Stay Tuned: Brand New Exhibition Schedule for 2019!
The Lexington Art League will not present any new exhibitions in 2018 after the closing of PRHBTN on November 18, because the organization is preparing an aggressive slate of new exhibitions and other programs for 2019. Included in the new exhibition series will be 15 solo exhibitions, 3 tandem exhibitions, and 3 small group shows. Also, the league will present 2 major group exhibitions, PRHBTN and The Nude, in late 2019.
The first exhibitions in the new series will open on January 18, 2019. These will include solo exhibitions by Clay Wainscott (Signature Series), Benjamin Salley, and Susan Deaton. The fourth show is a group exhibition curated by Samantha Simpson, including works by Natalie Baxter, Adrienne Dixon, Lori Larusso, and John Norris. Other artists featured in 2019 exhibitions will include Martin Beck, Mia Cinelli, Crimson Duvall, Gary Graham, Robert Morgan, Brandon Smith, Travis Townsend, Lina Tharsing, LaVon Williams, and others. Also, the league is currently accepting exhibition proposals for 2020.
Under this new plan, The Nude and the league’s members exhibition will become rotating, biennial shows which will open in the same annual time slot in November each fall. Rather than an international call, The Nude will call for artist entries from only Kentucky and surrounding states.
“This is an aggressive schedule, especially considering that the league has only two full-time employees,” said Matt Collinsworth, the league’s Interim Executive Director. “However, we truly believe that maximizing exhibition opportunities is the best way for us to serve Lexington’s artists and art lovers. This program also allows us opportunities to maximize exposure and recognition for donors and sponsors. 2019 will be an exciting year.”
In addition to the new exhibition series, the league will also roll out a new League Artist Fellowship program and a new event called the NorthSide Festival. The fellowship program will offer five $1,000 fellowships to deserving Lexington artists through a competitive application process. The festival will be held on April 27, 2019 on the Loudoun House lawn in honor of the great Lexington woodcarver LaVon Williams. It will feature artist booths, exhibitions, demonstrations, live music, and more. As always, the league will continue to partner with Lexington Parks & Recreation to operate the annual Woodland Art Fair.
Finally, the league is working to convert a little used space on its second floor into a community room suitable for casual meetings, art critiques, readings, and similar events. To accomplish this task, we are seeking donations of lightly used furniture, including rugs, chairs, sofas and lamps.
Founded in 1957, the Lexington Art League is central Kentucky’s original arts organization. The league exists to create opportunities for Lexington area artists and those who appreciate their work through exhibitions, special events, and other programs.
The first exhibitions in the new series will open on January 18, 2019. These will include solo exhibitions by Clay Wainscott (Signature Series), Benjamin Salley, and Susan Deaton. The fourth show is a group exhibition curated by Samantha Simpson, including works by Natalie Baxter, Adrienne Dixon, Lori Larusso, and John Norris. Other artists featured in 2019 exhibitions will include Martin Beck, Mia Cinelli, Crimson Duvall, Gary Graham, Robert Morgan, Brandon Smith, Travis Townsend, Lina Tharsing, LaVon Williams, and others. Also, the league is currently accepting exhibition proposals for 2020.
Under this new plan, The Nude and the league’s members exhibition will become rotating, biennial shows which will open in the same annual time slot in November each fall. Rather than an international call, The Nude will call for artist entries from only Kentucky and surrounding states.
“This is an aggressive schedule, especially considering that the league has only two full-time employees,” said Matt Collinsworth, the league’s Interim Executive Director. “However, we truly believe that maximizing exhibition opportunities is the best way for us to serve Lexington’s artists and art lovers. This program also allows us opportunities to maximize exposure and recognition for donors and sponsors. 2019 will be an exciting year.”
In addition to the new exhibition series, the league will also roll out a new League Artist Fellowship program and a new event called the NorthSide Festival. The fellowship program will offer five $1,000 fellowships to deserving Lexington artists through a competitive application process. The festival will be held on April 27, 2019 on the Loudoun House lawn in honor of the great Lexington woodcarver LaVon Williams. It will feature artist booths, exhibitions, demonstrations, live music, and more. As always, the league will continue to partner with Lexington Parks & Recreation to operate the annual Woodland Art Fair.
Finally, the league is working to convert a little used space on its second floor into a community room suitable for casual meetings, art critiques, readings, and similar events. To accomplish this task, we are seeking donations of lightly used furniture, including rugs, chairs, sofas and lamps.
Founded in 1957, the Lexington Art League is central Kentucky’s original arts organization. The league exists to create opportunities for Lexington area artists and those who appreciate their work through exhibitions, special events, and other programs.
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