LexArts — Kids & Families

LexArts — Community Arts Council on N Mill Street

LexArts is the community arts council for Lexington and the Bluegrass region, operating from downtown at 161 North Mill Street. While the council runs its own family programming, it also acts as a hub connecting families to the region's broader arts education network — which makes it a useful reference for parents navigating art options across the city.

Kids & Family Arts Programs

Community-scale programming. Classes include:
- Family drop-in art events
- Seasonal kids workshops
- Community arts festivals
- Teen creative programs
- Arts Appreciation tours
- Downtown gallery visits
- Collaborative public-art projects
- Regional arts catalog and referrals

What's Included

• Free or low-cost community events
• Downtown Lexington gallery and program space
• Regional art-program directory
• Community events calendar
• Connections to affiliate arts organizations
• Volunteer and internship opportunities for teens
• Public gallery access

Experience

Kids and families engage with Lexington's broader arts ecosystem through community events and downtown programming — the counterweight to private-studio silos. Best fit for families new to Lexington wanting to discover what's available and for kids interested in community-connected creative projects.