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Link Round Up

Thursday Link Roundup: January 28

Mitch Eckert at Cressman Center

Mitch Eckert at Cressman Center

OPEN AGAIN TO THE PUBLIC: Masks and social distancing are Required for ALL of these locations!

TONIGHT: (Re]Fashion is an adaptation of Anna Cora Mowatt’s Fashion, a 19th-century American comedy of manners., directed by Ari Calvano. It opens tonight online from the University of Louisville Theatre Dept.

NEW: Mirabilia: A Cabinet of Curiosities, a solo exhibition by University of Louisville Associate Professor of Art Mitch Eckert opens Saturday at the Cressman Center for Visual Arts.

NEW: Kiah Celeste’s It Is What Is Not Yet Known opens at Quappi Projects this Saturday.

NEW: Moremen Gallery presents “11 Days”, the first solo exhibition of work by the emerging Cuban artist José Manuel Nápoles Puerto now residing in Louisville.

NEW: Eight Perspectives is at Galerie Hertz, featuring work from Elmer Lucille Allen Allie Jensen, Lucy Azubuike Jean Salmon, Cheryl Chapman, Taylor Sanders, Tonnea Green, & Guinever Smith.

NEW: Shae Goodlet’s solo show, Invocation, is at Revelry Boutique Gallery.

NEW: Rex Lagerstrom’s exhibit, Spiritual Autobiography is at KORE Gallery

NEW: Quappi Projects opened The Shands Collection: New Directions, curated by Julien Robson. Listen to an interview with Julien and Quappi director John Brooks on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

Land Is: Parks, Cultures, Stories is open by appointment at KMAC.

Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End begins streaming Friday from Actors Theatre Direct. Listen to an interview with star and Louisville-born Jessica Wortham on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

Dana Oldfather, "There Used to Be a Street" is at Carnegie Center for Art & History..

Ballot Box: an LVA exhibit for Metro Hall curated by Skylar Smith has now relocated to 21c Museum & Hotel! It is also has a website and MetroTV video. Listen to an interview with the curator, three of the participating artists, and Rep. Attica Scott on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

There is also an interview with BallotBox artist J. Robert Southard.

Art in the Time of COVID-19, curated by Bailey O'Leary is an online exhibit from Portland Museum featuring Jeribai Andrew-Jaja, Rachel Singel, & Erica Lewis. Listen to an interview with artists and curator on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

Kiah Celeste at Quappi Projects

Kiah Celeste at Quappi Projects

LOCAL ONLINE OPTIONS: Here’s what we know, but local artists are doing impromptu live performances online daily. Stay alert!

FRIDAY: Late for Dinner with Bon Air and Copiers will be on Facebook Live from Art Sanctuary.

SATURDAY: Mirabilia: A Cabinet of Curiosities, a solo exhibition by University of Louisville Associate Professor of Art Mitch Eckert opens Saturday at the Cressman Center for Visual Arts.

Kiah Celeste’s It Is What Is Not Yet Known opens at Quappi Projects this Saturday.

Ballot Box: an LVA exhibit for Metro Hall curated by Skylar Smith has now relocated to 21c Museum & Hotel! It is also has a website and MetroTV video

While the Speed Museum has reopened, the cinema is closed during the COVID-19 crisis, but you can stream these selections at home. A portion of each streaming ticket purchase goes directly to the Museum.

ONGOING:

Speed Cinema offers Free Films Addressing Systemic Racism.

Elizabeth Kramer is writing about the challenges facing local arts groups at Louisville Arts Bureau.

Keep making art! Preston Art Center will deliver and has curbside pickup during their shortened hours.

AA Clay - Home Clay Kits are available for sale: pick up or local delivery is available.

NOT LOCAL BUT WORTH IT!:

These 10 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours (Video)

The Art Institute of Chicago Puts 44,000+ Works of Art Online: View Them in High Resolution

An Even Bigger Selection from Google

Study Art History online: Artists and Movements

Installation work from MoMA (video)

The Artist is An Explorer: Curated by Marina Abramovic (video)

Paris Museums Put 100,000 Images Online for Unrestricted Public Use

Think we are missing something? Let us know: info@louisvillevisualart.org

Link Round Up

Thursday Link Roundup: January 30, 2020

She Did That at Speed Cinema.

She Did That at Speed Cinema.

THURSDAY:

Closing Reception for HOBA House's Liz Wierzbicki and Mad(e) Exhibit.

She Did That directed by Renae Bluitt opens at Speed Cinema.

FRIDAY:

femme maison: Mychaelyn Michalec & Karen Weeks opens at Houseguest tonight.

Artist Talk with Ashley Stewart at Revelry Boutique & Gallery.

Bonnie Prince Billy and Friends are doing an in-store performance at Guestroom Records.

Once On This Island opens at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Click HERE to listen to an interview with Robert Fleming on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio, director of this production and Executive Artistic Director of ATL.

