08/04/2026
A few years ago, I was blessed to meet Lexington’s own Zach Brock : Grammy-winning violinist, Snarky Puppy member, and now current Artistic Director of Chamber Music Lexington.
As someone who left Kentucky to grow creatively and returned wanting to pour back into the city, Zach’s journey resonates with me. We had talked for a while about finding a meaningful way to collaborate & when he stepped into this new role, he invited me to help shape the creative direction for the 2026 Chamber Music Festival of Lexington.
It is an honor to contribute visual creativity, fresh energy & community connection to a festival w / such a strong foundation. This season is about honoring the sound & history Chamber Music Lexington has built while making room for new ideas, new audiences, and a wider creative conversation.
I am grateful Zach tapped me on the shoulder & trusted my very eclectic unique perspective of the world to add my extra sauce to this vision. It has been inspiring to connect w/ another Kentucky creative who genuinely cares about their craft, community & expanding the impact of music ( & visual art ) alignment.
The Chamber Music Festival of Lexington runs August 21–29, 2026.
Highlights include student performances, free pop-up concerts, a kickoff fundraiser at The Apiary, a cabaret at Equus Run Vineyard, and three Main Stage concerts at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center : closing with the world premiere of Mike Block’s Hope on the Hill.
Aug. 21: Performances for Fayette County Public School students
Aug. 22: Free pop-up performances, locations to be announced
Aug. 23, 5:00 PM: Kickoff Fundraiser at the Apiary, $100 donation
Aug. 25, 7:00 PM: Cabaret at Equus Run Vineyard, $30 at the door
Aug. 27, 28, 29, 7:30 PM: Main Stage concerts at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center.
Saturday closes with the world premiere of Mike Block's "Hope on the Hill," chamber version. $45 advance, $50 door, $15 students with ID, free for children 12 and under.
Big love to Zach Brock, Chamber Music Lexington, Nathan Cole, the incredible musicians, and everyone bringing this vision to life. I hope to see Lexington show up for this one.