district  7

Art Web Links that lead you to creative explorations in our district: 

http://www.kentuckyarts.org/   The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft - Hosts new exhibits monthly which feature works from local and nationally known artists.

http://www.carnegiecenter.org/   The Carnegie Center for Art and History is in our town and hosts local artists as well as two permanent exhibits featuring folk art : The Yenawine Dioramas, and a newer exhibit featuring regional stories and artifacts from the underground railroad.

http://www.speedmuseum.org  The Speed Museum is located on the University of Louisville campus in downtown Louisville, KY.  They have a wonderful and varied collection including Monet, Rembrandt, Cassatt, and Cezanne.

http://www.21cmuseum.org    This Museum is a MUST!!  Inside the 21C Hotel is a nationally renowned collection of contemporary art.  You will need to explore the lower atrium and surrounding rooms and you will find a myriad of astounding artworks by cutting edge contemporary artsits. 

http://www.galleryhop.org  Venture to Louisville on the first Friday of the month where you can experience the gallery scene "after  hours".  Start at the Glassworks on Market Street and pick-up the Gallery Guide to take you through an evening of ever changing exhibits in the local museums and galleries about town.  The galleries are usually open from 5pm to 9pm and if you want a little extra charm, catch the Trolley and hop on and off at the different galleries on the tour.

http://www.paulpalettigallery.com The Paul Paletti Gallery is the only gallery in the region devoted exclusively to fine art museum quality photography.

District Reps:

Michelle Chastain
Thom Maltbie

District 7 including all the public and private schools in the following counties: Monroe, Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jennings, Ripley, Dearborn, Washington, Scott, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio, Clark, Floyd, Harrison
AEAI District 7 blog address http://district7aeai.blogspot.com/