LexArts

Central Kentucky Arts Directory

Galleries & Studios


Ann Tower Gallery

The Ann Tower Gallery specializes in the sale of contemporary fine art and folk art. It represents the work of 30 regionally, nationally, and internationally known artists in a variety of media.

141 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.425.1188
Web: www.anntowergallery.com

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Art Depository, The

106 Maple Street
Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
Phone: 859.885.0106
Web: www.artdepository.org

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Art-at-the-Cathedral

Art-at-the-Cathedral celebrates the visual arts in Christ Church Cathedral, established in 1796.

166 Market Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.254.4497
Web: www.ccclex.org

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Artique

Artique is a nationally renowned, full-spectrum contemporary American crafts gallery. With two locations in Lexington, their collection includes creative jewelry, blown glass, unusual pottery, exotic wood items, a selection of two-dimensional work, one-of-a-kind equine art, garden sculptures and many other extraordinary gifts , hand crafted in America

410 West Vine Street, Lexington Civic Center
161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington Green
Lexington, Kentucky 40507, 40503
Phone: 859.233.1774, 859.272.8802
Web: www.artiquegallery.com

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Artists' Attic, Inc.

Artists' Attic, Inc.

Artists' Attic is a unique organization of artists with studios and gallery space in Victorian Square. Painters, sculpors, clay artists, jewelers and illustrators work in individual studios that are open to the public.

401 West Main Street
Suite 314
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.254.5501
Web: www.artists-attic.org

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ArtsPlace

ArtsPlace houses LexArts, several arts organizations and is a hub of activity with performances, events, classes, studio space and gallery.

161 North Mill Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.255.2951
Web: www.lexarts.org

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Balatro

Frequently making the rounds to art schools and galleries to see which new artists are making their marks, Balatro is a contemporary gallery that introduces new finds created by "boomer" artists.

Dudley Square
380 South Mill Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.252.0200
Web: www.balatropalmbeach.com

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Bluegrass Printmakers' Cooperative

The mission of the Bluegrass Printmakers' Cooperative is to be a thriving studio in the Lexington area for printmakers to work; create a dialogue about prints and art; expose and educate the community about prints and the printmaking process through classes, demonstrations and workshops; and give printmakers an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.

161 North Mill Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.255.2951 ext. 51
Web: www.bgprintmakers.org

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Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning

The mission of the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning is to create and support programs that foster literacy and learning as a life-long process for all citizens. Unique not only to the Bluegrass but to the nation, the Carnegie Center is a nonprofit organization that welcomes and provides learning opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, levels of experience and walks of life.

251 West Second Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.254.4175
Web: www.carnegieliteracy.org

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Central Library Gallery

The Central Library Gallery is located in the Central Branch of the Lexington Public Library and features exhibits by local, regional, national and international artists.

140 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.231.5559
Web: www.lexpublib.org

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Chestnut Tree Gallery & Still Waters Studio

We offer a large variety of original works of art by over 50 Kentucky artists including the largest selection of original contemporary abstracts in the area, folk art, gourds, pottery, jewelry, baskets, glass and more. We also offer art classes and calligraphy services.

102 East Main Street
Richmond, Kentucky 40475
Phone: 859.623.2144
Web: www.thechestnuttreegallery.com

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Clark Art & Antiques

Located in an historic building on the edge of Gratz Park, Clark Art & Antiques represents fifteen artists from Kentucky and around the nation that work in ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewelry, paint and mixed-media. They are the largest buyer and seller in the counrty of original Paul Sawyler paintings and offer the largest selection of contemproary and antique folk art in the state.

192 North Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.361.2147

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CulturARTE

CultuARTE is an arts center that provides a unique opportunity for the city of Lexington to embrace diversity as it attracts people of different nationalities who come together to share their art. Currently, it is the home of the Bluegrass Youth Ballet. The facility includes three dance studios with sprung floors and high ceilings, a boutique, an art studio, two music rooms, a play area for children, a waiting area and library for adults, numberous offices, a lounge with a kitchen, a sweing room and a storage room that has ample space for sets and prop construction.

1595 Mercer Road
Suite 180
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Phone: 859.271.4472
Web: www.bluegrassyouthballet.com

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Eric Johnson Gallery

Featuring the work of central Kentucky artist Eric Johnson, this gallery is located on Main Street in picturesque downtown Versailles.

