Beloved St. James Court Art Show Returns for 68th Year
Admission is free. The art show is a rain-or-shine event held in historic Old Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 16, 2024) – The 68th annual St. James Court Art Show will take place October 4-6. Admission is free, and the art show is a rain or shine event held in historic Old Louisville, the largest preserved districts of Victorian architecture in the United States. In addition to the plethora of local Kentucky artists, hundreds of artists travel to Louisville from all over the country to participate in this juried fine art and contemporary craft show. During this three-day event, guests will discover unique works of art in 17 artistic mediums, from clay to wood, and everything in between. Food and drink from local vendors will also be available for purchase.
“This time-honored tradition of locals, visitors and hundreds of unique artists gathering in a historic neighborhood make this festival truly standout year after year as a must-see event. I couldn’t be prouder to welcome all of our guests to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Louisville’s award-winning St. James Court Art Show,” said Cleo Battle, President & CEO of Louisville Tourism.
The St. James Court Art Show has been awarded several top awards over the years from Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best Shows. Artists and craftspeople are typically asked to cast their votes each April for the 200 Best shows list.
When planning a trip to Louisville this fall, guests can download a copy of Louisville Tourism’s annual Visitor Guide to help plan a tour around Louisville to see the city's top attractions and bourbon distilleries. Visitors also can get additional city attraction, lodging and dining assistance at gotolouisville.com.