College of Fine Arts News

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

The Beat: Bonnie Bond-Pearce

The Beat: Shayna Stahl

From civil rights to concert halls: The African American spiritual legacy

Appointment of Dr. Ben Arnold as Director of the School of Music

5 years after COVID, performing arts faculty recall restrictions, accommodations, lessons from the pandemic

‘A-Tisket, A-Tasket’ exhibition explores Black girlhood as part of Black studies symposium

Collaborative animation project spans continents, includes UK art students