Kentucky Arts & Culture

A new play in Berea aims to teach Black history through forgotten voices 27.03.2025 4:41 ↓

The Sewing Circle is a new play that features a group of seamstresses who appear at important points in America's history. In each scene, the play focuses on one character in particular, a Black woman.

Central Kentucky Big Band performs live with musicians in their 70s, 80s, and 90s 11.03.2025 4:37 ↓

For more than 40 years Young at Heart Big Band has entertained audiences around the Commonwealth

Central Kentucky Big Band performs live with musicians in their 70s, 80s, and 90s 04.03.2025 4:37 ↓

For more than 40 years Young at Heart Big Band has entertained audiences around the Commonwealth

Lexington musician producing Kentucky Queen-A new album celebrating women 13.02.2025 4:42 ↓

A Kentucky musician is producing her first solo record in 15 years called Kentucky Queen.

Lexington drumming program helps those with Parkinson's disease 30.01.2025 4:53 ↓

A unique drumming program aims to help people improve their physical,social and emotional health

Lexington pie baker and music maker gives community something to talk about 17.12.2024 4:40 ↓

Sometimes during an election year, some folks might focus on what divides us. One Lexington woman has made it her mission to share food and music to help unite us.

Frank X Walker explores enslavement and Civil War in new poetry collection 04.12.2024 6:56 ↓

In his 13th poetry collection, Frank X Walker explores the lives of Black families in Kentucky, before, during, and after Civil War

New Northern Kentucky mural engages visitors with interactive art experience 07.11.2024 4:38 ↓

A new one-of-a-kind mural is on display in Northern Kentucky. Immersion Alley, the Wenzel House is an immersive art experience

New exhibit showcases Berea area African American culture 16.10.2024 4:38 ↓

A new exhibit in Berea showcases the history, heritage, and culture of African American families in Berea and surrounding communities.

"From Paris to Paris" photo exhibit documents 2024 Olympics 20.09.2024 4:38 ↓

A new photo exhibit in Paris,Kentucky includes 50 framed prints of iconic pictures from the 2024 Olympic Games.

New Frankfort music school highlights KY music and folk art 22.08.2024 4:30 ↓

Catfish Alley Folk School presents resources that help deepen an understanding of Kentucky musical and folk art traditions.

Appalachian women build confidence and make life changes at Berea-based school 21.06.2024 5:14 ↓

New Opportunity School for Women is a program that supports and empowers Appalachian women.

Eastern Kentucky artist featured in book about Appalachian chairmakers 30.05.2024 5:09 ↓

Artist B. Terry Ratliff has been hand-crafting chairs in eastern Kentucky for 40 years. He's featured in a new book called Backwoods Chairmakers.

A Native American flute maker from Kentucky is on a mission 06.05.2024 5:03 ↓

A Kentucky flute maker on a mission to educate people about his Native American heritage prepares for Native Dawn Flute Gathering

Northern Kentucky log cabin transforms into a unique local art gallery 16.04.2024 5:03 ↓

Northern Kentucky log cabin makes for a unique gallery to showcase the work of local artists

KY therapist uses Art Therapy to help kids and adults who may or may not be artistic 01.04.2024 4:59 ↓

Art Therapist Janet Osborn uses Art Therapy to help kids and adults. She says you don't have to be good at art to participate.

Celebration held for legendary KY folk artist Minnie Adkins as she turns 90 14.03.2024 4:52 ↓

Legendary KY folk artist Minnie Adkins clocks 90 with big celebration in Morehead

A look behind the music: 3 EKU conductors explain the craft 26.02.2024 5:08 ↓

Three EKU conductors explain what's behind the position that guides musicians or singers as they bring a piece of music to life.

Two KY musicians connect African American music to mountain music of Appalachia and Kentucky 14.02.2024 4:59 ↓

Two KY musicians explore cultural connections between African American music and mountain music of Appalachia and Kentucky

12-year-old cancer survivor creates canine art exhibit for KY hospital 09.02.2024 4:56 ↓

Colorful canine companions are featured in a Kentucky Children's Hospital art exhibit created by a 12-year-old cancer survivor.

Narrative Medicine practitioners in KY hear their patients 18.01.2024 6:55 ↓

Narrative Medicine is a modality that helps a person understand their healthcare journey in the context of their life story.

Kentucky choir members address mental health benefits of singing together 11.12.2023 7:23 ↓

Kentucky choir members talk about the mental health benefits of singing together.

Rosemary Clooney Museum draws in fans for White Christmas collection 27.11.2023 5:15 ↓

Rosemary Clooney Museum draws in fans of White Christmas collection before the exhibit heads to Omaha for the holidays

Animated series 'Triggered' features Kentucky women suffering from PTSD 31.10.2023 5:12 ↓

A Kentucky writer developed an award-winning collection of animated stories of women dealing with PTSD.

Lexington writer creates on-the-spot poetry and gives it away for free 12.10.2023 5:05 ↓

A Lexington man brings joy and hope to people through his unusual delivery of poetry