This exhibit tells the stories of freshmen year from participants in a student success intiative, WKU Freshmen Guided Pathway (FGP). This cohort of first-time, full-time students who graduated from one of five high schools in Warren County represent the typical WKU freshman in terms of academic achievement prior to admission and their demographic makeup.

FGP assists students as they negotiate the often difficult affective and academic shifts between high school and college. Learn more about the program in this exhibit, presented by the Kelly M. Burch Institute for Transformative Practices in Higher Education, Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the WKU Center for Literacy, and the Kentucky Museum.

Gazing Deeply showcases how WKU’s backyard—the unique landscape of Mammoth Cave—is being studied, interpreted, and inspiring action on environmental change. Coinciding with the UNESCO Conservation of Fragile Karst Resources: A Workshop on Sustainability and Community and Earth Day’s 50th anniversary in 2020, this exhibition is a collaborative effort between arts and science faculty and students that highlights one of the most well-known and vital natural landscapes in the world. 

History suggests that as “big business” started to take hold in the late 1800s, women became more involved in business and working outside the home. However, few women owned companies. Those that did were in industries centered on women, such as home goods, apparel, or personal care.

Today, women own only 40% of businesses in the U.S., making Carrie Burnam Taylor’s business of the early 20th century that much more impressive. Curated with Dr. Carrie Cox, this exhibit will explore Taylor's life and work, displaying three of her dresses, two coats, two bodices, and various undergarments recently conserved thanks to our Adopt-an-Artifact program.

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In the late 1800s, stitchery from London's Royal School of Art needlework and Japanese arts and crafts exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition inspired women across America to take up their needles in new and different ways. Explore the various "maniacal" and "maddening" designs that resulted in this showcase of our Crazy Quilt collection.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

This exhibition presents a powerful series of images captured by photographer and community activist, Johnalma Barnett.

Interested in working for a non-profit? Meet and network with local and national non-profits at the Networking with Non-Profits fair!

Sponsored by The Department of Sociology & Criminology and the Department of Social Work.

A conversation abotu artistic roles and practices and the many career opportunities available to artists, art writers, and educators.

Mike Windy is a multimedia artist who creates sculpture, sound, performances, video, paintings, and is an art educator in the public schools. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Number Inc., an independent art journal covering art in the south, is a member of the Board of Advisors for The Educators' Cooperative, and serves on the REACH commitee for The Smithsonian Museum of American Art. During his visit, he will share with students the many different career opportunities available to artists, arts writers, and educators.

We all know Cinderella's story, but what about the Fairy Godmother's story? Where did she come from? How does she know who needs her help? Is she actually good at her job? And what does she get out of helping others? All of these questions and more will be answered in this charming production! Suitable for all ages.

Adults $6 / Ages 12 & under $3

(Also touring to area elementary schools October 19th - December 1, 2022. Contact the Fine Arts Box Office for more information.)