"Dressing the Character" Masterclasses and Exhibit

Ever wonder why the "good guys" wear white and the "bad guys" wear black? Join professional costume designers Melissa Gilbert, Nelson Fields, or Tracy Barber in a conversation and Q&A about the process of designing costumes for theatrical productions.

From preliminary renderings to constructing the final garments for performance, learn how a costume gives insight into a character's identity and actions in a story. You'll never look at clothing in a play or film the same way again!

Before or after the presentation, visit the current exhibit Dressing the Character: The intersection of art and education in the College of Fine Arts Costume Studio, in the Library's Main Gallery, featuring designs by some of the guest speakers.

August 19: Join Melissa Gilbert, Resident Costume Designer Transylvania University- 11:00 am - Noon

August 26: Join Tracy Barber, Costume Director, University of Kentucky- 11:00 am - Noon

Sept 2nd: Join Nelson Fields, Professor Emeritus of Costume Design, University of Kentucky- 11:00 am - Noon