Discover what’s possible at the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts. Here, you will develop real-world skills. You will be embraced by a community of creatives with unique stories to tell. You will prepare for success making meaningful contributions to the arts. You will stand out and drive change, inspire innovation.
The College of Fine Arts declares that the arts are essential to the life of the individual and the community. We express our commitment to the arts through dedication to teaching, scholarly research, artistic experimentation, performance, outreach, and exhibition.
Accreditations:
School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Last visit: 2018.
Department of Theatre and Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Last visit: 2017
SA/VS alumnus wins international award
2024 graduate Josh Mitchem is a recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Awards from the International Sculpture Center (ISC).
Robinson Wood Utilization Center donates mahogany to UK School of Art and Visual Studies students
The University of Kentucky’s Robinson Wood Utilization Center donated 300 board feet of mahogany to the College of Fine Arts, helping SA/VS students complete woodworking projects with high-quality materials at no cost—fostering collaboration and enhancing hands-on learning opportunities.
UK composition student Angel Gómez Ramos awarded by San Francisco ARTZenter Institute
Angel Gómez Ramos, a master’s degree student in composition studying under School of Music's Juan Trigos, was awarded with the ARTZenter Composer’s Grant Program of the ARTZenter Institute in collaboration with the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
Student work read at community store and cafe
This October, Elizabeth Watson, a junior in arts administration and theatre, experienced her first community reading of her play “Little Flashes”.