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JANUARY 2026
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The Arts Shop
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Do you have artwork or merchandise that you would like to sell online? Maybe don't have selling capacity on your website? Don't sell enough to cover the expense of listing or hate fooling with credit cards and PayPal etc? Would like to increase your visibility?
GOOD NEWS! Arts Connect is opening its online ARTS SHOP to artists who would like to list their work. There are four departments: Art Gallery; Jewelry; Gifts and Accessories; Cards and Books. Listing is FREE with a 20% sale commission. Interested? We'll do the work, you create. Call 859-321-1341 or email for more info: [email protected] |
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ARTS CONNECT SPRING OPEN CALL: HORSEPOWER
Location: John G Irvin Gallery, Central Bank, Lexington Exhibition Dates: March 27 - May 11, 2026 Exhibition Reception: Friday, March 27, 2026 / 4:30-6:00pm Deadline for Submissions: March 9, 2026 Eligibility: Open to any and all Kentucky artists 18+ years of age. Any media but must be suitable for wall display. The subject matter must respond in some way to the show title HORSEPOWER. Feel free to fully explore this concept. As much as is possible, at least one work from each artist's submissons will be included in the show. |
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EARLY NOTICE
INCOGNITO ART AUCTION BALL
SATURDAY, 30th MAY 2026 Starting Monday, 2nd February 2026 canvases will be available for pick up at LUIGART STUDIOS, 110 Luigart Court and STUDIO 645, 190 Jefferson Street.
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Exhibitions and Calls for Art
Fashioned to Carry
Deadline: January 23, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries):
Open to artists and makers 18+ residing in Kentucky and surrounding states, working in fiber, leather, textile, or mixed media. Works must be original, handcrafted handbags created by the artist.
Exhibition/Event Dates: March 7, 2026 - April 25, 2026
Event Location (City/Venue): The Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill Road, louisville, ky, 40214
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: Fashioned to Carry takes a stylish and lighthearted look at the handbag — part fashion, part function, and always along for the ride. This exhibition invites artists to showcase handcrafted purses that play with shape, construction, materials, and design. Whether sleek, classic, or a little daring, each bag celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship that make handbags so irresistible.
Visitors will see works that blend structure, texture, and flair — pieces that prove the things we carry can be both beautiful and cleverly built.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Each artist may submit up to 3 handbags.
Please include:
• 2–4 clear images of each work (front, back, and one detail shot)
• Title, materials, size, and year completed
• Retail or insurance value (optional)
• Artist name, email, and phone number
• Optional: Website or Instagram handle
CRAFTSMANSHIP STANDARDS
Submissions must show:
• Clean, secure stitching or construction
• Quality materials and finish (no loose threads, glue marks, or unstable parts)
• Neat closures, lining, and edges
• Structural integrity suitable for display
• Clear design intention and professional presentation
CURATION & SELECTION
This is a curated exhibition.
Entries will be reviewed for:
1. Craftsmanship & Technique
2. Design & Aesthetic Quality
3. Material Use & Construction
4. Originality & Creativity
5. Presentation Readiness
IMPORTANT DATES
• Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: January 26, 2026
• Artwork Delivery: NLT February 27, 2026 at 3pm
• Exhibition Opens: March 7, 2026
• Reception: March 7, 2026, 2-4pm
• Artwork Pickup: March 7 - 13, 2026
More Information
Deadline: January 23, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries):
Open to artists and makers 18+ residing in Kentucky and surrounding states, working in fiber, leather, textile, or mixed media. Works must be original, handcrafted handbags created by the artist.
Exhibition/Event Dates: March 7, 2026 - April 25, 2026
Event Location (City/Venue): The Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill Road, louisville, ky, 40214
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: Fashioned to Carry takes a stylish and lighthearted look at the handbag — part fashion, part function, and always along for the ride. This exhibition invites artists to showcase handcrafted purses that play with shape, construction, materials, and design. Whether sleek, classic, or a little daring, each bag celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship that make handbags so irresistible.
