Exhibits & Events

Exhibits change regularly at the Community Arts Center and are open to the public during regular business hours. Public events also include artist receptions, scheduled lectures and programs, and other community gatherings.

Individuals, schools, and other organizations can schedule exhibits and events by contacting 859-236-4054.

Current Exhibits

DINOSAURS: THE BIG PICTURE
featuring The Hankla Collection
presented by Commonwealth Cancer Center
Now extended through March 26, 2010!
Presented with the arts in mind, this fascinating exhibit on loan from the Hankla Collection will lead visitors through a global selection of cretaceous dinosaurs, flying reptiles, the awe-inspiring tyrannosaurus rex and more! From the pages of science to the medium of art, experience a prehistoric picture as it comes to life.
Click here for more information on this exhibit.
Second Floor: Fluorescent Minerals Exhibit
featuring the Settles Collection
Danny Settles, a life-long mineral collector from Boyle County will share his extensive collection of fluorescent minerals from around the world – from Afghanistan to the florescent capital of the world Franklin, NJ -- as well as from local quarries in Lexington and Georgetown. Most of these minerals are unremarkable under sunlight or tungsten light, but when held under ultra violet lights, they glow with beautiful and radiant colors. Visit for an amazing “dark room exhibit” featuring the Settles’ Fluorescent Mineral Collection as part of the Dinosaurs: The Big Picture exhibit.

CAC exhibits will be closed to the public beginning 2 p.m. on March 26 thru March 30 as the dinosaurs make their exit!

Upcoming Events:

Centre College Student Night - free admission!
Saturday, March 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
Participating students with valid Centre College ID receive free admission to "Dinosaurs: The Big Picture" and special deals throughout the evening at 4th Street Deli.
Lunch with the Arts
featured artist: Jeff Jones, Pipe Organist
Wednesday, March 17, 12-1 p.m
*to be held at The Presbyterian Church of Danville
Join us as we present renowned pipe organist Jeff Jones at The Presbyterian Church of Danville. Every third Wednesday of the month, the CAC will present a featured artist who will present and demonstrate his or her work, with time available for discussion with the artist. Click here for more information and to preview the upcoming Lunch with the Arts schedule. To reserve a catered box lunch ($10), please make your online reservation at least 24 hours in advance by clicking here. Guests may also bring their own lunch with $5 payable at the door.
Arts Ambassadors Meeting
Wednesday, March 24, 10:30 a.m.
Join this group of active volunteers who support the work of the Community Arts Center. The group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Click here to email us for more information on becoming involved as an Arts Ambassador volunteer.
Sunday Painters Open Studio - returns in April!
Every Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Open to the community; $5 per person.
Golden Artist Colors - Acrylic Lecture Demonstration
Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Professional artist Merle Rosen provides an acrylic painting demonstration open to the public. Click here for more information and to make your online reservation.
Starry Night Studio
Tuesday, April 13, 7-9 p.m.
subject: Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of fun and fine art! This isn't your typical art lesson... Starry Night Studio is a social painting experience offered two evening per month for all levels of artistic talent open to fun and creativity. Click here to view the upcoming schedule or to make your online reservation.