How can we best sum up the many highlights of even just the second day of Open Studio Weekend? 2017 was even bigger and better than ever, thanks to the more than 100 artists who opened their studios to the public all over Louisville. LVA was thrilled that our partnership with the University of Louisville's Hite Art Institute has been so well-received. We'll see you again on November 3 & 4, 2018!
Lori LaRusso at KyCAD's Candy Factory with a guest
How can we best sum up the many highlights of even just the first day of Open Studio Weekend? 2017 was even bigger and better than ever, thanks to the more than 100 artists who opened their studios to the public all over Louisville. LVA was thrilled that our partnership with the University of Louisville's Hite Art Institute has been so well-received. We'll see you again on November 3 & 4, 2018!
Attended Chicago School of Fine Art 1945-1947 Louisville School of Art 1952-1962
Taught at Louisville School of Art 1962-1982
For many of us, that last line is the how and why of knowing her. She was not just our teacher, but an example of what a teacher should be: patient, wise, and filled with joy for the making of art - a vital influence for more than one generation of Kentucky artists. She was often the only woman studying art in a classroom of GI’s, and her two triumphant shows in NYC placed her in permanent collections that allow her work to remain online, forever archived, enabling her rich legacy to live on.
Onions and Tomato, Mary Ann Currier (American, born 1927), Oil pastel, collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 8th, from 4 - 8 pm at Ratterman's Funeral Home in St. Matthews (3711 Lexington Road).
Watch a very worthwhile KET documentary on Mary Ann here.
Open Studio Weekend is THIS weekend! Get your tickets at the Louisville Visitors Center when you attend our live art demonstration on Friday, November 3 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
You can also purchase tickets online now: http://www.louisvillevisualart.org/open-studio-weekend
"LVA’s Artebella" on community radio station Art FM featured Open Studio Weekend artists Andy Perez, Tad DeSanto and Megan Bickel.
Andy Perez's studio is in Clifton. Tad DeSanto works out of his Highlands home. Megan Bickel shares space in Portland. They are all preparing to welcome you into their creative spaces for one weekend only, so get your tickets now: http://www.louisvillevisualart.org/open-studio-weekend
Tune in Thursdays at 10 a.m. to hear interviews with local artists on 97.1 or artxfm.com.
Open Studio Weekend is HERE! Tad DeSanto, Andy Perez , & Megan Bickel joined us to talk about their work and what you should expect if you visit their studio. Tune in to LVA's Artebella On The Radio every Thursday at 10am on WXOX 97.1 FM/A R T x F M.com.
Open Studio Weekend Exhibit opening 11/3 6-8pm Cressman Center 100 East Main St.
FRIDAY, November 3 11am-1pm: Visitor Center Artist Preview (301 S. 4th St) 6pm-8pm: Launch Party/Reception @ Cressman Center (100 E. Main St)
SATURDAY, November 4 12pm-1pm: LouVelo Bike-ride Kickoff (Hyland Glass, 721 E Washington St) 12pm-6pm: Open Studio Weekend Tour Saturday
SUNDAY, November 5 12pm-6pm: Open Studio Weekend Tour Sunday
ALSO: FRIDAY: Carrie Neumayer's "Way Out Is In..." at Art Sanctuary View "Offerings" by Kathleen Lolley at Craft Gallery "Water Strokes" your interest in Ewa Perz at Revelry See "Failure in Progress" at Zephyr Gallery Stop at the "cul-de-sac" at Garner Narrative Haymarket Whiskey Bar hosts "Art by Melissa Noseworthy"
Ezra Kellerman & Lori Larusso from KyCAD & Julia Davis , whose studio is in Portland, were with Keith this week to talk about Open Studio Weekend and "Artists in Our Midst" at Kaviar Forge & Gallery. Tune in each Thursday at 10am to hear LVA's Artebella on the Radio on WXOX 97.1 FM./ A R T x F M.com.
Academy Drawing & Painting 1 students worked on a Value Study project on a recent Saturday afternoon in our Clifton Center classroom with instructor Leslie!
CFAC 4th & 5th graders (scroll for more photos) at Grant Line Elementary in New Albany, IN, worked on a mixed media piece: paper, pencil, embroidery, sequins... and who knows what else will be added! They loved sewing!
Kindergarteners and first-graders made story quilt blocks inspired by Faith Ringgold at Byck Elementary. They started with painting their own papers for their colorful quilt borders. It was very messy and very fun!
Keith Auerbach was our guest this week on LVA's Artebella On The Radio. His current one-person show, Experimenting in LIght, runs through October 21 at PYRO Gallery. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM /A R T x F M com each Thursday at 10am to hear us talk live with local artists.
The passing of Charlotte “Toddy” Price saddens everyone in the Louisville Visual Art family. An artist and a philanthropist who supported the LVA mission throughout her life, Charlotte led the capital campaign to renovate the Louisville Water Tower in 1978-79 so the Art Center Association could move in and grow its programming. It was a crucial transition in the history of our organization and we could not have done it without her.
Sculptor Ed Hamilton shared these thoughts with us: "Dear lord, Charlotte Price was a wonderful person as well as a great artist sculptor. When I had no work and no paycheck, she put me to work so I could earn money to feed my family. I will never forget her kindness during those lean times. And to the family - your mom was the best! Love you, Charlotte."
Charlotte Price with sculptor Ed Hamilton in 2009:
Our Academy-level Painting II class builds upon instruction from Drawing and Painting I, focusing on the study of portraits and still life utilizing both acrylic and oil paints. The curriculum provides opportunities for experimentation with painting on a variety of different textures and provides further knowledge of a variety of tools, including palette knives and specialty brushes. This course is a comprehensive study of the principals of composition, staging, line, pattern, value, tone, and color theories. Emphasis is placed on the creative process from concept to completed work.
