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What
is the Lexington Art League (LAL)?
The Lexington Art League (LAL) is central Kentucky’s oldest and largest visual art organization. LAL presents original, creative and accessible programs, with a reputation for thought-provoking content, that illuminate the role of visual art in contemporary life. LAL affirms its commitment to: Art’s transformative power, Artistic freedom, Exploration, risk, Learning and growth, Responsible leadership in the visual arts.
Vision: Visual art is the lens through which central Kentucky distinguishes itself as a progressive, inclusive and vibrant region.
Mission: To challenge, educate and engage through current visual art
How
could I become an LAL Member?
Simple! Contact LAL's
Development Director for more information, visit our support page to join online, or, sign up
in person at one of our events or at LAL @ Loudoun House.
Do I
have to be an artist to join LAL?
No. Anyone interested in visual art can get involved and support LAL.
May
children participate in LAL activities?
Children under 18 may particpate with their parents. .
May
I enroll my child in an LAL class or workshop?
Most of our workshops are geared toward individuals 18 years of age
or older. However, young people, especially those of high school age,
do participate in our workshops, contingent upon both parental permission
and instructor approval. Need-based workshop youth scholarships are
often available -- contact our Program Specialist at 859.254.7024
or jcuriel@lexingtonartleague.org.
How
much do you charge for admission to exhibits?
Admission is free to all LAL exhibits. Selected events have admission
charges; however, these vary. (Donations accepted and appreciated!)
How
may I contact LAL after hours?
When offices are closed, you may leave a voice message for the staff
at 859.254.7024, toll-free 800.914.7990, or e-mail info@lexingtonartleague.org.
What
is 5/3 Fourth Friday?
5/3 Fourth Friday . . . Lexington's after hours art event is an
opportunity to enjoy art, friends, music and food every 4th Friday of
the month (January through October). 5/3 Fourth Fridays last from 6
- 9 pm at Loudoun House. Exhibits are on display, and the events feature
live music by local bands, light refreshments from area restaurants,
free Pepsi products, and a cash bar from Kentucky Eagle Beer. For current
info, click here.
Does
the LAL have studio space available?
We do rent studio space to artists. Leases become available on a periodic
basis. Contact our staff for more information.
What
outdoor events are presented by LAL?
Our juried American Founders Bank Art Fair @ Woodland Park, produced
in partnership with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Division
of Parks and Recreation, is Central Kentucky's largest free, outdoor
cultural event. Featuring over 200 artists, high-quality, hand-crafted
fine art and fine craft, live music, family entertainment, food and
more, the Fair annually draws over 60,000 patrons to Lexington's Woodland
Park during the third weekend in August. Click
here to see information about the next Fair.
I have a piece of artwork, and would like to obtain information
about the artist / know how much it is worth. Can you tell me?
LAL is not a commercial gallery, and does not
employ an appraiser. For a valuation of your investment, LAL
recommends you contact a reputable, professional art appraiser. If you
want to know about or contact the artist, LAL staffers may be able to
provide information about contemporary Central Kentucky artists. Any
other inquiries may be best answered by an art museum curator.
Locally, you might contact curators at the Univeristy
of Kentucky Art Museum (Lexington, KY), the Headley-Whitney
Museum (Lexington, KY), the Speed
Art Museum (Louisville, KY), the Contemporary
Art Center (Cincinnati, OH), or the Cincinnati
Art Museum (Cincinnati, OH).

Directions
to LAL at Loudoun House Gallery*
209 Castlewood Drive, Lexington KY 40505
From
Downtown Lexington:
From Main Street, go north on Broadway approximately 9 blocks. Turn
right onto Loudon Avenue. Continue on Loudon Ave. through one traffic
light (intersection with N. Limestone St.). Turn left onto Bryan Avenue.
Take first right, from Bryan Ave., onto Castlewood Dr. You will see
Loudoun House on your left, just ahead, in Castlewood Park. Turn left
into the second driveway. Parking to the left and right of the building,
or along the semi-circle driveway.
From I-75 / I-64, north of Lexington:
I-75 and I-64 converge just north of Lexington. Take Exit 113 (Paris/Lexington),
heading south, toward downtown Lexington. You will cross New Circle
Rd. (KY Route 4) and continue on N. Broadway for several blocks, until
you reach a four-way intersection with Loudoun Avenue. Turn left onto
Loudon Ave. Continue on Loudon Ave. through one traffic light (intersection
with N. Limestone St.). Turn left onto Bryan Avenue. You will see Loudoun
House on your left, just ahead, in Castlewood Park. Turn left into the
second driveway. Parking to the left and right of the building, or along
the semi-circle driveway.
From Bluegrass Parkway or Versailles, KY:
Take Blue Grass Parkway to Lexington. BG Parkway dead-ends into US 60
(Versailles Road). Head east on US 60 into downtown. US 60 will become
Main Street. Main Street will fork into two one-way streets near the
center of downtown; you must bear right at the fork. You are now on
East Vine Street. After fork, take immediate left turn onto Broadway,
heading north and away from downtown. Go north on Broadway approximately
9 blocks. Turn right onto Loudon Avenue. Continue on Loudon Ave. through
one traffic light (intersection with N. Limestone St.). Turn left onto
Bryan Avenue. Take first right, from Bryan Ave., onto Castlewood Dr.
You will see Loudoun House on your left, just ahead, in Castlewood Park.
Turn left into the second driveway. Parking to the left and right of
the building, or along the semi-circle driveway.
Directions to LAL @ MetroLex Gallery*
301 East Main Street, Lexington KY 40507
From the East: Take either Richmond Road or Winchester Road into
downtown. Richmond Road becomes Main St.; Winchester Rd. dead-ends into
Main (take a right onto Main from Winchester Rd. Head west on Main Street.
Continue to intersection of Rose Street (AKA Elm Tree Lane) and Main
Street. MetroLex is in the atrium of the National City Bank building,
on the NW corner of Main and Rose/Elm Tree.
From the North, West, or South: Take nearest available arterial
road (Versailles Road, Harrodsburg Road, Nicholasville Road, Paris Pike
/ N. Broadway, Newtown Pike or Leestown Road) into downtown Lexington,
until you come to Vine Street (Vine Street is the primary eastward corridor
through downtown). Take Vine Street east to intersection with Rose Street.
Turn left onto Rose Street. Turn left immediately onto Main Street.
MetroLex is in the atrium of the National City Bank Building on your
right, on the NW corner of Main and Rose.
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For questions regarding directions to our gallery locations, please
call LAL at 859.254.7024, or toll-free 800.914.7990.