SIX SCULPTURES and a STATEMENT
recent works by
THANIEL ION LEE

Louisville Visual Art
1538 Lytle St, Louisville, KY 40203
[Second Floor Project Room]

Opening Reception - June/5/2026 - 5pm to 7pm with Q and A at 6pm
Closing Date - July/5/2026

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The 2026 art[squared] Online Auction Party happens on June 11th, and featured artists, Justin Franklin Baldwin & Ann Klem will be in the studio this week. Tune into Artists Talk with LVA each Thursday at 10 am on 97.1 FM/Artxfm.com.

www.louisvillevisualart.org/artsquared

About This Event

A permanent installation of artworks by local artists, curated by Liz Foley and purchased through LVA’s Curate Purchase Inspire program.
Titled From Which Your Life Flows, this collection draws on the writings of Rainer Maria Rilke to explore identity, growth, and the role of place in shaping our lives. The installation cultivates a sense of belonging and possibility, offering a supportive, reflective environment that encourages residents to imagine, connect, and become who they are meant to be.

This is a free event. We'll have refreshments and snacks, so please RSVP!

•May 31, 2026

•2:00pm to 3:30pm, light refreshments served

•LVA Gallery, 1538 Lytle Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203 

•Artwork may be picked up at 3:30pm, at the end of the closing reception

•CFAC Elementary School Exhibition hours, May 27 through 28, 1:00pm to 3:30pm

•May 17, 2026

•2:00pm to 3:30pm, light refreshments served

•LVA Gallery, 1538 Lytle Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203 

•Artwork may be picked up at 3:30pm, at the end of the closing reception

•CFAC Middle School Exhibition hours, May 14 through 15, 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Kentucky College of Art + Design Seniors: Beige Price, Asia Jewell, Madison Boone, Carol Ann Raby, & Kerstin Imhoff are in the studio this week. Tune into Artists Talk with LVA on WXOX 97.1 FM at 10 AM.

•May 8, 2026

•5:30pm to 7:00pm, light refreshments served

•6:00pm Presentation of Awards

•LVA Gallery, 1538 Lytle Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203 

•Artwork may be picked up at 3:30pm, at the end of the closing reception

•CFAC Middle School Exhibition hours, May 14 through 15, 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Albertus Gorman discusses G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect, the exhibit that he curated at the Cultural Arts Center. Tune into Artists Talk with LVA on WXOX 97.1 FM at 10 AM.

Hannah DeWitt discusses her recently completed CPI Fellowship and the resulting exhibit, Art for Arthur Street. Tune into Artists Talk with LVA on WXOX 97.1 FM at 10 AM.

Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists

The Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists is now a $10,000 cash prize designed to make a meaningful impact on the career of a visual artist residing in the Louisville Metro Area. (2026 call will be out February 23, 2026. Application deadline is April 20th)

Experience the Creativity of Louisville’s Young Artists!
From bold brushstrokes to innovative digital designs, Jefferson County students are turning ideas into incredible works of art. The JCPS All-City Visual Arts Show celebrates the imagination, talent, and creativity of elementary, middle, and high school artists across the district.

Join us at Louisville Visual Art from March 23 to April 17, with a closing reception on April 18, to see the next generation of creators in action. This is your chance to explore art that inspires, challenges, and sparks conversation—don’t miss it!

Immersive Phenomenological Landscapes by uhma janus is exhibited at Kentucky Opera during the performances of Scalia/Ginsburg, April 10 - 17, 2026. The exhibit is five large-scale B&W ink drawings in which janus takes the traditional form of the landscape and uses it to explore the infinity of the unbounded universe.

https://www.uhmajanus.com/

https://kyopera.org/scalia-ginsburg/

@uhma.artst

Immersive Phenomenological Landscapes by uhma janus is exhibited at Kentucky Opera during the performances of Scalia/Ginsburg, April 10 - 17, 2026. The exhibit is five large-scale B&W ink drawings in which janus takes the traditional form of the landscape and uses it to explore the infinity of the unbounded universe.

