Lexington, October 22, 2025
News Summary
Lexington has announced a $15,000 grant from U.S. Bank to support the Artists’ Village in the East End. This initiative aims to enhance affordable housing for artists by providing down-payment assistance, thereby reducing mortgage costs. The community project, spearheaded by Community Ventures’ Art Inc., features five homes with art studios and plans for more housing options. Local artists and officials support the project, recognizing its role in fostering a vibrant creative community and revitalizing the area.
Lexington has taken a significant step towards enhancing affordable housing for artists with the announcement of a $15,000 grant from the U.S. Bank. This funding will support the Artists’ Village in the city’s East End, an initiative by Community Ventures’ Art Inc. aimed at providing permanent housing solutions for the artistic community.
The Artists’ Village, located in the Powell Street area near Midland Avenue and Third Streets, consists of five completed single-family homes, each featuring an attached art studio and access to a public art park. The first of these homes was completed in 2019 for Frank X Walker, Kentucky’s first Black poet laureate. This project aims to create a supportive environment for artists while fostering community spirit…