The Center for Neighborhoods’ public art programming has been successfully co-creating projects across Louisville for 15 years. The PAINT program produces high-quality and meaningful cultural assets for a neighborhood through community engagement and collaborative partnerships in order to strengthen neighborhood identity, create a sense of place, and enhance the quality of life for residents in Louisville. We accomplish this through three core values:

• Place-Based – The concept of the art piece relates to geographic, social, cultural, civic, economic, and historical aspects of the community.
• Participatory – Provides opportunities for participation from residents, youth, and all neighbors; an active collaboration between the artist and the community.
• Public – For and by the community; accessible to everyone.

Current Opportunities

California Neighborhood:

A new art installation is being planned for California Leisure Open Space.  Community engagement is still ongoing, and the project will be opened up for artist applications in Spring 2022. *Local artists, if selected, could be eligible for a $14,500 commission to include all labor and materials cost.

Parkland Neighborhood:

A new mural is currently being installed by artist Victor Sweatt in the Parkland neighborhood on the side of Kidz World on 28th street near the future Parkland Plaza.  Community members have put together a comprehensive mural depicting historical imagery and figures of Parkland, along with inspiring messaging that aligns with the community values of “Parkland Love”.