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
SA/VS alumnus wins international award
2024 graduate Josh Mitchem is a recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Awards from the International Sculpture Center (ISC).
SA/VS to Co-host First Scholarly Symposium Dedicated to the Importance of Archival Research to Queer Scholarship in American Art History
Co-hosted by the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, Queer Art | Queer Archives brings together experts specializing in queer art, theory, and archival methods for two days of presentations, discussions, and exhibitions.
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.
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.