Abound Credit Union Celebration of the Arts

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February 28 to April 17, 2026

Closed March 16- March 21 for Spring Break

The Kentucky Museum presents their annual juried art exhibit, which is truly a celebration of this region’s art. Generously sponsored by Abound Credit Union, any Kentucky resident over the age of 18 and living within 65 miles of the KY Museum was eligible to enter a piece of their original artwork created within the last two years. Monetary awards were given in ten categories as well as for Best of Show, the Purchase Award, the Student Purchase Award, the World's Greatest Studio Tour Merit Award, and the Artworks Merit Award.

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Award Winners

will be announced at our Opening Reception on February 27 from 6 to 8 pm

 

Ceramics and Glass

First Place

 

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Sponsored by Brent Oglesbee

Third Place

 

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Drawing and Illustration

First Place

 

Sponsored by Charles and Carolyn Hardcastle

Second Place

 

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Third Place

 

Sponsored by Alla Gilbert, in memory of Christopher and David Gilbert

Fiber Arts

First Place

 

Sponsored by Mike and Leslie Nichols, in memory of Jacqui Lubbers

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Ann Ferrell and Brent Bjorkman

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Lyda Astrove

 

Graphic Design and Digital Art

First Place

 

Sponsored by Sharon Kreke

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Cherly Kirby-Stokes

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Rick & Carol DuBose

Mixed Media

First Place

 

Sponsored by Brent Oglesbee

Second Place

 

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Third Place

 

Sponsored by Sharon Kreke

Painting

First Place

 

Sponsored by Ray Buckberry

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Anna Jo Johnson, in memory of Ann T. Travelstead and Dr. Jim Johnson

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Sharon Kreke

Photography 

First Place

 

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Second Place

 

Sponsored by Tom and Portia Pennington

Third Place

 

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Printmaking

First Place

 

Sponsored by Scott Gilbert and Beth Hester

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Tom and Portia Pennington

Third Place

 

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Sculpture

First Place

 

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Watercolor

First Place

 

Sponsored by Drs. Sam and Mary Evans

Second Place

 

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Student Scholarship Sponsors