The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is a state authority administratively attached to the Commerce Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Established to celebrate Kentucky's artisan heritage and to encourage Kentuckians and those traveling in Kentucky to enjoy artisan products and activities.

The funds for construction of the site were appropriated by the Kentucky legislature in 1998 and 2000. The development of the Center and oversight of its activity is provided by a 13-member board, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Authority Board, and assisted by numerous partnerships among cabinets of state government, with city and county government, with colleges, with other organizations and agencies, and with individuals interested in the Center's mission and goals.

For information about the Center, its history and partners, and how to work with it, please use the links across the top of the page and the visitor information button to the left.