120 North Main Street
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
Phone: 859.351.3650

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Gallerie Soleil

This turn-of-the-century boarding house is home to the studios of Laverne Zobielski, wearable art; Lynda Hoff; Diane Kahlo, painter; John Ridener; Michael Shaver, painter/draughtsman; John Lackey; Tony Adams; and Robert Morgan, artist/AIDS activist. The gallery is a long, tall, sky-lit salon and Haitian Voodoo Art is almost always available. Hours are by appointment.

363 West Short Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.233.0890 or 859.255.0019

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Gallery at First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church endeavors to exhibit visual are and photography that has been created as a response to faith. Exhibits will often reflect the seasons and themes of the church year.

171 Market Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.252.1919
Web: www.fpclex.org

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Gallery B

Gallery B was established to provide Lexington and the Bluegrass region with quality art by local and national artists using various media of expression.

145 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.233.0843
Web: www.galleryblexington.com

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Georgetown College Art Galleries

The Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery exhibition schedule focuses on national and international art. The Jacobs Gallery displays the fine art collection of Dr. Donald and Dorothy Jacobs, which includes international, national and regional works by established and contemporary artists. The Cochenour Art Gallery is reserved for special collections and exhibitions.

400 East College Street
Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Phone: 859.863.8399
Web: www.georgetowncollege.edu

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Gloria Singletary Gallery

Gloria Singletary Gallery

The Gloria Singletary Gallery exhibitions program of the Living Arts & Science Center (LASC) aims to provide members and the public with exhibits of exceptional quality and outstanding artistic merit. The LASC is also dedicated to offering innovative, emerging and established artists an opportunity to continue developing their creative potential while affording valuable exposure.

362 North Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40422
Phone: 859.252.5222
Web: www.lasclex.org

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Guild House Gallery

The Guild House Gallery features sales and displays of Winchester Art Guild members' works including watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography, hand-crafted furniture, jewelry, crafts, notecards, prints and more.

103 South Main Street
Winchester, Kentucky 40391
Phone: 859.744.0350
Web: www.winchesterartguild.com

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Heike Pickett Galleries

The grounds of the Heike Pickett Gallery and Sculputre Garden feature the remnants of one of Kentucky's oldest colonial gardens providing the backdrop for the outdoor sculpture. The ground floor of the building contains several exhibition spaces and houses a large inventory of artwork representing contemporary emerging and established artists who work in a broad range of styles and media. Fine art consulting and appraisal services are also offered.

Heike Pickett Gallery at CMW Architects in Lexington, the gallery's satellite location, programs fine are exhibitions year-round. It offers a broad range of challenging solo and invitational group exhibitions with regional, national and international artists.

110 Morgan Street
(Also 400 West Vine Street, Lexington)
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
Phone: 859.233.1263
Web: www.heikepickettgallery.com

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Higdon-Strecker Gallery

The Higdon-Strecker Gallery offers one-of-a-kind sculptural and functional pieces. Higdon and Strecker make art objects ranging from furniture and lighting to grand entry gates to sculpture. some examples of their large-scale sculpture can be seen in their outdoor sculpture garden located on Newtown Pike and West Third Street in Lexington.

610 West Third Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.396.7118
Web: www.erikastrecker.com, www.tonyhigdon.com

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Kentucky Artisan Center

The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea was established to celebrate Kentucky's artisan heritage and to encourage Kentuckians and those traveling in Kentucky ot enjoy artisan products and activities.

975 Walnut Meadow Road
Berea, Kentucky 40403
Phone: 859.985.5448
Web: www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov

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Kentucky Mudworks

Kentucky Mudworks

Kentucky Mudworks is central Kentucky's home for pottery and clay arts. Our studio offers adult and children's classes, workshops and summer camps in clay. Our store sells tools, supplies, materials and equipment to fulfill all of you clay studio needs. Mudworks' Gallery showcases pottery and sculpture from refional and nationally recognized artists.

825 National Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
Phone: 859.389.9681
Web: www.kentuckymudworks.com

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Located on the second floor of the Downtown Arts Center (DAC), the City Gallery exhibits work of some of the finest visual artists in Kentucky.

Downtown Arts Center, 2nd Floor
141 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.225.0370
Web: www.lexarts.org

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Lexington Art League

Lexington Art League

The Lexington Art League (LAL) is Lexington's oldest and largest visual arts organization. LAL provides exhibition and education opportunities for artists, patrons and the public.

