Lexington arts organizations receive grant money

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Arts Council has awarded more than $192,000 in operating support to 15 arts organizations in Lexington for the 2017 fiscal year through its Kentucky Arts Partnership (KAP) program.

The KAP program provides nonprofit arts organizations with unrestricted operating support to ensure that year-round participation in the arts is available to the people of Kentucky.

“Kentucky’s nonprofit arts organizations are essential to the well-being and character of their respective communities,” said Lori Meadows, Kentucky Arts Council executive director. “They relate to many aspects of community life, including education, history, local culture and tourism. They also provide access to arts activities through classes, exhibits, performances and many other opportunities for residents and visitors to participate in the arts.”

The competitive grants are awarded annually. Lexington organizations that will receive funding for the 2017 fiscal year are:
• Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, $15,478
• Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, $11,199
• Central Music Academy, $5,974
• Explorium of Lexington, $16,396
• Headley-Whitney Museum, $11,172
• Institute 193, $1,209
• Kentucky Ballet Theatre, $9,247
• LexArts, $20,964
• Lexington Art League, $11,796
• Lexington Ballet Company, $11,055
• Lexington Chamber Chorale, $1,000
• Lexington Children’s Theatre, $29,891
• Lexington Philharmonic, $23,311
• Lexington Singers, $6,688
• The Living Arts & Science Center, $17,060