Link Round Up

Friday Link Round Up: March 25th, 2016

Sarah Davis ·

PUBLIC Radio

PUBLIC // 3.24.16

Sarah Davis ·

Craig Kaviar, a renowned sculptor and blacksmith, is an advocate of Louisville arts and an avid believer in the importance of celebrating local arts and crafts. Kaviar Forge & Gallery announced the reopening of Kaviar Gallery after moving to their previous location adjacent to Kaviar Forge. Regular gallery hours are Thursday & Friday 12-6PM and Saturday 12-4PM.

Peter Morrin from Hite Institute at the University of Louisville also came by to tell us about the Film and Filmmakers symposium being held by U of L and the Speed Museum on April 1. Listen in! 

Open Doors

Open Doors Feature: Aboriginal Art Collaboration

Sarah Davis ·

We had such a great time collaborating with Walden Theatre/Blue Apple Players to bring performances to compliment the Louisville Youth Orchestra's performance this past Sunday. The piece LYO performed, Dreamtime Ancestors, was written by Mr. Christopher Theofanidis and is performed only one time in each state! Ford's Made in America and now New Music for America selected the Louisville Youth Orchestra to represent Kentucky for this project— we were so honored to collaborate with them on a nationally recognized project! 

Dreamtime Ancestors is based on the Australian aboriginal creation myths connected to "dreamtime", where each of us is connected to each other through our "dreamtime ancestors" in the past, present and future. Each movement had an aboriginal poem read prior to the presentation. LVA and Walden collaborated to allow Walden's students to interpret various aboriginal creation myths through performance. It was wonderful getting to help facilitate the creation of props for their performances and learning about aboriginal artwork together.

Link Round Up

Friday Link Round Up: March 18th, 2016

Sarah Davis ·

PUBLIC Radio

PUBLIC // 3.17.16

Sarah Davis ·

Miranda Lash leading a tour in the new Speed Museum. Photo by Tim Hailey.

Miranda Lash leading a tour in the new Speed Museum. Photo by Tim Hailey.

Miranda Lash is the new curator of contemporary art at the Speed Art Museum. She joined us to talk about the newly reopened museum and its greatly expanded contemporary galleries. Lash was previously the curator of modern and contemporary art at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA).

Events, CFAC

The Academy Feature: Experimental 3D Art Film Screening

Sarah Davis ·

The Academy of LVA’s Experimental 3D Art class was designed to investigate the less formal side of sculpture and installation while delving into the realm conceptual ideas. This project, made exclusively for the opening of The Speed Art Museum, explores the future dreams of the students through their ever-changing lives while remarking on the fluidity and inconsistency that growing up brings. 

Viewing at Dreamland

Viewing at Dreamland

Projection, Brandon Brooks, Collin Lloyd, Kylie Milliken, River Skipworth, 2016.

Link Round Up

Friday Link Round Up: March 10th, 2016

Sarah Davis ·

PUBLIC Radio

PUBLIC // 3.10.16

Sarah Davis ·

McKenna Graham talks about her exhibit DoppelDoppel, a multi-media, interactive art exhibition on view at Thinkbox Contemporary in Louisville from March 3rd through April 1st.

Graham is a visual artist and curator who researches the human experience and the manner in which we consider identity. She has exhibited her work throughout Kentucky and curated many exhibitions such as Return to Main Street: Leo Zimmerman Retrospective at the Cressman Center, Civil War Songbooks at the University of Louisville, and many community exhibitions through her Wall Together program, which she co-founded at the Speed Art Museum. Mckenna recently received a Kentucky Arts Council Grant, which she used to bring art to areas of Kentucky’s Appalachia. Mckenna has studied abroad in Galway, Ireland and holds a B.A. in Studio Arts from Bellarmine University, and a M.A. in Fine Art Critical and Curatorial Studies from the University of Louisville. She currently lives and works in Louisville, KY.

