Art Encouragement
Among the finer points to living in Lexington is the Lexington Public Art Commission, which works to present public art in all its forms and provide a formal art presence for the residents of the city and enhance Lexington's image throughout the region in terms of the visual arts.
The Lexington Public Art Commission is a civic organization dedicated to the presentation of public art in all its forms. The commission provides a formal art presence for the residents by selecting sites for sculpture and art forms, selecting artists, overseeing projects, developing programs in art education and establishing an exhibit schedule for the Lexington Public Art Commission Gallery.
In addition, the commission supports a variety of initiatives promoting public awareness of the positive value of diversity in Lexington.
The Lexington Public Art Commission was established in 1985 by the City of Lexington for the purpose of developing a cohesive public art program. The Commission consists of nine members, who serve on a volunteer basis.
APAC encourages community participation in the Public Art program.
Demographics
As of 2000, the estimated population of Lexington/Fayette County area was 260,512.
The median income for a household in the city is $39,813, and the median income for a family is $58,677.
Men have a median income of $36,166 versus $26,964 for women.