LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Public art is all over Louisville, and a new website is shining a light on the city's creative works. Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville, announced the launch of LouisvilleCreates.com, a public art mapping tool for residents and visitors alike.
The mayor's office said each piece on the website, developed by Louisville Tourism and the Louisville Metro Government, has its artist, the type of artwork and the location.
"I'm a big believer in public art because it is one of the ways we can say to our neighbors and our visitors that this is what we value and celebrate in our public spaces," Greenberg said. "Through our distilleries, big events and unique museums, we are attracting more and more visitors to our city. We believe this new website will invite anyone to develop a deeper connection to our city – all parts of our city – through our art."
Greenberg's office said the catalog will grow as more projects are completed, such as asphalt art street murals on 28th Street in the Parkland neighborhood and the flood wall near the Waterfront Park expansion. An online form also encourages residents to submit information about artwork not on the website.
"We are excited about this new, engaging tool to help Louisville curate and showcase our city's diverse public art, as well as the artists themselves," said Cleo Battle, president and CEO of Louisville Tourism. "We want to create an immersive experience that highlights the unique culture and history of each neighborhood, inviting both locals and visitors to explore and connect with Louisville's vibrant artistic landscape."
The economic impact of Louisville's arts and creative economy is expected to grow as tourism increases. The mayor's office said according to Americans for the Arts, spending related to nonprofit arts and culture events between May 2022 and July 2023 was more than $275 million in Louisville, drawing about 6 million attendees, with a quarter of those coming from out of town.
Visit Louisville Metro's website for more on the Office of Arts and Creative Industries. More about Louisville Tourism can be found on Gotolouisville.com.
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