Oct 2, 2026

October is National Arts & Humanities Month. Here in Kentucky, the arts and humanities are deeply connected to how we tell our stories, preserve our history, strengthen our communities, and imagine what comes next. And while the Kentucky Arts Council plays an important role in supporting that work, we are part of a much...

Sep 1, 2026

At the Kentucky Arts Council, we have the privilege of supporting artists and arts organizations across the commonwealth through grants, programs and partnerships. 

In this episode, we’re visiting with three people whose work connects to Kentucky Arts Council funding in very different ways—from bringing live...

Aug 3, 2026

On this month's episode of KYArtsCast, Host Leeann Potter visits with Andrew Preston, president of the Appalachian Literary Arts Festival. The events take place August 28-30 in Morehead, KY.

Jul 6, 2026

On this month's episode of KYArtsCast, host Leeann Potter teamed up with the Kentucky Historical Society to find voices from the commonwealth's rich artistic history. From makers to musicians, Kentucky is a hub for creativity then and now.  

May 29, 2026

On this month's episode of the Kentucky Arts Cast, host Leeann Potter visits with Delainey Bowers, editor of the Kentucky Folklife Online Magazine, and Camille Maria Acosta with the Kentucky Folklife Program to discuss all the ways they work to document, present, and conserve the diverse traditional culture and heritage...