SATURDAY:

Stage One’s Lawbreakers: A Fast and Furious History of Women's Suffrage has a public performance today. Click HERE to listen to an an interview with playwright Diana Grisanti on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

ONGOING:

Detroit ‘67 continue at The University of Louisville’s Thrust Theatre.

26th Annual African American Art Exhibition is at Actors Theatre of Louisville.

QuArtz - A Queer Arts Exhibit is at LAUNCH Louisville.

Illumination: Nature's Light in Watercolor. New Works by Cathy Hillegas at Mary Anderson Center.

LAUNCH 2020Setting the Stage for the New Year can be found at Moremen Gallery.

L Autumn Gnadinger at Quappi Projects.

Shawna Khalily at Bourne Schweitzer gallery

Shawna Khalily at Bourne Schweitzer gallery

Shawna Khalily Wood Cuts is at the NEW Bourne Schweitzer Gallery in New Albany.

Brenda Wirth and Mary Newton are at Kleinhelter Gallery.

2020: The Vision of Hindsight by Rebecca Aldammad at Mellwood Art Center.

Our World Our Say is at U of L’s Schneider Hall.

Inspired Louisville: Actors Gallery by Bill Brymer is at KORE Gallery. Click here to listen to an interview with Bill on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

A Julius Friedman Sampler – Art, Design, and Innovation Over Fifty Years is at the Filson Society. (2/28)

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at IU Southeast.

Often Seen Rarely Spoken Presents…Marks on Society is at The Carnegie Center in New Albany.

The Winter Show is at Craft(s) Gallery.

Louisville Photographic Society Group Show is at Unique Imaging Concepts.

Daydreams opens at Studioworks.

 BRAD DEVLIN “CITYSCAPES” is at Galerie Hertz..

Small Works Show at Kleinhelter Gallery in New Albany.

Think we are missing something? Let us know: info@louisvillevisualart.org

Link Round Up

Thursday Link Roundup: January 23, 2020

Hite Institute Student Show at Cressman Center

Hite Institute Student Show at Cressman Center

THURSDAY:

The Filson Historical Society hosts a Film Screening of Julius Friedman: Picture This; The Veil.

Bourbon Baroque will perform La Chandeleur w/ special guests A Golden Wire at Maddox & Rose.

Louisville Ballet opens their Choreographer’s Showcase.

Detroit ‘67 opens at The University of Louisville’s Thrust Theatre.

FRIDAY:

26th Annual African American Art Exhibition Awards opens at Actors Theatre of Louisville.

Hite Art Institute hosts a Reception for the Annual Student Show at Cressman Center.

QuArtz - A Queer Arts Exhibit opens at LAUNCH Louisville.

Robin G presents - Poets & Painters "Spoken Word and Art Edition" at Kula Gallery.

Cunningham Directed by Alla Kovgan opens at Speed Cinema.

SATURDAY:

Cathy Hillegas at Mary Anderson Center

Cathy Hillegas at Mary Anderson Center

Opening Reception for Illumination: Nature's Light in Watercolor. New Works by Cathy Hillegas at Mary Anderson Center.

Dirt Gremlins: A Guided Tour with Nina Kersey and Emily Miles is at KMAC.

SUNDAY:

Artist Gallery Talk at Pyro Gallery for the Quartet exhibit.

ONGOING:

LAUNCH 2020Setting the Stage for the New Year can be found at Moremen Gallery.

L Autumn Gnadinger at Quappi Projects.

Shawna Khalily Wood Cuts is at the NEW Bourne Schweitzer Gallery in New Albany.

The Quartet show is at Pyro Gallery.

Brenda Wirth and Mary Newton are at Kleinhelter Gallery.

2020: The Vision of Hindsight by Rebecca Aldammad at Mellwood Art Center.

Resurgence: A Night of Black Art is at Tim Faulkner Gallery.

Our World Our Say is at U of L’s Schneider Hall.

CHOIR BOY by Tarell Alvin McCraney is at Pandora Productions. Click HERE to listen to an interview with the director and lead cast members of this production on LVA’s Artebella On the Radio.

Inspired Louisville: Actors Gallery by Bill Brymer is at KORE Gallery. Click here to listen to an interview with Bill on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

A Julius Friedman Sampler – Art, Design, and Innovation Over Fifty Years is at the Filson Society. (2/28)

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at IU Southeast.

Often Seen Rarely Spoken Presents…Marks on Society is at The Carnegie Center in New Albany.

The Winter Show is at Craft(s) Gallery.

Louisville Photographic Society Group Show is at Unique Imaging Concepts..

Daydreams opens at Studioworks.

 BRAD DEVLIN “CITYSCAPES” is at Galerie Hertz..

Small Works Show at Kleinhelter Gallery in New Albany.

“INSCAPES” by Madison Cawein and Matt Gatton at Moremen Gallery.

Think we are missing something? Let us know: info@louisvillevisualart.org

Link Round Up

Thursday Link Roundup: January 16, 2020

John Harlan Norris at Moremen Gallery’s LAUNCH 2020

John Harlan Norris at Moremen Gallery’s LAUNCH 2020

FRIDAY:

LAUNCH 2020Setting the Stage for the New Year happens all weekend at Moremen Gallery.

