LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington wants residents and visitors to enjoy the art it offers and it now has a new Public Art Map.     

What You Need To Know

  • Lexington launches Public Art Map

  • The interactive map will allow residents and visitors to learn more about the 140 public art pieces in the city

  • The mapped art dates from 1857 to the present and will be updated with new pieces

According to the City of Lexington, this is the first “comprehensive and searchable” geographic information system (GIS) map, allowing anyone to find and learn more about the city’s public artwork.

“Our public art tells the unique story of Lexington, connecting with our past, highlighting our present, or visualizing our future. It is an expression of our identity and character,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “This map makes our public art easy to find. There is no cost to the public, just an opportunity to enjoy.” 

The map features over 140 public art pieces including murals, sculptures, memorials, community art, sound installations and more. You can get to the map by going to Lexington’s Public Art website.

The mapped art dates from 1857 to present day. The city owns almost 70 of the works.

Residents and visitors can search by artist, title, district or owner. As new art is added to the city, the map will be updated. The map features details about each piece, including pictures, location, the artist and other details.

“We are so delighted to be able to showcase Lexington’s beautiful and diverse range of public art, and make it accessible and searchable through our online GIS database,” said Heather Lyons, Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs. “We look forward to continuing to add and update our online data, and to increase the awareness and appreciation of Lexington’s public art works, and the artists who created them.”

The map has been a joint project between the Mayor’s office and the city’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Office. 

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