Visitors will see works that blend structure, texture, and flair — pieces that prove the things we carry can be both beautiful and cleverly built.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Each artist may submit up to 3 handbags.
Please include:
• 2–4 clear images of each work (front, back, and one detail shot)
• Title, materials, size, and year completed
• Retail or insurance value (optional)
• Artist name, email, and phone number
• Optional: Website or Instagram handle
CRAFTSMANSHIP STANDARDS
Submissions must show:
• Clean, secure stitching or construction
• Quality materials and finish (no loose threads, glue marks, or unstable parts)
• Neat closures, lining, and edges
• Structural integrity suitable for display
• Clear design intention and professional presentation
CURATION & SELECTION
This is a curated exhibition.
Entries will be reviewed for:
1. Craftsmanship & Technique
2. Design & Aesthetic Quality
3. Material Use & Construction
4. Originality & Creativity
5. Presentation Readiness
IMPORTANT DATES
• Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: January 26, 2026
• Artwork Delivery: NLT February 27, 2026 at 3pm
• Exhibition Opens: March 7, 2026
• Reception: March 7, 2026, 2-4pm
• Artwork Pickup: March 7 - 13, 2026
More Information
Open Theme | International Art Competition
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Award
Entry Fee: $20
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to artist/photographers worldwide, 18+
Exhibition/Event Dates: February 15, 2026
Event Location (City/Venue): Online
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: Blue Koi Gallery invites artists and photographers to submit their strongest work to the Open Theme Art Competition. A space where your creativity sets the direction. With no restrictions on subject, style, or medium, this call is your opportunity to share the art that defines you. Whether your work is bold or quiet, abstract or representational, this exhibition is designed to let your creative voice stand out and be seen.
If you have work you’re proud of, this is the moment to submit it. Let your work reach new audiences and earn the recognition it deserves.
Submit your work here: https://koisartistaward.com/open-theme-art-competiton
Open to artists worldwide, 18+
All mediums and skill levels welcome.
150.00 Cash Award
Entry Fee:
$20 for 2 works
$6 for each additional
More Information
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Award
Entry Fee: $20
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to artist/photographers worldwide, 18+
Exhibition/Event Dates: February 15, 2026
Event Location (City/Venue): Online
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: Blue Koi Gallery invites artists and photographers to submit their strongest work to the Open Theme Art Competition. A space where your creativity sets the direction. With no restrictions on subject, style, or medium, this call is your opportunity to share the art that defines you. Whether your work is bold or quiet, abstract or representational, this exhibition is designed to let your creative voice stand out and be seen.
If you have work you’re proud of, this is the moment to submit it. Let your work reach new audiences and earn the recognition it deserves.
Submit your work here: https://koisartistaward.com/open-theme-art-competiton
Open to artists worldwide, 18+
All mediums and skill levels welcome.
150.00 Cash Award
Entry Fee:
$20 for 2 works
$6 for each additional
More Information
Call for Artists
Request for Qualifications for artists residing in Lexington or Central Kentucky.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Commission for work of art to recognize donors to be installed
Eligibility: We would like this work done by local artists with expertise in making a free-standing piece of art and/or memorial donor recognition art. Special consideration will be given to artists over 60 years old.
Media: We are open to any medium that can withstand weather because this piece will be installed outdoors in front of the Lexington Senior Center on Life Lane in Lexington.
Budget: Not yet determined
Location for Artwork: The piece will be installed in Idle Hour Park on the parcel of land occupied by the Lexington Senior Center, located at 195 Life Lane, Lexington KY 40502. The proposed location will be near the East corner of the building property in a grassy lawn. The art piece needs to be on a concrete pad (or some other type of base) so that the mowing crew doesn’t damage it. This area is in front of the building to the right of the main entrance. This area is in front of the building to the right of the main entrance. The area for the art piece is a lawn surrounded by a “path” of white rocks.
