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GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK
LOUISVILLE’S GUIDE TO GIFTS THAT SUPPORT THE ARTS
ew things are as joyful as watching a loved one open a gift that you thoughtfully picked out. What could be better? If the proceeds of the gift you purchased went to support a cause that you both are passionate about, that would be the bow on top!F
Each of the gift suggestions on our list are local, so you can feel good about supporting local artists and keeping our community strong in the midst of a tumultuous year.
Gifting handmade art is incredibly personal and ensures that the Louisville arts community continues to thrive, grow, and impact countless lives.
IMAGINE 2020 MURAL FESTIVAL CARDS
Commemorative cards from the first ever Imagine 2020 Mural Festival are now available. Cards feature murals by Louisville artists that can be seen around the city. Card packages are $12, and proceeds benefit the Fund for the Arts. Buy here.
VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES FROM LOUISVILLE PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS
Even with social distancing, the show must go on (albeit a little differently)! The performing arts have adjusted by hosting virtual events, allowing audiences to enjoy the show from the comfort of their home or host smaller intimate gatherings to commemorate live theater and performances.
Actors Theatre ACTORSTHEATRE.ORG Actors Theatre has transitioned many of its holiday classics and other original plays to a virtual experience that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. •
Covid Classics: One-Act Plays for the Age of Quarantine.
Streaming through December 31.
Where Did We Sit on the Bus?: A Latinx kid searches for her own people’s place in American history. Streaming through May 31.
A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play of the holiday classic that never disappoints. Streaming through December 31.
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End: Bombeck’s journey from homemaker to syndicated columnist to a feminist crusader. Streaming January 8-28.
Fund for the Arts’ Imagine Mural Festival notecards make great holiday gifts.
Sam Bush
The Nutcracker
PAKG Kentucky Performing Arts KENTUCKYPERFORMINGARTS.ORG KPA is welcoming a flurry of virtual concerts and events featuring artists performing everything from holiday concerts to comedy skits, with the proceeds from tickets benefitting the KPA.
Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays – December 5. Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Stream of Consciousness, Streaming through December 19. Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE! Virtually, December 10. Dave Koz & Friends – The Greatest Hits of Christmas December 12.
Louisville Orchestra LOUISVILLEORCHESTRA.ORG Enjoy several collaborations from the Louisville Orchestra and various music icons, including Bluegrass Music Hall-of-Famer, Sam Bush, and R&B-Soul Louisville natives, Jason Clayborn and Daria Raymore.
American Soul: Teddy Abrams and the LO launch a tribute to Soul & R&B music – FREE to stream through December 31.
Sam Bush with the LO: Bluegrass Music Hall-of-Famer and Kentucky Native Sam Bush and the LO collaborate on a one-of-a-kind celebration of Bluegrass traditions.
Louisville Ballet LOUISVILLEBALLET.ORG Some things simply cannot be missed, and The Nutcracker is one of those things. Don’t miss the Louisville Ballet’s famous production. Streaming at your convenience from December 7-15.
The Sounds of Louisville PAKG.WORLD The rock band PAKG, which stands for “Producing a Kind Generation,” is one of the unique sounds of Louisville. Coincidentally, PAKG is also an acronym of each band member’s name: Pinky, Ace, Kym, and Grey.
Merchandise and mp3 downloads are also available on the band’s website.
From top to bottom: Dave Koz & Friends, the Greatest Hits of Christmas, December 12 livestream. Photo courtesy of Kentucky Performing Arts. / Hall-of-Famer Sam Bush will perform with the Louisville Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Louisville Orchestra. / Louisville Ballet Dancers in "Snow Scene" from The BrownForman Nutcracker. Photo by Sam English, 2019. / PAKG released their sophomore album in the summer of 2020. Photo courtesy of PAKG's Instagram. From top to bottom: "Gateway into the Unknown," painting by Susan Brooks / A sample of Gibbs Rounsavall's canvas prints / “Free,” 13” x 19” on Ultra-Premium matte photo paper with Epson archival ink. $35 by Lovely Allen Art / A happy Art by Rice patron is shown with her custom portrait.
GALLERIES AND PRINTS Susan Brooks KOREARTGALLERY.COM/SUSAN-BROOKS Brooks works in pastels and oils, painting portraits and creating plein-air landscapes of local scenery.
Revelry REVELRYGALLERY.COM This carefully curated, locally crafted boutique gallery features everything from home goods to jewelry, mixed media to apparel. The work of 50-plus artists are represented.
Gibbs Rounsavall GIBBSROUNSAVALL.COM/SHOP-PRINTS Limited edition archival prints are available on Rounsavall’s website. Commissions are also available for those looking for a one-of-a-kind custom work of art.
