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
UK alum Reginald Smith Jr. establishes scholarships to discover the opera stars of tomorrow

An accomplished international opera star who has traveled around the world for his craft, University of Kentucky alumnus Reginald Smith Jr. is giving back to his Bluegrass alma mater in a big way, setting a solid foundation for generations of music students to come.
UK arts administration students visit Berea Archives to study records from Grammy Award-winning musician

University of Kentucky arts administration students took a field trip to study arts practices, policies, and law through an analysis of the Janis Ian Collection in the Berea Archives.
“Lucidity: A New Musical” to premiere at Southeastern Theatre Convention Fringe Festival with a cast of UKY Theatre students

UK Theatre students Devin Landis and Emily Gardner upcoming original musical is to be performed by UK theater students later this month at the Southeastern Theatre Convention.
Rauschenberg gifts to CI alum lead to traveling exhibition, UK Art Museum donation

At the conclusion of the traveling exhibition, UK Art Museum will receive the painting “Shore Hole (Urban Bourbon)” in honor of Jeffries.
Alum making dreams come true at helm of Singletary Center for the Arts

Arts administration alumnus Matt Gibson took on the director position at Singletary Center for the Arts last fall.