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Exhibition Opening Reception: ‘Labor & Materials’

21c Lexington 167 West Main Street

Come join us on Friday, November 17 at 5pm to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, ‘Labor & Materials’! This exhibition presents 73 multi-media artworks by 42 artists from across the globe, exploring the evolution of industry and labor in the 21st century. Enjoy light bites and cocktails from Lockbox, live music by Grace …
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Day With(out) Art 2023: Everyone I Know Is Sick

21c Lexington 167 West Main Street

Institute 193 and 21c Lexington are proud to partner with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2023 by presenting Everyone I Know Is Sick, a program of five videos generating connections between HIV and other forms of illness and disability. The program features newly commissioned work by Dorothy Cheung (Hong Kong), Hiura Fernandes & Lili …
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Capricorn Rising: Celebrating Henry Faulkner’s 100th Birthday

21c Museum Hotel Lexington

Come join 21c Lexington and Faulkner Morgan Archive on Sunday, January 7 as we celebrate Henry Faulkner's 100th Birthday! Kentucky Poet Laureate and FMA Board Member, Silas House, will be reading the poetry of Henry Faulkner as you enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a pop-up Henry exhibit from 3:30pm-5:30pm.  Sunday, January …
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Mocktails at the Museum

21c Museum Hotel Lexington

Join us each Wednesday this January at 5pm in our lobby for Mocktails at the Museum! Sip on a FREE delicious mocktail crafted by Lockbox, while our fabulous museum manager, Katharine, takes you on a guided tour of our current exhibition, 'Labor & Materials’ and collection of site specific installations. Mark your calendar to join …
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Instrument Building with Daniel Graham

Main Gallery

Get ready for a musical journey on February 18 from 2pm-4pm in our Main Gallery! Join us for a special artist demonstration with the talented J. Daniel Graham, as he unveils the magic behind his handmade stringed instruments. Dive into the intricate history of the banjo while grooving to some soulful old-time tunes played on …
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Mocktails at the Museum

21c Lexington 167 West Main Street

Join us Wednesday, February 7, 21 and 28 at 5pm in our lobby for Mocktails at the Museum! Sip on a FREE delicious mocktail crafted by Lockbox, while our fabulous museum manager, Katharine, takes you on a guided tour of our current exhibition, 'Labor & Materials’ and collection of site specific installations. Mark your calendar …
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Artist Talk + Portrait Session | River City Tintype

21c Lexington 167 West Main Street

Join us on Saturday, March 2 at 1pm for a special artist talk & portrait session with Rudy Salgado of River City Tintype Photography Studio! Rudy will show historical wet-plate collodion images from his collection, and share his experience and portfolio, as a 21st century wet-plate artist. Collodion photography was invented in 1851 and swiftly …
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Radical Repair with Beatrice Galilee | Artist Talk

21c Lexington 167 West Main Street

Join us on Monday, March 4 at 6pm as Beatrice Galilee, the founder of The World Around and author of 'Radical Architecture of the Future', takes us on a journey through the cutting-edge world of architecture. Enjoy light bites by Lockbox and a cash bar as we discover how today's designers are exploring the world's …
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Free Guided Museum Tour

21c Museum Hotel Lexington, Lobby

Curious about contemporary art? Join our museum manager, Katharine, in our lobby each Wednesday at 5pm for a free guided tour! Learn about 21c Lexington’s current exhibition, Labor & Materials, our collection of site specific installations and the artists behind the works. Tours are free and open to the public. We can’t wait to see …
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The Art of Ikebana | Japanese Flower Arranging Class

21c Lexington 167 West Main Street

Come join us on Sunday, March 24 from 2pm-4pm at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of Ikebana, the Japanese traditional art of flower arranging! Discover the beauty and simplicity of creating stunning floral arrangements using minimalistic techniques. No prior experience is required, so whether you're a beginner …
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