Know a talented local artist? Let them know about the City of Louisville Arts Grants before the application closes! After that, you can stop by to admire our Life in Louisville photos and vote for your favorite at the Louisville Public Library. Last stop? Head to Relish Food Hall on February 28 for a feel good community and wellness day!
2026 Arts Grants
DEADLINE EXTENDED to February 20, 2026
Do not miss your chance to secure funding for your next cultural and/or creative project! This grant program aims to provide local artists and cultural organizations financial support to realize a new artistic project or cultural event in Louisville.
Applicants may request up to $2,000 to help fund their project/program which must take place in Louisville.
Questions about this grant opportunity? Please contact our Arts & Events Program Manager at IBelensky@LouisvilleCO.gov.
Thursday, March 26 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Louisville Center for the Arts
Our next stop in the World Concert Series is France!
Providing a unique Jazz Manouche experience, this concert will blend the roots of 1930s European string band swing with modern Romani music, bebop and modern jazz, and popular music, as tradition dictates. Expect to hear beloved tunes by Django and his musical descendants side by side with "pomped"-up versions of Beyonce and Eurythmics, accompanied by entertaining anecdotes about Jazz Manouche musical style and history.
Registration opens March 1 — sign up to receive a reminder here.
Voting open January 28–February 25 at the Louisville Public Library
Thank you to all of the Louisville photographers who submitted their 2025 photos for the Life in Louisville photo contest! Now it is time for the rest of us to show support for our favorite photos. Stop by the Louisville Public Library starting January 28 to vote for your favorite image of Louisville in this year's People's Choice Awards.
Youth Spring Art Show
Entry forms due February 27
A beloved Louisville tradition, the Youth Spring Art Show showcases the work of our youngest talent. Children ages 4-18 who live or go to school in Louisville or Superior are invited to display their artwork at the Louisville Public Library through the month of March. Simply fill out an entry form (found at the Children's desk at the Library) and submit your piece.
Running February 27–March 14 Louisville Center for the Arts
Paris, 1793. The French Revolution's Reign of Terror is in full swing, and four women are trying to figure out how to change the world. They've got big ideas about art, activism, feminism, and legacy. They've also got guillotines to worry about. Sponsored by the City of Louisville, this is an event you absolutely can't miss! Secure your seat today by grabbing your tickets online. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Established in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency within the UN with a mission of promoting peace through education. As part of that mission, UNESCO oversees the selection and legal protection of World Heritage Sites, locales judged to 'be of outstanding value to humanity.'
Saturday, February 28 | 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Relish Food Hall
Sponsored by the City of Louisville, the Louisville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their first ever Feel Good Festival! Join in for a celebration spotlighting local health, wellness, fitness, and fun.
Free community festival for all ages
Wellness Village with hands-on experiences and local experts with demons, spa experiences, fitness tests and more.
Talks, tools, and mini sessions throughout the day
Food Hall samples and passport program
Sauna, cold plunge, and chill zones
Kids art, games, and movement
Pickleball play, competition, and hear from the pros
