We're in-between exhibitions at the moment, but come on by 2nd Story during the Art Hop (January 17) for an excellent selection of poetry and art books from Accents Publishing, Black Square Editions, and Contour Book Store. Accents Publishing is a Kentucky-based press whose mission is to promote brilliant voices and to foster an exchange of literature among different world cultures and languages. We strive to feature authors of diverse backgrounds at various stages in their careers. But most of all, we value strong, original work. https://www.accents-publishing.com Black Square Editions is a small nonprofit press, started by John Yau in 1999. We publish translations, poetry, essays, and other innovative forms of writing. We support writers at all stages of their careers and foster an exploratory community of readers by expanding availability and awareness of diverse literary styles and global traditions. https://www.blacksquareeditions.org Contour Book Store specializes in thoughtfully curated, gently used, art and photography books. Selections include special and limited editions, vintage volumes, artist-signed copies, and out-of-print books, all available for sale below current market value. New additions are added regularly, offering a unique range of artists, themes, and price points for both casual viewers and ardent collectors. https://www.instagram.com/contourbookstore

2nd Story is a curatorial space for creative risk-taking, artistic collaboration, and innovative thinking within the visual arts. We empower artists to create new work that stretches the conceptual and formal boundaries of their practice, and we present exhibitions, talks, and educational programs that contribute to the cultural vitality of Lexington and beyond. We are committed to a nimble organizational infrastructure that is responsive to artists who are exploring new ideas and evolving processes, and to a rigorous curatorial platform that situates artists' work within current and art historical dialogues.

Tuesday - Friday: 1 to 5 pm Alternative hours, anytime: call 608.334.4049 to pop in