Size: We are flexible on the size but want the base to accommodate possible additional weight from future additions (possibly a modular system to allow addition of new donors in the future). We are flexible as to size. It is important that the piece be visually impactful and to make a strong statement. The donor art piece is being commissioned to honor our community, tell our story, and move people toward generosity.
Contact: Mary Beth McCormac, Secretary Friends of Lexington Senior Center, 703-409-0455, [email protected]
Request for Qualifications: The Friends of the Lexington Senior Centers is seeking a local artist to create a work of art that recognizes donors to our non-profit organization. The design must accommodate the need to add donors in the future to the piece. We want the art piece to reflect our quilt theme. (Images upon request.) We use a stylized quilt square as our logo to represent that many people of different backgrounds come together to participate and benefit from the services the Senior Centers offer. We aim to foster a lively community for seniors to connect and form meaningful friendships. To learn more about our organization visit https://lexseniorcentersfriends.org/
Request for Qualifications for artists residing in Lexington or Central Kentucky.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Commission for work of art to recognize donors to be installed
Eligibility: We would like this work done by local artists with expertise in making a free-standing piece of art and/or memorial donor recognition art. Special consideration will be given to artists over 60 years old.
Media: We are open to any medium that can withstand weather because this piece will be installed outdoors in front of the Lexington Senior Center on Life Lane in Lexington.
Budget: Not yet determined
Location for Artwork: The piece will be installed in Idle Hour Park on the parcel of land occupied by the Lexington Senior Center, located at 195 Life Lane, Lexington KY 40502. The proposed location will be near the East corner of the building property in a grassy lawn. The art piece needs to be on a concrete pad (or some other type of base) so that the mowing crew doesn’t damage it. This area is in front of the building to the right of the main entrance. This area is in front of the building to the right of the main entrance. The area for the art piece is a lawn surrounded by a “path” of white rocks.
Size: We are flexible on the size but want the base to accommodate possible additional weight from future additions (possibly a modular system to allow addition of new donors in the future). We are flexible as to size. It is important that the piece be visually impactful and to make a strong statement. The donor art piece is being commissioned to honor our community, tell our story, and move people toward generosity.
Contact: Mary Beth McCormac, Secretary Friends of Lexington Senior Center, 703-409-0455, [email protected]
Request for Qualifications: The Friends of the Lexington Senior Centers is seeking a local artist to create a work of art that recognizes donors to our non-profit organization. The design must accommodate the need to add donors in the future to the piece. We want the art piece to reflect our quilt theme. (Images upon request.) We use a stylized quilt square as our logo to represent that many people of different backgrounds come together to participate and benefit from the services the Senior Centers offer. We aim to foster a lively community for seniors to connect and form meaningful friendships. To learn more about our organization visit https://lexseniorcentersfriends.org/
The Matriarch:Revolution
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Women artist only. canvas size limited to 48x60, no student work or AI, sculpture size limited to table top size. Submissions limited to 5 pieces.
Exhibition/Event Dates: Feb 28 thru March 28
Event Location (City/Venue): Chestnuts and Pearls Art Gallery, 157 E Main New Albany, IN
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: Feb 28- March 28,
The Matriarch Revolution: We are not going back.
celebrating females and female artists during Women’s History month. Not just mothers but all females!
artist reception Feb 28, 1-3. Guest curator Jada Lynn Dixon
More Information
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Women artist only. canvas size limited to 48x60, no student work or AI, sculpture size limited to table top size. Submissions limited to 5 pieces.
Exhibition/Event Dates: Feb 28 thru March 28
Event Location (City/Venue): Chestnuts and Pearls Art Gallery, 157 E Main New Albany, IN
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: Feb 28- March 28,
The Matriarch Revolution: We are not going back.
celebrating females and female artists during Women’s History month. Not just mothers but all females!
artist reception Feb 28, 1-3. Guest curator Jada Lynn Dixon
More Information
Human Form | 2026 International Art Competition
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Award
Entry Fee: $20
Open to (any restrictions on entries):Open worldwide, 18+
Exhibition/Event Dates: March 15, 2026
Event Location (City/Venue): online
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information:We invite artists and photographers to submit their work for the Human Form Art Competition. This theme celebrates the beauty, strength, and complexity of the human figure in all its expressions. From realism to abstraction, gesture to movement, this call honors the timeless inspiration artists find in the human body.
