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TABLE of CONTENTS JUNE 2022
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DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR SHOT
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THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER
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CELEBRATING ARTS IN NEIGHBORHOODS
JUNE FEATURES
CHARITIES WELCOMES 15 KOSAIR NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
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MUSEUM WELCOMES 22 SPEED NEW CURATOR
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SHOW PREVIEWS
A behind-the-scenes look into Louisville’s performing arts and entertainment during this unprecedented time of reflection and artistic creation.
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The Audience Group, Inc. G. Douglas Dreisbach MANAGING EDITOR
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A FESTIVE STATE OF MIND Festivals promote diversity, they bring neighbors into dialogue, they increase creativity, they offer opportunities for civic pride, they improve our general psychological well-being. In short, they make cities better places to live. − David Binder, Tony Award-winning
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The kids are out of school, vacation season is upon us, and we’re looking forward to getting outside for music and theater performances like Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park and Waterfront Wednesday. There’s nothing quite seeing like a concert or show out in the open air, under the stars. Summer is officially here! What better way to kick off hottest months of the year than with quite possibly the hottest ticket, well, ever... the powerhouse musical, Hamilton! Check out our preview of this groundbreaking show on page 6. There are still a few tickets left, so grab yours for the June 7 to 19 run before they’re gone. The Louisville Orchestra’s new season doesn’t officially kick off until September, but fortunately we don’t have to wait that long to hear some amazing music. With a free, patriot-themed concert in Glasgow and an exciting live performance of the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi soundtrack, you’re sure to feel moved and inspired. Amy Higgs Managing Editor
If you’re looking for fun options outside Louisville this summer, you don’t have to look very far. Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, featured on page 17, is one of Kentucky’s many outstanding parks that are well worth a visit. Special thanks to the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Council for their continued support of Audience Magazine, and arts programming across the state. Advertisers like them make it possible for us to bring you the latest arts-related news, free of charge. As you can see, there’s no shortage of fun things to do, sights to see and sounds to hear this summer. If a big outdoor show is not your thing, there are plenty of smaller festivals around the region. In fact, many local bars and restaurants will have live music or other performers on their patios during the warmer months. So, get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and don’t forget to buy tickets for your favorite performing arts group’s new season this fall! As the curtain rises,
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PERFORMANCE PREVIEW
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GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL HAMILTON RETURNS TO LOUISVILLE by Amanda Kern
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If you haven't yet had the pleasure of seeing the revolutionary (pun intended) musical Hamilton, this is your chance to be in the room where it happens. Lin-Manuel Miranda's masterpiece tells the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton (the face on the $10 bill) in an entertaining and emotionally charged style — and it's all happening on stage in the famed Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center from June 7 to 19. This remarkable musical won 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is praised by critics and audiences alike. It's not hard to see why — the hip-hop musical style is unprecedented on Broadway stages, the performances are superb, and the story both uplifting and heartbreaking. Hamilton runs two hours and 45 minutes with one intermission, and is recommended for ages 10 and up due to strong language and suggestive situations. Hamilton premiered in New York City in 2015. The show was an instant hit and quickly transferred to Broadway, where it has been running nonstop ever since — not unlike Mr. Hamilton's own prolific pen during the creation of the Federalist papers.
AN IMMIGRANT SUCCESS STORY With book, music, and lyrics written by Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton paints a picture of America's past through a modern American lens. Based on Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography, the musical chronicles Alexander Hamilton's life as an immigrant from the West Indies who became one of the most influential figures in the American Revolution. Award-winning director Thomas Kail and choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler continue to work on the production as it tours the country with three, all-star casts named after some of Hamilton's most beloved family members — the Philip cast, the Angelica cast, and the And Peggy cast. Kail has remained strictly faithful to the original production throughout the 2022 tour. And while this tour won't feature beloved original cast members like Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., or Daveed Diggs, the company headed for Louisville does feature a seasoned powerhouse of performers. New York-born Pierre Jean Gonzalez stars as Alexander Hamilton, with Jared Dixon joining him as the two-faced Aaron Burr. Marcus Choi stars as the revered George Washington,
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Don't miss HAMILTON at the Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall, June 7-19, 2022. Pierre Jean Gonzalez as Alexander Hamilton in the HAMILTON National Tour.