Simply Art by Nea SIMPLYARTBYNEA.COM Tonnea Green, also known as Nea (pronouced: knee-Ah), is a born and raised Louisville artist who works with acrylic paint, ball point pens and paint markers. Many of her paintings are done on wood to symbolize the connection between humans and nature.
Lovely Allen Art Studio ETSY.COM/SHOP/LOVELYALLENARTSTUDIO Be sure to check out the unique blend of canvas paintings, postcards, and portraits depicting various emotions by Louisville artist, Tomisha Lovely Allen. For that special gift, inquire about sanctioned portrait paintings of your preferred subject, and she’ll capture the essence of what you are looking for. There are periodically sales and specials on her Etsy site.
Art by Rice ARTBYRICE.COM Charles Rice is an urban artist whose original concepts and styles epresent the diversity and uniqueness of today’s urbanesque market. His works have been showcased in the prestigious New York Art Expo and in the Oprah Winfrey Annual Art Exhibition.
AEGalleryShop ETSY.COM/SHOP/AEGALLERYSHOP Deborah Stanley uses premium polymer clay in an innovative way to create colorful, unique, and interesting works of art that stimulate the senses. Her philosophy is to “let go, let flow!”
Gibbs Rounsavall art
Lovely Allen art
Art by Rice
Thistle and Thread Design
Finely Twined
Beaded Treasures
Louisville Story Program
Allie Jensen art Allie Jensen ROAMLONE.COM Allie Jensen is a contemporary artist who explores meditative art techniques through repetitive linework and dot work. Her work identifies with Complex Systems Theory (CST), identifying and characterizing common design elements and implementing them into an astounding interconnected universe. Her work has been featured in the Collider Artist in Residency (2019) as well as the Goodwill Artist in Residency (2019).
THREADS AND BEADS
Thistle and Thread Design THISTLEANDTHREADDESIGN.COM These DIY embroidery design kits allow you to express your own creativity or to finish a piece to hang on your wall. This is the perfect interactive gift for those who like to create with their hands.
Finely Twined FINELYTWINEDFIBERS.COM For those unfamiliar with macrame, this is a form of textile artwork (typically hanging) created from various knotting techniques. Wall hangings, plant hangings, and macrame accessories are just a few of the bestsellers!
Beaded Treasures BEADEDTREASURES.ORG All proceeds support refugee women and women recovering from substance abuse disorder. Women are trained in jewelry making and other home-based skills so they can use art as a medium of empowerment. Over 300 underprivileged women have been trained and provided with resources for success.
BOOKS AND STORIES
Sarabande Books SARABANDEBOOKS.ORG This nonprofit literary press champions poetry, fiction, and essays through lasting editions that honor exceptional writings. Over 200 titles are available in print.
Louisville Story Program LOUISVILLESTORYPROGRAM.ORG/STORE All proceeds are used to support the Louisville Story Program projects. Participating LSP authors comes from historically underrepresented communities and are paid for their work.
This year has been fi lled with challenges, especially for the kids and families of our community. Because of generous donors, we have been able to continue providing support and resources so Kosair Kids like Itzel (Itzzy) have everything they need to grow up happy, healthy, and safe.
For children like Itzzy, donor support is life-changing.
Itzzy is a bubbly, outgoing, and bright 6-year-old who loves to paint and play with her Jack Russell Terrier, Jackie. When Itzzy was 3 years old, her mom, Alma noticed she was struggling with speech and language development. Despite seeing specialists and speech therapists, Alma was still worried her daughter would fall behind in kindergarten. Itzzy’s doctor suggested additional testing to help fi nd a diagnosis. Unfortunately, her doctor did not accept insurance for this testing. That is when
Alma and Itzzy found Kosair Charities.
There are many kids in our community who still need your support. The COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for many families, especially those who have children with medical needs. Kosair Charities is committed to ensuring all kids in Kentucky and Southern Indiana have what they need to thrive, but we need your help to provide these vital resources.
Help kids like Itzel reach their potential by making a generous gift today: kosair.org/donate
Itzzy received the testing she needed at no cost to her mom through the Kosair Kids Financial Assistance Program. After years of searching for answers, she was diagnosed with hearing loss and an auditory processing disorder. With this diagnosis, Itzzy, Alma, and her medical care team were able to create a care plan designed especially for her. Thanks to donors like you, Itzzy also received hearing aids and an FM transmitter system from the Financial Assistance Program. Her test scores have improved more than 50% and her comprehension has developed signifi cantly! She now has resources she needs to reach her full potential. Itzel is ready to celebrate the holidays thanks to donors like you!
