22 Places To Appreciate Art In Louisville This April

This list is a selection of current art exhibitions in Louisville.

“STILL, LIFE! MOURNING, MEANING, MENDING”

Through December
The show focuses on dealing with loss during the pandemic.
21c Louisville

700 W. Main St.
Hours: Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
21cmuseumhotels.com

“THE SPACE BETWEEN US”

Through April 10
BFA student show.

Barr Gallery, Indiana University Southeast
4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, Indiana
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
ius.edu

“INTER-BE”

Through April 9
Sculpture by Mike Ratterman.

“WILLI HANS KOESTERS IN RETROSPECTIVE”

April 15-May 27
Solo show by the late photographer.

Bourne-Schweitzer Gallery
137 E. Main St., New Albany, Indiana
Hours: Thursdays-Fridays, noon-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-3 p.m.
bourne-schweitzergallery.com

“PENNY SISTO AT 80”

Through April 9
An exhibition of recent works by the New Albany fiber artist.

Carnegie Center for Art & History
201 E. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana
Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, noon-8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
carnegiecenter.org

“NEW RECRUITS”

Through April 8
Art by new faculty members.

Cressman Center for Visual Arts, UofL
100 E. Main St.
Hours: Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays, 1-6 p.m.
louisville.edu

“FORGOTTEN FOUNDATIONS: LOUISVILLE’S LOST ARCHITECTURE”

Through Sept. 23
Exhibition of photographs and architectural records of destroyed historic architecture in downtown Louisville.

The Filson Historical Society
1310 S. Third St.
Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
filsonhistorical.org

“WEST OF NINTH: RACE, RECKONING, AND RECONCILIATION”

Through September
Photographs, artifacts and wall panels featuring stories from the nine neighborhoods in West Louisville. Organized by Walt and Shae Smith of West of Ninth. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Frazier History Museum
829 W. Main St.
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
fraziermuseum.org

“WHAT’S IN YOUR GARDEN?”

Through April 23
Annual garden themed exhibition.

Gallery 104, Arts Association of Oldham County
104 E. Main St., La Grange, Kentucky
Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
aaooc.org

“FRUIT/BODIES”

Through May 8
Solo show of new works by Ann Dawkins on the fragility of the human body.

garner narrative contemporary fine art
642 E. Market St.
Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, 1-6 p.m.
garnernarrative.com

“CRAFTING THE VERNACULAR”

Through April 3
Group show of glass artists.

“WINDOWS INTO THE COMMUNITY”

Through April 3
“Windows Into the Community” is an ongoing project. This portrait series of local people is by Danny Seim.

KMAC Museum
715 W. Main St.
Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
kmacmuseum.org

“ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS IN HANDWOVEN TEXTILES”

Through May 14
Textiles by mathematician Ada K. Dietz and textile artist Ruth E. Foster.

The Little Loomhouse
328 Kenwood Hill Road
Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
littleloomhouse.org

“IN SEARCH OF FAITH”

Through April 15
Work by Joe McGee in the newly expanded Center.

Mary Anderson Center, Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality
101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis, Indiana
Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fridays, 4-7 p.m.
mountsaintfrancis.org

“WHAT YOU SHOUT INTO THE WOODS ECHOES BACK”

Through April 2
Exhibition of work by Vian Sora that she started during a residency in Berlin, Germany.

Moremen Gallery
710 W. Main St., Suite 201
Hours: Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
moremengallery.com

“SHINING A LIGHT”

Through Aug. 7
Annual photography contest and exhibition.

Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. Sixth St.
Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
alicenter.org

“STAFF PICKS”

Through May 31
Photographs from gallery owner Paul Paletti’s private collection.

Paul Paletti Gallery
713 E. Market St.
Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
paulpalettigallery.com

“EDWARD R. WHITE, RETURNING HOME: A LIFE’S RETROSPECTIVE

Through April 8
Photographs of the Portland neighborhood by Edward Renard “Nardie” White.

Portland Museum
2308 Portland Ave.
Hours: Wednesdays-Fridays, 12-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.
portlandky.org

“FRIENDS”

April 1-May 1
PYRO member Bob Lockhart with guests Lynn Duke, Amber Thieneman and Cédric Ballarati.

PYRO Gallery
1006 E. Washington St.
Hours: Fridays-Saturdays, noon-6 p.m.; Sundays 1-4 p.m.
pyrogallery.com

“SHINING IN THE WIND”

Through April 16
Features paintings by Matthew McDole and photographs by Ryan Tassi.

Quappi Projects
827 E. Market St.
Hours: Thursdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
quappiprojects.com

“VANNAMAYAM: BY KAVIYA RAVI”

Through April 3
Vannamayam means colorful in the artist’s native language of Tamil.

Revelry Boutique + Gallery
742 W. Market St.
Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sundays-Mondays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
revelrygallery.com

“SANFORD BIGGERS: CODESWITCH”

Through June 26
First survey of quilt-based works, inspired by African American quilters, produced by the American interdisciplinary artist.

Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Hours: Fridays, 1-8 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays,10 a.m.-5 p.m.
speedmuseum.org

GROUP SHOW

April 1-23
Exhibition featuring the work of Brittany Condor, Maureen Hagerman, Julie Payne, Chad McConnell and Margaret Archambault.

JEFFREY BENNETT

April 25-May 9
Solo show of former Louisvillian.

Tim Faulkner Gallery
991 Logan St.
Hours: Mondays, 4 p.m.-midnight.; Tuesdays-Thursdays, noon-midnight; Fridays-Saturdays, noon-1:30 a.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m.-midnight
tfgart.com

“THE DIVINITY OF ALL CREATURES, GREAT AND SMALL”

Through May 7
New work by Cynthia Kelly Overall.

WheelHouse Art
2650 Frankfort Ave.
Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
wheelhouse.art

Keep Louisville interesting and support LEO Weekly by subscribing to our newsletter here. In return, you’ll receive news with an edge and the latest on where to eat, drink and hang out in Derby City. 

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.