College of Fine Arts News

Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes the Kentucky Theatre Association

More than 300 Kentucky high school students from 11 schools will be on the University of Kentucky campus November 21 and 22 for the Kentucky Theatre Association State Conference (KTA). 

Digital Media and Design Senior Wins National Design Awards at MediaFest25

School of Art and Visual Studies senior Ashleigh Jones, a Digital Media Design major from Spencer County, Kentucky, recently earned multiple national awards for her outstanding design work at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.

UK Arts Administration hosts 8th annual Fish Tank: Emerging Entrepreneurs in the Arts

Story originally appeared in UKNow, Nov. 11, 2025.

Arts Administration student wins award through UK’s SWAP series

The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies program is once again highlighting the research and creative scholarship of students and faculty through the annual Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress (SWAP) series.

Discover pathways to a creative future at UK Arts and Culture Career Fair

The University of Kentucky Department of Arts Administration will host its annual Arts and Culture Career Fair 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballroom A.

Student artists bring their talents to Greyline Station with an immersive mural

A 100-foot collaborative mural is transforming the interior of Greyline Station, thanks to students in the School of Art and Visual Studies' Public Art class.

UK Theatre and Dance to Launch New Performance Touring Company for Fayette County Elementary Students

The UK Department of Theatre and Dance is bringing the magic of storytelling to local classrooms with the launch of its new Performance Touring Company, directed by Nancy Jones, professor of theatre and director of the musical theatre certificate program.

Dr. Yuha Jung Expands Role as Educator and Advocate

When Dr. Yuha Jung isn’t teaching in the Department of Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky, she’s helping artists and cultural organizations protect their work in new ways.

Jason Dovel appointed president of the International Trumpet Guild

The University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Dovel, Professor of Trumpet in the UK School of Music, has been elected President of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG), the world’s largest organization dedicated to the trumpet.

Wildcat Marching Band debuts new uniforms

The Wildcat Marching Band debuted new uniforms at the September 6 home game at Kroger Field. The first uniform redesign since 2015 was brought to life by DeMoulin Bros.

Faculty help organize Equinox Jazz Festival New festival celebrates history, community, and collaboration as part of 250Lex

Music education student earns 3rd prize in international competition

Music education sophomore Ashley Sayre of Mount Washington, KY, earned third prize in the prestigious 2025 Leonard Falcone International Festival's Euphonium Student Competition this summer.

The Beat: Garry Bibbs and Allan Richards

Saving the ‘soul of a community’: UK Land-grant Engagement program preserves arts, culture through disaster preparedness

From UKNow, By Jennifer Elwell, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.

Donna Kwon: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

UK MFA student’s prize-winning work inspired by journey to sobriety, exploration of doubt

Lexington, UK community celebrate Freedom Train monument

Arts Admin student earns grant for internship site

UK art student's whimsical illustrations bring children's book to life

For University of Kentucky art studio major Millie Robinson, her first year in college was out of the ordinary. The Utah native and current Lexington resident collaborated with an author to illustrate a children’s book.

Four CFA Faculty Graduate from Inaugural Emerging Leaders Academy through UK Office of Faculty Advancement