Un/Contained

Louisville Visual Art (LVA) Project Space presents Un/Contained, a fabric installation exhibition by artist Suyun Son, opening September 4 from 5–8 PM.

Un/Contained is Son’s first installation work using fabric as a medium to explore the concept of being both contained and uncontained. Through the installation, Son considers the tension between boundaries, enclosure, and freedom.

The opening reception will feature light snacks and drinks, along with a short artist talk by Son at 7 PM.

Opening Reception: September 4, 5–8 PM
Artist Talk: 7 PM
Exhibition Dates: September 4–October 12
Location: LVA Project Space, 1538 Lytle St., Louisville, KY 40203

The Ohio Valley Biennial opens at LVA on September 12th, and juror Dr. fari nzinga joins us this week to discuss it. Tune in to Artists Talk with LVA each Thursday at 10 am on 97.1 FM or Artxfm.com.

CLOSING RECEPTION

Exploring artists who bring sustainability into their practice in medium, method, and theme. Human I Nature will investigate the intersection of art, science, and climate ecology and the impact of humans on the natural world.

Exhibit on Display from July 11 - August 27

Free Open to the public!

Exhibited Artists:

Lucy Azubuike, Karen Boone, Jessica Chao, Al Gorman, Clare Hirn, Devan Horton,

Claire Krüeger, Jill Pelto, Charlotte Pollock, Elyse Thaman, David Young, Jim Weaver.

This is also an opportunity to celebrate and unveil two new public art installations on Lytle Street in the Portland neighborhood—home to Louisville Visual Art (LVA).

Join us as we officially reveal these two works and celebrate the artists who created them, bringing new energy, creativity, and visual presence to the neighborhood.

Richard Sullivan
Portal of Joy
Acrylic on Recycled Aluminum
36" × 96"

Thaniel Ion Lee
A THIN PERFORATED WALL DIVIDING SIGHT AND SOUND EMBELLISHED WITH HOLY MATERIAL
Artwork Printed on Construction Mesh
6' × 25'

Hannah Drake will be in the studio to discuss her installation, Childhood Interrupted. Tune in to Artists Talk with LVA each Thursday at 10 am on 97.1 FM or Artxfm.com.

Join Louisville Visual Art for a special screening of Willie + Pigs, a documentary by Emily Cooper presented in conjunction with the Human | Nature exhibition.

The film follows Kentucky regenerative farmer Willie Huston, exploring the relationships between people, animals, and the land through themes of stewardship, sustainability, grief, and joy. Following the screening, enjoy a live performance by Ben Sollee.

Guests are encouraged to explore Human | Nature, featuring artists whose work incorporates sustainability through materials, methods, and themes. The exhibition remains on view through August 27.

This event is free, but registration is encouraged. RSVP using the link below.

Emily Cooper discusses her film, Willie and His Pigs, which will screen at LVA on August 16th. Tune in to Artists Talk with LVA each Thursday at 10 am on 97.1 FM or Artxfm.com.

Jack's Lantern Trail: Call for Artists 

Deadline: August 7, 2026

Artist Opportunity Type: Commission/Production

Compensation: Up to $180 per completed pumpkin ($75 per illustration and $75 per carving, plus a $5 signing bonus and a $10 completion bonus per pumpkin in each discipline you commit to) 

Open to: Illustrators, carvers, tattoo artists and artists. No prior pumpkin experience required.

Exhibition/Event Dates: October 1 - November 1, 2026 (working on pumpkin at from September 8th until end of October) 

Location: Iroquois Park, Louisville, KY

Contact: Roberto Velasco, velascodesigns@gmail.com

To Apply: https://forms.gle/gLEHqHEY9nL5Fbp68 

Additional Information:

The Parks Alliance of Louisville is building a roster of illustrators and carvers to create the artwork at the heart of Jack's Lantern Trail, our annual fall experience at Iroquois Park. The Trail this year runs Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, where the pumpkins are the star of the show and the pumpkin artists are the star power. 

We welcome three kinds of artists: those who illustrate, those who carve pumpkins, and those who do both. Illustrating and carving are separate disciplines here, and you can sign up for either or both. Prior pumpkin experience is not required. We're looking for distinctive vision, solid execution, and the ability to deliver on a production schedule. If you've never touched a pumpkin but you're ready to try, you're welcome.

