Artists Talk with LVA: October 15, 2026

Ingrid, Daniel, & Ada

Curator Ada Asenjo brings artists Ingrid Hernandez and Daniel Lopez to discuss the Aflora Arts Festival taking place this weekend. Tune in to Artists Talk with LVA each Thursday at 10 am on 97.1 FM or Artxfm.com.

Ada Asenjo was born in the Dominican Republic. She is a self-taught artist and is always in learning mode. In 2022, she was among the first to receive the Curate Inspire Purchase Fellowship from Louisville Visual Art and, in collaboration with La Casita Center, curated a permanent exhibit: Somos de Aquí y AFLORAMOS! (We are here and we FLOURISH!). Works from that exhibit were on display at the Speed Museum for Hispanic Heritage Month in 2023. She has now organized the Aflora Arts Festival, which will take place this Sunday, October 18th, from 12-8:30 pm.

Ingrid Hernandez is from Puerto Rico and studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. She now lives and works in Louisville, Kentucky.

Daniel Lopez is a self-taught painter based in Lexington, Kentucky.

Aflora Art Festival

Ada Asenjo, Ingrid Hernandez, & Daniel Lopez

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