LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 59th Annual St. James Court Art Show happens this weekend, October 2-4 in Old Louisville.
This juried fine arts and fine crafts show hosts 750 artists from North America. Historic Old Louisville has one of the country's largest collection of Victorian homes.
St. James Court Art Show was founded on October 12, 1957 by St. James Court Association president, Malcolm Bird. Back in 1957, St James Court Association was faced with an empty treasury, mounting debt for recent fountain repairs, and an immediate need to generate funds. The Art Show seemed to be a perfect means to pay the bills and bring residents together.
Proceeds from the show continue to allow St. James Court Association and Belgravia Court Association to fund ongoing grounds upkeep and neighborhood beautification efforts. Additionally, Fourth Street Association has utilized Art Show proceeds to fund the installation of new benches, urns and trash bins along Fourth Street.
Art show proceeds also funded the Linear Park at 3rd & Hill and installation of period street lights.
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