The history of the Beaux Arts Ball
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The origins of the Beaux Arts Ball traceback to the 19th century. The Architecture community
of the Ecole des Beaux Arts hosted the very first ball. This ball’s
theme asked for creativity and imagination beyond the scope of tamed
human minds. Such wild and taboo activity opened doors for future generations.
Almost two hundred years later the celebration continues here in beautiful Lexington.
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Lexington's history |
Lexington began its own Beaux Arts Ball in 1969. Throughout the years its legacy
has continued, and its popularity has grown significantly. Visitors have
come to the Ball from the University of Kentucky, the
community of Lexington, surrounding cities and counties, and even internationally.
The event has been held in unique spaces all around the city, from tobacco warehouses to hotel parking garages.
They come to explore creativity, enjoy music and spectacle, and celebrate comraderie.
The Beaux Arts Ball is planned and organized by students from the University of Kentucky’s College of Design and is
the largest student-run, non-profit organization in the state of Kentucky.
We strive to foster creativity and diversity, and our ultimate goal is to raise money for charity
and strengthen the community of Lexington.
Each year our donation has grown, and in 2008, we donated an astonishing $23,000 dollars in student scholarships and to
the Hospital Hospitality House and Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program!! Past donations have been to the Aids Volunteers of Lexington,
Lexington Community Action Council and Moveable Feast.
We thank the community of Lexington, those who support us with donations, and especially those who attend each year
for making the Beaux Arts Ball an exhilarating and truly unique event!
Beaux Arts Foundation, Inc.
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