The 2025 Governor’s Derby Exhibit is now open in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. The work of 44 artists from across Kentucky, curated by the Kentucky Arts Council, will be on display through May 29. The exhibit, which carries the theme “Spring is Here,” opened April 30. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Twenty Kentucky counties are represented in this showcase of Kentucky art.
Featured Artists
Artists in the exhibit are listed by name and county.
Gretchen Bainum, Fleming
Pam Beck, Fayette
Betty Beshoar, Franklin
Bill Burton, Daviess
Steve Campbell, Boone
Jeff Chapman-Crane, Letcher
Rick Davis, Fayette
Gary DuBois, Madison
James Ellenberger, Madison
Veronica Feth, Fayette
Ronna Fisher, Fayette
Kate He, Calloway
Brandon Hein, Jefferson
Steven A. Hoffman, Boyle
Frederica Diane Huff, Daviess
Ed Johannemann, Oldham
Bill Johnson, Madison
Lindsey Kiser, Boone
Kiana Mahjub, Madison
Molly Marek, Lee
Esmeralda Martin, Fayette
Mark McFerron, Jefferson
Kasandra McNeil, Pulaski
Barry Motes, Oldham
David Neace, Jessamine
Ken Page, Kenton
Manish Rajguru, Franklin
Fran Redmon, Franklin
Stephanie Say, Fayette
Debra Scott, Henderson
Meryl R.B. Shapiro, Woodford
Larry Smith, Trimble
Summer Smith, Fayette
Paula Stone-Buckner, Montgomery
Nzingha Beverley Sweeney-Sheppard, Jefferson
Brigit Truex, Fayette
Jennifer Vaughn, Anderson
Marie Waddell Pearson, Fayette
Bill Warren, Madison
Angela Wells, Jefferson
Steven Wilson, Oldham
Karen Winn, Fayette
Stephen Winter, Jessamine
Laura Zecchin, Boyle