WELCOME TO ART CENTER OF THE BLUEGRASS
Our Mission
The Art Center of the Bluegrass connects people to art, culture, and creativity. We fulfill this mission through rotating art exhibits, arts education for children and adults, and regional outreach programs with a wide range of community partners. Read our Commitment to Diversity here.
Explore our Winter Show
The art of being black:
conversation and experience
Overview
Three inter-related exhibits explore and celebrate the Black experience.
Programs
Join the conversation through a series of exhibit-related programs.
Field Trips
A robust virtual field trip curriculum accompanies our winter show. Find out how to register your students.
Learn about our Latest
Programming
Adult Classes
Enjoy a range of online art classes, workshops, and arts appreciation programs this summer.
Kids Classes
Support your child’s innate creativity with online classes this summer.
Gift Gallery
Enjoy a curated shopping experience of hand-crafted artwork and creative gifts. Shop online or in person!
Art Center of the Bluegrass
What’s New
Kentucky artists present powerful visual commentary on race
January 12th marks the opening of an innovative new exhibit at Art Center of the Bluegrass. The Art of Being Black: Conversation and Experience tackles the big issue of race through the lens of conversations, memories, and stories of African Americans in Kentucky.
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Art Center Launches Collaboration with Regional Libraries
This winter, the Art Center of the Bluegrass is joining forces with Boyle County Public Library, Mercer County Public Library, and Lincoln County Public Library to create free take-home craft kits for adults and families. Starting in January, library patrons can visit their local library to pick up a monthly craft kit, accompanied by a…
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Art Center Welcomes New Artist-in-Residence
The Art Center of the Bluegrass has launched an artist residency program for artists from diverse backgrounds, welcoming Germaine Dunn as the newest member of the Art Center artist community. A painter and mixed media artist, Germaine is an art facilitator and public relations professional for Isaiah House, a wrap-around residential substance misuse treatment facility.