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they convey (mostly) historically accurate information about Hamilton's life and the history of early America. Did Hamilton really punch Princeton's bursar? No, but it certainly makes for some very clever wordplay.
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The lyrics and score do justice to the real Alexander Hamilton's monumental intelligence and staggering verbal eloquence with their stacking internal rhymes and hard-hitting cadences. In an ode to contemporary masters of wordsmithery, Miranda honors American hip-hop moguls throughout the performance.
Neil Haskell as King George.
Warren Egypt Franklin as Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, and Stephanie Jae Park as the loving and loyal Eliza Hamilton. Hamilton's cast has traditionally been as diverse as America itself, and this tour is no exception. Most of the leads are people of color, giving everyone in the audience a chance to see themselves represented in our nation's founding.
HISTORY MIXED WITH STORYTELLING
Miranda has confirmed many of these references in a series of tweets with fans. One reference alludes to the singalong favorite, "My Shot." The line, "I am not throwing away my shot," harkens back to the lyrics of Eminem's "Lose Yourself," in which the Detroit rapper proclaims, "You only get one shot." Another homage to rap royalty emerges in "A Winter's Ball" when Hamilton reveals, "I'm only 19, but my mind is older," essentially verbatim from lyrics by Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Even Angelica Schuyler takes a moment to honor past rap gods in "Helpless," when she finds herself remembering "those soulja boys," a wink to the Soulja Boy's timeless classic, "Crank That."
Audience members relive every significant moment from Hamilton's lifetime, from his arrival in New York after being orphaned in the Caribbean to his death at the hands of Aaron Burr in their infamous duel. Miranda weaves a tapestry of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, George Washington, and more — all while rapping, singing, and dancing their way through American history.
APPEAL ACROSS THE GENERATIONS
Miranda leaves no stone unturned in retelling the life of Alexander Hamilton. Even his notorious extramarital indiscretions emerge as part of the musical's storyline. From beginning to end, the show examines how one man's choices and actions affected those around him — for better or for worse.
Miranda breaks the unspoken norms of traditional musical theater and blasts it into the 21st century. In doing so, he offers newer generations a chance to get excited about musical theater while maintaining enough integrity to captivate musical theater's older generations of fans as well.
Miranda's award-winning score is just as revolutionary as his subject, drawing heavily from hip-hop, R&B, and traditional Broadway musical stylings. The result is a fresh and modern sound, while still paying homage to the great American musicals of the past. The songs are catchy and infectious as
Tickets are still available for this incredible show, but don’t be tempted to get a deal from a third-party site. For the best price and guaranteed authenticity, go to kentuckyperformingarts.org. Don't throw away your shot at witnessing the musical experience of a lifetime.
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LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA BRINGS THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER WITH TWO MARQUEE CONCERTS by Louisville Orchestra
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our friends at the Louisville Orchestra have been busy planning what will be a great summer of exciting sights and sounds around Kentucky. The fun kicks off with a free, outdoor family concert in Glasgow, Ky., on Wednesday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. CST with the production of American Salute — Glasgow Concert on the Square. A Glasgow tradition since 1999, this concert is now back and better than ever. The Louisville Orchestra will perform under the leadership of Jason Seber, who currently serves as Associate Conductor of the Kansas City Symphony. To celebrate Independence Day, the orchestra will perform patriotic selections, including the “Star-Spangled Banner,” “Washington Post March,” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” A special tribute to veterans will be featured during the selection, “Armed Forces Salute,” which showcases the official march-pasts/songs of the six branches of the U.S. military. Family favorites will include music from the movies E.T., Jurassic Park, and Lincoln. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the whole family to enjoy the performance. Broadway the Clown will make an appearance, and food and beverages will be available for purchase at locations around Glasgow Square. Come early, as seating will be limited. The event is made possible by the Concert on the Square Committee.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU
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Also, don’t miss your chance to hear the soundtrack of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi during a featured screening of the film. Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical score will be performed live by the Louisville Orchestra alongside the film at The Kentucky Center on July 2. This concert will also be led by acclaimed conductor Jason Seber.
