UK Fine Arts Institute

UK Fine Arts Institute The Fine Arts Institute is a place for community visual art education for adults in Central Kentucky. All experience levels are welcome.

At the Fine Arts Institute, we open our doors to our local artistic community as a place to learn anew or expand on existing creative skills. Our classes and workshops are open to the public, those 18 years and older. Our goal is to provide community learning opportunities that utilize the university’s state-of-the-art facilities. From woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, textiles, digital art, and more, the FAI wants you to push your creative boundaries in our creative setting. Please direct your Fine Arts Institute inquiries to 859-207-8919 or [email protected].

Summer registration opens today at 10 AM!www.ukfai.com UKFineArtsInstitute ArtWorkshops
04/27/2026

Summer registration opens today at 10 AM!

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Time keeps on ticking, tapping, and thumping into the future but it isn't too late to sign up for Mateo's Hand Drumming ...
01/29/2026

Time keeps on ticking, tapping, and thumping into the future but it isn't too late to sign up for Mateo's Hand Drumming class!

In his six week course, learn a variety of world beats that are certain to get folks dancing!

Last night's opening reception was a smashing success!Of Color & Texture by the UK Fine Arts Institute is a culmination ...
01/11/2026

Last night's opening reception was a smashing success!

Of Color & Texture by the UK Fine Arts Institute is a culmination of our students and instructors.

It's always a joy to see the students faces as they share their work with family and friends!

The show runs through January 17th and you can view it Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 430 PM and Saturday, 8 AM to Noon.

Come celebrate your neighbors and friends!

Our classes and workshops are open to the public, those 18 years and older. Our goal is to provide community learning opportunities that utilize the university’s state-of-the-art facilities. From woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, textiles, digital art, and more, the FAI wants you to push your creative boundaries in our creative setting. All experience levels are welcome.

01/08/2026

Art collection is happening this week!

Join us for the Opening Reception for our semi-annual student and instructor art show!

Of Color & Texture
UK Fine Arts Institute
Student & Instructor Show
UK School of Art & Visual Studies
236 Bolivar Street
Saturday, January 10th
6 to 9 PM

The magic is happening! Art collection is underway for our upcoming show!Of Color & Texture UK Fine Arts Institute Stude...
01/06/2026

The magic is happening! Art collection is underway for our upcoming show!

Of Color & Texture
UK Fine Arts Institute
Student and Instructor Exhibition

Opening reception is this Saturday, January 10th from 6 PM to 9 PM at the UK School of Art & Visual Studies on Bolivar Street.

At the Fine Arts Institute, we open our doors to our local artistic community as a place to learn anew or expand on existing creative skills. Our classes and workshops are open to the public, those 18 years and older. Our goal is to provide community learning opportunities that utilize the university’s state-of-the-art facilities. From woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, textiles, digital art, and more, the FAI wants you to push your creative boundaries in our creative setting. All experience levels are welcome.

Check out our fantastic offerings for this Spring!Registration opens tomorrow, Thursday 12/11 at 10 AM!Come have fun and...
12/10/2025

Check out our fantastic offerings for this Spring!

Registration opens tomorrow, Thursday 12/11 at 10 AM!

Come have fun and create something amazing!

So many great options - see them below!

Beginner and Advanced Ceramics
Beginner and Advanced Pastel Drawing
Beginner and Advanced Watercolor
Beginner and Advanced Color Pencil Drawing
Beginning to Draw
Beginning to Paint
Black & White Darkroom Printing
Alternative Process Photography: Cyanotypes!
Alternative Process Photography: MORE than Cyanotypes!
Explorations in Beadwork
Hand Drumming
Tapestry, Ridge Heddle, and Small Loom Weaving
Woodworking Joinery for Novices and Veterans
Abstract Painting Technique (workshop)
One Day Digital Camera (workshop)

UK College of Fine Arts

Address

236 Bolivar Street
Lexington, KY
40506

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18592078919

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