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February 16, 2019
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  • Arts groups unite to celebrate Fund for the Arts’ 70th anniversary Tuesday

    By Sara Havens | Posted on January 29, 2019

    In 1949, Louisville Mayor Charles Farnsley helped establish the Fund for the Arts as a way to raise money and awareness for the importance of the arts. It has evolved since then and has helped build Louisville’s vibrant scene, supporting a range of arts organizations and...

  • Fund for the Arts receives $1M grant from Kosair Charities

    By Sara Havens | Posted on August 28, 2018

    At least for the foreseeable future, the children of Louisville and beyond will have access to the arts thanks in part to Kosair Charities, which has given a multiyear, $1 million grant to the Fund For the Arts. That grant was announced at a...

  • The Cultural Pass for students is good at more than 40 venues

    By Bill Doolittle | Posted on June 7, 2018

    It’s an idea that came up five years ago and just took off: A summer season pass for students — first graders through college — to take in Louisville’s most interesting arts and cultural venues. Museums, plays, music, history … a Cultural Pass. For...

  • Two local arts champions will join national Americans for the Arts Council

    By Sara Havens | Posted on February 14, 2018

    It’s no secret the Louisville arts scene is alive and well thanks to many people who work tirelessly each day. Two of those individuals who have made art their passion have been selected to serve on the national Americans for the Arts’ Private Sector...

  • Fund for the Arts meets its $8.5 million campaign goal

    By Melissa Chipman | Posted on July 31, 2017

    More than 20,000 donors helped raise more than $8.5 million for the 2017 campaign for Fund for the Arts. The Fund conducts one of the oldest united arts campaigns in the country and supports arts institutions, community organizations and arts in education throughout the region....

  • Record number of options for youth with this summer’s Cultural Pass

    By Melissa Chipman | Posted on May 22, 2017

    On Monday morning, Mayor Greg Fischer and members of the arts and cultural community announced that this year’s Cultural Pass for youth would include a record number of organizations offering free or discounted activities. Passes to youth under 21 are now available for pick...

  • Fund for the Arts kicks off $8.5 million campaign at annual showcase

    By Melissa Chipman | Posted on January 10, 2017

    Though local arts heavy-hitters like Jecory “1200” Arthur, Appalatin and Kentucky Shakespeare performed on stage as part of the annual Fund for the Arts Showcase, it was the dozens of children from several local arts groups that stole the show. The event on Tuesday...

  • Fund for the Arts announces pilot crowdsourcing program fueled by Jennifer Lawrence Fund

    By Melissa Chipman | Posted on December 15, 2016

    The Fund for the Arts has announced nine art-based projects that will make up the pilot session of the crowdfunding ArtsMatch program. These nine programs will be able to raise funds through the Fund for the Arts and have their donors’ dollars matched by...

  • The Closing Bell: Seelbach for sale; Ford teams up with tequila; Fed Reserve reports employment shortages for Lou, but Thorntons is hiring; and more

    By Staff | Posted on July 22, 2016

    Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Seelbach Hilton Hotel owner puts historic hotel up for sale Editor’s Note: This story has...

  • Comfy Cow and Fund for the Arts team up to promote summer camps in the arts

    By Melissa Chipman | Posted on May 16, 2016

    The Fund for the Arts has partnered with local ice cream maker Comfy Cow to help promote summer experiences for kids in the arts. The new website FUNforthearts.com hosts more than 50 summer camps for kids ages 3-18 from eight arts education groups. You can book...

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