LVA's heart is filled with love for our very generous supporters! A huge "Thank You" to our 37 donors and all who helped us raise more than $6,000 in just 24 hours during #GiveForGoodLou with the Community Foundation of Louisville! We look forward to many more years improving lives through visual art education, community outreach, and artist support.
Stellar Start
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Friday Link Roundup: September 15, 2017
FRIDAY:
1619 Flux invites us to "Meet Your Neighbors: Feminine & LGBTQ+ Perspectives"
Vinhay Keo's "Confront" offersinstallation, performance, and photography at Moremen Moloney
SUNDAY:
The Speed discusses "Ai Weiwei and the Future of Chinese Museums"
LVA presents our annual "Plein Air Paint Out" at Waterfront Botanical Gardens
TUESDAY:
The Hite hosts AIGA's "Type Hike" exhibition and designer panel discussion
THURSDAY:
The Gallery at Unique Imaging Concepts unveils Julius Friedman's "Botanica" series
Give for Good rally 2017
The Bolivian Odyssey Project
Dave Caudill presented photos and details of The Bolivian Odyssey Project at LVA on September 13.
In April, he was Visiting Artist at the art center Ars Natura Uta (near La Paz, Bolivia), where construction began on a large labyrinth based on a human fingerprint. He discussed his proposal for a similar public artwork in the Louisville area:
LVA's Artebella on the Radio 9.14.17
Kirk Gittings, Jan Pietrzak & Paul Paletti joined us in the WXOX studio to discuss the Louisville Photo Biennial, one of the major visual art events in the region.
Tune in to LVA's Artebella on the Radio every Thursday at 10 a.m. on WXOX 97.1 FM orArtxfm.com.
Kroger mural in New Albany
Our newest Kroger mural by artist Liz Richter was installed in the New Albany Kroger on State Street this week! It's filled with gorgeous color, interesting characters (including the band Houndmouth - see if you can find them!) and fascinating history.
Portland Art & Heritage Fair 2017
Last Saturday, LVA again hosted the Portland Art and Heritage Fair's juried exhibit with submissions from emerging and established regional artists. Congratulations to winner Barry Motes and all who placed, exhibited, visited and otherwise celebrated with us.
G.C. Coxe tribute on Artebella on the Radio
We were honored to be joined by sculptor Ed Hamilton, Dr. Robert Douglas and sculptor William Duffy on our Art FM community radio show, "LVA's Artebella," hosted by our own Keith Waits. They discussed the art and legacy of G.C. Coxe on the occasion of an exhibit of his work at the Filson Historical Society. Artist Victor Sweatt also visited to hear their stories.
Friday Link Roundup: September 8, 2017
US - SATURDAY!:
The 4th Annual Portland Art & Heritage Fair is this Saturday!
ONGOING:
Bryan Zadd debuts with "Welcome to My Nightmare" at Dragon King's Daughter in New Albany
FRIDAY:
"New Recruits" closes at the Cressman
SATURDAY:
Ryan Case shows "How to Make a Monster" at Consider Boutique
Bob Lockhart returns to Revelry with "Untold Portraits and Profound Statements"
LVA's Artebella on the Radio 9.7.17
Beginning with this September 7 episode, PUBLIC becomes LVA's Artebella on the Radio. Keith Waits will continue to interview local artists each Thursday at 10 a.m. on A R T x F M, WXOX 97.1 FM.
This week, Dr. Robert Douglas, Ed Hamilton, and William Duffy, joined us in the Artxfm.com studios to discuss the work of G.Caliman. Coxe, an influential Black artist who is featured in an exhibit at The Filson Historical Society through December 15, 2017.
