The mission of the Marshall County Arts Commission is to insure the inclusion of the cultural heritage of the Arts in Marshall County, aid in providing venue opportunities for Arts presentations by and for the citizens of Marshall County and assist in securing financial support for these provisions. The Commission seeks to serve as a catalyst for the development of an appreciation for the Arts as a whole and all the disciplines therein.  

The primary goal of the Marshall County Arts Commission is to build an appreciation of the arts throughout the community. The Commission's structure focuses on membership expansion and identifying sources of financial support that will result in the building of public awareness of the Commission itself. Secondly, the Commission seeks to research and promote the cultural heritage of the Arts in Marshall County. The Commission expects to successfully present activities that will appeal to the public and also showcase the talent of individuals from within the county. In doing so, the Commission hopes to achieve a balance in all Art disciplines.

Long-term goals include the formation of a Speaker's Bureau and the development of sound relationships with regional artists and art groups. The Commission would like to develop long-term relationships with individuals responsible for venues within the county and encourage the balance of venues for activities. The Commission strives to provide support to continued traditions within Marshall County.


Each year Marshall County Arts Commission presents special awards to show their appreciation for outstanding contributions to the arts in our community. The awards are presented in October as part of National Arts and Humanities month.

Nominations for the following awards may be submitted on the "Contact Us" page. Please indicate the category for each nominee and provide your contact information for the Selection Committee.
Outstanding Educator - Criteria: Successful incorporation of the arts in daily classroom activity
Outstanding Citizen - Criteria: Active community support of the arts disciplines
Outstanding Artist - Criteria: Outstanding Marshall County visual or performing artist

Recipients of the Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Citizen and Outstanding Artist awards will be recognized at the October meeting of the Marshall County Fiscal Court. Each recipient will be presented with a MCAC signature print. You may click the image on the Home Page for more information about this print.

" Art, after all, is about rearranging us, creating surprising juxtapositions, emotional openings, startling presences, flight paths to the eternal."  - Launching the Journey , The Art of Possibility

Programs and activities of the Marshall Co. Arts Commission are partially funded by the Kentucky Arts Council.