Whether through painting, photography, sculpture, or mixed media, we encourage you to explore the essence of form, motion, and presence, capturing the spirit that connects us all.
Open to all artists worldwide, 18 years and older. Submissions in all mediums and skill levels are welcome.
First Prize – $150 Cash, Digital award package, awards, global exposure, certificate and promotion.
Entry Fee:
$20 for 2 images
$6 for each additional image
The deadline to submit is February 28, 2026
https://koisartistaward.com/human-form-art-competiton-2026/
How to Enter
1. Complete the online entry form
2. Upload your images and artwork details
3. Pay the applicable entry fee
Receive confirmation of your entry and stay tuned for winner announcements
More Information
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Award
Entry Fee: $20
Open to (any restrictions on entries):Open worldwide, 18+
Exhibition/Event Dates: March 15, 2026
Event Location (City/Venue): online
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information:We invite artists and photographers to submit their work for the Human Form Art Competition. This theme celebrates the beauty, strength, and complexity of the human figure in all its expressions. From realism to abstraction, gesture to movement, this call honors the timeless inspiration artists find in the human body.
Whether through painting, photography, sculpture, or mixed media, we encourage you to explore the essence of form, motion, and presence, capturing the spirit that connects us all.
Open to all artists worldwide, 18 years and older. Submissions in all mediums and skill levels are welcome.
First Prize – $150 Cash, Digital award package, awards, global exposure, certificate and promotion.
Entry Fee:
$20 for 2 images
$6 for each additional image
The deadline to submit is February 28, 2026
https://koisartistaward.com/human-form-art-competiton-2026/
How to Enter
1. Complete the online entry form
2. Upload your images and artwork details
3. Pay the applicable entry fee
Receive confirmation of your entry and stay tuned for winner announcements
More Information
Lou on Lumber: Juried Art Exhibition
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artists in the Kentuckiana area
Exhibition/Event Dates: May 20- August 10, 2026.
Event Location (City/Venue): Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W Main Street
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: Lou On Lumber is an annual juried exhibit showcased at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory that aims to celebrate Louisville's rich culture through the eyes of local artists. We are looking for five Kentuckiana artists to cover the barrels of five Louisville Slugger bats with imagery that follows the theme of ‘hometown pride.’
Louisville is one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains with a rich history to spark inspiration. Not only has the city birthed sports icons like Louisville Slugger bats, Muhammad Ali, and the Derby, but also film and music stars like Jennifer Lawrence and the Grammy Award-winning Louisville Orchestra. The city maintains a distinct indie scene at the heart of Bardstown Road in the Highlands and a strong college sports fanbase for the University of Louisville. Perhaps inspiration lies in the architectural treasures of the city, such as the Old Louisville neighborhood’s Victorian-style homes or the Louisville Water Tower, the oldest water tower in the U.S.
We encourage you to use imagery of all local landmarks, events, and icons that invoke the feeling of ‘hometown pride’ for you in your submission. Don’t feel limited to only using one medium or sticking with a 2D design, we want this submission to reflect your personal style and creative peak! Artists will be selected from the application pool by the museum’s curatorial team and a jury made up of curators and artists from the community (jurors to be announced). The five finalists will then have approximately eight weeks from the date they receive their bats to complete their proposed designs before May 20 - the installation date.
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. - makers of Louisville Slugger - will provide the selected artists with $200, which they will receive along with their bats at the beginning of the work period. Each selected artist will receive two bats, although only one will be for display. Bat handles will be painted black. Bats will be displayed together horizontally.
