Clifton Multisensory Art Installation |
Unveiling Reception: October 10, 2025 @ 10am |
Please join us for the unveiling of the unveiling of this monumental piece of public, tactile art in the Clifton neighborhood. Unveiling Reception: October 10, 2025 @ 10am All are welcome, we only request that you RSVP so we know how many attendees there will be. About the Artwork Designed to be tactile and inclusive with hand-carved tiles of animals, flowers, and landmarks springing up like wildflowers to symbolize the neighborhood’s growth and creativity. This multi-sensory mural is meant to be accessible and experienced by all.
Created by lead artist Liz Richter and with the help of ceramicist Kristen Falkirk, and disability inclusion specialist, Darren Harbour, this tactile mural tells the neighborhood’s story along a winding road that symbolizes the passage of time. Landmark buildings rise like wildflowers, surrounded by botanicals chosen to reflect Clifton’s organic growth and creative spirit.
This monumental multi-sensory mural, the first of its kind in Kentucky, tells the timeline of Frankfort Avenue and its pedestrians. Located at Clifton Court, it celebrates the diversity and creativity of the surrounding community, bringing history and art vividly to life. |
The second annual Artists & Afros returns with an even more vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community. Presented in partnership with Louisville Visual Art (LVA), this year’s event will feature a Local Muse Booth showcasing artists Robyn Gibson, Jabani Bennett, Tomisha Lovely-Allen, Chip Calloway, and Sandra Charles. In addition to these featured creators, many other artists will participate in the dynamic weekend. Guests will also enjoy soulful live jazz by The Erica Denise, stunning visual art, and meaningful opportunities for connection. A champagne toast will round out the festivities as the community comes together to honor the creativity that enriches our world. Whether a collector, enthusiast, or curious newcomer, all are invited to be part of this celebration.
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Eastern KY: Portraits and Places Exhibit at LVA |
Thank you to those who joined us for the Opening Reception of Eastern KY: Portraits and Places! By photographer Zed Saeed last Friday.
Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial, this exhibition features large-format photographs capturing the spirit of towns such as Ashland, Olive Hill, Louisa, and Catlettsburg, Kentucky. The photographs invite viewers to reflect on the complex interplay of tradition, identity, and change in these historically significant Appalachian towns.
Zed Saeed is a photographer specializing in portraits and constructed landscapes. His work explores the connection between people and places, blending visual detail with emotional depth to capture stories of identity and environment. On display through Oct 23rd 2025
Artist Talk: Saturday, Oct 11 2025, 1 pm Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle St, Louisville, KY 40203 |
Thanks to your generosity during Give for Good Louisville, we raised $15,331 from 92 donors in support of Exhibit Programming at the LVA Gallery!
Your gifts make it possible for us to present exhibitions that uplift local artists, spark dialogue, and bring our community together—shows like AB30: Celebrating 30 Years of the Artists’ Breakfast Group. We are deeply grateful for your support. Together, we are ensuring that artists who inspire, mentor, and build community have a space to be seen and celebrated. |
Because of You, LVA Exhibitions Thrive |
Artist Breakfast 30 Exhibition |
AB30 Opening Reception: November 8th, 10am-12pm |
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. |
AB30 Opening Reception: November 8th, 10am-12pm Breakfast bites, music & Bloody Mary bar available! On display November 8 - January 22, 2025
Upcoming panel discussion dates TBA
Artists Included: Elmer Lucille Allen, Ann Stewart Anderson, Keith Auerbach, Waller Austin, John Begley, Portia Brown, Dave Caudill, Gayle Cerlan, Katherine Corcoran, Laurie Doctor, Caron Maas Fausel, Joyce Garner, Susan Gorsen, Vallorie Henderson, Philip High,Anne Huntington, Mary Dennis Kannapel, Shohei Katayama, Keith Kleespies, Ann Klem, Marti Kuehn, Bette Levy, John McCarthy, Barb McDevitt, Nancy Moore, Peter Morrin, Art Orr, Jacque Parsley, Barbara Pence, Tom Pfannerstill, C.J. Pressma, Catherine Rubin, Debbie Shannon, Suzanne Sidebottom, Chuck Swanson, Gretchen Treitz, Caroline Waite, Joe Wolek, and Suzi Zimmerer
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We’re Excited for the Return of OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND!
Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16, 2025. 12 - 5pm Artist Registration has closed. |
This self-guided studio tour invites the public to visit dozens of visual artists' workspaces throughout Louisville. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and meet the artists!
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Louisville Visual Art (LVA) is partnering with Humana to bring a new public mural to the Waterfront at the intersection of N. Brook Street and Witherspoon. Commissioned through Monet’ Murals, the project will be led by Louisville-born, nationally acclaimed artist Jaylin Monet’ Stewart, whose work blends bold visual language with community-centered storytelling. Public art is a core part of LVA’s mission to connect art, artists, and community—making creativity accessible, inclusive, and reflective of the people and places it represents. This collaboration continues LVA’s commitment to producing site-responsive works that honor local stories while elevating diverse voices and fostering connection across the city.
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Thank You Fund for the Arts! |
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Louisville Visual Art is honored to receive a $94,731 Sustaining Impact Grant from Fund for the Arts in operating support. This cornerstone grant provides vital, unrestricted resources that help us advance our mission of nurturing our city's diverse artists with youth art education, professional artist development, and art in public spaces.
LVA is made possible in part thanks to the generous donors to the Fund for the Arts. Thousands of individuals, foundations, and corporations—many giving small gifts through payroll deduction—come together to make this collective impact possible.
We are deeply grateful for this investment in LVA, which allows us to provide More Art for More People in More Places. Learn More |
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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.
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| Support LVA While You Shop! |
Did you know that simply linking your Kroger Rewards Card to Louisville Visual Art through Kroger Community Rewards makes a difference? 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. |
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