October is National Arts & Humanities Month!
This year's theme is "The Arts Within You". NAHM invites inclusivity and positive change between community and organizations, encouraging both groups to engage with the Arts and Humanities.
Facts and Resources to Get Involved
The City of Louisville is excited to announce the launch of a Comprehensive Cultural Plan to shape the future of the city's vibrant arts and culture scene. The plan aims to identify and address the needs and aspirations of local artists, organizations, and residents, ensuring that Louisville remains a thriving cultural hub.
To gather valuable insights and ensure that the plan reflects the diverse perspectives of the community, the city is inviting all residents to participate in a public survey. The survey is now live and can be accessed online at LouisvilleCreatesPlan.com. The survey will remain open through Fall 2024.
The Arts and Culture Plan will serve as a roadmap for the city's arts and culture initiatives, guiding investments, partnerships, and programming. It will address key areas such as:
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Accessibility: Ensuring that arts and cultural experiences are accessible to all residents, regardless of their socioeconomic status or physical abilities.
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Equity: Promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and culture sector, ensuring that all voices are represented.
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Economic Impact: Supporting the growth of the local arts economy and its contribution to the city's overall prosperity.
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Public Engagement: Fostering opportunities for public participation in arts and cultural activities.
The city encourages all residents to take the survey and share their thoughts on the future of arts and culture in Louisville.
Portland Museum breaks ground on new children’s museum (WAVE3)
Louisville reveals unsuccessful bid for Sundance Film Festival (WDRB)
Stephen George to step down as CEO of Louisville Public Media in January (LPM)
Muhammad Ali Center celebrates Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Through Art (spectrumnews1.com)
New public art program to feature rotating installations in downtown Louisville. (WDRB)
New 25-foot tall horse sculpture unveiled in Portland neighborhood. (WDRB)
Why Louisville’s mayor sees arts as a catalyst for economic development (CJ)
Artists and Afros celebrates Black creatives (WAVE3)
Things to do with kids in Louisville: Library's 'Once Upon an Orchestra' (CJ)
Best of Louisville 2024: Arts and Entertainment (LEO)
Investing in Talent | Affordable recording studio opens in Louisville's Portland neighborhood (WDRB)
Parkland Asphalt Art Project
Artists at Work: During the weekend of October 4-6, selected artists installed asphalt art along the 28th St. corridor between Dumesnil and Greenwood Avenue. The Parkland Asphalt Art project is a collaboration between Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning and the Office of Art + Creative Industries, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Learn more about the project
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Music in the Park
When: October 17, 2024 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Iroquois Park (In the occurrence of bad weather, the event will relocate to the South Louisville Community Center)
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(Free Admission)
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Louisville Book Festival
When: October 18 & 19 11am-1pm
Where: Kentucky International Convention Center
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(Free Admission)
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Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam
When: October 26th, 2024
Doors open 5:00pm
Showtime at 6:00pm
Where: Actors Theatre
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(Ticketed Event)
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Jack O' Lantern Spectacular
When: October 1 - November 2
Trail opens at dusk
Where: 1080 Amphitheater Road
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(Ticketed Event)
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Community Center Art Classes
When: Ongoing through October
Where: Various Louisville Metro Community Centers
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(Admission varies by class type)
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See more opportunities on the Arts + Creative Industries website! This includes current grants, artist residencies, awards, exhibition opportunities, and more.
Have an opportunity to share? Submit it here!
Queer Kentucky - Full Time
Co-Editor In Chief
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Fund for the Arts - Full Time
Donor Relations Manager
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Speed Museum - Multiple Openings
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Image Credits
Sidebar Icon: Charlotte Price, Pan
Top Page Banner: Marvin Finn, Flock of Finns
Middle Page Banner: Raymond Graf, Pee Wee Reese
Bottom Page Banner: Ed Hamilton, York
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