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May 9, 2025

Thank you to those who joined us at the LVA Art Education Centennial Luncheon! We were honored to celebrate this incredible milestone with you and are so grateful for your support of 100 years of art education and the vital role creativity plays in personal and professional success.

It was an inspiring afternoon, highlighted by a powerful keynote from Dr. Debra Clary, who shared how thinking like an artist—embracing curiosity, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking—can fuel innovation and strengthen leadership. If you haven’t yet, we invite you to explore the Curiosity Quiz that was referenced during the keynote!

We were also proud to recognize:

•  The graduating seniors from the Academy of LVA, as they take the next steps in their creative journeys;

•  The launch of the Bill Porter Scholarship, created by John and Kay Begley to support Academy juniors entering their senior year with aspirations in the arts;

•  Wilma Bethel, who was honored for an extraordinary 53 years of teaching CFAC, shaping generations of young artists in our community;

•  And we're thrilled by the generosity of our attendees, which resulted in over $6,200 in donations and pledges! A few attendees chose to become new monthly supporters as well!

Click the link below to watch the full segment on KET.

May 18, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for LVA’s Centennial Family Fun Day!

And an even bigger THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored both of our Centennial events, the luncheon and the family fun day.

Your presence helped make the celebration a huge, fun success as we honored 100 years of creativity and education through our beloved Children’s Fine Art Classes (CFAC). It was a joy to welcome families from the Portland community and beyond for an afternoon filled with hands-on art activities, delicious food, exciting door prizes, and a vibrant reception of student artwork. We’re so grateful to all who came out to celebrate the legacy of CFAC and the generations of young artists it has inspired since 1925. Your support and enthusiasm made this milestone truly unforgettable!

Opening Reception
 Earth & Spirit Center, 1924 Newburg Rd
 Saturday, May 24 |  5:00–8:00pm

You're invited to a ribbon cutting and grand opening of Pathways to Presence on May 24th from 5-8 PM. An installation of 3 permanent outdoor sculptures are nestled in the woods of the Earth and Spirit Center and ready to be unveiled.

Through the Curate Purchase Inspire curatorial fellowship in partnership with Louisville Visual Art, Anne Borders has curated the Pathways to Presence installations featuring three local artists: Jessica Beels, Casey Dressell and Matt Weir. Art’s potential to create community is being tapped to expand and enhance the mission of the Earth and Spirit Center and likewise the flourishing of our local community. 

Bring your tennis shoes (or rain boots if mother nature declares) and be prepared to walk in the woods where each of the 3 outstanding artists will be available to talk about the inspiration and process of their site specific piece.

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

Opening Reception
 Earth & Spirit Center, 1924 Newburg Rd
 Saturday, May 24 | 5:00–8:00pm

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] Closing 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. 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.

For the month of May, $1 from every Blood Orange Margarita sold at the bar at Logan Street Market supports LVA’s mission to uplift the art community.

Stop by Logan Street Market for your Blood Orange Margarita today!

Logan Street Market Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM
Monday: Closed

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.

Louisville Visual Art

1538 Lytle St. Louisville KY. 40203

Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-4pm

502-584-8166

Louisvillevisualart.org

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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