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Hello!

Thank you for your interest in including Kentuck Art Center & Festival in your media coverage. Kentuck's mission is to perpetuate the arts, engage the community, and empower the artist. We can't do that without the generous support of our community, and that includes YOU!

Below you will find links to recent press releases, downloadable photos, and sample social media posts regarding the happenings at Kentuck Art Center & Festival. If you would like more information, quotes, or to be added to our press email list, please contact:

Ashley Williams

Director of Marketing and Communications

(205)-758-1257

awilliams@kentuck.org

2/22/24: announcing the location of the 53rd kentuck festival

February 22, 2024; 11:30AM

2/7/24: kentuck to receive additional agency funding from tuscaloosa

February 7, 2024; 8:00AM

for immediate release: kentuck art center to receive $20,000 grant from the national endowment for the arts

January 24, 2024; 12:00PM

12/20: announcing 2024 kentuck festival dates

December 20, 2023; 12:30PM

11/30 media release: kentuck festival searches for new home

November 30, 2023; 9:00AM

announcing: #kentuck52 award winners

October 14, 2023; 6:30PM

know before you go: kentuck art center to host #kentuck52

October 4, 2023; 11:00AM

music and spoken word lineups for kentuck festival announced

September 14, 2023; 4:30PM

First Friday at Kentuck’s Gallery at Hotel Indigo

July 27, 2023; 9:30AM

august art night

July 25, 2023; 9:30AM

judges announced for the 52nd kentuck festival of the arts

May 22, 2023 at 10:30am

hunter tunnell completes eagle scout project benefitting kentuck art center

March 27, 2023 at 3:00pm

kentuck art center announces 4 summer camps

March 20, 2023 at 11:00am

kentuck art center to partner with alabama water institute for "an exploration of tuscaloosa's waterways" exhibition

February 23, 2023 at 9:00am

kentuck announces 2023 exhibition lineup

January 20, 2023 at 1:00pm

kentuck art center to receive $10,000 grant from the national endowment for the arts

January 10, 2023 at 9:00am

can i help promote the kentuck festival on my social media?

OF COURSE! We'd love a shout out. Be sure to tag us (@KentuckArt) so we can see it.

Having trouble figuring out what to say? We've put together a sample post for you. Feel free to copy & paste as-is, or modify your post to fit within your own brand voice guidelines. Check the "Other Helpful Links" section below for photos of past Kentuck Festivals. Thank you for sharing the Kentuck Festival with your audience!

We use these hashtags regularly: #Kentuck52 #HeavenOfAPlace #KentuckArt #KentuckFestivalOfTheArts #KentuckFestival

SAMPLE Facebook:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 52nd Kentuck Festival of the Arts!

The 52nd Kentuck Festival of the Arts is October 14-15, 2023 at Kentuck Park in Northport, Alabama! This one-of-a-kind festival is a southeastern arts and culture hub featuring more than 270 artists, live music, spoken word, activities for children, folk and contemporary craft demonstrations, food trucks, and local craft brews.

TICKETS & MORE INFO: https://www.kentuck.org/the-festival

$15 single day pass, $25 weekend pass, kids 12 & under get in free

The Kentuck Festival was recognized by the Alabama Department of Tourism as one of the top-ten events to attend in Alabama, was named "Best of Bama 2022" by Alabama Magazine, and named a "Local Legacy" by The United States Library of Congress. Kentuck was also featured in Smithsonian Magazine, Southern Living, American Style Magazine, and National Geographic Traveler. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

SAMPLE Instagram:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 52nd Kentuck Festival of the Arts!

The 52nd Kentuck Festival of the Arts is October 14-15, 2023 at Kentuck Park in Northport, Alabama! This one-of-a-kind festival is a southeastern arts and culture hub featuring more than 270 artists, live music, spoken word, activities for children, folk and contemporary craft demonstrations, food trucks, and local craft brews.

The Kentuck Festival was recognized by the Alabama Department of Tourism as one of the top-ten events to attend in Alabama, was named "Best of Bama 2022" by Alabama Magazine, and named a "Local Legacy" by The United States Library of Congress. Kentuck was also featured in Smithsonian Magazine, Southern Living, American Style Magazine, and National Geographic Traveler. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS - check out @KentuckArt's profile for more information about tickets!

#Kentuck51 #HeavenOfAPlace #KentuckArt #KentuckFestivalOfTheArts #KentuckFestival #TuscaloosaAlabama

SAMPLE Twitter (X):

The 52nd Kentuck Festival of the Arts is Oct 14-15, 2023 at Kentuck Park in Northport, AL! This incredible festival features more than 270 artists, live music, spoken word, activities for kids, & more. Check out @KentuckArt for tickets & more info!