KMAC Couture Thanks Its Creative Community and Sponsors

Photos By Clay Cook

Thank you for helping make KMAC Couture 2026 such an incredible celebration of creativity, artistry, and community. This year’s “Art Walks the Runway” experience would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, participating artists, models, volunteers, and guests.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all of our sponsors and community partners whose support continues to help KMAC Contemporary Art Museum provide meaningful exhibitions, educational programming, and accessible arts experiences throughout the year.

We would also like to especially recognize and thank Churchill Downs, Julia Carstanjen, Shannon Cogan, Hair Montage, and Carpet Specialist for their exceptional support of this year’s event.

To every artist who brought their vision to life on the runway — thank you for sharing your talent, imagination, and dedication with us. Your work made this year’s show unforgettable.

FEATURED KMAC COUTURE 2026 ARTISTS:

Abigail Womack, Ada Asenjo, Allen Wilson, Alynn Sherman, Amanda Schriber, Amy Willmore, Angela Davis, Annabela Cockrell, Anna Cohen, Anna Williams, Arieanna Washington, Ashton Page, Autumn Bay, Ayodeji Lasisi, Beck Zoeller, Beckett Barnes, Bo Strange, Breanna Oliver, Brianna Armstrong, Brittany Harbin, Calliope Woods, Cathy Wade Coakley, Chavo DeLaGarza, Courtney Morrison, Cyra Neimat, David Hudon, David Winningham, Deena Neimat, Donyalle Jackson, Edward Taylor, Elias Feghaly, Emily Ferry, Elizabeth Grider, Emily Benningfield, Evon Daley, Gabrielle Cole, Georgia Lawrence, Gerri Willis, Gianna Leonardo, Grace Henderson, Hyunjoo Cho, Jack Baldwin, Jayaura Brown, Jaymee Angton, Jessica Beels, Juilet Taylor, Kalai Blakemore, Kat Dillard, Katie Ensor, Kaylee Bliss, KC Colorado, Kionde Lorenza, Kris Thompson, Lakesha Washington, Lara Goo, Laura Patterson, Lilah Pudlo, Lily Angeline, Lorena Machado, Louis Taylor Barks, Maddie Donohue, Malcolm Fife, Mallory Quisenberry, Margaret Simic, Marin Kleinman, Maya Walden, Megan Bailey, Meredith Greenwell, Michael Crinot, Molly Ensor, Moonhe Baik, Moria Marge, Muny Mok, Owsley Holland, Rachel Schmidt, Rebekah Barnett, Rhea Wu, Sara Jane Coakley, Sara Salmon, SCZ, Teresa Greer, Thomas Dewson, Tiffany Mansfield, Wende Cudmore, Whitney Mattingly, Ximena Marquez, and all participating Couture Junior artists - Addie Rankin, Annabelle Eckmann, Harmony Knight, Julia Feride Biranis, Margaret Burleson, and Sophia Del Negro.

As we look ahead, we are excited to announce our Summer Ticket Special for KMAC Couture 2027. Be sure to grab your tickets early and join us for another unforgettable year celebrating wearable art and creative expression.

You can also revisit highlights from this year’s event through the beautiful photography by Clay Cook: go.claycookphoto.com/kmaccouturexiv

Thank you again for supporting KMAC Contemporary Art Museum and helping keep art and creativity alive in our community.

With gratitude,

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum