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"Artist opportunity" refers to an exhibit, residency, art fair, grant, award, workshop, or RFP.
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Your Nominations Are Requested for LVA Honors 2027 |
Deadline: September 14, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Award
Entry Fee: Free
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artist / Local Art Influencers
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Deadline: September 11, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries) No AI, size limit: 48x60, sculpture limited to tabletop size, no classroom work, original art only
SUBMISSION: images should be sent to innbridge@aol.com with Title, size, medium, and price.
Event Location (City/Venue): 157 E Main St., New Albany IN
Contact: innbridge@aol.com More Information |
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Deadline: September 13, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): This call for art is open to Latine artists.
Event Location (City/Venue): Foko, 991 Logan Street. Louisville, Kentucky, 40204
Contact: meganlenahan@fokofamilia.com
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FIGURE DRAWING @ MAYBEITSFATE |
Deadline: September 13, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: $20
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Rough beginner or a seasoned professional, your love of the arts is welcome here.
Event Location (City/Venue): MaybeItsFate, 1425 Story Ave. Louisville, Kentucky, 40206
Contact: cmanzo@kit-case.com
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LVA Adult Figure Drawing Class |
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SUMMER * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo |
Deadline: September 17, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Grant
Entry Fee: $35
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Event Location (City/Venue): Online
Contact: email@innovateartistgrants.org More Information |
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3rd Annual Women of Abstraction |
Deadline: September 18, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $30+
Open to (any restrictions on entries): A competitive art show of abstract work in all mediums created by women.
Open to both adult and student entries.
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 East Main Street, La Grange Ky 40031
Contact: shows@gallery104.org
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LVA's Artist Resource Series 1: |
Deadline: September 19, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: Pay what you can
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All
Event Location (City/Venue): LVA, 1538 Lytle St.
Contact: keith@louisvillevisualart.org
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Deadline: September 26, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: Free
Open to (any restrictions on entries): This FREE course is ideal for artists with some drawing experience who are looking to strengthen their figure drawing practice. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own!
Event Location (City/Venue): Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center, 201 E Spring St. New Albany, IN, 47150 Contact: adawkins@nafclibrary.org
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2026 Via Colori Street Painting Festival Artist Submission |
Deadline: FCFS or September 29
Artist Opportunity Type: Fair or Festival
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Open to (any restrictions on entries): Local Artists
Event Location (City/Venue):
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LVA's Open Studio Weekend Artist Registration |
Deadline: September 28, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Event
Entry Fee: $50 group rate, $70 singe artist rate
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artist with studio's within the Watterson expressway. Artist's located outside of the perimeters can relocated to LVA.
Event Location (City/Venue): City-wide event within the Watterson expressway loop.
Contact: taylor@louisvillevisualart.org
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Volunteers Needed: Help LVA Bring Art and Pickleball Together! |
Deadline: October 9, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Opportunity
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): ALL Volunteer shift: Friday, October 16, 2026, from 12–2 a.m. Please note: This shift begins at midnight Thursday night and ends early Friday morning.
Event Location (City/Venue): 220 S 4th Street, Louisville, KY
Contact: Elite@louisvillevisualart.org
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Acrylic Ink Abstract Landscapes |
Deadline: October 9, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: $65
Open to (any restrictions on entries): 18+
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 E Main St. Lagrange, KY
Contact: lynne.m.adams@gmail.com
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Whet Your Palette's Annual Local Artists Fair |
Deadline: October 10, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Fair or Festival
Entry Fee: $45
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Local Artists only vending something that YOU MADE. No buy and resell. Local is a vague guideline.
Event Location (City/Venue): Whet Your Palette Property, 1415 Evergreen Rd
Contact: madison@whetyourpalette.com
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Acrylic Ink Abstract Landscapes |
Deadline: November 14, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: $65
Open to (any restrictions on entries): 18+
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 E Main St. Lagrange, KY
Contact: lynne.m.adams@gmail.com
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Deadline: November 15, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): The Little Loomhouse invites emerging artists ages 17–30 to submit work for Young Visionary, our annual group exhibition celebrating the creativity and perspectives of the next generation of artists.
Event Location (City/Venue): The Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill Road, Louisville, KY
Contact: normadrish@littleloomhouse.org
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Brightside Yard Sign Design Competition |
Deadline: November 20, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All Artists
Event Location (City/Venue):
Contact: alec.brock@louisvilleky.gov
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Deadline: Ongoing
Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: $5 person/$10 per family
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All ages and skill levels. Beginners welcome!!!
Event Location (City/Venue): Belmar Studio Arts, 1206 Belmar Dr. Louisville, KY
Contact: bart@belmarstudioarts.com
https://www.belmarstudioarts.com/
https://www.bartgalloway.com/ |
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Weekly Drawing & Painting Classes |
Deadline: Ongoing
Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: $25 per session (discount for multiple sessions per week)
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All ages and skill levels are welcome. No experience necessary.
Event Location (City/Venue): Belmar Studio Arts, 1206 Belmar Dr. Louisville, KY
Contact: bart@belmarstudioarts.com
www.belmarstudioarts.com
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Deadline: December 31, 2026
Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: $45
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Offering clay classes by appointment. Up to 4 participants per class. Classes are from 2 to 4 hours in length. $45 per person. Class includes 5 pounds of white Stoneware clay, use of studio tools and glazes, and kiln firing for up to 3 pieces (Additional pieces can be fired for an additional fee.)
Exhibition/Event Dates: 01/24/2026 thru 12/20/2026
Event Location (City/Venue): Private artist's studio, Off Valley Station Road, louisville, KY
Contact: clayhandsinky@yahoo.com
Additional Information: Must reserve class with $10 per person non-refundable deposit.
No refunds for missed classes. Nor for cancellations within 24 hours of class start time.
Contact via email for questions or reservations. clayhandsinky@yahoo.com www.clayhandsinky.com |
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Exhibition Proposals for The Wine Room, organized by WheelHouse Art. |
Deadline: December 31, 2027
Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to any artist living and working in the greater Louisville region.
Exhibition/Event Dates: ongoing
Event Location (City/Venue): 2704 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, ky. 40206
Contact: hello@wheelhouse.art More Information |
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Louisville Visual Art is a nonprofit organization located in the Portland neighborhood offering programming throughout the Greater Louisville area. With an emphasis on “More Art for More People in More Places,” LVA’s mission is to contribute to a thriving, creative, and engaged Greater Louisville community through youth fine art education programming, professional and emerging visual artist support, and placing art in public spaces. For more about Louisville Visual Art, visit www.louisvillevisualart.org.
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Our Contact Information Louisville Visual Art 1538 Lytle St. Louisville, KY 40203
502.584.8166
www.louisvillevisualart.org
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| The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Louisville Visual Art with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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