Artists from around the country gather for another St. James Court Art Show

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 67th St. James Court Art Show started Friday and continues through Sunday.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser joined some of the artists before the big weekend.

The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show featuring more than 600 artists from around the U.S. It is held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville.

During this three-day event, hundreds of thousands of guests will discover unique works in 17 artistic mediums, from clay to wood, and everything in between.

This 4-square block, outdoor art show takes place annually on the first weekend of October on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Keith bumped into Howard Rosenberg, executive director for the festival, who was glad to see the clouds part and the sun come out.

"The rain got out of here, this is what we expect," Rosenberg said as he surveyed the crowds. "It's such an iconic event, all these people coming down here to enjoy the art, the homes, the artists -- everything -- it's incredible."

Rosenberg said the purpose of the event is to give back to the neighborhood while focusing on the artists and their craftsmanship.

Hannah Baker was up early to prepare for the show, working on her clay pottery pieces. This is her third year exhibiting at the show. She said her husband got her interested in the craft.

"He wanted to take private pottery lessons for date night," Baker said. "And it was a great date night. After our four private lessons, he got me a kiln and a wheel, and I started doing it in our house."

She said she "did a lot of practicing over the COVID shutdown, which is why I think I was able to progress the way I did."

Lydia Randolph, from Lookout Mountain, Alabama, was back for her fifth year at the event. She got hooked after winning an award the first year she participated. One of her pieces for sale this year is a painting she calls "Mountain Laurel."

Randolph said she meets the nicest people at the show. "I love it here," she said.

Six unique sections, one art show. St. James Court, Belgravia Court, Fourth Street, 3rd Street, 1300 Section, West End Baptist Church.

The St. James Court Art Show

Oct.6-8

Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Historic Old Louisville

Free Admission. Rain or Shine. No pets allowed.

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