Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts — Attraction in Frankfort

We were there last week on vacation, and my sister in law, myself and my 4 year old nephew walked in, and just because my nephew accidentally dropped a tiny figurine and broke the ear off it, they made my sister in law pay for it.... cost her $40. No one was even in the gift shop when it happened, and all a sudden a female staff member comes in and notices the ear fell off the tiny figurine? She says, "oh the ear is missing, did he drop this?" it was an accident, i told the staff member it was an accident and she rudely says "no he dropped it". If places like this cant understand that small children tend to touch things, then maybe they should have a sign on the door that says "no children allowed" otherwise, they should have a policy for damaged items. I was going to buy a book and a sticker from their gift shop, but i put it back, i will not patron places like this. I will not be returning. Thanks for ruining my experience. If you guys are so concerned about fragile items getting broken, here’s a suggestion… put them in glass...

We were in the area and had some time to kill. We went to their main gallery on the theme “She” honoring women in art .

This gallery has a variety of art created by women. There are a few pieces of art that are thought provoking by seeing through women’s eyes/hands who have opposite political/life views from mine.

I had a nice conversation with the receptionist and she said “balance” on how people see things. I believe that this gallery would be a great place to debate/understand how women feel/view through the art made by women. Bring your friends who are on opposite sides and have a healthy discussion. We are in this earth as humans and let us remove the division from our lives.

The building is beautifully designed at an excellent location.

Thank you Ms D....

Alas, it's hard for me to rate this one. I came between exhibits, and the main gallery was closed - not that I'm going to begrudge them that, I came on a Tuesday morning, which is arguably the best time to set up a new exhibit. There was, thankfully, a small side gallery with fishing themed art that was open, which was quite fun. Also they have a tiny art library outside which operates on the same principle as any other library, but for little pieces of art, which is absolutely wonderful in both concept and execution. It's free and the docent was very nice. Can recommend, especially if you're downtown anyway, but perhaps call ahead to make sure the main...