Since the release of the first movie over 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects, and iconic musical scores. Legendary composer Williams is well-known for scoring all nine of the Star Wars saga films, beginning with 1977’s A New Hope, for which he earned an Academy Award for Best Original Score. His scores for The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker were each nominated for Best Original Score. For more information about both events and to purchase tickets, visit LouisvilleOrchestra.org.
AMERICAN SALUTE
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
Wednesday, June 29 | 7:30PM CST Glasgow Square, Glasgow, KY Free Family Concert
Soundtrack Performed Live Saturday, July 2, 2022 | 7PM ET The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall, Louisville, KY Tickets: $20-80, kentuckyperformingarts.org
STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © TM
Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt poses in front of Whitney Hall during a previous concert that featured the music of Star Wars, composed by John WIlliams. L O U I S V I L L E
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2022 LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA CONCERT SCHEDULE
CLASSICS SERIES Saturdays at 7:30PM The Kentucky Center NEW CONCERT START TIME!
FAMILY SERIES Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 OPENING NIGHT: Swing, Swagger & Sway Teddy Abrams, conductor Tessa Lark, violin Wynton MARSALIS: Violin Concerto in D Sofia GUBAIDULINA: Concerto for Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Band Igor STRAVINSKY: Symphony in Three Movements OCTOBER 15, 2022 TEDDY TALKS SCHUMANN Teddy Abrams, conductor Robert SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 4
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NOVEMBER 19, 2022 TCHAIKOVSKY’S 4th Ruth Reinhardt, conductor Timo Andres, piano Modest MUSSORGSKY (arr. Rimsky-Korsakov): Night on Bald Mountain Thomas ADÉS: In Seven Days, Op. 25 Pyotr TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 POPS SERIES 7:30PM The Kentucky Center NEW CONCERT START TIME!
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 SWING, SWAGGER & SWAY Teddy Abrams, conductor Tessa Lark, violin Wynton MARSALIS: Concerto in D Igor STRAVINSKY: Symphony in Three Movements OCTOBER 14, 2022 TEDDY TALKS SCHUMANN Teddy Abrams, conductor Robert SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 4 NIGHTLITES SERIES Fridays at 7:30PM Paul W. Ogle Center Indiana University Southeast OCTOBER 14, 2022 TEDDY TALKS SCHUMANN Teddy Abrams, conductor Robert SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 4
DECEMBER 2, 2022 Handel’s MESSIAH Kent Hatteberg, conductor & chorusmaster Louisville Chamber Choir
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 HOLIDAY POPS Bob Bernhardt, conductor
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NOVEMBER 18, 2022 TCHAIKOVSKY’S 4TH Ruth Reinhardt, conductor Modest MUSSORGSKY: Night on Bald Mountain Pyotr TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 POPS OPENING NIGHT WITH KELLI O’HARA Bob Bernhardt, conductor Kelli O’Hara, vocalist
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • 11AM PHILARMONIA FANTASTIQUE: The Making of the Orchestra Teddy Abrams, conductor An animated sprite introduces the instruments of the orchestra in a film in concert performance. Composed by Mason Bates, sound design by Gary Rydstrom, and animation by Jim Capobianco.
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SPECIAL FEATURE Barry Dunn addresses the members of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and media at Kosair Charities on April 19, 2022.
