Artists Talk with LVA: May 14, 2026

Madison, Asia, Carol Ann, Beige, & Kerstin

The 849 Gallery at KyCAD opens the Senior Thesis Showcase featuring Madison Boone, Kerstin Imhoff, Asia Jewell, Beige Price, & Carol Ann Raby. On View: May 15 - July 31, 2026, with an Opening Reception on Friday from 5 - 7:30 pm at 849 S. 3rd Street, Louisville.

This week, all five seniors joined us in the studio to discuss their work and their experiences learning at the Kentucky College of Art + Design. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM/Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA.

KyCAD 2026 Senior Thesis Showcas

Madison Boone, Kerstin Imhoff, Asia Jewell, Beige Price, & Carol Ann Raby

Artists Talk with LVA: November 13, 2025

Julia, hector, & Aberlyn

Aberlyn, Julia Coash, & hector urdaneta are all participating in Open Studio Weekend this year and will be in the studio this Thursday to discuss it. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM / Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA

The 2025 Open Studio Weekend takes place November 15 & 16 from 12 - 5 pm. These 3 particpating artists will be found at the following locations: Aberlyn at The LVA Studios at 1538 Lytle Street, Julia Coash at Acme Artworks, 953 S. Clay St., and hector urdaneta at 621 S. 41st St.

The 2025 Open Studio Weekend takes place November 15 & 16 from 12 - 5 pm.

The Open Studio Calendar for 2025:

Open Studio Exhibit Opening at Cressman Center, Friday, Nov. 14th, 5 - 7 pm.

Open Studio Weekend Sat. Nov. 15 & Sun. Nov. 16, from 12 - 5 pm

12th Annual Open Studio Weekend

Aberlyn, Julia Coash, & hector urdaneta

Artists Talk with LVA: October 09, 2025

Amelia Acosta Powell and Emily Tarquin are the new Artistic and Managing Directors of Actors Theatre of Louisville, and they are coming to our studios to discuss the future of ATL. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM / Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA.

Emily Tarquin (they/them) is the new Managing Director at ATL. They are currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Bellarmine University (expected December 2027). As an Interim Managing Director in the theatre industry, Emily oversaw multi-department operations, stewarded financial resources, and developed systems to strengthen long-term sustainability.

Amelia Acosta Powell (she/her) is the new Artistic Director at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. Previously, she has been honored to serve as Associate Artistic Director at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Line Producer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Artistic Associate & Casting Director at Arena Stage. She is a steering committee member of the Latinx Theatre Commons. 

World premiere of FDR's Very Happy Hour is October 15 - 26 at Actors Theatre
written by Regan Linton, directed by M. Graham Smith

New Leadership at Actors Theatre of Louisville

Amelia Acosta Powell and Emily Tarquin

Artists Talk with LVA: May 2, 2024

Kentucky College of Art + Design (KyCAD) BFA Candidates Kelsi Haberman, Jesenia Avila-Ugalde, & Lizzie Hill talk about their thesis exhibit.

On View: May 10-July 31, 2024 , Opening Reception: May 10, 5 pm -7:30 pm

849 Gallery 849 S. 3rd Street 

Gallery visits are by appointment only Please email gallery@kycad.org

Jesenia Avila-Ugalde

Artist and designer, Born in Mexico City, raised in Louisville, KY

I like new technology and machine work, but I also enjoy analog work like painting, building, and working with people in the community— literally building a community. It’s a multifaceted thing.
I also focus on certain colors, like CMYK vs RGB. I also work with fluorescents, which reflect more light than they absorb. I love that concept because I think as people we should reflect more light/positivity than we absorb.

​​Kelsi Haberman

Interdisciplinary Artist From Louisville, KY

Modifying found objects like etchings on windows. Experimentation and willingness to take a risk, not knowing if you’re going to fail There’s an element of play

Lizzie Hill

Artist From Elizabeth, Indiana (rural town)

I use a lot of accessible materials from my home, including repurposed materials, textiles, natural materials, plants, and items associated with comfort, home, and memories. I focus on tactile/textural memories of mundane things.

2024 KyCAD BFA Candidates

Lizzie Hill, Jesenia Avila-Ugalde, & Kelsi Haberman

Artists Talk with LVA: April 25, 2024

Jose Perez IV & Dara Jade Tiller

Louisville Hivemind Artist Collective presents TO BATTLE: A Fight Play by José Pérez IV
Directed by Jess De La Rosa April 25 - 27 at Lincoln Performing Arts Elementary.

JOSÉ PÉREZ IV is the Resident Fight & Intimacy Director of Pittsburgh Public Theater. He has been writing and directing his fight theatre plays since 2010. Recent credits at Pittsburgh Public (BILLY STRAYHORN, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM IN HARLEM, ROBIN HOOD), Actors Theatre of Louisville (DRACULA), Cleveland Play House (FRANKENSTEIN), Vermont Stages (BREAKFALLS). Other recent productions of his plays: VERY BERRY DEAD (Semifinalist 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival) Saginaw Valley State University & Pittsburgh premiere in July 2024, OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE presented by Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Artistic Director, Big Storm Performance Company. MFA Performance Pedagogy University of Pittsburgh, BFA Drama NYU. JosePerezIV.com

DARA JADE TILLER (she/her, Actor/Co-Producer) has  worked in professional theatre and film in Chicago, New York and across the United States. She has been seen in numerous commercials, both regionally and nationally, and has many stage, film, and television credits. Recently, she played Jamie Bell's wife in the award-winning film, Donnybrook and can be seen in Midway to Love now playing on The Hallmark Channel. She was most recently seen in Dracula: a Feminist Revenge Fantasy by Kate Hamill at Actors Theatre of Louisville. She has also worked extensively on the other side of the camera and stage in production and casting. She served as Managing Director of Woodford Theatre in Versailles, Ky and on the Board of Directors of Theatre 502. She is a part-time Theatre Instructor at the University of Louisville and offers private coaching and workshops for all ages and experience levels. Read more at darajadetiller.com

To Battle: A Fight Play

Jose Perez IV & Dara Jade Tiller