Inspiring Creativity in the Heart of the Highlands
A sacred space for creative engagement, contemplation, and artistic pursuit, Highlands Art Center is an inclusive home for arts, creativity, innovation, empathy, learning, and community engagement.
Historic setting with modern amenities
The Highlands Art Center breathes new life into a cherished Louisville landmark. Our historic 1920 Methodist church, with its stunning architectural details and soaring sanctuary, has been lovingly restored to serve the creative community.
The attached 1962 school building has been transformed into art studios, workshop, and classroom spaces, providing artists with the perfect environment to create, teach, and collaborate.
Our gallery and event space host rotating exhibitions, receptions, and elegant private events, celebrating both member and visiting artists while preserving the sacred beauty of this historic space.
Thoughtfully designed environments that activate creativity and community
Artist Studios
Professional studio spaces feature natural light, high ceilings, and modern amenities for painters, photographers, sculptors, mixed-media artists, and more.
Classroom
Large, versatile classroom space is perfect for art seminars, workshops, movement classes, community meetings, lectures, critique, and artistic collaboration.
Gallery & Events
Our breathtaking 1920 sanctuary and the space below it, serve as elegant venue and gallery space for openings, receptions, and private events, with original architectural details and soaring ceilings.
Curious people have questions!
We’d be happy to discuss your project or goals and figure out solutions together.
We are mission-driven – here to help artists, patrons, students, educators, non-profits, and the community at large – participate in the arts. If you are interested in joining us in this cause, please reach out! We are all about collaboration and community involvement and look forward to hearing from you.
