Government and Politics
October 28, 2022
From: Kentucky Governor Andy BeshearKentuckians are encouraged to submit photos for next rotation in Capitol exhibit
FRANKFORT, Ky -- Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to lend their creative talents to the Team Kentucky Gallery, which is located in a main hall of the state Capitol in Frankfort.
The Beshears believe there is no better place than the Capitol to highlight Kentuckians’ voices as represented through art, and the spring 2023 exhibition will showcase photography exclusively. Entrants are encouraged to highlight Kentucky’s people, architecture and natural beauty but may also submit photos that showcase their choice of lighting, composition and other purely artistic qualities.
Selected photographs will be displayed for a six-month rotation in the Capitol and on the Team Kentucky Digital Art Gallery, where the photographers can provide additional information. After the rotation, photos will be returned to the artists. The current rotation runs until Dec. 31, 2022. The next rotation will begin Jan. 1 and run until June 30, 2023.
The deadline to submit artwork for consideration for the spring 2023 exhibit is Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Photos will be selected by the second week of December and photographers will be notified shortly thereafter.
Photo Submission Requirements
How to Submit
The Beshear administration understands the significant impact that Kentucky’s arts and humanities industry has on the state’s economy. Generating more than $5.6 billion in economic impact, this industry plays a critical role in enhancing the commonwealth’s culture, education and tourism. The administration has been committed to investing in the industry as part of Team Kentucky’s initiative to build a better Kentucky through tourism and economic development. In 2021, the commonwealth invested nearly $1.7 million in federal funding to support recovery of the arts industry.
To learn more about the Kentucky state Capitol building visit, capitol.ky.gov. The site includes visitor information, Capitol building facts and an historical overview.