Grassroots Gala Update

Center For Neighborhoods' Grassroots Gala is growing BIGGER and BETTER! so... they'll be some changes! Center For Neighborhoods is excited to announce that the Grassroots Gala, the unique celebration of all Louisville neighborhoods, will move to a NEW LOCATION and TIME OF YEAR! The Grassroots Gala is moving to the 600 block of South 4th Street! All the fun will take place between Broadway and Chestnut Street in late spring/early summer 2012. We will announce in September the "Save the Date" day of the gala. As always, the Grassroots Gala will headline: Neighborhood Booths Metro-wide Local Non-profit organizations "keep Louisville weird" Raffle Community Beer Garden Great local music and performances! Many features will be added to the Grassroots Gala! Street Chalk Art Exhibit Kids Activity Area PAL Youth art work display and performances Food vendors Plus, all of the great local partners you can visit during the gala located on 4th Street! Stayed tuned! More details to come... *The Grassroots Gala will not be held during September 2011 due to the change of location! We appreciate your support!! Membership privileges (individual and association) will be carried over to the Grassroots Gala 2012!

P.A.I.N.T. - Open Call to Artists

P.A.I.N.T. is issuing an Open Call to local artists! The PAINT Program is commissioning two projects during the 2011-2012 fiscal year, thanks to a grant from Louisville Metro. Projects will take place in the Lucky Horseshoe Neighborhood and the Breckenridge Estates Neighborhood. Information Session To prepare artists for the conceptual development of their project proposals, Center For Neighborhoods will be hosting a facilitated conversation with residents and stakeholders of the Lucky Horseshoe neighborhood. Come out to listen and learn about this community, make connections, and capture essential information to inspire a winning project proposal. Tuesday, August 16th at 7:00 P.M. Churchill Downs, Derby Room, 4th Floor - Enter through Gate 1 Potential neighborhood locations for sites-specific art Visit our website, www.centerforneighborhoods.org or contact Kate Sowada, PAINT Program Assistant, 502-589-0343/320-492-7503 or KateS@centerforneighborhoods.org for program details.