The five finished bats will be on display at Louisville Slugger Museum through August 10, 2026 – a period in which about 100,000 guests will have a chance to see the artists’ work!
More Information
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artists in the Kentuckiana area
Exhibition/Event Dates: May 20- August 10, 2026.
Event Location (City/Venue): Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W Main Street
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: Lou On Lumber is an annual juried exhibit showcased at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory that aims to celebrate Louisville's rich culture through the eyes of local artists. We are looking for five Kentuckiana artists to cover the barrels of five Louisville Slugger bats with imagery that follows the theme of ‘hometown pride.’
Louisville is one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains with a rich history to spark inspiration. Not only has the city birthed sports icons like Louisville Slugger bats, Muhammad Ali, and the Derby, but also film and music stars like Jennifer Lawrence and the Grammy Award-winning Louisville Orchestra. The city maintains a distinct indie scene at the heart of Bardstown Road in the Highlands and a strong college sports fanbase for the University of Louisville. Perhaps inspiration lies in the architectural treasures of the city, such as the Old Louisville neighborhood’s Victorian-style homes or the Louisville Water Tower, the oldest water tower in the U.S.
We encourage you to use imagery of all local landmarks, events, and icons that invoke the feeling of ‘hometown pride’ for you in your submission. Don’t feel limited to only using one medium or sticking with a 2D design, we want this submission to reflect your personal style and creative peak! Artists will be selected from the application pool by the museum’s curatorial team and a jury made up of curators and artists from the community (jurors to be announced). The five finalists will then have approximately eight weeks from the date they receive their bats to complete their proposed designs before May 20 - the installation date.
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. - makers of Louisville Slugger - will provide the selected artists with $200, which they will receive along with their bats at the beginning of the work period. Each selected artist will receive two bats, although only one will be for display. Bat handles will be painted black. Bats will be displayed together horizontally.
The five finished bats will be on display at Louisville Slugger Museum through August 10, 2026 – a period in which about 100,000 guests will have a chance to see the artists’ work!
More Information
OPEN CALL - John G. Irvin Gallery
Deadline: Ongoing
Entry Fee: None
Location: John G. Irvin Gallery; Lexington, KY
Exhibitions Occur: Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep/Nov.
Contact: Inquiries to: Kate Savage, [email protected]
Additional Information: The John G. Irvin Gallery opened in March 1987. It was created to promote Kentucky’s visual artists. The creation of the gallery was a labor of love and a passion of the late Irvin, a Lexingtonian and former employee of Central Bank. Over the years the gallery has hosted exhibitions by Kentucky’s finest artists, as well as new and emerging artists exhibiting for the first time. Exhibition Opening Receptions are held on Gallery Hop evenings on the fifth-floor executive area of the bank, located at 300 West Vine Street from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. The art collection is displayed on floors two and three and may also be viewed during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Work can be purchased online through Arts Connect Arts Shop website.
PLEASE BE MINDFUL when submitting work for consideration, this is a public space and all work exhibited must be appropriate for display in a corporate environment.
Artists interested submit this form
Deadline: Ongoing
Entry Fee: None
Location: John G. Irvin Gallery; Lexington, KY
Exhibitions Occur: Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep/Nov.
Contact: Inquiries to: Kate Savage, [email protected]
Additional Information: The John G. Irvin Gallery opened in March 1987. It was created to promote Kentucky’s visual artists. The creation of the gallery was a labor of love and a passion of the late Irvin, a Lexingtonian and former employee of Central Bank. Over the years the gallery has hosted exhibitions by Kentucky’s finest artists, as well as new and emerging artists exhibiting for the first time. Exhibition Opening Receptions are held on Gallery Hop evenings on the fifth-floor executive area of the bank, located at 300 West Vine Street from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. The art collection is displayed on floors two and three and may also be viewed during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Work can be purchased online through Arts Connect Arts Shop website.