209 Castlewood Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40505
Phone: 859.254.7024
Web: www.lexingtonartleague.org

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Living Arts & Science Center

The Living Arts & Science Center (LASC) was created as a not-for-profit organization in 1968 to provide creative and unique opportunities for exploration and education in the arts and sciences. In the years since, the LASC has not only moved with the times, but has become a trusted creative resource and a stimulating force in central Kentucky.

362 North Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
Phone: 859.252.5222
Web: www.lasclex.org

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Loudoun House

As the flagship gallery and home for the Lexington Art League (LAL), Loudoun House is a nationally significant piece of American architecture. It is one of only five remaining castellated Gothic Revival villas left in the United States by New York architect A.J. Davis and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

LAL@Loudoun House
209 Castlewood Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40505
Phone: 849.254.7024
Web: www.lexingtonartleague.org

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Main Cross Gallery

The Main Cross Gallery features hand-made, one-of-a-kind original work created by local artists. Works include metal, oil, fiber, silk, watercolor, photography, printmaking, furniture and more.

Victorian Square, First Floor
401 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.258.9863

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Mayor's Office Gallery

Found on the 12th floor of the Government Center, this space is a partnership between the Lexington Art League (LAL) and Mayor Jim Newberry's Office to showcase art by local artists.

LAL@Government Center
200 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.254.7024
Web: www.lexingtonartleague.org

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Miller Fine Art & Framing

Miller Fine Art & Framing represents local and regional artists. Paintings by Lexington legend Henry L. Faulkner (1924-1981) are available for purchase. Located on the corner of East High Street and Woodland Avenue in a 1920's ice cream factory.

501 East Hight Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
Phone: 859.254.0402
Web: www.millerfineart.com

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Morlan Gallery

Located in the Mitchell Fine Arts Center on Transylvania University's campus, the Morlan Gallery places special emphasis on contemporary art. The gallery draws works in a variety of media from local and regional artists. Exhibitions run from September to May.

Transylvania University
300 North Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
Phone: 859.233.8142
Web: www.transy.edu/morlan

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New Editions Gallery

New Editions Gallery represents contemporary works by local, regional and nationally recognized artists.

807 Euclid Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
Phone: 859.266.2766

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Rasdall Gallery

Rasdall Gallery is located on the University of kentucky campus. The gallery shocases traveling exhibitions and exhibits the work of students and community artists.

247 Old Student Center
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
Phone: 859.257.8867
Web: www.uky.edu/studentcenter/rasdall

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Savane Silver

Savane Silver is the gallery and studio of designer Rachel Savane. Rachel creates one-of-a-kind contemporary jewelry designs using unusual semiprecious stones including Kentucky Agate, Kentuckyk's state rock.

Victorian Square
401 West Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.455.8111
Web: www.savanesilver.com

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Sisohpromatem Art Foundation

Sisohpromatem (metamorphosis spelled in reverse) speaks to the power of participation in the arts to transform and uplift individual lives and communities. Its mission is to help children develop into independent, creative, responsible members of the community through participation in the arts.

651 A West Short Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
Phone: 859.259.0222
Web: www.art4edu.org

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Studio 603

Studio 603 houses two working artists' studios, painter Debbie Westerfield and photographer Jeff Rogers. Debbie incorporates lots of texture and vivid colors in her work and Jeff just self-published his first coffee table book, "Kentucky Wide."

603 West Third Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.253.4451
Web: www.dbwstudio.org

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Susan Gilliam Studio

Susan Gilliam's Studio became a working studio in 1981 and has also served as Susan's home since 1988. She offers drawing and painting classes to students of all ages and rotates new works in the front window of the studio. The studio also shows works by other artists on a regular basis including, but not limited to, Susan's students.

312 East High Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.351.4584

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Wilderness Trace Art League Gallery

The Wilderness Trace Art League Gallery features paintings and crafts by local artists. The gallery is located on the grounds of Constitution Square on Main Street in Danville. Exhibits change monthly.

134 South Second Street
Danville, Kentucky 40422
Phone: 859.239.7089

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Winchester Art Guild

The mission of the Winchester Art Guild is to stimulate community interest in the visual arts and give encouragement and supoort to local artists. The Guild collects the proceeds from the Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival held every Labor Day Weekend, which are used to support local art projects in Clark County and scholarships for local college students majoring in art.

103 South Main Street
Winchester, Kentucky 40391
Phone: 859.744.0350
Web: www.winchesterartguild.com

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