KRT receives Arts Council Operating Grant

Arts leaders from across the Commonwealth came to Frankfort on February 8 to celebrate Arts Day and meet with their legislators. During this time, Senator Katie Kratz Stine and Representative Thomas M. McKee presented a check to Shirley Merrill, General Manager and Barbara Browning, Board Secretary of the Kincaid Regional Theatre for their FY2006 General Operating Support Grant. Kincaid Regional Theatre was awarded $3,645 by the Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet. "Kincaid Regional Theatre is a great asset to our region providing opportunities for people to enjoy the theatre experience from around the area," said Representative McKee. Pictured l-r: Kentucky Arts Council Executive Director Lori Meadows, Shirley Merrill, Senator Stine, Representative McKee and Barbara Browning. General Operating Support grants provide operational funding assistance on a competitive basis to arts and cultural organizations and community arts programs to ensure that year-round participation in the arts is available to people across Kentucky. The Kentucky Arts Council is a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet that invests in programs that develop vibrant communities, provide lifelong education in the arts and support arts participation. Every $1 in grant funds awarded by the Kentucky Arts Council helps grantees secure $15 in earned income and matching funds from individuals, philanthropic sources and other levels of government. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

Each year our productions touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in many ways, throughout the state and beyond. Whether you have attended a performance, participated in one of our educational programs, worked behind the scenes, performed in one of our productions, volunteered your time or supported us financially, everyone involved plays a role in contributing to the artistic and economic vitality of musical theatre in our community.

Our Mission is to provide musical and comedy entertainment of the highest quality to the surrounding areas of Northern and Central Kentucky as well as Southeastern Indiana and Southwest Ohio, and in doing this, affirm its commitment to artistic excellence, and the advancement of the theatre arts.

Mission Statement

 Ticket sales alone do not cover all of the costs involved. To achieve our goals we rely on the generous support of individuals and businesses. 

Kincaid Regional Theatre Comany is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.

There are many ways you can “Show your support”: become a Friend of KRT, Actor Sponsor, contribute equipment, supplies, costumes and services; promote your business as a Corporate Sponsor. Also by advertising in our Playbill, helps to raise money, pay for our Orchestra, Cast, Office Staff and to have over 2,500 patrons view your ad.  Several people also generously volunteer their time. You can help meet our fundraising goals and support improvements to our theatre by your contribution.

Any contribution is greatly appreciated and helps to keep the Arts Alive in Our Region!

Contact us if you would like more info on helping to support our theatre.

krtshows@fuse.net

859-654-2636