2009 marks the centennial year for The Louisville Visual Art Association.
On Jan. 13, 2009, LVAA hosted a community reception to introduce Artebella 100 - 2009 Year of the Visual Arts. This event kicked-off a yearlong citywide celebration and energetic agenda of exhibits, classes, educational and outreach programs, all of which will honor LVAA's iconic history and will serve as a foundation for a new generation of contemporary visual art in Kentucky.

Artebella 100 Award

In recognition of their vital support of, and commitment to, the Visual Arts in Louisville, the LVAA honored the individuals and organizations, listed below:

Jefferson County Public School System
Dr. Sheldon Berman, Superintendent, JCPS

Brown-Forman Corporation
Louisville, KY

Fund for the Arts
Allan Cowen, CEO

GuardiaCare Services
Mary Ellen Harned, Executive Director

Artist Entrepreneur Award
Billy Hertz & Tom Schnepf