PLEASE BE MINDFUL when submitting work for consideration, this is a public space and all work exhibited must be appropriate for display in a corporate environment.
Artists interested submit this form
Houseguest - An Independent Artist-Run Project Space
Open to: All forms of artistry are welcome: painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, installation, poetry, etc.
Entry Fee: $10
Location: 2721 Taylor Blvd., Louisville
Contact: Megan Bickel, [email protected]
Additional Information: HOUSEGUEST is an independent artist-run project space located in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky. The space launched in January of 2018. Founded by multi-disciplinary artist and writer Megan Bickel and her husband, chef Jacob Wilson, the gallery's location is in the living room of the couple's house. The space will hold six exhibitions a year: four solo shows and two group exhibitions. Alongside each exhibition will be a small supper pop-up collaborative event, which will be by invitation only. We encourage artists to interact and activate the space while exploring new ideas and concepts, with full control over what they create.
More Information
Open to: All forms of artistry are welcome: painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, installation, poetry, etc.
Entry Fee: $10
Location: 2721 Taylor Blvd., Louisville
Contact: Megan Bickel, [email protected]
Additional Information: HOUSEGUEST is an independent artist-run project space located in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky. The space launched in January of 2018. Founded by multi-disciplinary artist and writer Megan Bickel and her husband, chef Jacob Wilson, the gallery's location is in the living room of the couple's house. The space will hold six exhibitions a year: four solo shows and two group exhibitions. Alongside each exhibition will be a small supper pop-up collaborative event, which will be by invitation only. We encourage artists to interact and activate the space while exploring new ideas and concepts, with full control over what they create.
More Information
Artist and Curator Opportunities - Call For Exhibitions - 2026
Do you want to have an exhibition of your artwork or have a great idea for a group show?
Beginning January 1st we will be accepting proposals for solo and group exhibitions by artists and curators in the greater Lexington area for 2026.
Artwork will be displayed in our galleries in the historic and beautiful Loudoun House located in Castlewood Park on the north side of downtown Lexington.
Proposals will only be accepted by Kentucky-based visual artists/curators who are current members of the Lexington Art League.
A current Lexington Art League membership is required for exhibition proposals to be considered.
More info: www.lexingtonartleague.org/exhibits_call.html
Contact Person: Faville Donahue ~ 859-254-7024
Email: [email protected]
Do you want to have an exhibition of your artwork or have a great idea for a group show?
Beginning January 1st we will be accepting proposals for solo and group exhibitions by artists and curators in the greater Lexington area for 2026.
Artwork will be displayed in our galleries in the historic and beautiful Loudoun House located in Castlewood Park on the north side of downtown Lexington.
Proposals will only be accepted by Kentucky-based visual artists/curators who are current members of the Lexington Art League.
A current Lexington Art League membership is required for exhibition proposals to be considered.
More info: www.lexingtonartleague.org/exhibits_call.html
Contact Person: Faville Donahue ~ 859-254-7024
Email: [email protected]
Grants for Artists/Arts Projects or Programs:
The Downtown Lexington Management District has now opened a new grant opportunity for artists/arts projects/programs. Applications being taken. Up to $10,000.
Next Review will be in September
Guidelines: dlex.town/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DLMD-Public-Art-Guidelines.pdf
Applications Form: form.jotform.com/220105637614145
For more information: [email protected]
Next Review will be in September
Guidelines: dlex.town/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DLMD-Public-Art-Guidelines.pdf
Applications Form: form.jotform.com/220105637614145
For more information: [email protected]
Workshops/Classes:
Watercolor Classes with Marian O’Shaughnessy
Call Open Until/Submission Deadline: Ongoing
Entry/Class Fee: $50
Event Location: 737 Sprucewood Drive Lexington, KY
Contact Person: Marian O’Shaughnessy
Contact Email: [email protected]
Additional Info/Opportunity Summary
Marian O’Shaughnessy is teaching watercolor classes in her home studio. In each 2½-hour session, students will complete a watercolor painting designed to teach specific techniques. These “Try It” classes are perfect for artists interested in exploring watercolor. All materials are supplied.