KOSAIR CHARITIES WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
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On April 19, Kosair Charities announced Barry Dunn as the organization’s new President and CEO. Dunn started in the position on May 1 and will lead Kosair Charities into its second century of enhancing the health and well-being of children in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
“We are excited and eager to have Barry join us at such a pivotal time for our organization,” says Ken Reiss, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Kosair Charities has a proud, long and storied history. Barry is the right person to take us into our 100th year and build on our legacy.” Dunn served Kosair Charities in several capacities prior to being named President and CEO. From 2016 to 2019, he served on the Board of Directors, where he chaired the Mission Advancement & Long-Range Planning Committee and served as Vice Chair of the Grants Committee. Dunn comes to Kosair Charities after serving as Kentucky’s Deputy Attorney General, where he oversaw a nearly 200-member team and was responsible for the strategic initiatives of the office. J U N E
This included supporting the Attorney General’s work to combat child abuse and prosecute child predators. “It’s an honor and privilege to help Kosair Charities create a world where children in need live life to the fullest,” says Dunn. “I look forward to working with the Board, Advisory Council, and the great people of Kentucky and Southern Indiana to do right by kids each and every day.” Kosair Charities enhances the health and well-being of children by delivering financial support for healthcare, research, education, social services, and child advocacy. Since 1923, Kosair Charities has helped children reach their potential while overcoming their obstacles. Opening as a hospital for children who had long-term medical needs, Kosair Charities evolved into a grant-making organization to better support the changing needs of children in Kentucky and Southern Indiana in the 1980s. Today, Kosair Charities enhance the lives of all children in need through organizational grants, direct financial assistance, the Face It Movement, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Join us: kosair.org/donate. 2 0 2 2
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Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Deep in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, just outside the town of Hazard, lies Buckhorn Lake. By damming the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River for flood control, this 1,200-acre lake became an idyllic setting for a Kentucky State Park, one of many created during the great recreation boom of the 1960s. The land where Buckhorn lodge stands today once held a schoolhouse, and around it, in fact, an entire community. Park visitors can view a miniature recreation of the entire town of Bowlingtown in the lodge lobby, handcrafted by Ance McIntosh Jr. A visit to Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park means being transported away from the
cares of everyday life. A room with a private balcony at the lodge offers views of Buckhorn Lake, the sparkling pool, and forested hills, as well as a quick walk to the lodge restaurant serving park favorites like fried catfish and Kentucky Hot Browns. Two- and three-bedroom cottages are also a great choice for those wishing for more privacy, a full kitchen, and their own deck and grill. While doing nothing at all is certainly enticing in this peaceful setting, a game of miniature golf, lakeside shuffleboard, or a hike on the Leatherwood and Moonshine Hollow Trails can keep the whole family entertained. To fully take advantage of the park’s namesake,
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a sandy beach is open seasonally, or the marina rents pontoon and fishing boats, and has a launching ramp if you prefer to bring your boat. Be sure to explore specialty shops in the town of Hazard and see the famous Mother Goose House, the one-of-a-kind log cathedral built in 1928, or take the long way home to try to spot the 40, 4’ x 4’ quilt blocks that have been painted and displayed throughout the region. Learn more about this mountain gem along with Kentucky’s other 44 state parks, including 17 resort parks with restaurants, 30 campgrounds, and 13 golf courses by visiting parks.ky.gov.
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very day across our city, community members come together to celebrate music, fiber arts, museum openings, theater, dance, opera, and much more. We have a rich tradition of art and art making in our families, our schools, and our neighborhoods. Never has it felt more vital to our health and healing than it does right now. PHOTO BY JON CHERRY
Fund for the Arts is proud to partner with artists, civic, and neighborhood leaders across the city to celebrate this tradition of artistry. A new initiative this year, Arts in Neighborhoods, co-hosted a series of events across our community that provided the chance for residents to meet the artists living and creating down the street from their homes, while also sampling what’s happening in other neighborhoods.
AMPED-sponsored band, Trip J performed alongside Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride.
On February 21, 2022, the inaugural Arts in Neighborhoods event premiered. I AM BECAUSE WE ARE, held in the auditorium at Central High School, was a celebration of arts, artists, and arts organizations across West End neighborhoods in Louisville.
This collaboration between artists of all ages and levels of experience featured a very special guest — Grammy Awardwinning jazz bassist Christian McBride, who performed alongside local students and professional artists.
Sixty-three artists ages 9 to 90, representing 10 organizations with histories extending more than 60 years, participated in the celebration. Performances included music, dance, theater, spoken word, and visual art. Audience members were greeted in the lobby by the West Louisville Women’s Collaborative with materials to create tambourine bracelets and egg shakers. Inside the auditorium, the creative experience continued with live painting and intergenerational performances.
