Events

Event Feature: MAPPED Out

Sarah Davis ·

We had such a wonderful time at MAPPED Out! A huge thank you to Ashley Brossart, Alyx McClain, Braylyn Resko Stewart, Karl Otto, Liz Richter, Pat Sheehan, Vinnie Kochert for creating amazing mini-murals for our silent auction— nearly $5,000 was raised for the Mural Art Program! We also couldn't have done it without our generous sponsors— Garage Bar, Revelry Boutique Gallery, Via Studio, West Sixth Brewing, Tito's Vodka, and of course our wonderful partner Center For Neighborhoods. Thanks to all of you who came out and made the evening so successful— it was so humbling to hear you are as excited as we are about MAP!

Open Doors

Open Doors Feature: The Future Is Now

Sarah Davis ·

The Future is Now is mentorship program that matches JCPS high school students with professional local artists in Louisville, Kentucky. This summer we were so excited to partner with The Kentucky College of Art + Design at Spalding University to bring The Future Is Now back for Summer 2016! We had six amazing students and six wonderful artist mentors participate! You can see all their artwork at their exhibition at the Huff Gallery. 

PUBLIC Radio

PUBLIC // 7.28.16

Sarah Davis ·

Studio 2000 class of 2016

Studio 2000 class of 2016

We had a wonderful time talking with the instructors of Studio 2000— a partnership between Louisville Metro Parks and LVA that allows high school students who are interested in pursuing visual art as a career to have the opportunity to work with professional artists in clay, fiber & mixed media while also receiving a $500 stipend at the end of the eight-week session. 

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Feature: Photography Camp, Ages 7-10

Sarah Davis ·

In Intro to Photography Camp participants learned the art and skill of photography. Students gained a solid understanding of the core foundation of photography and post-production while experimenting with non-traditional techniques as well. Instruction covered several photographic processes from historic cyanotype printing to digital manipulation—and lots in between! Students had chance to use a digital camera, be a “lighting technician”, and learn to edit their images in Photoshop and Lightroom. We are incredibly impressed with their work!

Eliza, Photoshop Layers Portrait

Eliza, Photoshop Layers Portrait

Lauren, Photoshop Layers Portrait

Lauren, Photoshop Layers Portrait

Emily, Shallow Depth of Field

Emily, Shallow Depth of Field

Hadley, Abstract Photography

Hadley, Abstract Photography

James, Abstract Photography

James, Abstract Photography

Grace, Insect's Perspective 

Grace, Insect's Perspective 

Sloan, Lightroom Processing

Sloan, Lightroom Processing

Piper, Perspective 

Piper, Perspective 

Lillian, Portraits with Projector 

Lillian, Portraits with Projector 

Sloan, Photoshop Layers Portrait

Sloan, Photoshop Layers Portrait

Kyel, Photoshop Layers Portrait

Kyel, Photoshop Layers Portrait

PUBLIC Radio

PUBLIC // 7.21.16

Sarah Davis ·

Shaii Morton and Alex Serpentini at a Future Is Now meeting.

Shaii Morton and Alex Serpentini at a Future Is Now meeting.

On this week's PUBLIC we talked with artist and independent researcher Alex Serpentini.  We discussed her work as a mentor in the The Future Is Now program through LVA— a program that pairs young artists with an adult artist mentor. PUBLIC airs each Thursday 10-11am on 97.1 WXOX-FM in Louisville or stream at Artxfm.com. 

Member Monday

Member Monday Feature: Ashley Brossart

Sarah Davis ·

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How did you first get involved with LVA?
I was first involved with LVA through Children's Fine Art Classes in middle school. What an incredible opportunity! My classes were at Spalding University - it was pretty motivating to be working in a college classroom as a youth. 

When did you first know that art was going to be a big part of your life?
I knew it was a big part of my life then as a middle school student. I designed and painted some murals with my Girl Scout troop. The high school I attended, sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, offered an incredible art program - International Baccalaureate program. Art has always been a huge part of my life. It wasn't until I finished undergrad I really decided to start making art my career and making decisions that allowed me to invest the majority  of my time into my art and create and develop a business from it. 

What does LVA add to your life?
LVA adds an art community that I know is there for support. And now it is the new location for my studio! 

How else are you involved in the community? 
I do live painting events that allow further engagement with the community. I also have an ongoing project where I leave art throughout the city. It's more of a passive involvement but a way to create a catalyst for thought about our built environment. I am a 2016 graduate of Center for Neighborhood's Neighborhood Institute. Murals have been my goal for awhile and that is finally gaining momentum. I have completed a few interior murals for the Kroger Company through LVA and will have some other larger outdoor projects coming up in the future. 

Describe your perfect Sunday afternoon.
Sundays are definitely my day I set aside for myself. Sometimes I'm still doing studio work through Sunday. I would say perfect Sunday after noon follows a solid week of art making maybe brief time in studio with trying some new things just to see what will happen. Check out a restaurant  or cook and sit on patio... Followed by a long bike ride towards the waterfront hoping it has finally turned into a beach and then back to my couch! 

Who is your favorite local artist?
Andrew Cozzens. It's always really difficult to pick one but his name popped up first today. 

Where would you like to see Louisville 10 years from now?
 A Light rail system! Encouraging a distinct break from the dependence on automobiles for transit.  A thriving public art program with a significant impact and destination point for the community and visitors. An urban core with significantly increased density with many people living closer to downtown. More jobs attracting the creative class from larger cities. Galleries and art groups extending their reach to nationally increasing a contemporary art presence. More education about the importance of art in our communities.

What neighborhood do you live in? 
I finally live in the Original Highlands. I think it's the best neighborhood in the city right now and have always wanted to live there. 


What are some of your favorite things about it?
I can walk and bike to locations that define Louisville. As well as significant architecture that depicts history and sense of place for the city. 

What advice would you give your past self if you could? 
It all works out, trust yourself. Do what you want to do and go where you want to go.

Link Round Up

Friday Link Round Up: July 15th, 2016

Sarah Davis ·

PUBLIC Radio

PUBLIC // 7.14.16

Sarah Davis ·

Gaela Erwin, "Self Portrait with my Mother" 

Gaela Erwin, "Self Portrait with my Mother" 

Gaela Erwin was our first guest on PUBLIC this week. She discussed her 2 new exhibits opening at Hite Institute’s Cressman Center and The Speed Museum. Following her was be Keith Stone, who has a show at garner narrative right now. PUBLIC airs Thursdays, 10am-11am, on 97.1 WXOX-FM, or stream it on Artxfm.com.

Link Round Up

Friday Link Round Up: July 8th, 2016

Sarah Davis ·

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Feature: Creature Feature

Sarah Davis ·

Creature Feature allowed students to experiment with multiple media including paint, plaster, gauze and air-drying clay! Students incorporated both 2D and 3D techniques, utilizing a variety of provided materials along with found objects to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Students created whimsical animal busts to hang on their wall, painted on wood to make free standing animal sculptures, and created their own "zen-tangles" over watercolor backgrounds!

Link Round Up

Friday Link Round Up: July 1st, 2016

Sarah Davis ·