• Children's Fine Art Classes - The Children’s Fine Art Classes program engages and inspires the next generation of creative leaders by providing intensive, in-depth art experiences to visually talented and motivated elementary and middle school students, grades 4 through 8. Since 1925, the program has offered concentrated studies in two-dimensional art that include studio practices in drawing, painting, and mixed media; art history; critiquing skills; and aesthetics. Each student is provided a scholarship to attend so that economic status will play no part in a child’s participation or placement. LVA does ask for an administration fee, but if a student is on Free and Reduced Lunch, they may waive that fee. Students need to be recommended into this program by an educator, a principal, a community leader, someone of authority who knows of the student’s talents, like you. Here is the recommendation link, this is all done online, no need for recommendation letters. Once a student is recommended, they do not need any other recommendations. Also, a recommendation does not mean the students are entered into the program, parents/guardians still need to register their students each semester this wish to attend.
CFAC classes are held after school or Saturday mornings. We run classes during each school semester. Classes are 2 hours each week, one class a week for 8 to 10 weeks. Teachers are professional artists and or art teachers. We have classes all over the area, currently because of COVID19 we have reduced class sizes and some schools have restricted access, masks are required. We are also offering Virtual CFAC during this time.
Send in your recommendations now, we will be putting the new Spring 2022 semester schedule and registration information out in mid-November (using recommendations for this mailing). Registration starts the beginning of December, and classes start for Spring 2022 the week of January 17th. Contact LVA Education Director, Annette Cable annette@louisvillevisualart.org
• The Academy of LVA – LVA’s art program for high school students under the umbrella of the Children’s Fine Art Classes program. When preparing the curriculum for The Academy, LVA looked at the National Core Art Standards and also had conversations with the top art universities around the country to ensure our Academy students would exceed their expectations. When asked what they were looking for in applicants, their answer was consistent across the board: "We want students who go beyond exhibiting technical skill and talent. Applicants should have both a style and voice unifying their work and should be able to discuss their work conceptually." By completing junior and senior level classes with The Academy, students should be a top choice candidate for universities and arts schools around the country. The Academy is a tuition-based program, need based scholarships are available. Contact Annette Cable annette@louisvillevisualart.org
• In School Programming - In School Programs are offered in the FFTA 5x5 and TAG grant opportunities, also check them out online if you don’t have the 5 x5 or TAG grant options. LVA's In School programs provide engaging, in-depth arts experiences with a focus on project-based learning. We partner with teachers to help students explore curricular concepts though the lens of visual art, supporting the development of literacy and communication skills and enhancing student comprehension of core academic content. Projects are tailored to meet the specific needs of each classroom and serve to enrich not only the individual participants, but the school community as a whole. Contact Annette Cable annette@louisvillevisualart.org
• Arts Starts with Louisville Visual Art - An ongoing series of web-hosted instructional videos, Art Starts with Louisville Visual Art brings creativity home any time. Always available on our YouTube channel, lessons can be tried - and shared - over and over. The projects use lots of basic supplies, items from around the home. There are also art word puzzles, games and printable pdfs on this webpage. Contact Annette Cable annette@louisvillevisualart.org
• Creative Clues - Each month, Creative Clues presents a new clue to fire your imagination. Your mission is to bring the clue to life by drawing, painting, designing, questioning, and making. This is a monthly prompt for anyone, any age. It is a word or phrase and folks can interpret that word or phrase anyway they want to, photograph their art and submit it to LVA at the link provided on the website. LVA presents an online Creative Clues Showcase at the end of each month. We also have a How To section with all kinds of basic art knowledge and projects. All of the How To sections and Showcases are archived so you may see all of the submitted art by young and old, and you can use the How To sections as lessons or inspiration. Contact Annette Cable annette@louisvillevisualart.org
• LVA Camps - LVA Camps and Workshops are designed for a variety of age groups featuring experienced professional instructors in an atmosphere that will engulf your child in a creative learning environment. These are fee-based camps, the Spring and Summer Camp schedules will be available in mid-February. There are no scholarships for these camps, (sometimes an organization will sponsor a child for a camp). We also hold camp partnerships with organizations around town for Outreach Camps. Contact Annette Cable annette@louisvillevisualart.org
• In School Programming - In School Programs are offered in the FFTA 5x5 and TAG grant opportunities, also check them out online if you don’t have the 5 x5 or TAG grant option. LVA's In School programs provide engaging, in-depth arts experiences with a focus on project-based learning. We partner with teachers to help students explore curricular concepts though the lens of visual art, supporting the development of literacy and communication skills and enhancing student comprehension of core academic content. Projects are tailored to meet the specific needs of each classroom and serve to enrich not only the individual participants, but the school community as a whole. Contact Annette Cable annette@louisvillevisualart.org
• LVA Free Wall - Practice Mural Painting at the LVA Free Wall. Open to artists of any skill level, students and teachers are all welcome. You have an idea for a sprawling mural, but nowhere to sketch out your vision to scale. You have always wanted to try spray painting techniques, but your studio lacks proper ventilation. You have painted on large canvases, but have never had the chance to try out your skills on a textured wall.
The LVA Free Wall is a safe, legal space for both aspiring muralists and seasoned public artists to practice their painting skills or work out ideas for large-scale artworks at Louisville Visual Art. The goal for the LVA Free Wall is to provide artists space to gain the necessary experience to broaden their artistic scopes. Fill out this form and LVA will get back with you soon. Contact LVA Outreach Coordinator, Desmone Stepp, at outreach.lva@gmail.com
• Adult Figure Drawing – Colleges and Universities have expressed the importance of having this experience before starting a college career. This basic life drawing class taught by Claudia Hammer provides the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills when drawing from life. Seeing and understanding what you see is the foundation for all art. Starting with quick sketches and working on longer poses, each student will be taught at their skill level. No experience is required. Classes meet at Art Sanctuary at 1433 S Shelby St., Louisville, Kentucky 40217. Class size is limited. Cost includes instruction and model. There are two, six weeks sessions during each fall and winter season. To learn more about the classes and register, check out this link. If you are a high school student who wishes to attend this class please contact LVA Facilities Manager, Keith Waits keith@louisvillevisualart.org
• Volunteer Opportunities for your Students - Help promote the arts in your community and earn valuable service hours for experience and your resume by volunteering for LVA Camps and Events. Contact Annette Cable annette@louisvillevisualart.org