The University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts' faculty are talented, compassionate artists/scholars, providing vital mentorship to our students and cultural contributions to the university and the Commonwealth. Our faculty push boundaries, create new knowledge, and produce groundbreaking experiences that impact diverse individuals, transform students’ lives, and result in unparalleled opportunities to reflect on the essential role that the arts play in life.

Our staff are catalysts for student success. They work hard to provide the best possible experience for students and their families throughout their journey at the University of Kentucky. Our staff help us maintain strong connections with our community - our Museum, Singletary Center, outreach programs, and more, enhancing the cultural life of the Bluegrass and beyond.

Lexington, Kentucky, is loaded with charm and culture. Walk, bus, or bike from campus to downtown for unique local eateries, galleries, and a booming farmer's market. Travel just a little further and discover picturesque horse farms on rolling hills. Our college is deeply immersed in Lexington's creative scene, from art galleries to public art to theatre start-ups. You'll find CFA alums, students, and faculty in every cultural nook and cranny.

Unsure what you should take your freshman year as a Fine Arts major? Want to imagine what your first year could look like at UK before you apply? Consider some common classes per major that most students take at the beginning of their studies.