June is All About Art in Oldham The Oldham County arts craze comes alive during the months of June and July. Three major festivals take place to showcase the arts and the highly talented professionals who contribute their work to making such events successful. Although several talented artists call Oldham County home, many travel from far away to attend the prestigious juried Arts on the Green each June, making it one of the largest art festivals in the region. Whether you are purchasing art or want to spend a day enjoying different exhibitions, Oldham County is the best place to enjoy art in all of its various forms. Did you know Oldham County is home to several unique murals? The most recent one is a beautiful, vibrant Be Kind Mural near Main Street depicting La Grange as the Kindness Capital of Kentucky. Inspired by the Be Kind Sisters – Raegan and Rylyn Richins – it earned a top spot on the recent HGTV Home Town Kickstart reveal in La Grange. Stop and see it behind Gallery at Gatewood when you’re in town! If you’re exiting off of I-71 at exit 22, be sure to get a glimpse of the Trains on Main Mural located next to the Marathon station at the corner of E. Crystal and Hwy. 53. The large mural depicts the town’s railroad heritage and was created by local artist Mike Prather. If you continue on to Main Street, you just might experience a CSX train as it moves down the middle of town. Prather, Oldham’s official artist of the Kentucky Derby Museum Winner’s Circle Exhibit, is also responsible for designing and painting the panoramic view of Oldham County’s Horse Farm Mural on Commerce Parkway at Rocket Storage measuring 4,300 square feet. Prather Design in Mainly Creative, as well as Gallery 104, can be found on Main Street in historic La Grange. Many other beautiful examples of original art and statues are scattered throughout the county.
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