the arts, across disciplines and throughout the state, acts as a catalyst in developing vibrant and cohesive Kentucky communities. The agency’s support also strengthens education, enhances economic and tourism development and enriches life in Kentucky.
Ends Statements
The ends statements speak to the purpose and vision of the agency’s work and are principled by what good, for whom, can be done at what cost. They guide the planning, programming, implementation and evaluation of all work of the agency. All of the ends statements have equal priority and are relevant to the mission developed by the board.
Kentuckians value the role of arts in society.
Lifelong education in the arts is encouraged.
Statewide delivery of arts programs and services is provided.
Artists live and work in a supportive environment.
Public policy at all levels supports the arts in Kentucky.