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University of Kentucky Art Museum

The University of Kentucky Art Museum in Lexington has a permanent collection of nearly 4,000 works of art in a wide range of media, including European and American painting, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts. The collection also includes art from the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The mission of the museum is to enhance the quality of life for Kentuckians by promoting the understanding and appreciation of art through collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and interpreting visual artwork from all cultures.

The museum has an active Education Department, which strives to bring art to life for community members by enriching exhibitions with supplemental cultural and aesthetic information, by sponsoring special events for educators, and by providing guided tours for students and teachers. The department provides related curricula for students of all ages in order to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of their museum experience.

To find out more about the University of Kentucky’s permanent collection, current exhibits, special events, educational resources, and guided tours, contact:

University of Kentucky Art Museum
116 Singletary Center
Rose Street and Euclid Avenue
Lexington, KY 40506-0241
General information: (859) 257-5716
For an education tour: (859) 257-6199
Fax: (859) 323-1994
www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

The museum web site includes numerous images of works from the permanent collection, educational resources, and news about upcoming events.

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