Kentuckians on financial assistance are being given access to the arts free of charge.
Arts of Southern Kentucky announced on Tuesday a new program called SKyPASS, which provides tickets to individuals on state assistance.
Those receiving government benefits are eligible for SKyPASS membership cards, which are available through organizations that serve people in need.
The program offers cardholders up to four complimentary tickets for most shows at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, or SKyPAC in Bowling Green.
Jeffrey Reed is President and CEO of Arts of Southern Kentucky, which manages SKyPAC.
“Many times the arts are seen as something only the wealthy can take advantage of, and we wanted to take down those barriers so that people of all socioeconomic classes can come and enjoy the arts and be enriched by them," stated Reed.
Several philanthropic groups and individuals are sponsoring SKyPASS.
The program is open all Kentuckians receiving state aid, but is targeted to those living in counties served by the Barren River Area Development District.
Membership cards are available at places like senior centers and family resource centers at schools. A complete list of locations is available theskypass.org.
