Downtown Frankfort is home to a thriving community of artists and artisans.
From woodworking to fine jewelry, from sculpture to painting,
talent and creativity is overflowing in the Capital City. Come and enjoy!
From woodworking to fine jewelry, from sculpture to painting,
talent and creativity is overflowing in the Capital City. Come and enjoy!
Visit these shops and artist studios in downtown ...
- Broadway Clay • 223 W. Broadway • 502.320.7250 • This ceramics studio, classroom, and gallery features the work of local and area potters and painters. Functional and decorative pottery is available for purchase.
- Capital Gallery of Contemporary Art • 314 Lewis St. • 502.223.2649 • Exhibiting paintings, fine prints, ceramics and small press books. Works by owner/artist Ellen Glasgow along with artists from Kentucky and across the country.
- Completely Kentucky • 237 W. Broadway • 502.223.5240 • Explore the amazing work of hundreds of Kentucky’s most talented artists. Shipping is available and gift wrapping is always free. Open every day.
- Frankfort Public Art Tour • Use this guide to check out the many public art pieces and locations in downtown Frankfort.
- Gallery House at First United Methodist Church • 211 Washington St. • 502.227.7430
- Jessie’s Art Gallery & Custom Framing • 200 W. 2nd St. • 502.227.2495 • Specializing in “conservation framing” this gallery also carries one of the area's most complete collections of Paul Sawyier prints.
- McClure Building Art Studios • 306 W. Main St. - please call for hours/availability
- Alchemy Salon • Room 711 • 502.352.2791 • Gina Morales shows her collages on ceramic tile.
- Betty Beshoar Art Studio • Room 700 • 502.682.9446 • Visit this working art studio featuring oil paintings & collages.
- Bob McWilliams Fine Art • Room 714 • 502.545.0198 • Inspired by the beauty of Kentucky, Bob uses both oils and acrylics for his paintings.
- Gene Burch Photography • Room 603 • Purchase Gene Burch’s photographs of Frankfort.
- Studio 710 • Room 710 • 859-913-5263 • Features a variety of oil paintings.
- Rebecca Ruth Candy • 116 E. 2nd St. • 502.223.7475 • Revolving exhibits of Kentucky art in the museum. Gift shop has original and print art for sale.
- Rodger’s Studio • 224 W. Main St. • 502.223.3123 • Meet Bill Rodgers and view his photographic images from in and around Frankfort, portraitures, and more.
- Silo Ridge Makers Market • 314 Saint Clair St. • 502.320-2773 • Small batch hand-crafted gifts and souvenirs by our own Kentucky artisans. Also offers classes and demos from all of our local artisans.
- The Grand Theatre Grand Gallery • 308 Saint Clair St. • 502.352.7469 • Gallery space exhibiting the work of regional artists. Displays changes quarterly.
- Three Elements Designs • 332 Saint Clair St. • 502.418.2074 • This working studio of Rob Kirkman features handcrafted furniture, custom carpentry, and functional pieces.
- Vibrant Life • 338 Saint Clair St. • 502.352.2452 • Visit this holistic healing center that displays and sells a wide variety of 2 and 3-dimensional art from Frankfort and around the world.
- White Rabbit Art & Tattoo Company • 101 W. Main St • 502.545.6575 • An all custom shop hand tailoring designs to the customer's needs.