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Glass Menagerie production at LVAA
Starting on June 10, ShoeString Productions, in partnership with the Louisville Visual Art Association, presents The Glass Menagerie
by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Kathi E.B. Ellis, the production showcases Shoestring actors Lee Look and Doug Sumey, together with Megan Burnett and Laura Ellis. Performances June 10, 16, 17, 20, 29 and July 2 and 5 at 8:30p.m. Tickets $15.00 and $12.00 for seniors and students with valid i.d. For more information and reservations, 502-741-8392 or shoestringproductionsky@gmail.com.
http://web.me.com/harryjb/ShoeStringProductions/
Coming to the neighborhood!
On May 19, LVAA and KY Shakespeare were the two arts organizations to host the Jefferson County Kentucky Arts Council Showcase. The Showcase featured an arts education roster with opportunities for teaching, funding and residencies. Grant writing and professional development workshops were also provided. The showcase was held at the Gheens Academy.
LVAA hosts member night for Carbon Nation Film
On Monday May 10, LVAA hosted a special screening for their members for Peter Byck's Carbon Nation film about climate change. The film was screened at Village 8 Theaters. www.carbonnation.tv
Mayor Unveils Public Art Plan for Louisville
http://www.louisvillepublicart.org/
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Sen. Denton and Rep. Owens present grant check to LVAA
State Sen. Julie Denton and Rep. Darryl Owens presented the Louisville Visual Art Association (LVAA) with a ceremonial check for $22,204 for a Kentucky Arts Partnership competitive grant awarded by the Kentucky Arts Council in July 2009. Savannah Barrett, Education Coordinator, and Shannon Westerman, Executive Director, accepted the check on behalf of the LVAA. Kentucky Arts Partnership grants provide operational support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to ensure year-round arts activities and opportunities are available to Kentuckians.
"Louisville Visual Art Association offers arts education, exhibition space and the opportunity to participate in the arts for Louisville citizens from all walks of life," said Sen. Denton. "I'm extremely impressed with Louisville Visual Art Association's community outreach efforts with innovative programs for our youth and the elderly," said Rep. Owens.
LVAA makes their mark at the Mayoral Forum for Arts and Culture
On Monday February 8, 11 candidates appeared at the Kentucky Center for the Arts to discuss their vision for the arts and culture of Louisville.
Each candidate was asked to respond to questions posted by the community on their plans to promote arts and culture in Louisville, in terms of funding, neighborhood development, real estate opportunities, and arts education for both student and teacher development. Feedback was positive and there was a strong attendance from the arts community, both performing and visual. LVAA staff made their mark by holding up a sign to further promote the importance of funding the arts in Louisville. Read the Courier Journal's article!
Tapestry of an Art Association
The Tapestry of an Art Association 1909-1984 written by Madeline Covi, Dorothy Kohnhorst Hodapp, and Charlotte Price documents the first 75 years of LVAA's History. Download an electronic copy of the book!
Capital culture: Obama drops cautious arts policy
(The Associated Press via the New York Times)
In his first year, President Barack Obama has marshaled the largest infusion of cultural funding in decades — despite a few stumbles. Though still far less than arts advocates contend is needed, they have high hopes this president could transform cultural policy, funding and arts education for years to come.
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A State in Art
The Courier-Journal writes about the Children's Fine Art Classes and the state of art in our city! Read the article
Film Premiere
Join LVAA and the Louisville Science Center for the IMAX Premiere of Van Gogh: A Brush with Genius. Friday October 16, 2009. Only $8 for members. From 8-11PM with film screenings at 9PM and 10PM. Guests also can enjoy an after hours tour of the science center, a discount on Titanic: the Artifact Exhibition (only $8), an absinthe cocktail, refreshments and
live music! RSVP to the Louisville Science Center by October 12 (502.561.6100)
Extra! Extra!
J. Isaac Spradlin writes about public art in Louisville. (7/15/2009) Read the article
State of Affairs
Louisville Visual Art Association on WFPL's State of Affairs on May 29, 2009 to discuss the arts in Louisville.
Listen to the program
Children's Fine Art Classes
See the links to news articles about our Children's Fine Art Classes. Courier Journal St. Matthews, Courier-Journal-Northeast
Open Doors Exhibit
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students from the Louisville Youth Group and the University of Louisville's Common Ground recently worked with artist Terry Wunderlich to address issues of sexuality through art. The students produced masks used as props in a series of thought provoking and introspective photographs. The exhibit was on display June 5 at the U of L Student Art League Rouge Noir Gallery on Market St. in the Mariott Hotel. This project was a part of the Open Doors program. See more photos
Community Art Gallery
Metro Council President David Tandy held a press conference at the Louisville Visual Art Association in April to announce the new City Hall Community Art Gallery open to exhibiting local artists. Read more
Century of culture
One hundred years ago, a handful of Louisville artists and art do-gooders plotted the end of Louisville's cultural isolation. What would become the Louisville Visual Art Association brought an exhibition of art to the Louisville Free Public Library in June 1909. (Courier-Journal 1/11/09) More
Art Relief
LVAA provided art activities at the Kentucky Expo Center for evacuees during Hurricane Gustav. Staff and Open Doors artists engaged children in a variety of projects including paper lanterns and airplanes, stone jewelry making and drawing.
Beijing Bound
In July, 2008 the Linda Schaaf Microloan Program from LVAA helped Louisville sculptor Brad White send his work to Beijing for the Chinese Biennial. More
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