The Kentuck Museum Association, Inc.
Kentuck is a heaven of a place.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Arts fuel a community. When the arts are not encouraged, the community as a whole suffers. Those who create art need to be valued and supported so that through their efforts, the community at large can be lifted.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Kentuck Festival of the Arts
A two day festival every third weekend in October featuring over 280 artists, 8 bands and 10-12 food vendors. Live demonstrations, hands-on experiences for children, and a full music & spoken word lineup round out the weekend.
Monthly Art Night
On the first Thursday night of each month, the Kentuck Art Center opens its doors to the general public for Art Night. These events usually mark the beginning of a new exhibition, whether in our museum or Teer gallery. In addition, these events are always stocked with live entertainment and local vendors and pop-up shops. All of our studio artists are present for the night, as well. They open their studio spaces for the public to visit and ask questions. Our members receive special privileges at these monthly events, ranging from complimentary wine to occasional members-only areas.
Red Dog Potters
The Red Dog Potters is the new name for our on-campus clay cooperative program. Named after our signature landmark, this group is a collection of individuals with varying skill levels who meet together to hone their craft and learn from one another. Interested individuals can learn more about how to join through our website.
Gallery Shop
Housed in the Kentuck Museum, the Gallery Shop represents the works of over 200 artists at any given time, with at least 50% of the item prices being returned to the artists themselves. The shop exists to give artists a tangible space to sell their work and create revenue for themselves.
Artists in Schools
Working with local elementary schools, the Kentuck Artists in Schools program places real artists in classrooms, engaging with third graders and inviting them to ask questions and participate in artistry. The artists encourage students to live out their passions, and they demonstrate that the arts can be a sustaining industry.
Kentuck Members
With varied levels of financial investment, the Membership program at Kentuck allows supporters to donate the the mission in exchange for exclusive access to events and opportunities. The galleries occasionally offer members-only exhibits, and at every Art Night, free wine is offered to members as they enjoy the event.
Dickens Downtown
The streets and shops of historic downtown Northport come alive with music, theatre, and holiday activities at Kentuck's Dickens Downtown. The event offers the community a free holiday event around a Victorian theme. Classical music from the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and other musical groups are the featured attraction. Other Dickens Downtown special events include a visit with Father Christmas; performances of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol; traditional craftspeople demonstrating work such as quilting, weaving, and blacksmithing; and a parade featuring Her Royal Highness Queen Victoria.
Studio Artist Program
Offering studio space at below market value price, the Kentuck Art Center currently houses eight artists of various mediums. Located on the Kentuck Campus, these artists lease space in order to pursue their craft and engage with the community as they visit the Kentuck Art Center.
Year-Round Workshops
Kentuck is proud to offer artist workshops during the year. These classes include lessons on fused glass, oil painting, basket weaving, clay pottery and much, much more. For both the novice artist looking to explore his or her creativity, to the seasoned artist looking to hone his or her craft, Kentuck's year-round workshops offer education experiences guaranteed to enlighten.
Artist Exhibitions
With three galleries on site (one of which houses our permanent collection) and one partnership gallery at Tuscaloosa's Hotel Indigo, Kentuck invites artists to engage with the surrounding community by displaying their art. During most months, up to four artists/collectors will showcase their work at the Kentuck Art Center, usually beginning during a monthly Art Night. Members gain exclusive early access to these exhibits, and the public is soon invited to join as well.
Where we work
External reviews

Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of Festival of the Arts tickets sold
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Kentuck Festival of the Arts
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This does not include tickets sold as a part of a package or complimentary tickets.
Number of students who benefit from the Artists in Schools program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Artists in Schools
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The number of benefitting students depends upon the number of third graders enrolled at participating schools.
Number of individual donors in a year's time
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Dollar total of donations, by year
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Through 2017, Kentuck was engaging in a $1.2M capital campaign to support much-needed renovations to our facility in Northport, AL.
Number of attendees to monthly Art Nights over the course of a year
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Monthly Art Night
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of visitors to gallery shop/exhibitions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Artists and performers
Related Program
Gallery Shop
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This data includes "during the day" walk-in customers and exhibit appointments, but excludes data from Art Night attendance, (which is already reported separately).
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
As stated in our mission, we aim to accomplish three goals:
1. Perpetuate the arts.
2. Engage the community.
3. Empower the artist.
We believe that to successfully address one of these goals, all three must be attended to.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To perpetuate the arts, we strive house and display artistic works of all mediums, with an emphasis on folk and self-taught pieces. We work on a grassroots level to advocate for the image of art as an investment rather than a charity.
To engage the community, we hold several events throughout the year ranging from monthly Art Nights at our main campus to a two-day flagship festival during a weekend each October. Furthermore, we provide numerous workshops and engaging experiences both at our facilities and in outside venues such as elementary schools in order to both invite the community in and to meet them where they already are.
To empower the artist, we provide affordable studio space for resident artists to set up their tools and create artistic works. We currently offer eight studio spaces and house nine artists. We exhibit numerous outside artisans throughout the year in our galleries, and we act as a public vessel for artists to utilize when selling their creations.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
At our physical campus, we have multiple studio spaces for resident artists as well as ample room for consistent workshop opportunities. Our permanent gallery shop allows us to sell art on behalf of artists, and also acts as the main indoor area for our Art Nights. We furthermore have plenty of outdoor space to accommodate visitors and fuel creativity.
Having existed for decades, we are happy to have forged meaningful connections in our community that allow us to connect artists to the area, whether that be through our yearly festival or through local elementary schools.
We also host third-party cooperatives such as the Red Dog Potters and the University of Alabama's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, encouraging the community to become involved creators of art, not just consumers.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Kentuck Art Center has seen many accomplishments throughout the years. We've introduced many new programs ranging from Art Nights to ever-changing workshops, while maintaining the success and growth of the yearly festival.
We've recently renovated our entire facility, raising over 1 million dollars in a capital campaign. This astounding number shows that the community embraces our vision and wants to support us as we support artists.
Looking ahead, we would love to grow our physical campus, providing more space for classes and residential workshops. We want to continue the upward trajectory of our festival, growing it each year to include more artists and be attended by more people.
As our reach and impact grows, we want to be able to bring on more staff while maintaining responsible practices and transparency. We hope to encourage more local influencers to join our board, leading the organization towards new heights.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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The Kentuck Museum Association, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 02/08/2022
Mrs. Angela Hamiter
Jamison MoneyFarmer
Term: 2021 - 2024
Mr. Bobby Bragg
Jamison MoneyFarmer
Term: 2020 - 2022
Jason Guynes
Kim Hudson
Francine Marasco
Amy Materson
Julie Ramm
Michelle Robinson
Bryan Winter
Grace Soyon Lee
Leanne Garmon Spencer
Lyda Black
Mike Ellis
Glenda Hood
Loretta Jones
Susan Lyons
Elizabeth McGiffert
Max Snyder
Yvonne Wells
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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