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| DATE: |
through September 6, 10:00 am-5:00 pm ET, Tuesday through Saturday |
| LOCATION: |
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort |
| INFO: |
(502) 564-1792 |
Comic Art |
| DATES: |
through September 6 |
| LOCATION: |
ArtsPlace Gallery, 161 N. Mill St., Lexington |
| INFO: |
(859) 255-2951 |
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| Features more than 200 pieces of art from the Yale University Art Gallery, including John Trumbull’s Revolutionary War scenes and silver crafted by Paul Revere. This will be the first time this collection has traveled from its home in New Haven, CT. It will be the largest art exhibition the Speed has ever hosted. |
| DATE: |
September 7-January 4, Tuesday through Saturday |
| LOCATION: |
Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 634-2700 |
2008 Images and Ideas: The Photographic Art of Julius Friedman |
| DATE: |
A public lecture by Friedman will be held September 11 from 6:00-8:00 pm ET. The exhibit runs through October 11. |
| LOCATION: |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Steve Wilson Gallery, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 589-0102 |
Teacher’s Open House |
| DATE: |
September 12, 4:00-6:30 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 589-0102 |
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| DATES: |
through September 13 |
| LOCATION: |
The Art Depository, 106 E. Maple St., Nicholasville |
| INFO: |
(859) 885-0106 |
Third Annual Original Oldham Studio Tour and Art Sale |
| The Studio Tour showcases the work of more than 35 Oldham County artists. Each of the 14 stops on the self-directed tour will feature work by these artists, demonstrations, and refreshments. Maps are available; Studio Tour signs are posted at each studio as well as along the county roads. Studios are open free of charge to the public. The Westport General Store will display artwork by all participating artists now through the tour weekend. |
| DATES: |
September 13, 10:00 am-6:00 pm ET; September 14, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Locations in and around La Grange, Crestwood, Buckner, PeeWee Valley, and Westport |
| INFO: |
(502) 452-9151 |
Rita Jackson’s Fall Sculpture Show and Sale |
| DATES: |
September 13, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Clifton Center, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 896-8480 |
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| Features portraits, landscapes, still lifes and history subjects by artists who lived or worked in Kentucky. This exhibition brings together paintings from UK’s own collection with selections from regional private collections and institutions. Featured artists include Paul Sawyier, Patty Thum, and Thomas Noble. |
| DATE: |
September 14-November 30 |
| LOCATION: |
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington |
| INFO: |
(859) 257-5716 |
Shelly Zegart: Passionate About Quilts—Challenging Assumptions, Creating Change, Making Connections |
| DATE: |
A public lecture by Zegart will be held September 16 at 6:00 pm ET. The exhibit runs through October 26. |
| LOCATION: |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Brown Forman Gallery, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 589-0102 |
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| DATE: |
September 19, 5:00-8:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
participating galleries throughout Lexington |
| INFO: |
(859) 225-2951 |
Perusing |
| An exhibit of photography from Peru by Frankfort artist Rhett L. Beck. |
| DATES: |
through September 19 |
| LOCATION: |
Broadstone Gallery at Kentucky Employees Credit Union, 100 Moore Drive, Frankfort |
| INFO: |
(502) 223-4415 |
New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music |
| A traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution. |
| DATE: |
through September 21 |
| LOCATION: |
Ridgeway Memorial Library, Shepherdsville |
| INFO: |
(502) 543-1901 |
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| DATE: |
through September 21, 8:00 am-8:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea |
| INFO: |
(859) 985-5448 |
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| Handmade instruments and tools of 16 Kentucky stringed-instrument makers who are recognized as masters in creating and repairing guitars, fiddles, dulcimers, mandolins, banjos, and other original instruments. Sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Historical Society and presented by the Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival and the Henderson County Public Library. Free. |
| DATES: |
through September 21 |
| LOCATION: |
Henderson County Public Library, Henderson |
| INFO: |
(270) 826-3128 |
The Mark of Great Art |
