Permanent COVID memorial to be placed on Capitol grounds

The finalists have been chosen to design a permanent memorial on the state Capitol grounds to honor the thousands of Kentuckians who have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“After announcing the memorial plan in March of this year, more than 80 artists from across the country sent in their qualifications and a statement of interest,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “From that group, a panel of experts drawn from both state government and local arts organizations recommended 11 finalists, six of whom are either Kentucky artists or have strong ties to Kentucky.”

Beshear said the finalists have been notified and will now begin to submit in-depth proposals for their vision. “One artist will be awarded a commission to create a permanent memorial to honor those lost, and the sacrifices made by our people, our communal experience in dealing with the pain and difficulty. Also, the heroism of so many out there.”

He said it’s important as the final design is being selected to hear from those most impacted by COVID-19.

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