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We’re thrilled to invite you to LVA’s 12th annual art[squared] online auction, showcasing 12" x 12" works from 40 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!

Auction Opens: Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 PM

Bidding Closes: Thursday, June 26 at 9:00 PM

Registration for the online auction is free; go to: LouisvilleVisualArt.org/ArtSquared

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

Celebrate with Us at the art[squared] Auction Party.

Join us for a festive evening of art, food, and community:

1538 Lytle Street, Louisville, KY

Thursday, June 26 | 6 – 9 PM

Enjoy delicious bites, drinks, and live music from DJ Chip Calloway while mingling with fellow art lovers.

Tickets: $40 per person | $75 per couple

LVA, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, will be announcing the Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists at 6:30pm, June 26th at LVA's art[squared] Auction Party. A $10,000 cash prize designed to make a meaningful impact on the career of a visual artist residing in the Louisville Metro Area. Artwork from the all the award finalist will be on display during the event.

Held in conjunction with art[squared], this event requires a ticket for entry. Your ticket includes access to the exhibition and award announcement, plus food, drinks, and entertainment throughout the night.

Meet the Finalists for the 2025 Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists!

July 11, 2025

Artistas Cubanos Chévere Exhibition
at Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle St.

Opening Reception: July 11th, 6-8pm

On display July 11 through August 24, 2025

Join us for Artistas Cubanos Chévere, a vibrant exhibition celebrating Cuban artists living in Louisville and nearby, featuring powerful works by artists like Andy Llanes Bulto, Julio Cesar, and Humberto Lahera. Enjoy Cuban food, music by DJ Roberton, a performance by Que Siga La Tradición, and an artist panel on August 16.

What We Need Is Here Installation
at Louisville Grows, 1648 Portland Ave.

Dedication Reception: July 11th, 5-6pm

On display permanently.

Join us for a multi-artist permanent installation at Louisville Grows, curated by Lindsey Cummins through LVA’s Curate Purchase Inspire program (CPI). Featuring works by Jessica Chao, Nathaniel Hendrickson, Azucena Trejo Williams, Peter Price, Claire Krüeger, and El Bruner, the site-responsive project transforms the space with sculptural seating, embroidered textiles, and ceramic forms that interact with the elements. The installation was developed in collaboration with contractor Brad Titzer, who supported the structural integration of each piece.

LVA is deeply grateful to the generous foundations that have recently invested in our mission.

We extend our sincere thanks to:

The Clark Family Foundation – for a generous grant of $30,000 in support of LVA’s mission and our youth art education programs. Your investment helps ensure that creativity and expression remain accessible to students throughout Greater Louisville.

The Cralle Foundation – for a generous grant of $5,000 to support trauma-informed art classes at St. Joseph's Children's Home. These classes provide a vital outlet for healing and self-expression through art.

The Caesars Foundation of Floyd County – for a generous grant of $10,000 supporting Children’s Fine Art Classes in Floyd County. This support brings high-quality, accessible art education to students in Southern Indiana.

Your belief in the power of art to inspire, heal, and connect makes a lasting difference in the lives of young artists throughout our community.

The first two weeks of Cultural Pass at LVA has been an absolute blast! Our young artists have been hard at work on the SPARK project—take a look at the creativity they’re bringing to life!

Cultural pass is a Fund for the Arts summer program that offers young people ages 0-21 and their families in the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana area access to participate in arts, culture, science, history, heritage, and nature activities provided by over 50 venues, free of charge, from May 31 through August 10, 2025.

For more information on Cultural Pass and how you can join visit: www.fundforthearts.org

Every Thursday at 10am

Artist Talk with LVA is a radio show on WXOX 97.1 ArtxFm, where each week we feature a local visual artist to discuss their work, inspiration, and the current state of Louisville’s artistic community. We seek to bring greater awareness of the visual arts as a whole, while promoting local artists and their endeavors. Tune in Thursdays at 10:00am on artxfm.com or 97.1FM, WXOX. hosted by Keith Waits.

Did you know that simply linking your Kroger Rewards Card to Louisville Visual Art through Kroger Community Rewards makes a difference? So far in 2024, 56 households have raised $745.72 to support LVA—just by doing their regular shopping!

It’s a simple, no-cost way to give back and help sustain the arts in our community. If you haven't already, join our supporters by linking your card today. Every purchase counts!

Simply register your card online here, choose LVA as your organization, and with each purchase you make, Kroger will donate a percentage to LVA.
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up—we appreciate your support!
 *Kroger Plus cards are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger store.

Founded in 1909, Louisville Visual Art (LVA) nurtures our city's diverse artists throughout their creative lifecycles with youth art education, professional artist development, and art in public spaces. Since 1925, we've inspired future generations of creative leaders through Children's Fine Art Classes (CFAC). Our outreach programs span the Louisville Metro, enriching diverse communities. From our creative hub in the Portland neighborhood, we encourage artists through the Artists Talk with LVA radio show, Curate Purchase Inspire (CPI), Open Studio Weekend, and weekly calls for artists.

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The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Louisville Visual Art with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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