| The exhibit, sponsored by Maker’s Mark, features work inspired by the distillery from 54 Kentucky artists. More than 100 artists applied for selection. Free. |
| DATE: |
through September 21 |
| LOCATION: |
Maker’s Mark, Loretto |
| INFO: |
(502) 459-7884 |
The Mark of Great Art |
| About 15 pieces of the complete Maker’s Mark exhibit will be on display. Free. |
| DATE: |
September 24, 5:30-7:30 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Mercantile Gallery Lofts, 309 E. Market St., Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 459-7884 |
Illusion and Reality: Prints by Jiri Anderle |
| DATES: |
September 27-January 3 |
| LOCATION: |
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati |
| INFO: |
(513) 639-2995 |
2008 Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit |
| Presented by the Ohio Valley Art League and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. |
| DATES: |
through September 30 |
| LOCATION: |
Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson |
| INFO: |
(270) 831-9801 |
September Artist of the Month: The Zoom Group |
| The exhibit features paintings and ceramics by adults with developmental disabilities. The Zoom Group’s StudioWorks program provides services to individuals with mild to moderate mental retardation and other developmental disabilities who are artistically inclined and want to further their skills in the visual arts. |
| DATE: |
through September 30 |
| LOCATION: |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 589-0102 |
The Mark of Great Art |
| About 15 pieces of art inspired by the Maker’s Mark distillery will be on display. Free. |
| DATE: |
October 1, 5:30-7:30 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Nunn Building Lofts, 121 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington |
| INFO: |
(502) 459-7884 |
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| DATE: |
October 3, 5:00-9:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Downtown Louisville |
| INFO: |
jgonzalez@ldmd.org |
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| Clubs and putters were constructed or embellished using glass, ceramics, cast iron, found objects, and more. The exhibit will be on view during the Ryder Cup September 16-21. Among the participating artists are Brad White, CM “Mike” Laster, Scott Scarboro, Jacque Parsley, Bonita Skaggs, Patrick Donley, Peter Malinoski, Aaron Conaway, Joel Pinkerton, Cricket Bidwell, Dave Bibelhauser, Lewis Meyer, Greg Seigel, and Tom Pfannerstill. |
| DATE: |
through October 18 |
| LOCATION: |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Lindy and Bill Street Gallery, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 589-0102 |
China Design Now |
| DATES: |
October 18-January 11 |
| LOCATION: |
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati |
| INFO: |
(513) 639-2995 |
American Tapestry Alliance: Biennial 7 |
| The Biennial is a juried exhibition that highlights the art of some of the best contemporary tapestry weavers in the world. The exhibition curator was Susan Warner Keene, a Canadian fiber artist, educator, and independent writer and curator. A lecture, “Fiber Rendezvous 2008,” by Susan Iverson, will be held October 25, 1:00-5:00 pm ET. |
| DATE: |
through January 3 |
| LOCATION: |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Shands Gallery, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 589-0102 |
Marvin Finn: A Retrospective |
| The exhibit features the toys and folk art of the internationally known Louisville artist, best known for his haughty, fun, and imaginative roosters. |
| DATE: |
October 25–January 31. The opening reception will be October 24 from 5:00-7:30 pm ET. |
| LOCATION: |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Brown-Forman Gallery, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 589-0102 |
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| DATE: |
November 21, 5:00-8:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
participating galleries throughout Lexington |
| INFO: |
(859) 225-2951 |
Isn’t It Great To Be an Artist? Insider/Outsider Art from the Robert A. Lewis Collection |
| DATES: |
January 24-April 26 |
| LOCATION: |
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati |
| INFO: |
(513) 639-2995 |
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| DATE: |
April 17, 5:00-8:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
participating galleries throughout Lexington |
| INFO: |
(859) 225-2951 |
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| DATE: |
February 20, 5:00-8:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
participating galleries throughout Lexington |
| INFO: |
(859) 225-2951 |
Dreamstates: Surrealist Art from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
| DATES: |
March 3-May 10 |
| LOCATION: |
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati |
| INFO: |
(513) 639-2995 |
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