Opening Reception: L Autumn Gnadinger at Quappi Projects.

Shawna Khalily Wood Cuts opens at the NEW Bourne Schweitzer Gallery in New Albany.

New Play Projects opens at Actors Theatre of Louisville.

The Disappearance of My Mother (Storia de B.—La scomparsa di mia madre)
Directed by Beniamino Barrese opens at Speed Cinema as a part of After Hours at The Speed.

SATURDAY:

Kings Vs. Queens Portrait Exhibit ( Night 1) at 536 S. Fourth Street.

SUNDAY:

Colors Of Humanity by Brennen Cabrera opens at Tim Faulkner Gallery. Click HERE to listen to an interview with the artist on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

ONGOING:

The Disappearance of My Mother (Storia de B.—La scomparsa di mia madre) at Speed Cinema

The Disappearance of My Mother (Storia de B.—La scomparsa di mia madre) at Speed Cinema

The Quartet show is at Pyro Gallery.

Brenda Wirth and Mary Newton are at Kleinhelter Gallery.

2020: The Vision of Hindsight by Rebecca Aldammad at Mellwood Art Center.

Resurgence: A Night of Black Art is at Tim Faulkner Gallery.

Our World Our Say is at U of L’s Schneider Hall.

CHOIR BOY by Tarell Alvin McCraney is at Pandora Productions. Click HERE to listen to an interview with the director and lead cast members of this production on LVA’s Artebella On the Radio.

Inspired Louisville: Actors Gallery by Bill Brymer is at KORE Gallery. Click here to listen to an interview with Bill on LVA’s Artebella On The Radio.

A Julius Friedman Sampler – Art, Design, and Innovation Over Fifty Years is at the Filson Society. (2/28)

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at IU Southeast.

Often Seen Rarely Spoken Presents…Marks on Society is at The Carnegie Center in New Albany.

The Winter Show is at Craft(s) Gallery.

Louisville Photographic Society Group Show is at Unique Imaging Concepts.

Off The Wall is a members show at PYRO Gallery.

Daydreams opens at Studioworks.

 BRAD DEVLIN “CITYSCAPES” is at Galerie Hertz..

Small Works Show at Kleinhelter Gallery in New Albany.

“INSCAPES” by Madison Cawein and Matt Gatton at Moremen Gallery.

Think we are missing something? Let us know: info@louisvillevisualart.org

PUBLIC Radio

LVA's Artebella On The Radio: October 10, 2019

J. Ariadne Calvano is the director and Dr. Janna Segal the dramaturg for the upcoming production of Anna Deavere Smith’s Fires in the Mirror at the University of Louisville. They were in the studio to talk about it this week. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM, or stream on Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10:00am to hear Keith Waits talk with artists about their work.

The University of Louisville’s Theatre Arts Department Presents Fires in the Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith

Thursday, November 7-17 at 7:30pm at the Thrust Theatre, 2314 South Floyd Street

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J. Ariadne Calvano is an Assistant Professor of Acting and Movement at the University of Louisville, and as a freelance movement director and performer. She earned her PhD and MA in Theatre from the University of Colorado Boulder; and additionally, holds a BA in Fine & Performing Arts from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a BA in History from the University of Maryland. Earlier this year she directed Theatre [502]’s production of Women Laughing Alone with Salad by Shelia Callaghan.



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Dr. Janna Segal teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Louisville in: theatre history, literature, and theory; Shakespeare and Shakespearean adaptation; American feminist theatre; and dramaturgy. Dr. Segal is also a freelance dramaturg whose past production work includes Shakespeare, Shakespearean adaptation, contemporary theatre, and new plays in development. She is the Resident Dramaturg of the Comparative Drama Conference, for which she dramaturgs two to three new plays a year, and a dramaturg for ATHE’s annual New Play Development Workshop. At UofL, she has dramaturged Baltimore,Eurydice, and The Master and Margarita, and The Taming of the Shrew. She has also worked locally as a guest dramaturg for Commonwealth Theatre Center. Dr. Segal is a member of Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA), and she serves on the Board of the Comparative Drama Conference.

PUBLIC Radio

LVA's Artebella On The Radio 7/5/18

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Kristi Papailler is an actor, director, teacher and activist who recently directed "Fences" and appeared in "Steel Magnolias" and teaches at Central High School, so we had no problem filling the hour this Thursday on LVA's Artebella On The Radio. tune in to WXOX 97.1/Artxfm.com at 10am.

PUBLIC Radio

LVA's Artebella On The Radio 5.10.18

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Alphaeus Green, Jr. preparing for the upcoming Faithworks Studios production of August Wilson's "Fences" directed by Kristi Papailler. He was in the studio with me on May 10 to talk about the production, which opens May 23, Tune in at 10am each Thursday for LVA's Artebella On The Radio on WXOX 97.1 FM/Artxfm.com.