Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts

The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts plays an important role in the arts scene in Kentucky and its neighborhoods. It is among the major performing arts centers in Kentucky and Louisville is home for the Center.

The Center which was dedicated in 1983 also hosts artworks by popular names likes Joan Miro, Aexander Calder, John Chamberlain, Jean Dubuffet and others. Among notable programs hosted at the center is the debate on U.S.Presidential election between Walter Mondale and Ronald Regan.

The Center runs a series of programs as part of its outreach which is aimed at taking art to the people, impart education in art, encourage young talents, evolve and present programs in art that focus on hands-on practice, conduct summer training camps and generally promote art in different ways. You can gain first hand experience of the various programs when you travel Louisville.

Official web site of the center

http://www.kentuckycenter.org/

Events calendar at the center

http://www.kentuckycenter.org/ticketing/calendar/index.aspx

The Center is also actively involved in imparting training to teachers with the objective of taking arts into classrooms. Arts Academies is a one week program for the teachers from public schools in the Kentucky region.

This program goes under way at 6 different sites across Kentucky every summer. "Kentucky Institute for Arts in Education' is responsible for conducting a 2 week seminar for professional development of teachers in various facets of art such as music, drama, creative writing, and visual arts."Arts education showcase' is yet another program which is a part of the 'Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference'.

Visitors planning social events, family get together, or birthday parties can also avail the facility rental at the center. This will ensure that you get a convenient and affable venue for your event while supporting the cause of the center. To understand the facility rental in greater detail, you can use the web links provided on this page or refer to web pages on Louisville travel guide.

Visitor information for the center

http://www.kentuckycenter.org/visitors/planyourvisit.asp

Tickets for the center

http://ww2.kentuckycenter.org/ticketing/error/no_cookies.aspx

Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts Address
501 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Contact:
Tel: (502) 562-0100
Email: info@kentuckycenter.org

Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts Hours:
Box Office Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Ticket Information for the Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts: N/A

Website: http://www.kentuckycenter.org/