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The FY27 cycle for the Office of Arts + Creative Industries’ External Agency Fund Grants will open on January 12, 2026. Program Materials are not yet available, but the application will have a format consistent with last year’s opportunity, offered once again through the Euna Grants platform. Awards will be offered in tiers of either $25,000 or $50,000 of total funding, which can be used for operating costs as well as program expenses. This program is an excellent opportunity to seek funding for expenses such as performance space rent, salary support, and other baseline expenses necessary to keep arts & cultural organizations open and running.
Grantee Spotlight
 We have already seen the FY26 funding cycle support new opportunities for Louisville residents to experience and produce artistic and cultural experiences. A portion of FY26 Grant funds went to support the production of Cymbeline, produced by KY Shakespeare. In addition to being a more uncommon Shakespeare play which rarely sees live performance, Cymbeline also helped bring Louisvillians together. One audience member wrote in a review that “the beauty of theater isn’t just in the performance, but in the shared experience. It’s a bridge between generations, a mirror to our own humanity, and a powerful teacher of empathy, courage, and resilience,” and audience surveys reported that 88% of attendees felt more connected to their community and neighbors.
Seeking Review Panelists
To help find our next set of FY27 grantees, we are also in need of grant panelists! If you are an arts & culture or grantmaking professional who is interested in supporting this program, please fill out the survey here.
Louisville group brings community plays to sparse south end theatre scene. (LPM)
Heavy metal legends booked to headline opening of Louder than Life in 2026. (WDRB)
Filson exhibit redefines family in Black communities from 1870s to now. (LPM)
StageOne Family Theatre Presents: Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. (WAVE3)
500,000 books from Imagination Library support literacy in Louisville (LPM)
“A Christmas Carol” Returns To Actors Theatre In Louisville’s Most Cherished Holiday Tradition. (LEO))
The Office of Arts + Creative Industries resides on the ancestral homeland of the Cherokee, Osage, Miami, Shawnee, and Delaware peoples who have lived in the land now called Kentucky and continue to live here today. Our office recognizes the many Native artists who have contributed to arts and culture both globally and locally.
LFPL Art Programming
Community Center Art Classes
When: Ongoing through October
Where: Various Louisville Metro Community Centers
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Louisville Photo Biennial
When: September 5 - November 9
Where: Various Locations
Exhibition Calendar
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Louisville Visual Arts Open Studio Weekend
When: November 15 & 16 Noon- 5 p.m.
Where: Various Locations
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Native American Heritage Month Pop Ups
When: November 9 & November 16, 2-8 p.m.
Where: 625 W Magnolia Ave
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Louisville Potters Annual Holiday Market
When: November 15 & 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Waterfront Botanical Gardens
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 Louisville Metro Government Partnership Series (Session 3)
November 12, 2025, Noon-2:00 p.m.
1640 Lyndon Farm Court #100
Louisville, KY 40223
You are encouraged to bring your own lunch, and water will be provided. Pre-registration for each workshop is required.
Register Here
Request For Proposals - Main Street Underpass Mural
Louisville Downtown Partnership
Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP) is seeking a mural artist or artist team to design and install a large-scale mural on the south wall of the Main Street underpass in Downtown Louisville. The wall spans roughly 260 feet wide, with heights of 23 feet on the east side and 12 feet on the west side. The creative theme, "Bridging Louisville," envisions weaving together the stories of Downtown’s past and present with those of adjacent neighborhoods—creating a visual bridge that celebrates our shared identity and history.
The underpass sits between Hancock and Jackson streets on E. Main Street. The wall is dimensional, with various sections of concrete blocks. The viewer will likely experience the mural up close as they walk on either side of the street.
Deadline - December 15, 2025
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Hispanic Heritage Appreciation Initiative
Louisville Office for Immigrant Affairs
Led by Louisville Metro Government Office for Immigrant Affairs and Office of Strategic Initiatives, this community-driven initiative is designed to celebrate and honor the Hispanic community in Louisville. These efforts aim to foster inclusivity, enhance cultural appreciation, and build a vibrant community that recognizes and values the rich contributions of Hispanic residents.
Dirigida por la Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes y la Oficina de Iniciativas Estratégicas del Gobierno Metropolitano de Louisville, esta iniciativa impulsada por la comunidad está diseñada para celebrar y honrar a la comunidad hispana en Louisville. Estos esfuerzos tienen como objetivo fomentar la inclusión, mejorar la apreciación cultural y construir una comunidad vibrante que reconozca y valore las valiosas contribuciones de la comunidad hispana.
Consulta los enlaces a continuación para votar por el nombre del vecindario, ideas de diseño, muralistas y más.
Deadline - December 1, 2025
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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!
Actors Theatre - Multiple Part-time Positions
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StageOne Family Theatre - Multiple Positions
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(Un)Known Project - Project Volunteer
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Kentucky College of Art + Design - Multiple Positions
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Louisville Orchestra - Multiple Positions
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Asia Institute Crane House - Spring Internship 2026 (Paid)
- In person position January through March (Louisville, KY)
- Interest in Asian cultures
- Knowledge of social media promotions
- Organizational and basic graphic design skills
Email your resume/CV to khamm@crane-house.org
Kentucky Dance Festival - Call for Submissions
Ambo Dance Theatre, in partnership with Actors Theatre of Louisville, is calling for submissions from artists and creators of all movement backgrounds to present work for the Kentucky Dance Festival. The festival will take place March 13-16, 2026, and submissions are due November 15 at 11:59pm.
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KMAC Couture 2026 - Call for Submissions
Submissions are open for KMAC Couture 2026. This year's theme, ANCESTOR, encourages artists to examine their sense of belonging, community, and heritage, which can serve as a guide towards a deeper understanding of both individual and collective identities. Submissions close December 1st at midnight.
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Sidebar Icon: Charlotte Price, Pan
News Banner: Marvin Finn, Flock of Finns
Events Banner: Barney Bright, Firefighter Flame Memorial
Funding Opportunity Banner: Raymond Graf, Pee Wee Reese
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