Enjoying Public Arts

THEATRE WORK SHOP OF OWENSBORO

Trinity Centre - 407 W. Fifth St. TWO Empress Theatre - 418 Frederica St 270-683-5333

TWO operates two historic theatres in downtown Owensboro, producing an eclectic season of community theatre, featuring contemporary and classic plays and musicals while maintaining a busy schedule of concerts, art exhibits, classes and workshops. The TWO education program has grown to include frequent youth shows, drama clubs and camps, TWO in the Schools, and more. Find schedules and more information at theatreworkshop.org.

OWENSBO RO MUSEUM OF FINE ART

901 Frederica St. | 270-685-3181 The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art presents traveling exhibitions from major museums, galleries and private collections and rotating exhibitions from the permanent collection. OMFA also houses a Regional Art Market that offers works for sale by artists and craftsmen from Kentucky and surrounding states. Annual festivals include the Holiday Forest Festival of Trees, Bronze Buffalo Festival and Art by the Stars Gala! ARTLAND, an interactive art studio, KALEIDOSCOPE KAVE, a computerized digital gallery and the Young at Art Gallery offer hands-on educational activities for children. Read more at omfa.us.

OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

211 East Second St. | 270-684-0661 Each season, The Owensboro Symphony offers an inspiring Subscription Series in Owensboro’s RiverPark Center. In addition, the Symphony presents free summer outdoor concerts and Chamber Orchestra performances in area churches. Read more at theoso.com

RIVERARTES

RIVERARTES, an outdoor sculpture project showcased in Owensboro’s Riverfront Development is managed by the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art for the City of Owensboro. The newest sculpture, entitled “Lincoln,” is a lifesize bronze depicting the sixteenth president of the United States sitting on a park bench with top hat in hand was sculpted by Mark Lundeen of Loveland, Colorado. The previous 10 works of art are valued at more than $300,000 and have been acquired by the art museum for Owensboro’s public art collection and installed in the downtown area.

DOWNTOWN MURALS

The blue Owensboro mural on the side of the Convention and Visitors Bureau building is perfect for selfies. Just across from it is the Kentucky Mirror Mosaic, which received a facelift in 2021. An antiviolence mural can be found at Third and Allen Street, which was commissioned by a local nonprofit. And a mural to celebrate Black history can be found at Kendall Perkins Park. O

AGRI-TAINMENT

TRUNNELL’S FARM MARKET

9255 US HWY 431 & 4399 Springhill Dr. Ste. A 270-733-2222 Trunnell’s Farm Market and Family Fun Acre features 30+ attractions to keep active toddlers happy, school-aged youngsters intrigued and adults amazed. Activities including a giant corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, jumping pillow and more.

REID’S ORCHARD

4818 HWY 144 | 270-685-2444 This family-owned orchard offers so much more than just fruit! Reidland Play area features a sunflower, soybean, and corn maze, the “Apple Express” train ride, inflatables, jump pad, duck races, Bella’s Barnyard, racers and sliders, and much more.