HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to contribute their artwork to the Team Kentucky Gallery.

A news release says selected artworks will be displayed for a six-month rotation in the Capitol and the Team Kentucky Digital Art Gallery, where the artists can provide additional information. Officials say after each rotation, artworks are returned to the artists, and the current rotation runs until June 30. The press release says the next rotation will begin July 1 and run until December 31.

The deadline to submit artwork for consideration for the fall 2023 exhibit is June 2. Officials say artworks will be selected by the second week of June, and artists will be notified shortly thereafter.

Art Submission Requirements

  • Artists may submit one original artwork for consideration.
  • Artworks must be a minimum size of 18-by-20 inches, including frame, and cannot exceed 48 inches in width. The maximum allowable depth is 4 inches, and the maximum weight is 25 pounds.
  • Artworks should be framed if practicable.
  • Artworks can be landscape, portrait or abstract.
  • The following information should be included with submission: artist name; address, including city and county; phone number; email; title of artwork; and artwork size, including frame. Artists can also include the URL if they have a website displaying their art.
  • Artists also can note whether the artwork is for sale. Artworks will not be sold as part of the Team Kentucky Gallery, but interested buyers will be able to contact artists for information about a sale once the artwork is returned.

How to Submit

  • Submit photos of artwork using the application on the gallery’s website.

People can find where to fill out an application for their artwork by going to this page.