Instruments of American Excellence

Bowling Green and area artists invite you into their studios & art spaces to view their work & their processes.

The World’s Greatest Studio Tour is Southern Kentucky’s most exciting art event. The annual tour is designed to allow the public to meet our area’s leading artists, talk one-on-one, and see exciting new art works. There are many locations throughout Bowling Green and Warren County, KY. This unique and intimate opportunity creates free unlimited access to the artists, and a glimpse into their creative processes.

Signs will be posted to help you find the studios. There will also be maps available at your first stop and in area businesses.

Join us at the Kentucky Museum for a free community event celebrating the metal workers' trade, sanctioned by the Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths, including:

• Forge demonstrations.
• Tinsmithing demonstrations.
• Aluminum Pour demonstration and make-your-own pour.
• Basic Forge Skills Demonstrations.
• Opportunity to learn about joining metal working associations and getting started in the trade.
• Learn about the Kentucky Forge Council and become a member.
• Kentucky Folklife Program Narrative Stage, including our Keynote Speaker
• Big Al's Hot Damn Chicken food truck on site.

Learn more here.

Free parking available off of Kentucky Street in WKU parking lots. Follow the Hammer In Parking Signs. For GPS directions, use our street address: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101