Artists - Visual Art
Ann Stewart Anderson - Artist
Born March 3, 1935 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Anderson is a contemporary working artist currently living in Louisville, Kentucky. Click the link above for more info.
Bob Lanham
I like to present the viewer with an uncommon composition that he would not ordinarily experience or take the time to acknowledge with his own eyes. To contact Bob Lanham please call 502-695-4472 or email at: lanham@dcr.net . Click the link above for more info.
Capital Area Art Guild
An organization of local artists which promotes public knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts. The Guild sponsors educational activities through art exhibits and provides technique demonstrations at monthly
meetings. Other activities include work shops, art classes, and art appreciation for all ages. Contact Sallie Clay Lanham, 502-695-4472 or email at: lanham@dcr.net
Ellen Glasgow - Artist
Born in 1939, Ellen grew up in Western Kentucky and attended Murray State University. Glasgow is owner and director of the Capital Gallery of Contemporary Art, Frankfort, KY. To contact Ellen Glasgow email at Ebglasgow@aol.com . Click the link above for more info.
Gene Burch - Photographer
Gene is an avid photographer who has been snapping pictures for over thirty years. His main focus has been his home state's picturesque State Capital, Frankfort, Kentucky. Click the link above for more info.
Sallie Lanham - Artist
Sallie Clay Lanham, an accomplished painter and teacher, is a resident of Frankfort, Kentucky. Since graduation from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, she has been an art teacher, graphic designer and art director with work reproduced locally and nationally. To contact Sallie Lanham please call 502-695-4472 or email at lanham@dcr.net . Click the link above for more info.
Art Groups / Organizations & Galleries
Bluegrass Theatre Guild
A non-profit musical community theater dedicated to educating and entertaining. Founded in 1982, the Guild produces musicals, sponsors theater trips and workshops, and performs for schools, conventions, civic clubs and festivals. Participation is open to those who are interested. Contact Sally Jump at 502-695-5830. Click the link above for more info.
Capital Gallery of Contemporary Art
314 Lewis Street, 502-223-2649 / The gallery is owned and operated by local artist Ellen Glasgow.
DeSpain Studio and Gallery
329 Broadway Street, 502-352-2717 / The gallery is owned and operated by Jim and Donna DeSpain.
The gallery located at in historic Downtown Frankfort features Kentucky artists.
Gallery hours are Wed. - Fri.11am - 5pm and Sat. 11am - 2pm.
Frankfort Arts Foundation
Frankfort / Franklin County's multidisciplinary community arts organization. Performances and events are held at Kentucky State University Bradford Hall as part of a community partnership and in the community. The foundation presents an annual arts and cultural series of international, national, state, and local performing and visual artists. Contact Patricia Terry Vansant at 502-875-4ART (4278). Click the link above for more info.
Jessie's Art Gallery
39 Fountain Place , 502-227-2495 / The gallery features collectible reproductions of original oil paintings by America's finest artists. In this secure site you will find signed and numbered limited edition prints and canvases, along with a large collection of the most popular open edition prints available. Click the link above for more info.
Save the Grand, Inc.
This arts advocacy group purchased in 2005 the Grand Theatre on St. Clair Street. The Grand Theatre is once again becoming a remarkable showcase for the visual and performing arts, seating up to 400 persons. Contact Bill Cull at 502-226-4157 or email at billcull@aol.com . Click the link above for more info.
Musicians / Groups - Musical Art
Capital City Chorale, Inc.
A community chorus under the direction of Gary Johnson. The Chorale consists of forty to fifty adults who are interested in keeping in touch with vocal performance skills. The group presents several concerts each year using a wide variety of music. Contact Ethel Lee at 502-227-2073
CapitalSummer Concert Series
Find your way to downtown Frankfort on a summer Friday evening and be treated to a series of musical performances by various artists and groups. Fun for the entire family, the lawn of the Old Capitol vibrates with the sounds of musicians while frisbees are thrown and ice cream cones are eaten. Contact Downtown Frankfort, Inc. Kelly Everman at 502-223-2261. Click the link above for more info.
Frankfort Children Singers
A community chorus for young voices. The chorus performs at Christmas and spring concerts and other community events throughout the year upon invitation, including the Candlelight Tour, Commonwealth Christmas Tree Lighting, Commonwealth Credit Union’s Holiday Gathering, and concerts for residents at The Neighborhood and Ashwood Place. Contact Linda McKinley at 502-875-3789.
Frankfort Music News
Welcome to The Music News, Frankfort, KY. Dedicated to the support and promotion of Frankfort's many talented musicians and their music. Peace! Frankfortmusic@aol.com .
Musical Arts Downtown (MAD)
Frankfort’s annual community music day camp for children (students entering the second through the eighth grades). Downtown churches take turns hosting the camp, usually held the last week of June. Classes include choir, Orff, handbells, art, drama and special classes that relate to the year’s theme.
Contact Roy Nance at 502-227-7430.