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Art Gallery Exhibit

Garry R. Bibbs, Sculptor

June - September 2010

September 4 - Artist Closing Reception

5:00 - 8:00 PM

 

Artwork by sculptor Garry R. Bibbs, associate professor of art at the University of Kentucky, is the subject of a solo exhibition on display at the Grand Theatre Gallery, located at 308 St. Clair St, in Frankfort, Ky. A closing reception will be held in honor of the artist and exhibition from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at the gallery.
 
The exhibit showcasing art by Bibbs opened in June and is less than a mile from one of the artist's more recent sculptures, "Now Get," a piece commissioned by the state's Department of Transportation and installed on Mero Street.
 
Bibbs' distinguished exhibition history includes showings presented through the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.; the Ruschman Art Gallery in Indianapolis; the Hertz Gallery in Louisville and the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati.
 

The Kentucky sculptor is also an active member of the Pew Civic Entrepreneur Initiative, a coalition group in Lexington whose goal is to confront and solve issues relevant to the community on race relations and leadership.


Upcoming Concerts

Saturday, September 25, 2010 – 8 p.m.

Sunday, September 26, 2010 – 8 p.m.

 

The Legendary

TEMPTATIONS

 

For more than forty years, the Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. With their recognizable choreography and onstage suites, the Temptations were the definitive male vocal groups of the 1960s.  Over the course of their career the Temptations have had 83 charted Billboard U.S. singles and 44 Billboard Top 10 Hits including “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud,” "Papa was a Rolling Stone," and "I Can’t Get Next to You."  Visit http://www.temptationssing.com for more information about the Temptations.

Grand Theatre season subscription purchasers will have tickets for the Saturday, September 25, 2010 concert as part of their 2010-2011 season package but are welcome to purchase additional tickets through the Ticket Office.  Tickets for the concerts are available online by using the “Buy Tickets Online” link or at the Grand Theatre Ticket Office, 312 West Main Street, Frankfort, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 502.352.7469.

These  concerts are a part of the Alltech Fortnight Festival™ (http://www.alltechfortnightfestival.com) held in conjunction with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™(http://www.alltechfeigames.com).

  308 St. Clair Street  •  Frankfort, KY  •  40601