To apply, complete the intake survey linked above. You are not required to have a proposal when applying. When you submit, you'll tell us how many pumpkins you can illustrate and/or carve across the event. Once you're selected and onboarded to our payroll system, we pay a $5 signing bonus up front for each pumpkin you commit to, in each discipline. Illustration pays $75 per pumpkin and carving pays $75 per pumpkin, and when you hit your committed number you earn an additional $10 per pumpkin in each discipline. A pumpkin you both illustrate and carve can earn up to $180. You're not responsible for gutting the pumpkins.The Parks Alliance of Louisville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and philanthropic partner to Louisville Parks and Recreation.

Artist Information Session: July 29, 2025, 5:30 PM at Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle St., Louisville, KY 40203. All artists welcomed. 

Questions? Contact Roberto Velasco, velascodesigns@gmail.com

Join Louisville Visual Art for the Human | Nature: Art & Science Panel, a conversation exploring the intersection of art, science, and climate ecology.

Presented in conjunction with the Human | Nature exhibition, this free public program will bring together artists, scientists, and environmental voices to discuss how creativity can deepen our understanding of the natural world and inspire environmental stewardship.

Following the panel, guests are invited to explore Human | Nature, featuring artists whose work incorporates sustainability through materials, methods, and themes. The exhibition remains on view through August 27.

This event is free, but registration is encouraged. RSVP using the link below.

Jack's Lantern Trail: Call for Artists 

Artist Information Session: July 29, 2025, 5:30 PM at Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle St., Louisville, KY 40203. All artists welcomed. 

Deadline to Apply: August 7, 2026

Artist Opportunity Type: Commission/Production

Compensation: Up to $180 per completed pumpkin ($75 per illustration and $75 per carving, plus a $5 signing bonus and a $10 completion bonus per pumpkin in each discipline you commit to) 

Open to: Illustrators, carvers, tattoo artists and artists. No prior pumpkin experience required.

Exhibition/Event Dates: October 1 - November 1, 2026 (working on pumpkin at from September 8th until end of October) 

Location: Iroquois Park, Louisville, KY

Contact: Roberto Velasco, velascodesigns@gmail.com

To Apply: https://forms.gle/gLEHqHEY9nL5Fbp68 

Additional Information:

The Parks Alliance of Louisville is building a roster of illustrators and carvers to create the artwork at the heart of Jack's Lantern Trail, our annual fall experience at Iroquois Park. The Trail this year runs Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, where the pumpkins are the star of the show and the pumpkin artists are the star power. 

We welcome three kinds of artists: those who illustrate, those who carve pumpkins, and those who do both. Illustrating and carving are separate disciplines here, and you can sign up for either or both. Prior pumpkin experience is not required. We're looking for distinctive vision, solid execution, and the ability to deliver on a production schedule. If you've never touched a pumpkin but you're ready to try, you're welcome.

To apply, complete the intake survey linked above. You are not required to have a proposal when applying. When you submit, you'll tell us how many pumpkins you can illustrate and/or carve across the event. Once you're selected and onboarded to our payroll system, we pay a $5 signing bonus up front for each pumpkin you commit to, in each discipline. Illustration pays $75 per pumpkin and carving pays $75 per pumpkin, and when you hit your committed number you earn an additional $10 per pumpkin in each discipline. A pumpkin you both illustrate and carve can earn up to $180. You're not responsible for gutting the pumpkins.The Parks Alliance of Louisville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and philanthropic partner to Louisville Parks and Recreation.

Questions? Contact Roberto Velasco, velascodesigns@gmail.com

Join us for the hometown premiere of LVA Hadley Prize grantee, PINBALL, on July 26th at 12:30pm at the Flyover Film Festival at the Speed Cinema. In a contemplative coming of age portrait, PINBALL follows Yosef, a spirited athlete, in Louisville as he dives into the memories of his journey from Iraq to America and what it means to chase his dreams in the shadow of a war that displaced his family from their Iraqi homeland. Louisville-based filmmakers, director Naveen Chaubal and producer Bryn Silverman, will be in attendance for a Q+A. PINBALL was also supported by the Sundance Institute, Ford Foundation, the Center for Asian American Media, Gold House, and Film Independent among others. PINBALL premiered in March at the prestigious True/False Film Festival where the Wall Street Journal called it "genuine artistic poise" and Collider named it one of the Top 5 documentaries of the fest.

Purchase Film Tickets Here

Join us after the screening at the Asia Institute Crane House, 1244 3rd Street at 3pm for a reception to celebrate! Free and open to all! Delicious bites and drinks served.

