Events

Sep 20 2024 | 10am - 5:30pm

September 20-21, 2024

Co-hosted by the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, Queer Art | Queer Archives brings together experts specializing in queer art, theory, and archival methods for two days of presentations, discussions, and exhibitions. Historically, queer practices circumvented institutions and experimented with media not sanctioned by museums. Artists and art historians concerned with queer practices…

Bolivar Art Gallery
Free
Sat, Sep 21 2024, 10:30am - 5:30pm

September 20-21, 2024

Co-hosted by the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, Queer Art | Queer Archives brings together experts specializing in queer art, theory, and archival methods for two days of presentations, discussions, and exhibitions. Historically, queer practices circumvented institutions and experimented with media not sanctioned by museums. Artists and art historians concerned with queer practices…

Bolivar Art Gallery
Free
Thu, Oct 10 2024, 4:30 - 5:30pm

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.

Lexington Public Library Marksbury Branch
Free
Fri, Oct 11 2024, 12 - 1pm

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. 

Bolivar Art Gallery
Free
Fri, Nov 1 2024, 9:30am - 2:30pm

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…

Art & Visual Studies Building
Free, Registration Required