Thomas Freese is an accomplished artist in multiple disciplines—writing, storytelling and visual art. Mr. Freese worked in the Arts in Education since 1994, doing visual arts residencies in 100 locations across Kentucky. Since 1998, Mr. Freese has written 130 articles for Lexington’s Chevy Chaser Magazine and published 7 books of ghost stories. He is currently completing a children’s book project. Mr. Freese has performed story programs for 15 years. He has over 20 story programs. When working with students, Mr. Freese often combines his expertise to help children create works of art in the venues of writing, storytelling and art. Mr. Freese relates well to children of all ages and uses guitar and harmonica to add to his stories.

The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports Pike County Public Library District with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts