EC Arts Guild Discusses Local Painting at State Capitol, Current and Future Projects

Mrs. Phyllis Miller talks with Gov. Andy Beshear about her painting behind them, "Chaperone Green River Steamboat."

Edmonson Voice Report:
Local retired educator, artist, and member of the Edmonson County Arts Guild, Phyllis Miller, was honored by Governor Andy Beshear with her painting being put on display at the state capitol building in Frankfort.

Mrs. Miller submitted her painting “Chaperone Green River Steamboat” for the Fall 2024 Team Kentucky Gallery sponsored by the Governor and First Lady, which was selected to be displayed in the capitol for six months.

"I was invited to an Artists’ Reception by Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear," Mrs. Miller said. "As soon as he walked in the Rotundra and approached me, I told him I had something for him--an Edmonson County Art Guild Historic Calendar, I told him this year was Edmonson County’s Bicentennial." 

Mrs. Miller said the governor was very appreciative, then he and the First Lady met her at the painting for a discussion.

It is the second painting to be accepted onto the gallery from Mrs. Miller.  

"Our Governor is truly a very personable man, kind and thoughtful, this is the third time I have met him," she added.

Mrs. Miller also discussed some current and future projects that are being led by the Arts Guild. The inside of the Community Center entrance, the "welcome center," was repainted with some historic photos on display and the group currently has an historic calendar available.

"After we finished the Welcome Center, we noticed in the hall of the new courthouse the one lone picture of Richie Sanders and decided that hallway needs all people from Edmonson County who have served Edmonson County in Frankfort or Washington D.C. displayed and recognized." We discussed with Judge Scott Lindsey and Representative Michael Meredith, Michael has been wonderful helping us as well as some families we have reached out to.  The pictures are all being touched up and enlarged then matted and framed."

She said a reception would be planned for families of those displayed along with an invitation to the community.

Find out more about the Edmonson County Arts Guild by visiting their Facebook Page here.