Member Monday

Member Monday: LaNia Roberts

Sarah Davis ·

Photo by Sarah Katherine Davis for LVA

Photo by Sarah Katherine Davis for LVA

How did you first get involved with LVA?

In my art class at Central High School, my art teacher, Mr. Patrick Robertson noticed my strong interest in art, and suggested that I go apply to be in LVA's CFAC classes! I applied, and got in. It was amazing, and from there, my art and my life truly began to thrive. 

When did you first know that art was going to be a big part of your life?

I believe it was the day I graduated from Governor School for the Arts. The experience was so great for me, it was almost like a dream. I began the road of finding my true self there. After graduation, and winning an award, I realized that the only thing that had brought me to that wonderful experience was Art and God. I consider both to be one. And when I left GSA, I knew for a fact that I couldn't go anywhere or do anything without it. 

What does LVA add to your life?

LVA has given so much to my life. Really, I wouldn't be wherever I am, or wherever I will be, without the love that was given by LVA to me. LVA has and always will add support, love, and family to my life. LVA is definitely apart of my Art Family—-people I love that give support that have came into my life because of Art. 

Photo by Sarah Katherine Davis Photography

Photo by Sarah Katherine Davis Photography

Describe your perfect Sunday afternoon.

Since I am in college, there is something that is always due, a meeting to always attend, a class to always go to. My perfect Sunday is a day where I get a full 8 hours of sleep the night before, I wake up around 10am, go for a run, shower, and then go straight to the studio. I paint solely on a personal piece since I magically have no homework for however many hours needed to get to a point in which I am happy with the creation. I then magically have no meetings to attend, and since it is also spring, it is sunny, dry, and 75 degrees— the perfect weather in which to lay out in the grass and read on the Quad. As I read, I see a few buddies walking past and have nice conversations with them all. Reading-talking-reading-talking. Afterwards, when it begins to get dark, I will get up and go back to my studio and work on anything further that will enhance my journey of personal growth (research watching a documentary, learning something new, etc.). At around 9-10pm, I will get up and go back home, order Wings over Syracuse and choose a book or movie to loose myself in. I will then eat, and go to sleep by 11pm to rise early the next morning. Now, THAT is a perfect Sunday!!! Lol! 

Who is your favorite local artist?

Kevlen Goodner, a freelance illustrator, is definitely my favorite local artist. Besides him being purely amazing, his soul, like his art, is full of beauty, love, and knowledge. He is a friend of my dad, but ever since he has seen my art, he has been an extreme supporter—a very precious gift I did not know how to hold while I was younger! He has helped me a lot in the past, and every action he seems to take inspires me in ways I can not explain! With his character personally, and as an artist. I only have love for Mr. Kevlen!  

Provided by LaNia Roberts

Provided by LaNia Roberts

Provided by LaNia Roberts

Provided by LaNia Roberts

Where would you like to see Louisville 10 years from now?

I would like to see Louisville with more jobs, higher minimum wage, more art, and more available resources for children needing a creative outlet. Especially for the children that don't have parents that can mentally or financially support their artistic journey. 

What neighborhood do you live in? What are some of your favorite things about it?

I grew up in the West End and Beuchel. When I left for college, my family moved to Shivley. So I've lived in a couple of different areas here in Louisville. I must say that my favorite thing about any of them is the amount of access I have to different things. Busses, stores, centers, anything. Being in three different areas with three different amounts of access really showed me how segregated simple access is to human beings.  

What advice would you give your past self if you could?

Essentially, none. But something that would have put a bit less stress on my back would be to not compare myself and my journey to others. I did a lot of comparing, and feeling bad about myself and my place in life while I was younger. If I had known what life had in store for me, I would have realized that even my laziest days were leading up to a success and love filled life.

