LexArts

LexArts seeks artists to participate in a temporary public art installation to be installed as part of Breeders’ Cup Festival in October 2026. 36″ tall Jockey Silk forms will be the canvas for local artists to paint.

The vision for this installation is to create a 50 painted silks forms in a downtown location for the month of October 2026 as part of the Breeders’ Cup Festival. Following the public display the artworks will be sold to benefit LexArts mission.

Artists will also be invited to paint plein air during the Breeders’ Cup Festival and will recieve an invitation to the auction event.

We are seeking design proposals by Kentucky Artists. Each artist can submit up to three designs for consideration. There is no application fee to enter.

LexArts

LexArts Inc. in association with the City of Lexington Public Art Commission seek sculptures to be leased as part of a 24 month exhibit along Versailles Rd. Exact locations to be determined.

The vision for this installation is to create a 10 artwork sculpture exhibit connecting downtown to Keeneland along Versailles Rd. in advance of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup. The sculpture should feel welcoming and should contribute positively to the streetscape while creating a meaningful visual landmark.

We are seeking an existing sculpture or a proposed sculpture by Kentucky Artists. Artworks would need to be ready to install September 2026. Artists may select from two concrete pad options: 3’x3’x3′ or 5′ x 5′ x 1′. There is no application fee to enter.

Lexington Art League

PRHBTN began in 2011 and is now responsible for facilitating over 40 major murals by artists from all over the world, and covering some of Lexington’s most prominent walls. The annual exhibition has taken pride in being known for a no-holds-bar ethos which has resulted in displaying some of the most provocative artwork in the city each year. This exhibition is still the best opportunity for Kentucky artists of all disciplines to present artworks regardless of age, experience, media, discipline, or subject matter.

Celebrate the fifteenth year of PRHBTN — one of the most eclectic exhibitions in one of the most unique exhibition spaces around! This exhibition is open to any subject and any medium.

Lexington Art League

GINKGO GALORE™ and the Lexington Art League are accepting submissions for a two week long nationally juried gallery exhibition featuring artwork that is all about ginkos. The gallery is located in a newly-refurbished granary that has been part of downtown Wilmore since the early 1900s. It’s a unique industrial space that offers rustic beauty and feel. All artwork must feature, be recognizably inspired by, or made using ginkgo trees.

Best of Show – $2,000
Honorable Mention 1 – $750
Honorable Mention 2 – $750
People’s Choice – $500.

Child Care Council of KY

The Child Care Council of Kentucky is proud to host the Second Annual The Art of Healing, a free community event for families with children under 10, in Lexington on September 19, 2026, at Phoenix Park and the Central Library. This year’s event continues our mission of strengthening families through trauma-informed, resilience-building experiences that are accessible to all.

Hosted by the Child Care Council of Kentucky and the Lexington Public Library, the event will feature local artists and community partners demonstrating how visual art, music, movement, storytelling, and mindfulness practices can help children process emotions, strengthen self-regulation, and heal from trauma. Families will engage in interactive art stations, live performances, and hands-on activities designed to continue meaningful conversations and creative practices at home.

We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor, in-kind donor, or activity host. Your support will help us provide a safe, welcoming space where children and caregivers can explore the healing power of art together. Sponsorship not only supports the logistics of a high-quality community event, but also directly contributes to promoting emotional literacy, resilience, and family connection in our region.

Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, KY

Art at the Cathedral is called to celebrate the power of community through an exhibit at Christ Church Cathedral. We will highlight a myriad of meditative arts with a focus on mandalas and labyrinths through their vast array of ancient, modern, natural, movement based, or other abstract forms

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

The name of the show is Living Mandala and will be a part of the LexArts Hop on Friday September 18th, 2026. We are aiming for a fun, connected gathering and exhibition with art, music, food and poetry that will highlight the meditative arts through the unique lens and gifts of lovely people in our community, like you.

Each artist will get to share their own interpretations of labyrinths or mandalas through the vast array of ancient, modern, natural, movement based, or other abstract forms.

LaGrange, KY

The Arts Association of Oldham County’s vision is “Bringing the Arts to Oldham County.” Through our membership-based programs, we strive to encourage and promote awareness in the arts as well as provide art opportunities for youth and adults.

We are a non-profit “Main Street” organization and conduit for the visual and musical arts. Gallery 104, an Arts Association of Oldham County component, brings visitors to the county and provides La Grange a fine art anchor for the businesses of Main Street.

We offer a convenient and affordable venue for local juried artists. Our shows, art fairs and exhibits provide entertainment and expand the aspirations of participating artists. We also provide more scholarship dollars to local students than any other Oldham County organization.

Lexington, KY

The John G. Irvin Gallery was created to promote Kentucky’s visual artists and opened in March 1987. The creation of the gallery was a labor of love and a passion of the late Irvin, a Lexingtonian and former employee of Central Bank. Over the years the gallery has hosted exhibitions by Kentucky’s finest artists, as well as new and emerging artists exhibiting for the first time. Inquiries to David Goodman, dgoodman@centralbank.com.