Jan 19 Arts and Culture Beshear has proposed $10M in federal aid for the arts. Will it make it into the final budget? The $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds would help arts nonprofits recover from the pandemic. Lawmakers still have to finalize the budget. By Stephanie Wolf Jan 19 Arts and Culture Beshear proposed $10M in federal aid for arts in state budget Stephanie Wolf
Jan 17 Arts and Culture Jeffersonville to unveil 2022 public arts plan The Jeffersonville Public Art Commission will focus on engaging residents in new ways as part of this year’s “Amplify” theme. By John Boyle Jan 17 Arts and Culture Jeffersonville to unveil 2022 public arts plan John Boyle
Jan 17 Arts and Culture New leader of the Muhammad Ali Center hopes to usher in an era of collaboration and covening Marilyn Jackson starts as the new CEO and president at the Muhammad Ali Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and what would’ve been the boxing legend’s 80th birthday. By Breya Jones Jan 17 Arts and Culture Meet the Ali Center's new director, Marilyn Jackson Breya Jones
Jan 15 Arts and Culture Here are some recent arts news and happenings you might have missed LPM’s Arts, Culture, Et Cetera newsletter lands in your email every other Thursday. Here’s a peek at this week’s issue. By Stephanie Wolf Jan 15 Arts and Culture Here are some recent arts news and happenings you might have missed Stephanie Wolf
Jan 3 Arts and Culture Meet Splang!, a group using Scottish Gaelic to fight white supremacy Splang! aims to combat white supremacy by teaching the Scottish Gaelic language to Kentuckians. By Breya Jones Jan 3 Arts and Culture Meet Splang!, a group using Scottish Gaelic to fight white supremacy Breya Jones
Dec 24 Arts and Culture Splang! puts a Scottish twist on a favorite holiday activity Splang!, a Gaelic language group in Kentucky, is keeping the holiday cheer rolling after Christmas with a caroling event and dance. By Breya Jones Dec 24 Arts and Culture Splang! puts a Scottish twist on a favorite holiday activity Breya Jones
Dec 24 Arts and Culture True story of author with deep Ky. roots is the subject of a new major motion picture “A Journal for Jordan” is based on the memoir of the same name by Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and author Dana Canedy. By Stephanie Wolf Dec 24 Arts and Culture True story of author with deep Ky. roots is the subject of new film Stephanie Wolf
Dec 20 Arts and Culture A community gathering spot, Mayfield’s Ice House Gallery, has uncertain future after tornadoes The gallery, home to the Mayfield/Graves County Art Guild, took a direct hit from the tornado. The director is unsure what rebuilding will look like. By Stephanie Wolf Dec 20 Arts and Culture Mayfield’s Ice House Gallery, has uncertain future after tornadoes Stephanie Wolf
Dec 10 Arts and Culture Grawemeyer religion prize awarded to professor focused on Buddhism in WWII internment camps U of L and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary jointly awarded the 2022 Religion Prize to Duncan Ryūken Williams Friday. By Stephanie Wolf Dec 10 Arts and Culture Grawemeyer prize goes to prof. studying Buddhism in internment camps Stephanie Wolf
Dec 10 Arts and Culture New Louisville food and music festival created to uplift Filipino culture and businesses Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta: Pinoy Street Food and Music Event will feature authentic food, games, prizes and performances. By Stephanie Wolf Dec 10 Arts and Culture New food and music festival created to uplift Filipino culture Stephanie Wolf
Dec 9 Arts and Culture Kentucky tightens the guardrails on its controversial film incentives program Kentucky’s Cabinet for Economic Development will oversee and monitor the program, which now has stricter requirements for applicants and an application fee. By Stephanie Wolf Dec 9 Arts and Culture Kentucky tightens guardrails on controversial film incentives program Stephanie Wolf
Dec 6 Arts and Culture Cultural duality and community connection the emphasis of latest Speed Art Museum exhibit “Something in the Water '' is artist Shauntrice Martin's new mixed-media exhibit. In it, she pays homage to her African and Choctaw heritage. By Yasmine Jumaa Dec 6 Arts and Culture Cultural duality, community connection at latest Speed exhibit Yasmine Jumaa
Dec 3 Arts and Culture In ‘Breonna’s Garden’ app, you’ll find Breonna Taylor’s favorite things and messages of love The augmented reality project pays respect to Taylor and is designed to function as a place for family and community members to find solace. By Stephanie Wolf Dec 3 Arts and Culture ‘Breonna’s Garden’ app features messages of love Stephanie Wolf
Dec 2 Arts and Culture Check out recent arts news and ways to celebrate Chanukah in Louisville LPM’s Arts, Culture, Et Cetera newsletter lands in your email every other Thursday. Here’s a peek at this week’s issue, including holiday events. By Stephanie Wolf Dec 2 Arts and Culture Check out recent arts news and ways to celebrate Chanukah in Louisville Stephanie Wolf