Music and Art in Kentucky

The birthplace of bluegrass music, home to dozens of music stars from various genres, known around the world for its Appalachia folk art and crafts. Kentucky has a reputation as fertile ground for artistic creativity. The Bluegrass State’s contribution to American music and art is incalculable.

Take a ride down the Country Music Highway and discover the birthplaces of music stars like The Judds, Dwight Yoakam, Billy Ray Cyrus, Loretta Lynn and Ricky Skaggs. Discover the unique Kentucky folk art and crafts of the Appalachia region. Tour the National Quilt Museum of the United States, or the Kentucky Center for the Arts. Experience the heritage and influence of Kentucky music at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

These are just a few of the ways you can discover the inspiration of Kentucky art and music. Come inside to find live music and entertainment at events such as bluegrass festivals; shop for Kentucky folk art in galleries and artisan districts, and so much more.

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Bardstown Art Gallery

Bardstown, KY
www.bardstownartgallery.com

Paintings, drawings and prints by renowned Kentucky artist, Jim Cantrell.  Not only is he known for his architectural and figure works but also as THE painter of ...

Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown, KY

Samuel May House

Prestonsburg, KY
www.prestonsburgky.org

Restored 1817 brick home, now city-operated. Tours by appointment.

Sanders Cafe & Museum/KFC Restaurant

Corbin, KY
www.chickenfestival.com/sanders.htm

Colonel Sanders' original restaurant, birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Eat at KFC and view the exhibits featuring the Colonel's artifacts and memorabilia from early KFC.

SAR Historical Museum

Louisville, KY
www.sar.org

Museum displays artifacts and information of the American Revolution. A genealogical/research library may be used for a nominal fee. ($5.00 per day)

Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia

Elizabethtown, KY
www.schmidtmuseum.com

Home of the world's largest privately owned collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia. 1/4 mile west of I-65 at exit 94. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Schuster Art Gallery

Walton, KY
schusterartgallery.com

Stop by the working studio and gallery of Kentucky artist Lisa Schuster to meet her, see her works and possibly watch her create paintings. Whether it is her nationally best s...

Seigel Pottery

Owenton, KY
www.potbaker.com

Seigel Pottery is hand-made high-fired and wood-fired stoneware located in Owenton by Greg Seigel. Special attraction is Greg's whimsical pottery pieces.

Shadetree Studio

Versailles, KY
www.shadetreestudio.com

Only sand sculpturing business in Kentucky. Providing on-site sand sculpturing services regionally by world champion and sculptor Damon Farmer.

Shadowbox Cabaret

Newport, KY
www.shadowboxcabaret.com

Shadowbox Cabaret's ensemble delivers a high-energy mix of outrageous original comedy sketches, theatrical shorts, and live rock n' roll music every Thursday through Saturday....