Friday Link Roundup: September 1, 2017
We support artists. This week, go see this:
FRIDAY:
Huff Gallery's "She's Silver and Orange 3," an all-female exhibition
"Urban Abstraction," works by Jonas Wilson, at Art Sanctuary
Zephyr Gallery's "The Prolonged Gaze," curated by Miranda Lash
Block Party's downtown opening: "Kitsch My Butt: A Lowbrow Art Show"
Marcus Sui ends his run at Quill's newest location on E. Main, "Tree Figures"
Althea Jackson: A Tribute from LVA
To look at her, you would not believe she is ready to retire - yet on August 31, Althea Jackson will spend her last day on the job at Louisville Metro Hall.
For 27 years, she has worked for Metro Government, mostly in the Mayor’s Office. Her duties over that enviable length of service were far-ranging, but her experience as the key arts & culture contact for three mayors was the foundation of her outstanding reputation and where her legacy will rest. During the current administration, she helped bring exhibits into Metro Hall representing Louisville Visual Art, the University of Louisville, the Frazier Museum and the Speed Museum. In addition, Althea hosted "Metro Matters," a weekly radio show on 1350 WLOU and 104.7 FM that was an essential vehicle for outreach in the community.
Althea served on the board of directors for Louisville Visual Art for several years, and all at LVA are sad to see her go ... but excited at what adventures lie ahead. LVA congratulates her on such distinguished service to our community!
Friday Link Roundup: August 25, 2017
FRIDAY:
Kaviar Forge and Gallery opens "Image & Word"
Block Party on Frankfort hosts Thistle & Thread Design
SATURDAY:
"Crosley Candemonium" pops up at ReSurfaced
SUNDAY:
Unorthodox pops up at Gallery Jaan
TUESDAY:
"Understanding the Indescribable: Paintings by G. Caliman Coxe" are discovered at the Filson
PUBLIC 8.24.17
This piece by Paula Keppie is featured in Kaviar Forge & Gallery's Image & Word, which runs from August 25th – October 7th, 2017. Paula and another artist in the show, John Brooks, joined Keith Waits in the WXOX 97.1 FM studio on August 24 to talk about the merging of visual and textual imagery, and we were treated to a reading by each of their own poetry.
MAPped Out 2017
"MAPped Out," a live-painting event benefitting LVA's Mural Art Program (MAP), was held at Garage Bar on Friday, August 18 from 5pm-10pm.
Several of Louisville's best artists created mini-murals for a silent auction, serving as a unique and exciting focus for a night filled with music, drink specials and art, art and more art.
Participating Artists:
Braylyn Resko Stewart
Casey McKinney
Often Seen Rarely Spoken
Juliet Taylor
Margaret Morley
Sponsors:
Coopers' Craft Bourbon, Tito's Handmade Vodka, West Sixth Brewing, Revelry Boutique Gallery, Garage Bar, Via Studio
Friday Link Roundup: August 18, 2017
FRIDAY:
Mapped Out is a big, fun, one-time-only LVA party at Garage Bar! Join us from 5-10!
Our new neighbors Quappi Projects grapple with Adam Chuck's "Instant Gratification"
Moremen Moloney Contemporary presents Kathryn Keller
SATURDAY:
Gallery Jaan puts on Linda Akers
Bernheim Forest CONNECTs art and nature again
PUBLIC 8.17.17
This image represents only a small body of work in Mitch Eckert's ouevre, but he was with us on PUBLIC August 17 to talk about all of it. Join us at 10am every Thursday on WXOX 97.1 FM to hear what local artists have to say. PUBLIC is hosted by Keith Waits.
Friday Link Roundup: August 11, 2017
FRIDAY:
Louisville Design Week wraps up at Against the Grain
SATURDAY:
Erik Orr returns to Revelry Boutique & Gallery with "New Work"
Flat 12 Bierwerks welcomes Kurt Huntley
SUNDAY:
Art Sanctuary hosts its monthly critique
PUBLIC 8.10.17
Lisa Simon will be starting her new job teaching at Highland Pres soon, but before that, she was in the A R T x F M studio to talk about her recent project at Bellewood for LVA, among other things. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM Thursdays at 10am to hear live interviews with local artists on PUBLIC with Keith Waits.