The first documentary to explore the role of photography in shaping the identities, aspirations, and social emergence of African Americans, Through a Lens Darkly probes the recesses of American history, bringing to light images captured by African American photographers that have been suppressed, forgotten, and lost. These images reveal a complex and nuanced view of…
Let’s go on a sculpture search! We’ll wander through the galleries and see how many sculptures we can spot. Keep your eyes open for cool shapes, bumpy textures, and all kinds of materials.
KIA Members are invited to a Members' Preview to celebrate the opening of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. 5:30pm: Reception begins, drinks and light bites available 5:45pm: Welcome remarks by Michelle Hargrave, followed by Future Now exhibition open for viewing The exhibition is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe…
The People Could Fly is a poetic look into the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville, KY, from the 1960s to mid-2000s. Intimate video portraits reveal the ritual of skating and how roller rinks emerged as sanctuaries for Black culture, joy, and resilience. This short documentary explores the magic conjured by one community as…
Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Enjoy a night of art and design! Attendees are welcome to participate in one or all of the experiences. 5:30-7:30pm - Explore and Create Wander through Taekyeom Lee: Designed, Printed & Fired and see how the artist uses surprising materials and digital tools to create letters, graphics, and objects that encourage visitors to explore design…
** UPDATE: RESCHEDULED for February 12 during our Explore & Create with Taekyeom Lee event. ** Please refer to that event listing for a description of the evening's events and to RSVP.
Join us this month as local author and artist Emmy Kastner shares her book So Tortoise Dug. After a gallery walk to find animals in the artwork, Emmy will help us create our own watercolor masterpieces. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Author Nicholas Smith examines the history, innovation, and societal impact of sneakers in American life through marketing, economic, and cultural trends. Smith weaves together a story of how the sneaker evolved over the course of a century. As production methods were revolutionized, the perception of this iconic footwear shifted as well, making them into must-have…
Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Company members from Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers will lead this engaging lecture-demonstration that invites participants to explore improvisational movement and discover the power of following their own physical impulses. Blending guided instruction with creative exploration, the program will be accessible to movers of all ages and experience levels. Inspired by Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to…
Explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks through the medium of poetry! Local poet and Kirk Newman Art School instructor Elizabeth Kerlikowske has led her poetry students in composing original works responding to selected shoes featured in the exhibition. During this ArtBreak, the students will share their work and offer new perspectives on this…