https://www.uhmajanus.com/

https://kyopera.org/scalia-ginsburg/

@uhma.artst

Immersive Phenomenological Landscapes by uhma janus is exhibited at Kentucky Opera during the performances of Scalia/Ginsburg, April 10 - 17, 2026. The exhibit is five large-scale B&W ink drawings in which janus takes the traditional form of the landscape and uses it to explore the infinity of the unbounded universe.

https://www.uhmajanus.com/

https://kyopera.org/scalia-ginsburg/

@uhma.artst

A permanent installation of artworks by local artists, curated by Hannah DeWitt and purchased through LVA’s Curate Purchase Inspire program. This installation celebrates mutual aid and is designed to provide a positive and stimulating environment for its residents.

RSVP link > https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cpievents/event/arthurstreethotel/

Opening Reception: April 12th, 2pm-3:30pm

Location: 1620 Arthur St

Immersive Phenomenological Landscapes by uhma janus is exhibited at Kentucky Opera during the performances of Scalia/Ginsburg, April 10 - 17, 2026. The exhibit is five large-scale B&W ink drawings in which janus takes the traditional form of the landscape and uses it to explore the infinity of the unbounded universe.

https://www.uhmajanus.com/

https://kyopera.org/scalia-ginsburg/

@uhma.artst

AC Hotel Rotating Exhibition

LVA, in association with AC Hotels provide an opportunity to local artists for installation on the first and second floor lobby of the AC Hotel in the Nulu neighborhood. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: March 30, 2026

The 2026 LVA Honors is on March 20th, and this week, Education Honoree Ying Kit Chan will join us in the studio. Tune into Artists Talk with LVA on WXOX 97.1 FM each Thursday at 10 AM.

Woodcut workshop—generously hosted by Louisville Visual Art and Richard Sullivan BNK St!

Register on the Portland Museum’s website to reserve your spot (and to see our most updated schedule). Our workshops include all supplies and instruction for no cost, so you only need to bring yourself and some ideas to carve into your wooden stamp!

After all of our carving workshops, we hope to see you all again to print these community-carved woodblocks at the Portland Museum’s Printmaking Festival on April 18th.

If you need any accommodations to participate in a workshop or our print festival, send us a DM or email (CeLOUbratePrint@gmail.com).

The Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists is now a $10,000 cash prize designed to make a meaningful impact on the career of a visual artist residing in the Louisville Metro Area. (2026 call will be out February 23, 2026)

Tune into this virtual BFA Info Session, March 11th from 6-7pm to learn more about crafting the perfect application. Link below:

The 2026 Southern Crossings Pottery Festival happens this weekend at 1020 Brewery, so potters Lindsey Oesteritter & Autumn McKay join us to discuss what to expect. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM / Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA

Chenoa Buster is an MA candidate in Curatorial Studies at the University of Louisville’s Hite Institute. She opens her thesis exhibit at Artportal on March 6 and joins us in the studio this week. Tune into Artists Talk with LVA on WXOX 97.1 FM at 10 AM.

Winter/spring Sessions

Classes meet at Art Sanctuary at 1433 S Shelby St, Louisville, Kentucky 40217. Class size is limited.

Free parking on Lydia and McHenry Streets. Enter from the entrance on McHenry Street for this class. 

First Six Week Session January 12 - February 16, Mondays, 6:00-8:30 pm - $160.00

Second Six Week Session February 23 - March 30, Mondays, 6:00-8:30 pm - $160.00

A map of the location can be found here. SCROLL DOWN to REGISTER.

$160 for one six-week session. If you are a member of LVA or a Resident Artist at Art Sanctuary please use the promotional code MEMBERDRAW at checkout for a $30 discount. If you are not a member but would like to be please click here.

Class Description:

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. Cost includes instruction and model.

If you are a high school student who wishes to attend this class please contact Keith Waits: keith@louisvillevisualart.org. 

The 2026 Art in City Hall exhibit is now open, and this week our guests are 3 of the artists: Dawn Della Bella, Matthew Hagan, & Tim O' Connell. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM / Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA.