October at the Art Center
NEW EXHIBIT
GLASS IN DANVILLE:
40 Years of Fire and the Legacy of Stephen Rolfe Powell
This exhibition celebrates the 40-year legacy of Stephen Powell’s teaching and his distinguished career as one of America’s leading studio glass artists. Danville has become synonymous with Stephen Powell, who chose to make Centre College and Danville his home for most of his career.
Powell’s lasting influence has helped establish Danville as a hotbed for glass art and as a place where significant and innovative young glass artists are nurtured. What is often overlooked, however, is the profound impact he had on Centre College students and the broader Danville community.
This exhibit will be on display in our Grand Hall Gallery from October 8 through January 2.
Please join us for an Opening Reception on Friday, October 9, from 4:30-7 pm. Our gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and admission is free.
Dragon Fire breathes again!
The inaugural firing in April was a success, and the restored wood-burning anagama kiln will be fired again this month!
Interested members of the public who would like to see the kiln in action are invited to visit during an Open House on Sunday, October 4, from 2-4 pm.
After two days spent loading the kiln, five to six days and nights of tending the fire, and a week to cool, potters will unload their wares and see what the Dragon Fire has produced.
Many of the pots will then travel to the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea for an exhibition there. The exhibit will be from November 7 through January 29, with a reception on November 7.
Fall Festival is October 24
Join us for an afternoon of free festive fall fun for the entire family!
The Art Center will be alive with activities for young and old, with craft projects, pumpkin-painting, s’mores and games. Our Ceramic Studio will be open for visitors, and there will be lots to explore on the Art Center campus!
There will be activities at the Art Center, in our Art Park lot, along 4th Street and in Weisiger Park! It will be an easy walk between the Art Center and the Boyle County Public Library, where their Trick-or-Treat event will be taking place. Come and enjoy the free family fun!
Satuday, October 24, 1-4 pm
FREE!
Fern Featured Artist
Laura Zecchin
This month, Fern Curated Gifts will feature artwork from Laura Zecchin. Laura is a photographer based in Southern California, Lake Tahoe, and Danville, Kentucky.
Her fine art photography includes horses, pets, family, sports, events, architecture, nature, landscapes, and commercial settings. She is an Art Center Studio Artist, and her work can always be found in her studio here.
Laura’s work will be featured at Fern Curated Gifts, 409 W. Main Street, throughout the month of October. Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Thank You!
The Annual Donor Appreciation Reception will be held on Thursday, October 15, from 6-7:30 pm, in our Grand Hall.
This is a time for us to celebrate the people who have made a difference by supporting our mission with light refreshments, as we take a look back at the year that was, and look forward to what is to come. If you were a donor in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, you should have received an email invitation. Please reach out to us if you did not.
If you’d like to be invited to next year’s Donor Appreciation Reception, consider a gift to the Art Center! No amount is too small, and every donation helps us connect all people to art, culture, and creativity.