Marian is an award-winning artist, recipient of numerous National Watercolor Society awards, and her work has been published in Splash, the premier watercolor showcase.
Website Address and/or for More Information
wwww.watercolorsbymarian.com/current-watercolor-classes/
Call Open Until/Submission Deadline: Ongoing
Entry/Class Fee: $50
Event Location: 737 Sprucewood Drive Lexington, KY
Contact Person: Marian O’Shaughnessy
Contact Email: [email protected]
Additional Info/Opportunity Summary
Marian O’Shaughnessy is teaching watercolor classes in her home studio. In each 2½-hour session, students will complete a watercolor painting designed to teach specific techniques. These “Try It” classes are perfect for artists interested in exploring watercolor. All materials are supplied.
Marian is an award-winning artist, recipient of numerous National Watercolor Society awards, and her work has been published in Splash, the premier watercolor showcase.
Website Address and/or for More Information
wwww.watercolorsbymarian.com/current-watercolor-classes/
After School Art Classes/with Gayle Cerlan
Ages 5-10
Wednesdays 3:15-4:45 (1.5 hrs) $45 per class
Location: 429 West Second Street - studio of Gayle Cerlan
Contact: [email protected] or call 859-361-1801
Private Beginner Art Lessons
Led by Kentucky Crafted Artist Cheryle Walton
If interested please email [email protected] to set up an appointment to meet.
Location: Studio at Loudoun House, 2nd Floor, Lexington
Adults are strongly encouraged. Never too old to learn to create and express yourself through art.
Become a Silversmith!
Classes offered by A SMALL EXTRAVAGANCE
Monthly, 3rd Sundays. Various Courses. All Sterling and Gemstones provided.
949 National Avenue #112, Lexington, KY 40502
Contact: Cindy Roberts at 859-269-0878
Website: www.asmallextravagance.com
Ages 5-10
Wednesdays 3:15-4:45 (1.5 hrs) $45 per class
Location: 429 West Second Street - studio of Gayle Cerlan
Contact: [email protected] or call 859-361-1801
Private Beginner Art Lessons
Led by Kentucky Crafted Artist Cheryle Walton
If interested please email [email protected] to set up an appointment to meet.
Location: Studio at Loudoun House, 2nd Floor, Lexington
Adults are strongly encouraged. Never too old to learn to create and express yourself through art.
Become a Silversmith!
Classes offered by A SMALL EXTRAVAGANCE
Monthly, 3rd Sundays. Various Courses. All Sterling and Gemstones provided.
949 National Avenue #112, Lexington, KY 40502
Contact: Cindy Roberts at 859-269-0878
Website: www.asmallextravagance.com
Markets, Festivals, Open Studios and Sundry:
Big Four Arts Festival
Deadline: May 10, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Fair or festival
Entry Fee: $35
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All artists, all mediums. No buy and sell products.
Exhibition/Event Dates: September 12 & 13, 2026
Event Location (City/Venue): Big Four Bridge Lawn, Waterfront Park, 1103 River Road
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville, KY has been the most attended (15k+) two-day event ever held at Waterfront Park. The 10th B4AF 2026, the weekend following Labor Day, will be held at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The venue is tree-lined walks overlooking the Ohio River, designed for festivals and special events..
2025 was a huge success, JOIN US in 2026!
Such was the overall success of the B4AF that Louisville's Tourism Bureau presented us the Rose Award for bringing in so much commerce. In 23", 24", & 25" we were selected Top 200, by Sunshine Artist Magazine, #27 in under 8 years!
Festival dates:
Saturday Sept 12th, 10 am-7 pm
Sunday Sept 13th, 10 am-5 pm
Friday Sept 11th Artist set up, 9am - 5pm
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Deadline: May 10, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Fair or festival
Entry Fee: $35
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All artists, all mediums. No buy and sell products.
