1972

21 arts and arts-related organizations form the Lexington Council of Arts.

1972-2003

LACC produces ArtScene, a monthly calendar for the arts.

1978-1979

Leadership involvement in the development and implementation of the Arts in Basic Education Program in the Fayette County Public School system.

1980-1983

Renovation of ArtsPlace into a major community arts center - $1.4 million raised.

1982-1988

Oktoberfest, an annual celebration of the arts in the German tradition.

1984-2003

Art ŕ la Carte and Gallery Exhibitions employ local artists of all disciplines.

1984

Fund for the Arts (United Arts Fund) established.

1985-2003

Over $13 million raised to support the operations of Beneficiary Organizations, offering programs and services to artists, arts organizations and the community.

1987

Leadership involvement in the development of magnet schools, including the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA), in the Fayette County Public Schools.

1988

NEA Local Government Incentive Grant results in LFUCG’s $250,000 support of the annual Campaign.

1989

Merger of the Lexington Council of the Arts and the Fund for the Arts forms the Lexington Arts & Cultural Council.

1991

Apollo Awards initiated, major awards to businesses and individuals.

1992

First annual “A Night for the Arts” showcase at the Opera House in Lexington.

1994-2003
Downtown Gallery Hop program initiated and coordinated by LACC.

1996

LACC secures an endowment from Mrs. Lucille C. Little and establishes a separate endowment with the Bluegrass Community Foundation.

1999

Mrs. Lucille C. Little provides Endowment Challenge.

2000

Horse Mania, a major community-wide public art project, presented by the LACC.

2001

Horse Mania auction raises $758,688 for local charities, enabling the Public Art Fund to be established by the LACC. 80 charities received in excess of $350,000.

2002

LACC undertakes management of the new Downtown Arts Center. Dee (Peretz) Fizdale retires after 23 years of service. James M. Clark hired as LACC’s new President & CEO.

2003

Dynamic Doors: Portals to Creativity - artists, school groups and community organizations transform doors into artwork displayed throughout the city. LACC launches Distinguished Speakers series. A Night for the Arts expands to Weekend for the Arts.

2005

The LACC is renamed LexArts.  As this new entity, LexArts is dedicated to contributing to and expanding the Lexington arts community, as well as promoting artist events all across the Lexington-Fayette area.