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    Kentucky Coal Museum to host Festival of Arts on July 12

    Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Promotional flyer for the “Festival of the Arts” event. The top of the image features the event title in bold, artistic, white textured font with the words “Festival” and “Arts” in large uppercase letters, and “of the” overlaid in a smaller black box with white type. Below the title, event details are displayed in white bold text: “Sat., July 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.” The location is listed as “Kentucky Coal Museum, 231 Main St., Benham, KY.” The background is dark green with a subtle image of a building. Along the bottom of the flyer are two logos: on the left, the Kentucky Coal Museum logo featuring a yellow coal cart with a dark blue base; and on the right, the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) logo, which includes a yellow sunburst over the SKCTC acronym in white and green.The Kentucky Coal Museum invites the public to its annual Festival of the Arts on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrating creativity and craftsmanship in the heart of Eastern Kentucky.

    The one-day event will feature a wide range of local artists, crafters, writers and musicians showcasing and selling their work. Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations and shop for handmade goods all while exploring the museum’s rich exhibits on Appalachian and coal mining heritage.



    Admission is $4 per person for the day. Vendor space is free, but participants must bring their own tables and chairs.

    Confirmed vendors include:

    • MaryJo Obradovich – Quilting demonstration and quilted items for sale
    • Shayla Whitaker – Homemade candles and art
    • Rebecca Fields – Pens, keychains, tumblers, and Pink Zebra products
    • Phyllis Branham – Homemade candies and treats
    • Diana Cornett – Crafts
    • Angie Dose – Homemade teas

    “This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to support local talent while experiencing the arts in a unique setting,” said Kentucky Coal Museum Curator Amanda Hughes. “We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the day with us.”

    The Kentucky Coal Museum is located at 231 Main Street in Benham, Kentucky.

    Vendors interested in joining are encouraged to call the museum at 606-848-1530 and ask for Amanda to reserve a spot.