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

 

Sponsored by Kate Hudepohl 

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Brent & Holly Oglesbee

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Deanna M. Jenkins

 

Drawing and Illustration

First Place

 

Sponsored by Charles & Carolyn Hardcastle

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Ann Ferrell, in memory of Pam Ryals

 

Third Place

 

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

Fiber Arts

First Place

 

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

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Kate Hudepohl 

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Lyda Astrove

 

Graphic Design and Digital Art

First Place

 

Sponsored by Sharon Kreke

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Cheryl Kirby-Stokes

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Rick & Carol DuBose

Mixed Media

First Place

 

Sponsored by Brent Oglesbee

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Crystal Bohlander

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 & Dr. Jim Johnson

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Sharon Kreke

Photography 

First Place

 

Sponsored by Connie & Tom Foster

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Tom & Portia Pennington

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Ann Ferrell

Printmaking

First Place

 

Sponsored by Scott Gilbert & Beth Hester

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Tom & Portia Pennington

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Beth Hester & Scott Gilbert

 

Sculpture

First Place

 

Sponsored by Carol & Guy Jordan, in memory of their mothers, Miriam Herin & Joanne Canzano 

 

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Yvonne Pektus & CJ Johanson

 

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Deanna Jenkins

 

Watercolor

First Place

 

Sponsored by Drs. Sam & Mary Evans

Second Place

 

Sponsored by Richard & Leslie Weigel 

 

Third Place

 

Sponsored by Lynn & Claude Robertson 

 

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Student Scholarships provided by:
Sharon Kreke
McWhorter Chiropractic, LLC
Alla Gilbert, in memory of Christopher & David Gilbert
Scott Gilbert & Beth Hester
Lyda Astrove, in honor of Nancy Richey, WKU Special Collections
Ray Buckberry Jr.
George & Laurie Kwok
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Linda Pulsinelli, in memory of Sharon Wassom
Drs. Sam & Mary Evans
Marilyn Anderson
Donna Lile, in memory of Sharon Wassom
Tom & Portia Pennington
Anna Jo Johnson, in memory of Ann T. Travelstead & Dr. James S. Johnson
Brent & Holly Oglesbee
Yvonne Petkus & C.J. Johanson