College of Fine Arts

Robert C May Photography Lecture Series: Tim Davis

Mar 7, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Davis earned his BA from Bard College in 1991 and currently teaches there as Associate Professor of Photography. His work has been exhibited widely and his photographs are in the permanent collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Guggenheim Museum, and the Walker Art Center, to name a few. His art writing has appeared in publications including Aperture, Blind Spot, Bomb, and Cabinet. Exhibiting artist Tim Davis discusses his photographs and book projects. Visit the Museum after the lecture to see his work on view.

A Staged Reading: "An Enemy of the People" by Henrik Ibsen

Feb 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – Feb 22, 2025, 2:00 PM

In this staged reading of Arthur Miller's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's powerful masterwork, a small-town doctor, who considers himself a proud and upstanding member of his close-knit community, discovers a looming catastrophe that endangers the lives of everyone in town. As he raises the alarm, he is shaken to his core when those in power, including his own brother, not only try to silence him but also attempt to destroy him.

Singletary Center Expansive Sounds Series #5: Franck Vigroux & Werktank

Feb 15, 2025, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

"Thirst" is a trailblazing live electronic performance that redefines the boundaries of audiovisual art. Utilizing multi-projection techniques, the show seamlessly merges the aesthetics of road movies, American iconography, and hyper-saturated 3D visuals to create a vibrant, immersive experience. Exploring profound themes of desire, freedom, and societal transformation, "Thirst" invites viewers to reflect on the evolving nature of cultural symbols and the profound impact technology has on our world.

Singletary Center Visual Music Festival

Feb 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

The Singletary Center presents the inaugural Visual Music Festival in the SCFA Recital Hall. Join us for a day of dynamic expressions of abstract art featuring a curated program of multimedia works from an international collection of contemporary artists. Experience the harmonies of light and sound as we explore what goes on in the mind while listening to music!

Concert: Dancing with the Environment

Feb 7, 2025, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Dance Concert: Dancing With the Environment February 7-9, 2025 | Guignol Theatre

Exhibition: "Jay Bolotin: A Jackleg Testament" Fri, Jan 17 - Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Jan 17–31, 2025

Jay Bolotin was an ambitious and exacting artist who regularly crossed disciplines including visual art, literature, theatre, music, and film. Weaving together personal musings and universal myths, he formed epic narratives requiring years of labor-intensive studio activity and the mastering of both traditional and state-of-the-art techniques. A gifted storyteller, he was informed by children’s bedtime reading, Biblical tales (and their interpretation), and the writings of the Brothers Grimm, Franz Kafka, Bruno Schulz, and Flannery O’Connor, among others.

Artists Talk: Marisa Futernick and Cintia Segovia Figueroa

Jan 24, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Visiting Artist and Scholar Series Cintia Segovia Figueroa

Robert C May Photography Lecture Series: Tim Davis

Feb 7, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

UK Symphony Orchestra DVOŘÁK NEW WORLD SYMPHONY AND APPALACHIAN SPRING

Nov 1, 2024, 7:30 – 9:00 PM

University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra John Nardolillo, conductor Nicoletta Moss, graduate conductor

Appalachia in the Bluegrass: CornMaiz

Nov 3, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CornMaiz is a nouveau old-time family string band featuring original music, traditional, old-time tunes from East Kentucky, and unique versions of some famous cover songs. Hailing from four different mountain counties, the band features clawhammer banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, fiddle, and three part harmonies. Performances also include the exciting traditional Appalachian dance styles of flat-footing and clogging. The group has performed at festivals and events throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and at festivals abroad in Mexico, Wales, Ireland, and Serbia.

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