Discover what’s possible at the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts. Here, you will develop real-world skills. You will be embraced by a community of creatives with unique stories to tell. You will prepare for success making meaningful contributions to the arts. You will stand out and drive change, inspire innovation.
The College of Fine Arts declares that the arts are essential to the life of the individual and the community. We express our commitment to the arts through dedication to teaching, scholarly research, artistic experimentation, performance, outreach, and exhibition.
Accreditations:
School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Last visit: 2018.
Department of Theatre and Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Last visit: 2017
CFA launches podcast The Beat

Every beat tells a story. Here's ours.
Theatre alum living the ‘Life of Pi’

Taha Mandviwala has immersed himself in professional theater since graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2016. His latest role is Pi Patel, the title character in the three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway play “Life of Pi.” In the Broadway production, Mandviwala played supporting roles, but he was cast as Pi for the play’s North American tour.
SA/VS alumnus wins international award

2024 graduate Josh Mitchem is a recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Awards from the International Sculpture Center (ISC).
UK composition student Angel Gómez Ramos awarded by San Francisco ARTZenter Institute

Angel Gómez Ramos, a master’s degree student in composition studying under School of Music's Juan Trigos, was awarded with the ARTZenter Composer’s Grant Program of the ARTZenter Institute in collaboration with the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.