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courtesy Bourbon With Heart photo of artist Darryl Tucker by Andrew Kung Group

the mission of Bourbon with Heart is to leverage the influence and popularity of Bourbon to raise funds for local charities while providing a first-class arts experience for Kentuckians regardless of age, race, class, gender, or ability. Morgan Hancock, founder of the nonprofit Bourbon with Heart, is a proud Kentucky native who deeply values community. “Art, like a good glass of Bourbon,” she says, “brings people together, bridges divides, and encourages self-expression.” The nonprofit’s inaugural event, Barrels of Heart, is Louisville’s first Bourbon barrel art exhibition. Set to debut at the Frazier History Museum in February 2023, the exhibition will feature twenty custom-painted Bourbon barrels designed by local artists. Each barrel artist brings their unique background to the exhibit—with artists ranging in age from eighteen to sixtyfive, diverse ethnicities, varying levels of experience from award-winning professionals to hobbyists, and artists with disabilities.

During the eight-week exhibition, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite custom-painted barrel. The winning artist will be awarded a cash prize and a donation to the charity of their choice. The remaining proceeds will be donated to three area nonprofits: Blanket Louisville, which provides blankets to Louisville’s homeless; I Would Rather Be Reading (IWRBR), which provides equitable access to trauma-responsive literacy support and social-emotional learning to children across greater Louisville; and Dream Center Academy, which provides a first-class Christian education to children of West Louisville and empowers them to break free from the cycle of violence and drugs.

how can you support bourbon with heart?

Barrel Sponsorship: You can own a one-of-a-kind, custom-painted Bourbon “Barrel of Heart” by becoming a Barrel of Heart sponsor. Limited to only twenty sponsors. Donate: Donations and Sponsorships are 100% tax deductible as charitable donations, and 100% of all public donations go to the nonprofits we serve. Spread the Word: Follow/Like/Share Bourbon with Heart on Facebook and Instagram.