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10/02/2026

Here is a proof copy of Sand & Silt. It’s strange and wonderful to hold something that, for so long, existed mostly as a dream. As a handful of people saying, What if we did this?

And now here it is: a stunning collection of writing and art created by people who believe that making things matters, especially those of us whose lives have been touched by addiction and trauma. We’re the ones who know that art can be healing and transformative. We stitch to survive; we paint to process; we write to recover.

Here is a friendly reminder that the official launch of Sand & Silt will be on Thursday, November 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at From the Ground Up Books in Shepherdsville, Ky. The launch will serve as SLAC’s fourth quarter Artists’ Social!

We appreciate everyone who helped this dream come to life. It would not have been possible without your support💜

09/28/2026

Salt River Local Arts Collaborative is pleased to announce the November 5th launch of Sand & Silt, a new literary journal rooted in Kentucky’s Salt River region and open to voices from everywhere.

Mark your calendar for the official launch of Sand & Silt on Thursday, November 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at From the Ground Up Books in Shepherdsville, Ky. The launch will serve as SLAC’s fourth quarter Artists’ Social.

Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell and spoken-word poet Kenny Woods will be our featured readers. All contributors to the inaugural edition are invited to read their published piece as part of our open mic.

Light refreshments will be served, and print copies of Sand & Silt will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

09/23/2026

Author Jean Thompson Kinsey, 86, may be confined to her home in Brooks, Ky., these days, but she’s still as vibrant and vital as ever to the local arts community.

In August, Jean’s latest book, Run Ruby Run, was released, and on Saturday September 19th, she welcomed members of Salt River Local Arts Collaborative into her home for an afternoon of conversation and immersion in the arts. The gathering was the first Mary Alberico Homebound Artists’ Social, a new SLAC program created to bring the arts to Bullitt County residents who can no longer easily attend community events!

The Homebound Artists’ Social is one small way SLAC hopes to change that by bringing artists together where they are, honoring their creative lives, and reminding them that they remain an important part of our arts community.

The program is open to homebound writers, musicians, visual artists, actors, dancers, storytellers, and others whose creative lives continue even when mobility becomes difficult. If you or someone you love would like to host a Homebound Social, please send us a message via Substack or here on Facebook.

09/18/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Salt River Local Arts Collaborative (SLAC) is pleased to announce that Amani El Alaoui, a senior and visual artist at Bullitt Central High School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026-27 SLAC Youth Artist Fellowship!

Throughout the fellowship year, El Alaoui will participate in SLAC community events and mentorship activities, developing a youth-centered capstone project with support from her mentor. She will also participate in SLAC’s Youth Arts & Mindfulness (YAM) Camp next summer, with the opportunity to lead or co-lead a creative workshop or presentation. SLAC also plans to provide opportunities for El Alaoui to exhibit her artwork and contribute to Sand & Silt, SLAC’s upcoming literary and arts magazine.

The fellowship aims to cultivate a new generation of creative community leaders, going far beyond standard individual artist support. if you want to follow El Alaoui's journey, give our Facebook a follow, visit saltriverlocalarts.org, or subscribe to the SLAC newsletter at bobbibuchanan.substack.com.

09/16/2026

The first Quill & Craft meeting was a success! Everyone you see in this picture showed up to make friends and create art. We had a wonderful time. Shout out to Heine Brothers in Shepherdsville for hosting!

We'll be announcing our next meet up soon so be on the look out. Hope to see you there!

09/11/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Heine Brothers in Shepherdsville for our first bimonthly Quill & Craft meetup.

This entire event is an excuse to drink some great coffee, make some artsy, local friends, and hang out. Bring whatever you’re currently working on—whether that’s knitting, sketching, or journaling—or engage in light, easy to learn games. Pull up a chair, and chinwag! No pressure, no rigid structure, just a fun way to spend a couple of hours.

Grab your current project (or just yourself) and drop in whenever you can, for as long as you’d like. Let us know in the comments if you think you can make it!

09/07/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to apply to be our next Youth Artist Fellow!

We are looking for a young artist, writer, or performer aged 16 through 19 who lives or attends school in Bullitt County to serve as our Youth Artist Fellow. The fellowship comes with a $1,000 stipend and the opportunity to:
Attend quarterly artist socials in March, June, and November of 2027 to share your art.
Plan, prepare, and lead a workshop for our Youth Arts & Mindfulness Camp in June 2027.
Complete a capstone project by next summer with guidance from a mentor.

If you meet these criteria, submit your application today using the link below:
https://share.google/beGqh0kqBaTYajsGM

09/01/2026

UPDATE on our Art Fellowship Application. You can fill out the application to be our Youth Artist Fellow until September 7th!

We are looking for a young artist, writer, or performer aged 16 through 19 who lives or attends school in Bullitt County to serve as our Youth Artist Fellow. The fellowship comes with a $1,000 stipend and the opportunity to:
Attend quarterly artist socials in March, June, and November of 2027 to share your art.
Plan, prepare, and lead a workshop for our Youth Arts & Mindfulness Camp in June 2027.
Complete a capstone project by next summer with guidance from a mentor.

If you meet these criteria, submit your application today using the link below:
https://share.google/beGqh0kqBaTYajsGM

08/24/2026

The deadline for applications to our SLAC 2026-27 Youth Artist Fellowship is on August 31st. We want to provide opportunities for Bullitt County youth to sharpen their creative skills, gain one-on-one experience with professionals in their field, and have opportunities to create a lasting impact on the local arts community.

If you think you meet the criteria, submit your application today using the application information provided below:
https://share.google/beGqh0kqBaTYajsGM

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