How to Participate

• • • • • • Valid Summer 2024.
      • • • LexArts Cultural Pass is valid for general admission at participating venues listed at lexarts.org/culturalpass.
      • • • Cultural Pass is available to all K-12 students in Fayette County.
        • • You can pick up your Cultural Pass Card by visiting us at our downtown location.

• • • • • • The Cultural Pass can be used for one accompanying adult per student.

• • • • • • Some Cultural Pass events may require advance registration.

• • • • • • Find the full list of Cultural Pass activities and language translations.

• • • • • • For questions, please email us at CulturalPass@LexArts.org or call 859-255-2951

Who may register as a Cultural Pass venue?

Kentucky Arts and Culture 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a primary place of business in Fayette County.

If you are not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and/or located in the counties listed above and would like to be considered for eligibility, please complete the registration.

The Cultural Pass Committee will review all submitted registrations. Teaching artists and independent businesses are recommended to apply for the Teaching Artists and Arts Organizations Directory. Cultural Pass venues are encouraged to become members of the LexArts Network.

Please note: 

• • • • Cultural Pass venue participants that current LexArts grantees must comply with all grant requirements and reporting to be eligible for this opportunity.

If your organization would like to register your venue or activity, please review our venue guidelines and fill out the application form below.

• • • • Venue Guidelines
      • Venue Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I pick up my pass?
We have partnered with Fayette County Public Schools to distribute the Cultural Passes to each student. If you are a home school, or private student in Fayette County or have lost your card, please email us at culturalpass@lexarts.org or visit LexArts at 161 N. Mill St. to pick up a card.

Where can I use my pass?
Cultural Pass provides young people free access to over 30 arts, culture, and heritage venues across Fayette County. It encourages students to continue their education in the arts to avoid summer learning loss. You can view Cultural Pass activities by visiting our website at lexarts.org/culturalpass.

What type of activities are offered?
The activities are all different. They consist of performance videos, arts and cultural projects, workshops, and more.

Can I redeem my pass for another activity not on the list?
This pass is not refundable and cannot be returned or redeemed for cash or credit.

Can I bring my parents?
Each student participant may bring one accompanying adult. The accompanying adult will receive a free, one-time, in-person admission to each of the participating venues (one adult per Cultural Pass participant).

Can I attend the DiverCity Festival?
The DiverCity Festival is completely free and open to the public!

When does Cultural Pass end?
Cultural Pass is available throughout Summer 2024.

How many times may I use the Cultural Pass?
There are no limits to how many activities you attend or reserve, usage is limited to the participating activities and venues.

How do I cancel a Culture Pass event registration?
If you need to cancel, please reach out to the arts venue, and give three days’ notice (when possible) to allow someone else to use the pass.

Translations:

Spanish | Swahili | Arabic | French | Nepali | Kinyarwanda | Japanese