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Welcome to
The Living Arts and Science Center

A place where creativity has continued to grow since 1968.
 

The Living Arts & Science Center  (LASC) was created as a not-for-profit organization in 1968 to “provide creative and unique opportunities for exploration and education in the arts and sciences.”  In these 38 years, the LASC has not only moved with the times but has become a trusted creative resource and a stimulating force that makes Central Kentucky a better place. 

Each year, the LASC presents an extensive and diverse array of programming including:

  Over 400 classes and workshops for children 18-months old to adults;

Seven to nine art exhibits of original work by local and regional artists;

   Hands-on Discovery exhibits exploring relationships between art and science;

Performances and workshops with local and regional musicians,  storytellers and puppet companies;

Free community arts programs provided to numerous social service agencies and neighborhood and community centers;

Field Trip programs focusing on Kentucky’s core content in the arts and sciences;

Discovery Night programs featuring guest artists and scientists sharing their work and collections; and

Free arts activities at community events such as Arbor Day at the Arboretum, MayFest, the High Hope Steeplechase, the Lexington Christmas Chorus, the Roots and Heritage Festival, and at our own Family Fun Day at the LASC.
 

 The Living Arts & Science Center is located just 3 ½ blocks from Main Street in the Kinkead House, a beautiful 1847 home listed on the National Register for Historic Places.   We enjoy 1 ½ lively acres in our urban setting that includes a waterfall and stream system with native Kentucky plantings, a butterfly garden and children’s garden, an outdoor classroom and several works of public art created by local artists and community members.

Ample off-street parking is located directly in front of our building.

 

Business Hours

September – May
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 June – August
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM


 

Contact Information

The Living Arts and Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40508

Phone: (859) 252 - 5222 / 255- 2284
Fax: 255-7448

General Inquiriesinfo@lasclex.org
 

Staff E-Mail
Heather Lyons (Executive Director): hlyons@lasclex.org

Stacey Chinn (Gallery Director)
schinn@lasclex.org

Molly Costich Wilson (Art Education Coordinator) mwilson@lasclex.org

Katherine Bullock (Educational Outreach Coordinator) kbullock@lasclex.org

LeAnn Jenkins (Bookkeeper)
ljenkins@lasclex.org

Steven Littrell (Program Assistant, Web Site) slittrell@lasclex.org

 

Visit our new pondless waterfall and stream. Water cascades over rocks and down a stream bed of small rocks.




Buddy enjoys the
new waterfall.

This new outdoor feature was made possible by LASC Board Member
Jim Baylor, H2O Designs, and Kentucky American Water.

H2O Designs Inc. Your Aquascape Professionals: Ponds, Waterfalls, Streams.
www.h2odesignsinc.com


The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization (501(c)3) and is funded in part by:

The William Stamps Farish Fund.
 

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