Fred Nez-Keams Earns 2026 Governor’s Award
Mercer County artist Fred Nez-Keams is one of six recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Awards, which are awarded to individuals and organizations for their contributions to the arts. Nez-Keams earned the 2026 Folk Heritage Award, as announced by Gov. Andy Beshear and state leaders, for his contributions to traditional cultural expression and to preserving and sharing artistic heritage.