Louisville’s artwork continues to be in the spotlight as the city government has launched a new website showcasing artwork from around the world.
Mayor Craig Greenberg, along with the Metro Office of Arts + Creative Industries and Louisville Tourism, announced the launch of LouisvilleCreates.com, a website that features a map of public art from across Louisville.
More artworks will be added to the map in due course, including the latest flood-themed mural, for which applications are open until September 1st.
“I am a huge supporter of public art because it allows us to show our neighbors and visitors that we value this art and celebrate it in our public spaces,” Mayor Greenberg said in a statement. “We continue to attract more and more visitors to our city through our distilleries, major events and unique museums. We believe this new site will invite everyone to develop a deeper connection to our city – all parts of our city – through our art.”
The site went live on Wednesday, August 14. More artwork will be brought online as a dedicated intern, Quest Lawrence, conducts fieldwork in all 26 Metro Council districts to gather more information about each artwork, including the artist’s name, the type of artwork, and the location in Louisville.
Embedded below is the map of the location, showing how many pieces have already been recorded as of August 14th.
“We’re excited about this new, engaging tool to help Louisville curate and showcase our city’s diverse public art – as well as the artists themselves,” said Cleo Battle, president and CEO of Louisville Tourism. “We want to create an immersive experience that highlights the unique culture and history of each neighborhood and invites both locals and visitors to explore and connect with Louisville’s vibrant arts landscape.”
As the catalog continues to grow, more works are planned to be documented and completed, including the floodwall near the new Waterfront Park expansion. The Louisville Create website also has forms for residents to submit information about the artworks that are not yet on the website. The link to these can be found here.
Jessica Bennett Kincaid, director of the Office of Arts + Creative Industries, with whom LEO Weekly previously spoke about the ongoing flood wall mural project, said in a statement Wednesday that this project has been a revelation for her and many other creatively minded Metro employees.
“It’s been so much fun learning about many pieces of art we didn’t know existed,” Kincaid explained. “But there’s still a lot of work to be done, and we know there’s more art to admire in our city. This is where the community can get involved – if there’s art in your neighborhood that you appreciate, we want to hear about it.”
