Your Nominations Are Requested for LVA Honors 2027
Help us celebrate a milestone! On March 19, 2027, Louisville Visual Art will mark the 10th Anniversary LVA Honors by recognizing four outstanding individuals who enrich the arts and culture of Metro Louisville.
Building on nine years of honoring local creators, advocates, and leaders, we need your input to select this year's honorees. Submit your nomination below!
Nomination Categories
Emerging Artist: An artist who is gaining momentum, highlighted by an impactful exhibition or notable event over the past 12 months.
Visual Art Educator: An educator who has dedicated their career to visual art education and has made a profound, lasting impact on their students over time.
Legacy: An established visual artist recognized for a lifetime of creative work and enthusiastic support for other artists throughout their careers.
Community Impact: An individual or organization who has made an enduring impact advocating for visual artists and the creative arts in Louisville.
Past LVA Honorees
(Note: Previous honorees are ineligible for nomination.)
Emerging, Artist Educator, Legacy, Community Impact
2018 Vinhay Keo, Wilma Bethel, Ed Hamilton, Porter Watkins
2019 Monica Stewart, Jim Grubola, Elmer Lucille Allen, Al Shands
2020 Liz Richter, Che Rhodes, Billy Hertz, Nana Lampton
2021 Jaylin Stewart, Kevin Ashford, John Begley, Edward Lee
2022 Shohei Katayama, Janet Britt, William Duffy, Clare Hirn
2023 Cierra Evans, Doug DeWeese, Jacque Parsley, Sheryl Barnes
2024 Sheila Fox, Amanda Thompson, C.J. Pressma, Jon Cherry
2025 Juliet Taylor, Annette Cable, Chuck Swanson, Dr. Jabani Bennett
2026 Robyn Gibson, Ying Kit Chan, Tom Pfannerstill, Julien Robson
