Groups in Kentucky are being encouraged to hire performing artists from the state as part of their annual programming under a new grant program.
The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet said in a news release that the Kentucky Arts Council is offering grants of up to $3,000 to cover a portion of artist fees to hire individuals or groups from the council’s directory of performing artists. Is.
The tour grants are open to small and medium-sized nonprofit arts groups as well as local community and government organizations, including nursing homes, parks, community centers and substance abuse recovery centers, the statement said. The application deadline is March 15.
The Performing Artists Directory includes individual artists, companies or dance, theatre, music and storytelling groups who have an established professional performance history, the statement said.
“We hope that the Performing Artists-Touring Grants will allow Kentucky audiences to enjoy performances they might not otherwise experience, and they will encourage groups to think creatively about how they perform ” said Chris Cathers, executive director of Kentucky Arts. council.