The Kentucky Library and Museum held its first annual Volunteer Dinner on Thursday, May 31st, 2007. The work of these volunteers with preservation, exhibit preparation, special events, and educational programming has enriched the community and enable the KYLM to offer a variety of programs and events to the community that would not be possible otherwise.
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Day campers enjoyed listening to music, tasting the food and creating art works inspired by the culture of other countries. Art activities included painting and mask making.
Check out photos from this camp.
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Art lovers turned out for the opening of the 2007 US Bank “Celebration of the Arts†Open Art Exhibition. The exhibit features nearly 400 works of art by nearly two hundred artists from around the region.
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Have you ever wondered how yarn is made or thought you might want to try? Have you ever wondered where angora or mohair comes from or what silk feels like before it becomes thread or fabric? A spinners group will meet on Sunday March 11, 2007 from 1 to 4:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Library and Museum. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call Betty Ann Lloyd at 270- 282-5194.
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At 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10th, artist-in-residence Lynne Ferguson will lead a personal tour of the VSA Side by Side and US Bank Art Show exhibits. Enter a drawing for a free spot in the March 31st silk painting workshop spot – a $45.00 value.
For more information, contact Lynne Ferguson at 270-745-2594.
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On Saturday, January 27, thirteen individuals learned how to adapt and change the basic nine patch block into several variations. This activity was the closing event in a series of programs offered with the Nature’s Bounty: Quilts and More exhibit.
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Over 120 artists, students, and admirers turned out Sunday, January 21st for the opening reception of Side by Side: VSA arts 2007. The result of a partnership between Kentucky Library & Museum and VSA arts of Kentucky, Side by Side includes eighty-five pieces of art by professional artists, students’ work from VSA arts classes, and collaborative pieces between the professional artists and students.
Photos from opening.
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Still looking for that one perfect gift for your cousin? Haven’t had an opportunity to see the “Nature’s Bounty: Quilts and More” exhibit? Need a place to entertain the in-laws? Visit the Kentucky Museum during the holiday break. The Kentucky Museum and Museum Store are open from 9-4 Monday through Saturday and 1-4 on Sunday except for December 24, 25, and January 1 when they will be closed.
The research library and other areas of the Kentucky Building will be closed from December 16 to January 1.
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Want to show off your artistic talent? Do you paint, sculpt, weave, carve wood or work in some other media? You may be eligible to enter the 2007 US Bank Celebration of the Arts Open Art Exhibition.
For more information or to download an entry form, go to entry forms. The deadline for entries is Friday, February 16, 2007.
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On Monday, November 6, art quilter Colleen Hathaway shared her creative process with area quilters. This program was one in a series offered in conjunction with the Nature’s Bounty: Quilts and More exhibit.
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