Exhibition/Event Dates: September 12 & 13, 2026
Event Location (City/Venue): Big Four Bridge Lawn, Waterfront Park, 1103 River Road
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Information: The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville, KY has been the most attended (15k+) two-day event ever held at Waterfront Park. The 10th B4AF 2026, the weekend following Labor Day, will be held at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The venue is tree-lined walks overlooking the Ohio River, designed for festivals and special events..
2025 was a huge success, JOIN US in 2026!
Such was the overall success of the B4AF that Louisville's Tourism Bureau presented us the Rose Award for bringing in so much commerce. In 23", 24", & 25" we were selected Top 200, by Sunshine Artist Magazine, #27 in under 8 years!
Festival dates:
Saturday Sept 12th, 10 am-7 pm
Sunday Sept 13th, 10 am-5 pm
Friday Sept 11th Artist set up, 9am - 5pm
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Art on the Town
Art on the Town provides FREE mobile carts for Kentucky artists, craftspeople and authors to sell, display and demonstrate their work in downtown Lexington.
Carts are available to schedule to artists who have completed the application and orientation.
If interested please visit: www.lexingtonky.gov/aott and review the guidelines and submit your application.
For questions contact Heather Lyons, Director Arts and Culture, Mayor's Office.
[email protected] 859-258-3123
Carts are available to schedule to artists who have completed the application and orientation.
If interested please visit: www.lexingtonky.gov/aott and review the guidelines and submit your application.
For questions contact Heather Lyons, Director Arts and Culture, Mayor's Office.
[email protected] 859-258-3123
Studio Spaces Available:
**The Athens Schoolhouse (6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pike in Lexington) has space for studio and stage rental and is looking for artists to present for a monthly “Third Thursday Mingle and Sip” beginning in November. Artists will be compensated to share various art media, process and some pieces from 7-9 pm. Come see the school on Friday, August 25th for Adult Recess. This is a free event with live music by Honey Child and a full menu of food and drink for purchase by the Athens Lunchroom.
Contact Angie Cox, 859-494-1715. For more information, www.Athensschoolhouse.com
Contact Angie Cox, 859-494-1715. For more information, www.Athensschoolhouse.com
Jobs and Other Opportunities:
Lex Center for Creative ReUse at 110 Luigart Court Unit 150
Lex ReCreate's mission is to provide affordable materials for arts, crafts and upcycle project to the community. We inspire creativity and demonstrate environmental sustainability while supporting local artists and educators.
501(c)3 - non-profit status has been applied for.
Our vision:
Keep materials out of the landfill/Make creativity accessible to all/Share our knowledge and learn together/Buy local.
For more information contact: [email protected]
Facebook: Lex Recreate
Lex ReCreate's mission is to provide affordable materials for arts, crafts and upcycle project to the community. We inspire creativity and demonstrate environmental sustainability while supporting local artists and educators.
501(c)3 - non-profit status has been applied for.
Our vision:
Keep materials out of the landfill/Make creativity accessible to all/Share our knowledge and learn together/Buy local.
For more information contact: [email protected]
Facebook: Lex Recreate
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Undermain is all about appreciating the unique ability of the human spirit to express itself through art and music. Our concentration is on exploring and celebrating the creative scene of Lexington and the central Kentucky region. The Lexington of 2024 is an international city, home to many cultures evidenced by the more than 100 languages spoken in the Fayette County Public School system. We hope to capture snapshots of this exciting time in and around Lexington with studio visits, previews and reviews, artist opportunity information, and a collection of live arts events calendars.
The aim is to encourage both the creation of arts in all forms, and the enjoyment of the creative expressions of our neighbors.
Let us drop a little art into your life every Tuesday. Our coverage partnerships includes WEKU’s Eastern Standard, the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, Arts Connect, and Green Room Exchange, with more to come. Check out our Editorial Advisory Hive and be sure to sign up for our newsletter.
