Discover what’s possible at the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts. Here, you will develop real-world skills. You will be embraced by a community of creatives with unique stories to tell. You will prepare for success making meaningful contributions to the arts. You will stand out and drive change, inspire innovation.
The College of Fine Arts declares that the arts are essential to the life of the individual and the community. We express our commitment to the arts through dedication to teaching, scholarly research, artistic experimentation, performance, outreach, and exhibition.
Accreditations:
School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Last visit: 2018.
Department of Theatre and Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Last visit: 2017
Department of Arts Administration celebrates first class of Ph.D. grads
The University of Kentucky celebrates an inaugural cohort of five graduates from its doctoral program in arts administration — the first of its kind at UK and in the nation.
SA/VS alumna gives back to students
Art studio alumna Brianna Armstrong (BFA '20) recently established the Alumni Award for Achievement (Big Steppa Award), in recognition of her School of Art and Visual Studies experience, in the spirit of giving back to others, and to help encourage current students.
UK composer Juan Trigos awarded Azrieli Commission for International Music
The University of Kentucky’s very own Juan Trigos was awarded with the 2024 Azrieli Commission for International Music. Trigos, in his first year at UK School of Music, is a composer, conductor and assistant professor of music theory and composition.
Art Museum Receives Grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art
The Terra Foundation awarded 57 grants in November 2022, amounting to a total of over $5.5 million, to support projects that expand narratives of American art to transform how stories of American art are told.