KMAC Museum

Travel



Is This Your Listing? Are you the owner of KMAC Museum in Louisville Kentucky? Send us more details! Claim Your Business Or Contact Us

Description

KMAC Museum is an American museum located in the West Main District of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, which "explores the relationship between art and craft by identifying art as big ideas and craft as the intersection between process, materials and labor." It is a nonprofit organization supported in part by the Fund for the Arts and Kentucky Arts Council, as well as many public and private donors.HistoryFounded in 1981 by Phyllis George Brown, then First Lady of Kentucky and former Miss America, the Kentucky Art and Craft Foundation was started to build interest in Kentucky's rich craft and art resources. With the help of Mary Shands, the start of the center began with ease.In 1984 the organization moved into the lower level of a West Main Street building to have more space for things like a gift shop. When the move occurred the west district of downtown Louisville had low occupancy rates for the buildings. The location of several museums like the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft helped revitalize this area of downtown.Since 1984 the organization has presented hundreds of exhibitions, reaching approximately 100,000 viewers and students annually. By 1991 the Kentucky Art and Craft Foundation has tried to be a leader in the community of preserving Kentucky's heritage in its arts and crafts. It has held several promotion events to help improve its goal.Over ten years ago the organization recognized the importance of including educational programming as part of their mission. In

Upcoming Events

Places You Should Consider

KMAC Museum Photos

People Connected

Is KMAC Museum one of your Favorite Places?

Add to My Connections

Plug Updates

Say Something or Ask a Question about KMAC Museum

Recommended Ratings & Reviews

0 Rating Service
0 Rating Cleanliness
0 Rating Bang for your Buck
0 Rating Parking & Accessibility
Rate & Review

Related places

Churchill Downs
Travel & Recreation
700 Central Avenue, Louisville KY, 40208
This beautiful racetrack has been the home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Travel $
704 Central Avenue, Louisville KY, 40208
The Kentucky Derby Museum, which sits on the front steps of historic Churchill Downs, is a very visible part of our community. Graciously welcoming over...
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Travel $$
800 West Main St., Louisville KY, 40202
A six-story bat, leaning against the building, draws visitors to this museum which features a bat archive and reproduced dugout.
Louisville Zoo
Travel $
1100 TREVILIAN WAY, LOUISVILLE KY, 40213
The Louisville Zoo is open year-round. Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days.

Join My Community

502area.com would like to send you latest updates