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Emerging Artist Award

Award for early-career Kentucky artists demonstrating emerging excellence and creativity. Shares the March 15, 2026 application deadline with the Individual Artist Fellowship.

About this program

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Eligibility

Early-career professional artists who are Kentucky residents and demonstrating emerging excellence. Must not have previously received a Kentucky Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship.

Requirements

  • Must be a Kentucky resident
  • Must be an early-career or emerging professional artist
  • Application deadline: March 15, 2026