Jack's Lantern Trail: Call for Artists 

Deadline: August 7, 2026

Artist Opportunity Type: Commission/Production

Compensation: Up to $180 per completed pumpkin ($75 per illustration and $75 per carving, plus a $5 signing bonus and a $10 completion bonus per pumpkin in each discipline you commit to) 

Open to: Illustrators, carvers, tattoo artists and artists. No prior pumpkin experience required.

Exhibition/Event Dates: October 1 - November 1, 2026 (working on pumpkin at from September 8th until end of October) 

Location: Iroquois Park, Louisville, KY

Contact: Roberto Velasco, velascodesigns@gmail.com

To Apply: https://forms.gle/gLEHqHEY9nL5Fbp68 

Additional Information:

The Parks Alliance of Louisville is building a roster of illustrators and carvers to create the artwork at the heart of Jack's Lantern Trail, our annual fall experience at Iroquois Park. The Trail this year runs Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, where the pumpkins are the star of the show and the pumpkin artists are the star power. 

We welcome three kinds of artists: those who illustrate, those who carve pumpkins, and those who do both. Illustrating and carving are separate disciplines here, and you can sign up for either or both. Prior pumpkin experience is not required. We're looking for distinctive vision, solid execution, and the ability to deliver on a production schedule. If you've never touched a pumpkin but you're ready to try, you're welcome.

To apply, complete the intake survey linked above. You are not required to have a proposal when applying. When you submit, you'll tell us how many pumpkins you can illustrate and/or carve across the event. Once you're selected and onboarded to our payroll system, we pay a $5 signing bonus up front for each pumpkin you commit to, in each discipline. Illustration pays $75 per pumpkin and carving pays $75 per pumpkin, and when you hit your committed number you earn an additional $10 per pumpkin in each discipline. A pumpkin you both illustrate and carve can earn up to $180. You're not responsible for gutting the pumpkins.The Parks Alliance of Louisville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and philanthropic partner to Louisville Parks and Recreation.

Artist Information Session: July 29, 2025, 5:30 PM at Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle St., Louisville, KY 40203. All artists welcomed. 

Questions? Contact Roberto Velasco, velascodesigns@gmail.com

Diallo Simon-Pointe is the Sam Gilliam Assistant Curator of Artist Programs at The Speed Museum and this week’s guest in the studio. Tune into Artists Talk with LVA each Thursday at 10 am on 97.1 FM/Artxfm.com.

Tune into Artists Talk with LVA every Thursday at 10 am on 97.1 WXOX-FM or stream on Artxfm.com.

Exploring artists who bring sustainability into their practice in medium, method, and theme. Human I Nature will investigate the intersection of art, science, and climate ecology and the impact of humans on the natural world.

Exhibit on Display from July 11 - August 27

July 11th - Opening Reception 4 - 7 pm, Snacks, music & cash bar available!

Free Open to the public!

Exhibited Artists:

Lucy Azubuike, Karen Boone, Jessica Chao, Al Gorman, Clare Hirn, Devan Horton,

Claire Krüeger, Jill Pelto, Charlotte Pollock, Elyse Thaman, David Young, Jim Weaver.

Participating organizations include: Art Nature Consortium, Bernheim

Forest, Wendell Berry Center, City of Louisville, KAIRE, Kentucky Association of

Environmental Educators, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Louisville Climate Action

Network, Louisville Grows, Mother Earth Project, Project WET

Music by Zoe Speaks Trio

Catering by Khalil’s Catering

Other Events with Human | Nature :

August 1st - Art & Science Panel 2-4 pm

August 16th - Film Screening with Emily Cooper & performance by Ben Sollee

We’re thrilled to invite you to LVA’s 13th annual art[squared] online auction, showcasing 12" x 12" works from 30 local, established artists and 8" x 8" pieces from over 100 additional artists from across Louisville. It’s your chance to support local art while collecting original work!

art[squared] Auction Party June 11th, 2026 6pm-9pm @ LVA

View the exhibition, in-person, Monday, June 8th - Wednesday, June 10th, from 10 AM - 4 PM
at Louisville Visual Art on 1538 Lytle St, Louisville, KY.

Tickets will not be required to participate in the online auction, only the Auction Party. Tickets for the auction party will be available soon!

100% of proceeds go directly to support the mission and programs of LVA.

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)

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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