“Performing with Mr. McBride was very extraordinary! It was the first time that we played with a musical celebrity. This was definitely a huge milestone for us,” says Jeriel Evans, a student of the AMPED program and member of the band, Trip J, which performed a medley of “Mr. Magic and Funkin’ for Jamaica” alongside McBride. “AMPED is a great program that boosts kids in music. The skills that we are acquiring there are really going to enhance our band.”
Students from LaNita Rocknettes School of Dance perform with drummer Lafyette Cowden IV at the I AM BECAUSE WE ARE celebration. Photo by Jon Cherry.
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Top left: Gregory Acker and Fernando Moya. Bottom left: Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in the Parks Tour, Julius Caesar. Above right: Plein Air Painter Norma Drisch. Above: Liberty Tattoo screen printing. Photos by Marvin Young.
McBride also accompanied a riveting intergenerational dance performance by LaNita Rocknettes School of Dance and soloist Sharron Sales that celebrated the African American family. Students from River City Drum Corps symphonic jazz ensemble performed a mashup of “Cantaloupe Island” and “Watermelon Man” with accompaniment from McBride.
UNIQUE EVENTS FOR UNIQUE COMMUNITIES Just like the many neighborhoods that make up our city, Arts in Neighborhoods events are unique. On April 10, artists, businesses, and community members from Woodlawn, Iroquois, and Beechmont came together for their own Arts in Neighborhoods event, co-hosted by Council Member Nicole George (D21) and the Southwest Dream Team. Neighbors and friends were able to join a trolley hop route that stopped at area businesses, where audiences could both shop and engage with an artist from the neighborhood. An array of performers and visual artists met audiences as they toured the neighborhood for hours on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, with spotlight performances from River Lotus Lion Dancers at Thang Lang Grocery, Academy of Flamenco Arts at Colonial Gardens, and The Little Loomhouse. The celebration continued outside the Iroquois Amphitheater, with a production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, kicking off the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in the Parks spring tour. 20
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On May 21, outside Shively City Hall, artists once again came together with community members to create public art, share food from local food trucks, and embrace artists like LaVon and the Vonettes, Faithworks Studios singers, and DJ Xavi. “For three hours, neighborhood audiences of all ages created chalk art and puppets and danced to everything from Disney classics, to Motown, to hit songs by the Kentucky Latin Performer of the Year. A highlight of the day was when Council Member Keisha Dorsey (D3) sang and the crowd came alive in dance. “Events like Unity in the Community allow the residents of Shively to come together to celebrate one another and the vibrant arts and culture that make our city a unique part of the Greater Louisville area,” said Councilwoman Dorsey. Fund for the Arts President and CEO, Andre Kimo Stone Guess sees the art happening across the city every day. His “I Am An Artist” vision was the catalyst for joining forces with neighborhood leadership to amplify the unique arts in their areas. Guess shared, “Arts in Louisville are a part of the lives of every one of us, every day, we are a city of artists. There’s not a neighborhood across the city that doesn’t boast vibrant musicians, singers, dancers, and visual artists.” For more on Arts in Neighborhoods events, go to FundForTheArts.Org/ArtsInNeighborhoods.
