Events

Join co-curators Stuart Horodner and Leah Kolb for a tour of All in the Family prior to the UK Student Orchestra concert at the Singletary Center.

Mélisse Brunet, conductor
Singletary Center for the Arts

LILLI BOULANGER - D’un matin de printemps (Of A Spring Morning)

FLORENCE PRICE - The Oak

GUSTAV MAHLER - Symphony No. 1 “Titan”

Richard Lou, Artist, Professor, University of Memphis
Marksbury Family Branch, Community Room A & B

To Defend Yourself: Education as instrument and catalyst and art as a language to assert your humanity in an uncertain world.

In conjunction with the talk, new artworks by Lou will be on exhibit in the Marksbury Family Branch Public Library's lobby from September 30 to October 12.

Richard Lou, Artist, Professor, University of Memphis

To Defend Yourself: Education as instrument and catalyst and art as a language to assert your humanity in an uncertain world.

Image Credit: Richard Lou. 2015. Stories on My Back. Installation. Crosstown Arts, Memphis, TN. 

Exhibiting artist Catherine Wagner discusses her vintage and recent photographs of the built environment. Visit the Museum after the lecture to see her work on view.

SeeArt is a designed creative experience for high school students (juniors and seniors) who are invited to visit our facility and attend workshops held by our internationally esteemed faculty. There will be a variety of studio workshops throughout the day, and students get to choose their art medium on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendance is FREE! 

Workshops will be posted soon.

Group Registration deadline: September…

Join Moderator Stuart Horodner for a discussion of the Chris Teerink documentary with Leah Kolb, founder of 2nd Story. 

In addition to being admitted to UK, a successful audition is required to be declared a dance major. Applications for admission to the University of Kentucky, as well as application deadline and materials information, are available on the UK Admissions site. To learn more about what to expect and wear please see the BA in Dance page.

The Wildcat Marching Band is excited to host Twirler For A Day. Perform with collegiate twirlers and color guard for halftime on Kroger Field!

Beginners, intermediate, and advanced participants will learn separate routines (YouTube videos will be emailed one week before the game). T-shirts, 1 meal, and entrance to the game will be included for each one of the attendees.

Registration Deadline: October…

This fall, the Museum is all about family. Our downstairs galleries feature exhibitions that consider an expanded view of what a “family” can be. For this Family Day, we will use these exhibitions as inspiration to create our own original mixed media “family portraits.” Make your own or work together with others to create a group portrait. Children of all ages are welcome. This event is free; all materials provided. 

High school theatre students are invited to engage in theatre workshops taught by UK's Theatre faculty, Q&As with both faculty and current students, and a tour of our facilities. Plus, all participants receive one complimentary ticket to our mainstage production, William Shakeperares’ As you Like It at 10am in the Guignol Theatre and lunch at Champions Kitchen in the Gatton Student Center.

Registration is required. A letter of…

Join Director Stuart Horodner and Curator Rachel Hooper for a tour of our current exhibitions including Floor, Wall, Outlet: Sculpture and Works on Paper, Promised Gifts from the John Davis Collection, and Queer Views. This takes place prior to the Lexington Philharmonic Concert.

Mélisse Brunet, conductor
Singletary Center for the Arts

MARY D. WATKINS - Five Movements in Color

DOLORES WHITE - Give Birth to the Dream
Angelique Clay, soprano

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF - Piano Concerto No. 2
Michelle Cann, piano