Facilities & Galleries

Discover your creative home. Explore facilities designed to fuel your artistic growth, from dedicated studios to professional galleries — and everything in between.

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Bridwell Art Library
Access nearly 92,000 volumes in art, design and architecture. Our research library features rare books, photography collections and archival materials to power your creative work.
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Cressman Center for Visual Arts
Create in downtown's vibrant arts district. Our studios feature state-of-the-art glass facilities, 12,000 sq ft of working space and professional galleries for exhibition.
The photographic archives filled wall to wall with photographs
Photographic Archives
Explore nearly 2 million photographs and archival records. Access print services, research collections and exhibition spaces to support your visual and documentary projects.
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Portland MFA Studio
Graduate-level creation in a historic warehouse. Dedicated workspace for MFA artists in ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, painting and printmaking within a supportive community.
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Schneider Hall
Create, learn and showcase your work in our hub for studio art and design. State-of-the-art studios and classrooms for painting, drawing, printmaking and more. Plus 3,300 sq ft of professional gallery space.
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Speed Art Museum
Learn from Kentucky's most comprehensive art collection. Located steps from campus, explore interactive exhibits spanning centuries and cultures to inspire your creative practice.
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Studio Arts/HPES Building
Work big and bold. Our ceramic and sculpture studios are fully equipped for monumental works, hand-building, firing techniques and sculptural exploration.
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University Art Collection
Study from 3,000+ curated works spanning paintings, prints and sculptures. Our collection directly supports your learning with access to exemplary artistic practice.