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Fund for the Arts
623 W. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.582.0100
www.fundforthearts.com

The Fund for the Arts is the oldest united arts fund in the country and has raised more than $157 million since its establishment in 1949. The current campaigns $7 to $9 million annually, a long way from its first campaign in 1949 of $99,000. Today the Fund provides financing, facilities, and administrative support to 28 area arts groups and programs. In addition, more than 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 and the NeXt! Leadership Development Program.