The Kentucky Arts Council has a new executive director.
Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Don Parkinson named Chris Cathers the new director of the program.
Cathers has worked with the Kentucky Arts Council since 2007, and has served as interim executive director since September 2017.
Prior to this position, as arts council program branch manager, Cathers produced The Kentucky Crafted Market, an annual exhibit showcasing art and artists from the Commonwealth.