Kentucky Arts Council invites visual and craft artists to apply for the Kentucky Crafted marketing program
Kentucky Crafted Program Opens Applications for Visual and Craft Artists
The Kentucky Arts Council is currently accepting applications for its Kentucky Crafted Program, a marketing initiative designed to support and promote professional visual and craft artists in Kentucky. The program is open to artists who are full-time residents of the state and age 18 or older.
To apply, prospective artists should have a well-developed body of original work and experience marketing their art. They are encouraged to read the full application guidelines before submitting their application.
The application process involves jurying into the program, where artists submit their work for review and selection based on quality and craftsmanship. Once accepted, artists gain access to a range of benefits and opportunities.
One of the key advantages of being part of the Kentucky Crafted Program is the access to marketing and promotional opportunities tailored to Kentucky visual and craft artists. This includes the use of the Kentucky Crafted logo, a nationally recognized symbol of excellence, and inclusion in the Kentucky Crafted Directory.
Accepted artists are also eligible to participate in the Kentucky Crafted Market and other events sponsored by the program. These events provide high-profile exposure and sales opportunities. In addition, arts business training is offered to help artists develop their professional skills.
Furthermore, accepted artists can benefit from referrals to wholesale buyers, galleries, and media contacts. They also gain access to professional development opportunities and other promotional events and exhibits sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council.
To learn more about the Kentucky Crafted Program and to apply, visit the program's page on the Kentucky Arts Council's website. Prospective applicants are also invited to attend a virtual Q&A session with arts council staff, which will be held on an upcoming date.
The application window for the Kentucky Crafted Program is open now through Aug. 16, at 11:59 p.m. Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career as a visual or craft artist in Kentucky. Apply today!
[1] Information obtained from Kentucky Arts Council website.
- Participants in Kentucky Crafted Program can expect to be involved in various events for promotion, such as the Kentucky Crafted Market and other sponsored events.
- The benefits of being accepted into the Kentucky Crafted Program extend to home-and-garden enthusiasts, as the accepted artists gain access to professional development opportunities in the arts and lifestyle category.
- In addition to business training, Kentucky Crafted Program provides access to wholesale buyers, galleries, and media contacts for the development and marketing of artists' work within the visual and craft community of Kentucky.
