Amanda B. Matthews

Amanda Matthews is an internationally recognized sculptor and designer of public art, known for conveying advocacy through art. She is a public speaker, filmmaker, writer, and CEO of Prometheus Art, a Design/Build Firm in Lexington, Kentucky. Matthews holds a Bachelor in Studio Art & Philosophy from the University of Louisville and studied Fine Art and Architecture in Paris, France. A commitment to gender equality, fairness, human rights, community, and accessibility is central to her work. Amanda serves in prominent positions on multiple boards and commissions. She has received 24 grants for her work and many awards, including the Governor's Award in the Arts for Lifetime Achievement, a KY Senate Commendation for Extraordinary Achievement, and an SBA Pacesetter Award. She regularly speaks at universities and conferences and spoke on March 9th, 2025 at a high-level United Nations event in NYC for the launch of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Her work resides in several notable collections, including the New York City Public Art Collection, the KY Memorial Monuments Collection, and the Atlanta Airport Collection. Her work has also been featured in print and broadcast media around the globe, including the New York Times, Washington Post, BBC, NPR All Things Considered, Smithsonian Magazine, US News, Forbes, and national features on CBS and NBC, among others.