WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
LexArts is greater Lexington’s official local arts agency and United Arts Fund creating opportunities for quality arts experiences in central Kentucky through leadership, funding, advocacy, programming, and communication.

LexArts is a catalyst for creating a progressive and innovative community inspired by the arts.

LexArts provides annual funding to over 50 arts organizations and individual artists through General Operating Support grants, Community Arts Development grants, Arts Equity Grants and more.  Additionally, LexArts provides a wide range of programs, initiatives, and services designed to integrate the arts into our daily lives including the LexArts Gallery Hop, LexArts Network, Arts Everywhere for Students: A Teacher’s Guide, institutional art purchases, public art and more.

LexArts also owns and operates ArtsPlace, a former YWCA turned cultural edifice, which offers rehearsal space and office space for nonprofit arts organizations. ArtsPlace is also home to LexArts Gallery, one of Lexington’s premier visual art galleries, dedicated to showcasing high quality works by Kentucky artists.

LexArts has earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency on Guidestar.

EVENT SPACE RENTAL
Our fabulous Beaux Arts-style building has space aplenty to rent for all occasions, from weddings to private parties to recitals to retreats. For more information, view our rental space information.

LEXARTS OPPORTUNITIES

CAREERS
Thank you for your interest in joining the LexArts team. All positions are currently filled. Please check back for future updates.

INTERNSHIPS
LexArts understands that meaningful work experience can play a significant role in advancing the careers of future arts leaders. Our interns become essential members of our team and are expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and create excellent work.

LexArts is seeking interns in the following areas:

• Public Art & Gallery Management
• Social Media Marketing & Digital Storytelling
• Artwork Documentation and Digital Archival
• Finance & Operations
• Development & Donor Relations
• Executive Campaign Oversight & Support

Click here for details of each internship area. Interns will expand their skillsets and understanding in their particular department, as well as gain knowledge across all departments by collaborating with the entire LexArts team.

Details

Candidates should be able to commit an average of 15 hours per week for 12 weeks (full summer session). Days/times are flexible and some weekends and nights are required. Interns will report directly to a departmental supervisor and will interact regularly with the internship coordinator. Selected interns will receive a stipend of $1,000 at the end of their internship.

How to Apply

Click here to submit application and supplemental materials.

Applicants may submit applications for multiple internship positions but may only be appointed to one position at a time. Please email questions to the Internship Coordinator:  info@lexarts.org

Important Dates

Summer internship application deadline: April 1

Fall internship application deadline: August 1

Winter internship application deadline: December 1