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Be sure to save the date for the Good Giving Challenge December 3-6! We need your help to reach our $40,000 goal! Every penny of your fully tax-deductible donations helps art be made and make a world of difference: https://lnkd.in/eehSdU_7 #givingday #SupportTheArts #MakeADifference #CommunitySupport #GoodGivingChallenge

Deadline for our spring program is tomorrow! LexArts seeks talented, driven young aspiring arts administrators to fulfill fall, summer, and spring internships in various areas. Interns expand their skillsets and understanding in a particular department while gaining broad knowledge through collaboration with the entire LexArts staff. LexArts is seeking interns in the following areas: Public Art & Gallery Management Arts Education & Community Programming Communication & Events Social Media Marketing & Digital Storytelling Artwork Documentation and Digital Archival Finance & Operations Development, Fundraising & Donor Relations Grant Management Internship 2024/25 Deadline Fall: August 16th, 2024 Spring: November 22nd, 2024 Summer: April 18th, 2025 To apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/e4vvmzy8

Call For Art: Submission Deadline: January 30th, 2025 LexArts and the Lexington Pride Center are proud to announce Choosing Home: Dispatches from Lexington, KY. Inspired by the creative ways that LGBTQ+ people define, envision, and choose family, our exhibition will document the complex, vibrant, and queer homes we build and lives we live in Central Kentucky today. The show aims to celebrate Lexington’s rich LGBTQ+ histories by focusing on the triumphs, possibilities, and challenges of our queer present. Artists must be 18 years of age or older, may work in any medium, and claim a personal connection to both Lexington, KY (now or in the past) and an LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, aro/asexual, queer, and more). We welcome emerging and established artists. To learn more & apply, visit out website at: https://lnkd.in/ekNraJTq Got any questions? Email: [email protected] Theme: All submitted artworks must relate to the LGBTQ+ Culture and experience in Lexington Mediums Accepted: We welcome a variety of mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and digital art. Important Dates: Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025 Notification of Selection: February 28th, 2025 Artwork delivered to ArtsPlace: May 2nd - May 7th, 2025 Reception: June 2025 (date to be decided) Gallery Hop: May 16, 2025 Artwork Pickup: June 30th - July 5th, 2025 About Lexington Pride Center Mission: The Lexington Pride Center’s mission is to celebrate and empower the intersectional lives of LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians. Vision: The Lexington Pride Center envisions a world free of marginalization, where every LGBTQIA+ person is safe to be who they are and love who they love. Learn More https://lnkd.in/eRgvC5F4

?? Join Us for a Musical Journey! ?? We’re excited to announce a unique workshop led by a certified music therapist, where kids aged 6-12 can explore the healing power of music. In this engaging session, participants will learn about the incredible benefits of music therapy in healthcare and dive into fun group activities designed to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and positive moods. Get ready for an afternoon filled with guided breathing and imagery, singing, active music listening, and even some music-making! For more information, please visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/eEtDfgM2 ??? Plus, we’ll have complimentary snacks and beverages to keep the energy high. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect through music and discover new ways to express yourself! ????

Join Mill & Max Contemplative Arts Gallery FRI night in Lex for warm cider & refreshments during LexArts Gallery HOP 4:30-8:30 & meet the Artists during our opening reception for "Pen, Brush, Stick", featuring local Artists Margie M. Rigney and Nancy Z. Hall. Two local artists, fluent in a variety of media and styles, present paintings inspired by Kentucky’s natural riches. Often mixing mediums into individual pieces, Margie M. Rigney works in India ink, oil paints, pastels and acrylics. Since discovering her passion for pastels over 40 years ago, Nancy Z. Hall has refined her craft into a unique multi-layered method on sanded paper. Piece descriptions and price sheets available upon request. The exhibition will also feature select floral works by Ikebana master Brooke Pohl. TWO Special Gallery HOP RECEPTIONS with the Artists! Fri Nov 15, '24 and Fri Jan 17, '25 at 4:30 - 8:30pm Exhibit Engagement Nov 15, '24 – Feb 16, '25 Located at the corner of Mill & Maxwell Streets, we have FREE PARKING and are only a 2-block walk to the heart of downtown and many other galleries. If you can't attend Friday night, visit us during our regular open hours on Sat & Sun 12-3pm through Dec 15, or our Virtual Gallery Tour at MillAndMaxGallery.com. We are also offering to the public Workshops, taught by the artists! Details and registration info at MillAndMaxGallery.com Mill & Max is a non-profit arts space, part of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Lexington, KY.

LexArts invites you to our Arts and Health Symposium! Discover how the arts can enhance mental and physical health through engaging discussions, interactive workshops, and expert presentations. Be part of the conversation and ignite new possibilities for health and healing through the arts! To register & learn more, please visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/eNDCsQtZ

Lexington’s 30-year visual arts event continues Friday, Nov 15. The LexArts HOP is made possible through the generous support of season sponsor VisitLEX. Held on the third Friday of every other month, the LexArts HOP features nearly 50 participating venues, including local galleries, museums, artist studios, and supporting locations. The LexArts HOP is a highly engaging opportunity to experience Lexington's unique and vibrant culture, support individual local artists and businesses, and enjoy our thriving downtown arts scene! Admission is always FREE and good times are guaranteed! HOP official hours are between 5-8 PM; however, many of our sites, including local restaurants and shops, remain open throughout the evening. A full list of participating locations can be found at: https://lnkd.in/e8kYttPu. Thanks to the support of VisitLEX, thousands of locals and visitors continue to converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the year with new exhibitions, special events, food, and drinks.

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Lexington’s 30-year visual arts event continues on Friday, Sept 20. The LexArts HOP is made possible through the generous support of season sponsor VisitLEX. Held on the third Friday of every other month, the LexArts HOP features nearly 50 participating venues, including local galleries, museums, artist studios, and supporting locations. Thanks to the support of VisitLEX, thousands of locals and visitors continue to converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the year with new exhibitions, special events, food, and drinks. HOP official hours are between 5-8 PM; however, many of our sites, including local restaurants and shops, remain open throughout the evening. A full list of participating locations can be found at https://lnkd.in/e8kYttPu. The LexArts HOP is a highly engaging opportunity to experience Lexington's unique and vibrant culture, support individual local artists and businesses, and enjoy our thriving downtown arts scene! Admission is always FREE and good times are guaranteed!

Join us this Thursday at Central Bank Thursday Night Live . . . where we publicly launch #HiddenHorsesLexington bringing playful foal sculptures to life across downtown Lexington, strategically placed in over 20 locations from Thoroughbred Park to Triangle Park. The installation features five different poses handcrafted by renowned equine artists: Kiptoo Tarus, Steve Johnson, Michele Hunter, and Jocelyn Russell. #Lexington #Kentucky #HiddenHorses