Cornelia Dozier Cooper Endowment Fund

08/21/2026

We’re still swooning over the magic of last year’s Nutcracker Ball—and we’re thrilled to share that plans for 2026 are officially underway! ✨🩰🎄

📬 We want to make sure your invitation finds you!
If you’ve moved or changed addresses since last year, now is the perfect time to update your information. And as always, we welcome everyone! 🤍 please contact Kim Garner with updates.

📅 SAVE THE DATE
The 23rd Annual Nutcracker Ball
Friday, December 4, 2026
📍 The Center for Rural Development | Somerset, KY

Mark your calendars and get ready for another unforgettable evening of tradition, celebration, and giving back. We can’t wait to share more with you soon! ✨🥂

December 4th — we’ll see you at the Ball! 🎄🩰

08/18/2026

Please send your mailing address if you would like to receive a formal invitation. Kim Garner 606-875-7045

The magic is returning… ✨💙

Save the Date for The Nutcracker Ball 2026!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday magic, beautiful traditions, and a little extra sparkle. ❄️✨

Friday, December 4, 2026
The Center for Rural Development
Somerset, Kentucky

We have some very exciting things planned for this year’s Ball, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon.

✨ Formal invitation + details to follow. ✨

08/17/2026

The magic is returning… ✨💙

Save the Date for The Nutcracker Ball 2026!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday magic, beautiful traditions, and a little extra sparkle. ❄️✨

Friday, December 4, 2026
The Center for Rural Development
Somerset, Kentucky

We have some very exciting things planned for this year’s Ball, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon.

✨ Formal invitation + details to follow. ✨

06/18/2026

Grant Application

CORNELIA DOZIER COOPER ENDOWMENT, INC.
2026 ARTS GRANT APPLICATION
Applicant Information
Name: ______________________________________
Organization (if applicable): ________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________

Phone: ______________________________________

Email: _______________________________________

Website/Social Media: ___________________________

Project Information
Project Title:
Project Start Date: ___________

Project Completion Date: ___________

Project Description
Describe your project and explain how grant funds will be used.
Artistic Background
Please provide information about yourself, your organization, or your artistic experience.
Community Impact
How will this project benefit Pulaski County?
Project Budget
Expense Item Amount
Total Project Cost $_____

Other Funding Sources (if applicable):

Supporting Materials
Please attach any materials that help demonstrate the quality and scope of your work, including:
Resume or artist biography
Portfolio samples
Photographs
Video links
Performance recordings
Organizational information (if applicable)
Certification
I certify that the information contained in this application is accurate and complete. If awarded a grant, I agree to use the funds solely for the purposes described in this application and to provide a final report and photographs of the completed project.
Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________

Date:________________________

Submission Information
Applications must be received no later than:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Please submit GRANT APPLICATIONS to:
Janice Turpen- [email protected] (606) 875-1097
Kim Garner – [email protected] (606) 875-7045

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01/17/2026

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