Three Outstanding Women in the Arts among 2025 Louisville Visual Art Honorees
On March 21, 2025, Louisville Visual Art (LVA) will host its annual LVA Honors Gala at the historic Seelbach Hilton in downtown Louisville. Since 2018, the event has celebrated 28 individuals whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the local arts community. Four more honorees, including three outstanding women, will be recognized in 2025. The art educators, emerging artists, seasoned artists with a legacy of work, and community leaders honored represent the full spectrum of the visual art life cycle. These awards also reflect LVA’s three strategic pillars of fine art education, local [...]
Jackie Joseph: Baking with Heart and Purpose 🍰
by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider When award-winning pastry chef Jackie Joseph participates in Blessings in a Back Pack’s 2025 Pack the Sack event this Saturday, it will not only mark the fourth year for the Eastern Kentucky native, but Joseph’s appearance will also mean something to her on a heartfelt personal level. “Blessings in a Backpack is a charity that's super close to my heart,” began Joseph, who was interviewed by the Arts Insider. “I was actually a child that could have benefitted from this program, so to be able to be a part of a [...]
Kentucky Opera’s | This Little Light of Mine
Kentucky Opera PHOTOS BY: Gioia Patton
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by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider (UN)KNOWN PROJECT AND KENTUCKY PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT BROKEN WINGS STILL FLY WHEN: Friday, 02/28 @ 7:30PM & Saturday, 03/01 @ 2:00PM WHERE: The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. in the Bomhard Theater TICKETS: tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org Discover a powerful series of monologues based on the narratives of enslaved women in Kentucky. Co-authored by Brandi LaShay and Hannah Drake, Broken Wings Still Fly, is a raw and poignant theatrical experience featuring the voices of hidden heroines. Witness their remarkable stories of love, motherhood, heartbreak, resilience, and ultimate triumph. Broken Wings [...]
The Pop Agency: Holly Hartman’s Mission to Amplify Brands and Build Community
When it comes to marketing that makes an impact, Holly Hartman isn’t just thinking outside the box—she’s redesigning it entirely. As the founder of The Pop Agency, Holly has created a powerhouse agency that specializes in Purposeful On-Brand Promotions, helping businesses not just stand out, but stand for something. What is The Pop Agency? The Pop Agency is where branding meets boldness. Designed for businesses looking to elevate their visibility and amplify their message, the agency offers a full spectrum of services, including: ✔️ Strategic Brand Development – Crafting a clear and compelling brand identity that resonates with the [...]
GALLERY | Galentine’s Day Bash 2025
PHOTOS BY: Gioia Patton
