 Louisville library director reflects on nearly 3 decades of work (LPM)
Tumbao Collective Brings Multicultural Dance to Louisville (LEO)
Kentucky Shakespeare In The Park Returns This April (LEO)
The 2025 Cultural Pass by Fund for the Arts Starts May 31 (WHAS11)
Urban sketchers capture daily scenes in Louisville through artwork (Courier-Journal)
Flood Relief Resources for Artists in Kentucky (KY Arts Council)
Floodwall Mural Pilot Project
 The Louisville Commission on Public Art in partnership with MSD and Waterfront Park has selected artist Laurie Blayney for the large-scale floodwall mural installation located at 10th and Rowan Street. The Mural will celebrate and enhance the unique characteristics of the project site and invite a variety of different audiences to visit a newly reimagined section of riverfront.
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Scheduled Budget Hearings
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May 14, 4-5pm: Economic Development/Arts + Creative Industries Budget Hearing
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May 20, 4:30-5:30pm: External Agency Fund Budget Hearing
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May 22, 6pm: Community Budget Hearing
All hearings will be held in the Metro Council Chamber on the 3rd floor of Historic City Hall, located at 601 West Jefferson St. You can enter the building at the 6th Street entrance or the Congress Alley entrance which is ADA accessible. The hearings are also available for streaming on Metro TV.
Save the Date
We will be hosting a series of public meetings to share the initial findings of the Comprehensive Cultural Plan. The first meeting will take place on April 22, 2025 (location and time TBD). The next phases of the plan will be draft recommendations and presentation of the final plan.
The process of developing our Comprehensive Cultural Plan is underway. This is the opportunity to shape the future of the city’s vibrant and arts and culture scene.
The comprehensive survey has closed, but to continue to gather the valuable insights and diverse perspectives, we encourage residents to share their thoughts and ideas on the passed and upcoming focus groups. We also encourage residents to add to the Cultural Asset Map. Both the map and focus group forms can be accessed at LouisvilleCreatesPlan.com.
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.
 Would you take a few minutes out of your day to make a difference for Kentucky Performing Arts? KPA is exploring opportunities to improve its venues and enhance Louisville’s performing arts scene. Your answers can help shape KPA’s future.
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Kentucky Shakespeare in The Parks Tour
When: Ongoing April through May
Where: Various Park Locations
Performance Schedule
(Free Admission)
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Community Center Art Classes
When: Ongoing through April
Where: Various Louisville Metro Community Centers
Registration
(Admission varies by class type)
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Rep. McGarvey’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition Open for Louisville High Schoolers
Kentucky’s Third Congressional District's Art Competition is open to all high school students in District 3 from grades 9-12. Students should participate in the art competition taking place in the district where they reside - not where they attend school. The competition is hosted online, and the public will be invited to vote for their favorite artwork. Two winners will be selected - an overall winner and a community winner. The overall winner will receive two roundtrip tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend the national award ceremony and have their artwork displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year. The community winner will receive prizes including having their artwork displayed in the Louisville office for one year.
Submission Instructions:
Please contact ArtCompKY03@mail.house.gov with any questions.
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!
Kentucky Performing Arts - Multiple Openings
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Speed Museum - Multiple Openings
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Kentucky College of Art + Design - 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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