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the opposite shop THEOPPOSITESHOP.COM/S/SHOP Students between the ages of 6 and 18 are inspired to recognize the power of their voices and stories. Student writing is published as a finished product so they can see their work as relevant to the world and those around them.
HAND-ON EXPERIENCES
HOBA House HOBAHOUSE.ORG HOBA House is a communal art space in Louisville where artists can work, play, learn, and teach. Community outreach programs include residencies and class scholarships.
The Little Loomhouse THELITTLELOOMHOUSE.SQUARE.SITE Supporting the Little Loomhouse helps preserve three landmark cabins as well as educate local students about the history of weaving and textile arts in Louisville.
POTTERY AND MORE!
KMAC Museum KMACMUSEUM.ORG/KMAC-SHOP The KMAC Shop “preserves the essence of handmade by offering a curated collection of wearables, decorative, and functional art pieces.” Proceeds from sales support museum education as well as the exhibition. Emerging local artists are regularly represented.
K Brown Pottery ETSY.COM/SHOP/KBROWNPOTTERY Small scale pottery sculptures are handmade in red earthenware and white stoneware clay. Each piece features natural forms and is playfully created to appeal to touch as well as the eye.
KMAC
Ppage 40, from top to bottom: "Stromatolites," Ink and acrylic on wood Inspired by stromatolites, the first photosynthesizers on the planet. 16” diameter. $660. / Short Cactus Do-It-Yourself Embroidery Kit, $24 by Thistle and Thread Design. Photo courtesy of the artist's website. / "Olive Macrame Wall Hanging," $85 by Finely Twined. Photo courtesy of the artist's website. / Louisville Story Program's newest creative nonfiction project features the work of 10 young writers from Central High School.
From top to bottom: Relief print detail, "Profit," by Hoba House artist-inresidence Peter Price, $100. Photo courtesy of Hoba House's Instagram. / "Holiday in the Woods," Needle Felt Kit by The Little Loomhouse, $8. Photo courtesy of the artis's website. / Choose a handmade gift from KMAC Shop, like these carved Santas by Kentucky artist Joe Offerman. Prices start at $20. / Acorn Hanging Ornament, by K. Brown Pottery, $35. Photo courtesy of the artist's website. The Little Loomhouse
K. Brown Pottery
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH SCIENCE!
KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER ADDS VIRTUAL EVENTS AND MORE
by Kentucky Science Center
In light of rising COVID-19 numbers, Kentucky Science Center is taking its annual Make Your Season extravaganza online and to-go!
Starting December 5, families can join a monthly Virtual Family STEAM Club. Together with KSC Educators, participants will take a journey through science topics by engaging in hands-on experiments from your home. Topics include “Where would we be without engineers,” “What if we broke a chemical,” and “Organ exploration.” Experiment materials are easily found around the house, and a supply list will be sent out before the event.
On December 6, Science Center staff, with the help of Frosty the Snowman, will lead families on a virtual tour of some favorite Kentucky Science Center exhibits. Then Frosty will activate your senses with winter-themed activities using everyday materials. This afternoon workshop is available for the whole family.
Continue the science fun at home with MakerPlace to Go kits and The Doodlebot, a custom art robot. Stop by the KSC Gift Shop or order one for curbside pickup. Once you build the robot, just turn it on and it will create custom abstract works of art, right before your very eyes. Other MakerPlace to Go kits include Automata, Paper Circuit Postcards, and Embroidery Kits.
“While this year’s celebration will feel a little different, we still want people to have something to look forward to on the calendar,” says Mike Norman, Kentucky Science Center CEO. “Our unique online experiences will get the whole family involved in the fun of ‘Doing Science.’”
Kentucky Science Center remains open to the public. With limited capacity, mask requirements, and more than 50,000 square feet of space, families can Do Science safely inside the building. New activities will focus on aviation, including engineering challenges and a flight course where families can launch a paper airplane more than 30 feet in the air.
Top: Scientist Mira leads a virtual demonstration for Kentucky Science Center. Above: MakePlace to Go items, available for curbside pickup from Kentucky Science Center. Photos courtesy of Kentucky Science Center.
And, throughout the month, private Make-and-Take workshops will allow families to personalize their own holiday gifts this season.
In following with established guidelines, Kentucky Science Center requires masks for all guests 6 years of age and older. Guests should stay with their travel group to help maintain proper social distancing, Advance tickets are recommended as capacity is limited.
Memberships to Kentucky Science Center start at $97 for a family. General admission is $17 for adults and $13 for children, combo tickets including a movie cost $22 and $18. A full listing of all the Make Your Season events can be found here.
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