Louisville Visual Art - SPARK Sculpture

“An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.” ~ James Whistler

Louisville Visual Art (LVA) is proud to announce artist team, Haddad|Drugan, was chosen to create an awe-inspiring outdoor mixed media sculptural artwork "SPARK" that promises to captivate and inspire visitors for years to come. This groundbreaking endeavor was initiated and funded by the Robert W. Rounsavall, Jr. Family Foundation. Through artistic innovation and community collaboration, the completed artwork will further solidify LVA as a hub for creativity.

What is the SPARK Sculpture at Louisville Visual Art (LVA)? The SPARK Sculpture is a large work of art that will be installed on the side of LVA’s building at 1538 Lytle Street in the summer of 2024. "SPARK" stands for "Student & Professional Art Resources & Knowledge" - and that's what you will find at LVA's Lytle Street building! The SPARK sculpture includes bright metal elements and clear rods that light up similarly to neon tubes.  The work will also have many “icons” painted onto the wall around the main “SPARK” shape using a stencil process. These “icons” will be designed by YOU! - children and adults in the communities that LVA serves - and will represent the diversity and creativity of the participants.

Are you passionate about art and want to leave your mark on Louisville Visual Art's building? Here's your chance to get involved in an exciting project that will beautify our community and showcase the talents of local artists!

We're inviting members of our community to contribute to the creation of a large mural and sculpture on the exterior of the LVA's building. But we need your help to make it truly special!