Our Mission:

     The Fund for the Arts’ mission is to increase revenues for the arts and to enable our community to become the preeminent regional arts center in the United States and to maximize the impact of the arts on overall economic development, education of our children and the enjoyment of living in our community. We accomplish our mission through the enhancements and preservation of resources by providing excellent service. 

Our History:

     The Fund for the Arts is the oldest united arts fund in the country and has raised over $130 million since its establishment in 1949.  The 2006 campaign raised nearly $8 million, a long way from its first campaign in 1949, of $99,000. Today the Fund provides financing, facilities and administrative support for twenty-five area arts groups and programs. In addition, over 200 community access grants are awarded annually to community groups and schools in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Other Fund sponsored activities include the annual Whittenberg Young Artist Scholarship, co-sponsorship of the Gheens Young Artist Program with the Kentucky Center and support of the annual Black Achievers Arts Scholarship Program.  

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Our Vision:

Together through the Arts we create a great American city.

We generate and facilitate support.

We lead innovation, inspire excellence and

promote effective resource utilization.

We build bridges and community connections.

Annual Financial Reports:

Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2006 (as a PDF).

Audited Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2007 (as a PDF).

2007 Annual Report (as a PDF).

Board of Directors:

Click here for Fund for the Arts Board of Directors & Officers.

Staff Directory:

Need to reach us? Click here for FFTA staff directory.