What’s Next! for Louisville?
Dear John, The Fund for the Arts Next! Leadership Development program is off and running this week with a visit to the law offices of Stoll, Keenon, Ogden to learn about effective volunteer leadership and board governance. Watch my video blog to hear about the lasting effect our Next! graduates have on this community. Summer is
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From Rosie to roses many records were set last week. The Fund for the Arts wants to place an imaginary garland of roses over the Humana building for generating more than ONE MILLION dollars during this years campaign. That’s right! This is the largest single gift received by the Fund for the Arts in our
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LVAA Summer Camps
The Louisville Visual Arts Association offers classes for a variety of age groups featuring experienced professional instructors in an atmosphere that will engulf your child in a creative learning environment. Download the Registration form HERE today! High School Advanced Painting Classes with Dennis Whitehouse Five-day class designed for advanced students. Everything drawn from life! Dates:
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Walden Theatre Summer Camps
Beat the summer blahs with Walden Theatre summer programs. Our one to three-week camps and workshops offer acting, art, and musical theatre, stand-up comedy, and much more for ages 5 -18. Summer Academy For three weeks, kids work with Walden Theatre directors on a fully-produced play. The selection for 2012 is SeussOdyssey by Don Zolidis. Students will
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May ArtsCARD Deals
Looking for ways to maximize your ArtsCard? We have deals for you right here! Donors to the Fund for the Arts of $52 or more per year receive an ArtsCARD that provides up to 50% off of tickets to select performances/exhibits or merchandise at the Fund’s 15 Member Groups. Become an ArtsCARD holder today!
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New Matching Dollars from Republic Bank and Associates
On Friday, May 4th, the city celebrated the 138th running of the Kentucky Oaks. Here at the Fund for the Arts, we were celebrating too, because Steve Trager of Republic Bank & Associates released another $33,333.33 in matching funds for 2012 to www/power2give.org/kentucky! In the first 100 days of the website’s launch power2give.org/Kentucky has help to
On the FFTA Campaign Trail!
The Arts inspire Wells Fargo
The Fund for the Arts touches every day. Team members at Wells Fargo have enjoyed the many benefits of our organization and shared their stories with us in preparation for their up coming campaign. Thank you to Michelle Pfeffer for putting together wonderful campaign this year and reminding everyone just how much the arts touch us all. From
Arts Education
LVAA Summer Camps
The Louisville Visual Arts Association offers classes for a variety of age groups featuring experienced professional instructors in an atmosphere that will engulf your child in a creative learning environment. Download the Registration form HERE today! High School Advanced Painting Classes with Dennis Whitehouse Five-day class designed for advanced students. Everything drawn from life! Dates:
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Arts News
May 08 · Actors Theatre of Louisville
I AM THEATRE. YOU ARE THEATRE. WE ARE THEATRE.- May 02 · Actors Theatre of Louisville
MEREDITH MCDONOUGH APPOINTED AS ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE - April 18 · Actors Theatre of Louisville
2012 – 2013 Student Matinee Performances Now on Sale! 
March 27 · Louisville Ballet
CONGRATULATIONS to car raffle ticket number 451!- March 20 · Actors Theatre of Louisville
The Humana Festival as springboard for dialogue: Panel Discussions
A word from our CEO
What’s Next! for Louisville?
Dear John, The Fund for the Arts Next! Leadership Development program is off and running this week with a visit to the law offices of Stoll, Keenon, Ogden to learn about effective volunteer leadership and board governance. Watch my video blog to hear about the lasting effect our Next! graduates have on this community. Summer is
Record setting news!
From Rosie to roses many records were set last week. The Fund for the Arts wants to place an imaginary garland of roses over the Humana building for generating more than ONE MILLION dollars during this years campaign. That’s right! This is the largest single gift received by the Fund for the Arts in our
Hats off to…
So many to thank, so little time. We kicked off Derby week with Republic Bank and Associates announcing a 12% increase in their giving. WOW! As the whirlwind continued the stage was set for great arts campaigns at Metro United Way and Jefferson Community and Technical College. Great campaigns produce great arts experiences like the ones I enjoyed this past
Barbara’s Video Blog April 19, 2012
It’s been an incredible week of service here in Louisville, inspired by Mayor Greg Fischer’s Give-A-Day of Service! Fund Staff went all out for Give-A-Day and helped 25 kids at The Neighborhood Place design and paint jockey silks on banners for Derby! Yesterday, we watched a generous gift in motion from Kosair Charities when the Louisville Ballet presented a demonstration and dance
Barbara’s Video Blog April 12, 2012
Do you think you’re compassionate? At the Fund for the Arts, we do! We were just named the first Compassionate United Arts Fund in America. Woo-hoo! As you’ve probably heard, Mayor Greg Fischer went to Seattle last week to receive the “Model City Award” for compassion. During his acceptance speech, he asked the audience if
March 2012 Newsletter
Message from the President’s Office At Fund for the Arts, we often use stories to demonstrate the impact the arts can make in our community. One of our most favorite stories is the story of Hunter, an elementary school student in Henryville, IN who drew us a photo to show his gratitude for being able
Barbara’s Video Blog March 22, 2012
Do you know what MOHA is? How about MORA? MOHA stands for the Museum of Humana Art, and MORA stands for the Museum of Republic Art. Both Humana and Republic Bank have started their campaigns this week, and we’re excited to see the results! Watch Barbara’s third installment of the video blog, filmed at Humana, for
