The Artists of Kentucky Archive is a free service to artists, financed through volunteers, donations & fundraisers. Cash donations of any amount can be sent to Artists of Kentucky 339 Phelps Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104. Look for upcoming fundraisers such as the Skate For The Arts at Greenwood Skate Center, Book Fair For the Arts at Barnes & Noble and in 2000 our First Annual Festival of The Arts in Bowling Green. In 1999, the Artists of Kentucky Archive held it's first fundraiser - The
Artist Auction and Benefit Concert
to take place April 22, 1999 at Picasso's in Bowling Green.
  • Showing of items begins at 6:00pm.
  • Auction is from 7-9.
Admission to auction is free and attendees receive a ticket to the benefit concert.
  • Benefit concert beings at 9pm with Doc Livingston on keyboards.
  • Next, jazzing up the night is Monktrane with Ed Dansereau, Webb Hendrix, Kevin Briley, Denny Revis and Doc Livingston.
  • The concert culminates with the blues - The Michael Gough group featuring Michael Gough, Criss Cheatham and John Martin.
  • Michael will also be joined by some very special guests including Hillbilly Jim, Greg Martin of the Kentucky Headhunters, Curtis "Dr. Dobro" Burch and Dover Cooper harmonica player extrodinaire. Several other surprise guests will be featured so mark your calendars!
    • Tickets for the Benefit Concert are $10.
The Artists Auction is a chance for artists to use their talents to make a difference for the art community. Donations in the form of money and items/services to be auctioned are currently being solicited and accepted. 

No donation is too small or too large. Every donation helps to support our local artists and is greatly appreciated. Cash contributors as well as donors and purchasers of auction items are considered Supporters of the ongoing project and receive promotional benefits according the level of their supportership.

Individuals as well as businesses are being asked to support South Central Kentucky Artists and Entertainers and preserve our cultural heriatage by donating to this effort. Everyone has something to offer and we welcome creativity with items or services donated so that even those of modest means have an opportunity to support this worthy cause. 100% of all proceeds go directly towards the creation, enhancement and promotion of these websites. If you would like to help you can pledge a donation online.