Fund for the Arts

08/20/2026

Thanks to Louisville Business First and Olivia Estright for sitting down with Brett to hear more about his vision as President and CEO! 🔗:

The nonprofit’s new permanent leader takes over as changing giving priorities put pressure on arts organizations.

08/20/2026

📰 ANNOUNCING: Brett Shepherd as the Fund for the Arts President and CEO!

FFTA's Board of Directors voted to appoint Brett Shepherd, who has been serving as our Interim President and CEO since January, to the role full time!

🎉 Brett has over 20 years of fundraising experience, and has been at the Fund since 2022. Join us in congratulating him for taking on this new role ⬇️

08/20/2026

🌟 Announcing the 2026 Fall/Winter Community Event Mini-Grantees!

08/19/2026

Here's the SCOOP on Grants (August 18, 2026) --> Big grant deadlines incoming!

Kentucky Foundation for Women: 2026 Artist Enrichment Grant | August 24, 5 pm ET

South Arts: Arts in Community Grants | September 1, 2026

Kentucky Arts Council: Teaching Art Together Grant | September 1, 2026

South Arts: Emerging Traditional Artists Program | September 30, 2026

South Arts: In These Mountains Infrastructure Grants | September 30, 2026

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08/17/2026

Teachers and Administrators! Want to make this school year even more engaging? Apply for our 2026/2027 school year 5x5 and Teacher Arts Grants and bring art to your students (or bring your students to art)! 🚌 🍎

This grant funds workshops, residencies, performances, field trips and more, while supporting core learning standards in a plethora of different subjects. Visit https://fundforthearts.org/5x5andtag/ to learn more!

08/13/2026

Thrilled to welcome 8 individuals to our Board of Directors at the start of our new fiscal year! 👏

📝 From Board Chair Scott Schaftlein: "This exciting new slate of board members brings not only a passion for the arts, but a range of professional expertise pivotal to our work at the Fund. Welcoming board members who have experienced every aspect of our work helps us understand the true impact the Fund can have on our community."

08/11/2026

Artist Registration is open for Louisville Visual Art's Open Studio!

CALLING ALL ARTIST!
We’re Excited for the Return of OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND!
Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15, 2026. 12 - 5pm

Artist Registration is NOW OPEN for 2026 Open Studio Weekend!

This self-guided studio tour invites the public to visit dozens of visual artists' workspaces throughout Louisville. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and meet the artists!

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 29 @ 11:59pm.
To register visit: https://www.louisvillevisualart.org/osl-artist-information

Fund for the Arts Kentucky Arts Council

08/06/2026

It’s true: Louisville’s arts community runs on the support of our local workforce. 🏙️

Workplace campaigns are fun and easy ways to engage employees with their company and in their community. Thank you to all of the employees currently giving through their workplace campaign; we could not do it without you! 🧡

Interested in supporting your arts community by hosting a Fund for the Arts workplace campaign in your business? Shoot us an email at [email protected] for more information!

08/04/2026

Here's the SCOOP on Calls for Artists 🧡 (August 4, 2026) -->

Actors Theatre Youth Auditions for A Christmas Carol | August 2, 11 am - 5 pm

Louisville Parks and Recreation: Resident Artist Program | Apply by August 5, 2026

The Parks Alliance of Louisville x LVA: Jack's Lantern Trail- Call for Artists | Apply by August 7

Louisville Ballet: Children's Cast for The Brown-Forman Nutcracker | Apply by August 14

StageOne Family Theatre: Student Auditions for Goosebumps: The Musical and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! | August 15-16

Louisville Chorus: Auditions | August 17, 20, & 25

Louisville Youth Choir: Auditions | August 17

Louisville Youth Orchestra: Auditions | Submissions due by September 6

Louisville Visual Art & AC Hotel: Call for Artwork | Deadline: September 28

And more!

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