Kentucky Folk Art Center, Folk art museum in Morehead, United States.
The Kentucky Folk Art Center occupies a historic grocery building in Morehead's First Street Arts District, featuring two dedicated gallery spaces across two floors.
Founded in 1985 as part of Morehead State University's collection, the museum relocated to its current location in 1997, establishing a permanent exhibition space.
The center maintains 1,407 works from Kentucky artists, displaying rotating installations of 115 pieces in the Lovena and William Richardson Gallery.
The center includes a museum store selling art pieces, educational materials, and features the 50-seat Jimmie Ruth Auditorium for group activities.
The facility houses the Edgar Tolson Folk Art Library and specialized archival storage areas dedicated to preserving Kentucky's artistic heritage.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: 1985
Website: http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/kfac
GPS coordinates: 38.18054,-83.43404
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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