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. 

Kathryn Brooks, MA candidate in Hite Art Institute's Curatorial Studies program, joins us this Thursday at 10AM on Artists Talk with LVA on WXOX 97.1 FM to discuss their thesis exhibit at 21c.

Camp registration starts Feb.9 at 9am.

Early registration for LVA members Feb.2 through Feb.8 for both Spring Break Art Camp and LVA Summer Art Camps. 

Spring Break Art Camp - April 6-10, 9am to 4pm (located at the UCHM building in Clifton)

LVA Summer Camps include (located at the UCHM building in Clifton):

Painting Lab, ages 7-12

Cardboard Laboratory, ages 7-12

Comic Art, ages 11-14

Comic Book Art, ages 7-10

Stop Motion Youngsters, ages 7-10

Stop Motion, ages 11-14

An Artist A Day, ages 7-12

Creature Feature, ages 7-12

Digital Photography, ages 7-12

Waterfront Park LVA Nature Camp, ages 7-12 (located at the Waterfront Park)

LVA Summer Outreach Art Camps include:

Waterfront Park LVA Juneteenth Camp, aged 7-12  (located at the Waterfront Park)

Camps last one week long and go from 9am to 4pm ($245 a week). Extended hours are available in some camps from 8am to 5pm ($295 a week). All supplies are furnished by LVA. Campers supply their own lunches, snacks and drinks.

AB30 Closing Reception and Catalog Release Party

January 22, 6-8pm.

Artists' Breakfast Group Louisville is a group born out of a need to build community. Meeting each Thursday morning at a succession of locally-owned eateries, they break bread and discuss art and creativity, sharing professional information with other artists in Kentucky. This year, the group celebrates a 30-year anniversary with an exhibit featuring 39 current members in an exhibition at Louisville Visual Art: AB30.

Terry Spangler Dunham & Charlotte Pollock will discuss their upcoming exhibit at Pyro Gallery on Artists Talk with LVA on WXOX 97.1 FM at 10 AM.

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. 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 $365 scholarship to attend so that economic status will play no part in a child’s participation or placement. An administration fee is paid by those who are financially able to support the program.

Students must be recommended into the program by an art teacher, teacher, principal, community leader (a person who knows of the student’s talent in the visual arts). To learn about how to get your student recommended contact Annette at annette@louisvillevisualart.org.

The Academy of LVA is Louisville's premier pre-professional art program for high school students, under the umbrella of the Children’s Fine Art Classes program. Founded in 1925, its mission is to provide intensive, in-depth art experiences for talented and motivated art students. 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. 

AB30 Artist Panel Discussion January 17th, 1pm-2:30pm

Panel discussion participating artists: Waller Austin, Portia Brown, Keith Kleespies, Suzi Zimmerer, Joe Wolek will be the panel for this. 

Artwork on display through January 31, 2026

Artists' Breakfast Group Louisville is a group born out of a need to build community. Meeting each Thursday morning at a succession of locally-owned eateries, they break bread and discuss art and creativity, sharing professional information with other artists in Kentucky. This year, the group celebrates a 30-year anniversary with an exhibit featuring 39 current members in an exhibition at Louisville Visual Art: AB30.

This week's guest, Aurora Noctua is currently exhibiting at Grady Goods + Artpunk Gallery. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM / Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA.

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. 

This week, Luanne Smith & Bob Lockhart will discuss her new exhibit, Biophilia, now at Pyro Gallery. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM / Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA.

All is Calm LVA Exhibit @ KY Opera

December 12 - 21, Kentucky Opera presents All is Calm, A one act, a cappella opera quoting the words of WWI soldiers who defied their commanders and called an impromptu “Christmas Truce” in December 1914.  

For this production, Louisville Visual Art has chosen the winter landscapes of Bulgarian-born, Louisville-based painter Valtcho Tonov to exhibit in the KY Opera library. 

Tickets:

https://kyopera.org/season-25-26/