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SPEED ART MUSEUM WELCOMES NEW CURATOR
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Speed Art Museum is excited to welcome Tyler Blackwell as its new Curator of Contemporary Art starting this summer. Blackwell will be leaving his current position as Cynthia Woods Mitchell Associate Curator at the Blaffer Art Museum in Houston, Texas, and will specialize in queer and historically underrepresented artist practices, post1960s abstract painting and sculpture, and digital media. He has worked in museums for over 10 years. “I am honored and thrilled to join the Speed at this pivotal time in the museum’s history,” says Blackwell. “As the institution considers new ways to explore and center stories that have been historically marginalized or underlooked, I am eager to collaborate and contribute to a program that advances the Speed as a vibrant, welcoming, and multivocal hub for dialogue, gathering, and exploration. I strongly believe artists and museums are uniquely positioned to help us both learn from our diverse histories and contemplate the complex, pressing issues of today. In tandem with the team at the Speed, I am looking forward to activating our museum and grounds as an active place for community exchange, global questions, and new ideas.” Since his arrival at the Blaffer in 2018, Blackwell has worked in close collaboration with the museum’s director to rethink and expand the institution’s diverse and multidisciplinary program of artist-centric exhibitions, publications, public programs, and community engagement. He has organized or co-organized solo exhibitions with a range of emerging and established international artists, including: Molly Zuckerman22
Contemporary Art, where he supported permanent collection acquisitions and the organization of wide-ranging exhibitions, commissions, programs, and performances. His writing has been published in exhibition catalogs for the Blaffer, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art, and the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels. Blackwell holds a Master of Arts in Art History and the Humanities from the University of Chicago.
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Hartung, Rodney McMillian, Rebecca Morris, Jagdeep Raina, Jacqueline Nova, Beatriz Santiago Muñoz, and Yoshua Okón. In 2021, Blackwell co-curated with Steven Matijcio the group exhibition Carriers: The Body as a Site of Danger and Desire, which featured the work of 15 Houston-area artists addressing issues of identity, community health, and social inequality. He also organized the Houston presentation of the 2019 traveling survey exhibition of the work of Paul Mpagi Sepuya, an artist whose photographs were recently acquired by the Speed Art Museum. Blackwell’s final projects at Blaffer Art Museum include forthcoming presentations of Hugh Hayden, Maria A. Guzmán Capron, Monira Al Qadiri, Leslie Martinez, and Jacolby Satterwhite. He is currently working on the first major museum survey devoted to the interdisciplinary practice of artist Marie Watt (Seneca Nation of Indians and German-Scot) that will now be mounted by the Speed Art Museum. Blackwell previously held positions at the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago’s Department of Modern and
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“I am thrilled to welcome Tyler to the Speed and to our Louisville community,” says Speed Director Raphaela Platow. “His wide-ranging experience in the contemporary art world and his deeplyrooted passion for uplifting the voices of artists perfectly align with our mission. As we look toward the future of the museum, we are grateful to have Tyler shepherding us on our journey in contemporary art as we invite dialogue, ask questions, and continue in our discovery.” Blackwell will report to Erika HolmquistWall, who will return to her role as Chief Curator of the Speed after a brief hiatus. Holmquist-Wal is a leading curatorial voice in the art world and has brought national and international exhibitions such as Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism, Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper, and Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art to the Speed, as well as revisioning the permanent collection and producing exhibitions to highlight and uplift local women artists in the Kentucky collection. For more information on current exhibits and other programs, visit SpeedMuseum.org
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EVENTS CALENDAR Audience is your connection to the performing arts and entertainment in Louisville. Below are some of the events we are looking forward to in the coming months and we hope you enjoy them all!
JUNE May 25-July 22 Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Twelfth Night Central Park kyshakespeare.org
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American Salute Louisville Orchestra 7:30PM, Glasgow, KY louisvilleorchestra.org
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Richard III Central Park kyshakespeare.org
17 Bert Kreischer: Fully Loaded Comedy Festival 7PM, KFC YUM Center KFCYUMCenter.com
21 Tesla 8PM, The Louisville Palace LiveNation.com
24-25 My Morning Jacket Iroquois Amphitheater (Friday) Waterfront Park (Saturday) productionsimple.com
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival The Merry Wives of Windsor Central Park kyshakespeare.org
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Anastasia
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Anastasia PNC Broadway in Louisville Whitney Hall kentuckyperformingarts.org
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert Louisville Orchestra 7PM, Whitney Hall kentuckyperformingarts.org
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14 The Mavericks 'En Español' World Tour (rescheduled) 8PM, Brown Theatre kentuckyperformingarts.org
Tim Allen 8PM, The Louisville Palace LiveNation.com
The Lumineers 7:30PM, KFC YUM Center Ticketmaster.com
For more of our preferred arts and entertainment recommendations, visit Audience502.com/audience-events
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