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Link Round Up

Friday Link Round Up: March 4th, 2016

Sarah Davis ·

PUBLIC Radio

PUBLIC // 3.3.16

Sarah Davis ·

Appalachian Spring- Aaron Copland

Appalachian Spring- Aaron Copland

Our guest today was the new Executive Director of Louisville Visual Art, Lindy Casebier. We spoke with him about LVA's past, present, & future, and about the funding challenges facing arts organizations in the current polarized political climate. At Lindy's request, we played portions of Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring".

Open Doors

The Future Is Now Feature

Sarah Davis ·

We are so excited to share this short film documenting six months of The Future Is Now! A HUGE thank you to the folks over at Language&Logic for really capturing the heart and soul of the program and translating it so perfectly to film. 

The Future is Now is mentorship program that matches JCPS high school students with professional local artist in Louisville, Kentucky. For half a year, each team worked towards creating individual and collaborative pieces for an exhibition in the Green Building Gallery. Along the way, the gallery and mentors taught the students about new artistic processes, portfolio building, exhibition design, installation, marketing, and what it takes to be a professional artist. Learn more here.

Link Round Up

Friday Link Round Up: February 19th 2016

Sarah Davis ·

PUBLIC Radio

PUBLIC // 2.4.16

Sarah Davis ·

John Nicholas Hutchings

John Nicholas Hutchings

John Nicholas Hutchings is an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at Mount St. Mary’s University. He has shown at such Galleries as Hoffman La Chance and the Mildred Lane Kemper Museum in St. Louis; Brookhaven College, Xue Gallery, Biblical Arts Museum and 500x Gallery in Dallas; Swanson Contemporary in Louisville, the Williams Gallery at Mount St. Mary’s University, Delaplaine Arts Center and the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center At Montgomery College in Tacoma Park/Silver Spring.

He talked to us about his new exhibit, The Weight of the Mark, at the 849 Gallery at Kentucky College of Art & Design through February 26, 2016.

Member Monday

Member Monday: Sunny Ra

Sarah Davis ·

How did you first get involved with LVA?

I believe when I became a member in 2012 and applied for Artebella, and that trickled into being an instructor in the Open Doors Holiday Program.  Since then, I've had a solo show at PUBLIC and am an instructor at the Academy.

When did you first know that art was going to be a big part of your life?  

During my 1st year of undergrad - I was at school where studio art was not really happening and so because I was not able to create art, I became very unhappy and depressed.  It was at the point that I realized how much art was an integral part of me.

What does LVA add to your life?

 LVA adds a community of artists and a way to connect with other artist and educators to my life.  For this reason, I am able to participate in arts opportunities all over the city. 

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How else are you involved in the community?

I work in the Arts in Healing program at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Art where we pair artists with healthcare facilities around the city.  We help people heal through the arts in all forms, visual art, music, poetry and drama.  I get to attend many of these sessions and take part in the art process with patients and their healing. I am also a Louisville Ultimate Frisbee member for whatever that's worth!  It's so much fun and I get to meet people from all backgrounds and professions.

Describe your perfect Sunday afternoon.

Drinking some coffee on a beach!

Who is your favorite local artist?

Douglas Miller, his drawings are beautiful!

Where would you like to see Louisville 10 years from now?

I would like to see Louisville become more diverse both in the arts and in general: a richer diversity in art forms, more galleries, less bars/drinking place and more cultural establishments like museums (photography, history, etc) and maybe that will bring jobs other than healthcare and factory work.  I would also love to see the city more united so that there isn't such a disparity with city life and suburb life.    

What neighborhood do you live in? What are some of your favorite things about it?

I live around the Brownsboro/Lyndon lane area.  I like that it's green, safe/quiet and near my studio.  This is the first time I've had an apartment in a nice/safe area and I love it!  It's also nice that I can run all my errands within a few miles.

What three items would you bring to a desert island?

A knife, my glasses - I'm blind without it! - and a comfy blanket!

What advice would you give your past self if you could?

I would say be even more curious, ask more questions even if it might make stir things up!