Get outside and get creative this spring! The City is seeking submissions for Art by Nature: Urban Creeks, a celebration of our local environment. This year's exhibit will feature 35 creek sites from across Fayette County. Visual artists of all types - painters, photographers, fiber artists, jewelry makers, sculptors, glass artists and more - are encouraged to participate. The deadline for artists to declare their intent to exhibit is Friday, Sept. 15.
The Art by Nature program is in its sixth year. The initiative was launched with the help of Dawn Shroyer, a graduate of the Community Environmental Academy.
“I wanted people to picture beautiful flowers whenever they hear the phrase native plants,” said Ms. Shroyer. “Native landscapes are low-maintenance and they are great for local wildlife - including pollinators. There’s a huge variety of native options here in Central Kentucky.”
This year’s theme brings attention to our local creek environments, which often go unseen. It also provides an opportunity to highlight how residents can protect local waterways.
The 2023 exhibit will be held from Oct. 13 through Nov. 24 at the Living Arts and Science Center. The program is not juried; artists of all levels are welcome to participate by submitting up to three pieces. Participants are guaranteed only one spot in the show. Works are for sale with proceeds going to the artist, though an artist may choose to keep their piece.
The City is planning a series of art and nature events in conjunction with the exhibit. Details on those events will be announced in early June.
The participation form, map of featured locations and other information can be found at lexingtonky.gov/ArtByNature. If you are interested in planting native plants at your home, you can find free plans at lexingtonky.gov/PlantByNumbers.
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