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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
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I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Friday, January 31, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One afternoon in 1971, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman and outspoken critic of Brazil’s newly instituted military dictatorship, was taken from his home in Rio de […] |
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SOLD OUT Facilitated by: Katie Knudsen Project: Printmaking - Lithography Uncover the magic of kitchen lithography, a creative printmaking process that uses everyday household items and lends itself to experimental play. In this hands-on workshop led by local artist Katie Knudsen, learn how to create unique prints using simple, accessible materials. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists, […]
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival. |
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Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour Join staff member and docent Aris Spagnuolo on an exploration of queer and trans artists’ important contributions to art history. Free with general admission. Image: Torso , 2022 by Keltie Ferris
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I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Sunday, February 2, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One afternoon in 1971, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman and outspoken critic of Brazil’s newly instituted military dictatorship, was taken from his home in Rio de […]
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page. |
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Dahomey Directed by Mati Diop Monday, February 3, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $12 | $ 8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Extraordinary and lightly eccentric . . . Dahomey avoids polemic and instead presents itself as informed and inquisitive blueprint for the ways in which we discuss anti-colonialist action.”—David Jenkins, Little White Lies From acclaimed filmmaker Mati […] |
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Baby Playdate 10 AM – 12 PM Each month we baby-ify a gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music. Babies (and their adults) engage with the artworks and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.
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I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Wednesday, February 5, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One afternoon in 1971, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman and outspoken critic of Brazil’s newly instituted military dictatorship, was taken from his home in Rio de […]
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I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Wednesday, February 5, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One afternoon in 1971, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman and outspoken critic of Brazil’s newly instituted military dictatorship, was taken from his home in Rio […] |
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I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Thursday, February 6, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One afternoon in 1971, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman and outspoken critic of Brazil’s newly instituted military dictatorship, was taken from his home in Rio de […]
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1st Thursdays are slower and art-focused nights once a month that include access to galleries until 8 pm. Programming on these nights might include gallery talks, lectures, clothed figure drawing, cinema programs, and other community events. 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Clothed Figure Drawing in the Atrium – Learn More 5-5:30 PM Cash Bar Available 5:30 […]
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Artist Talk: Kathia St. Hilaire February 6, FREE (please register for your free ticket) Cash Bar 5-5:30 PM REGISTER Join us for an Artist Talk with Kathia St. Hilaire! During this discussion, she will cover her creative process, inspiration, and background into becoming the artist she is today. This is a FREE Artist Talk but […] |
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Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof Friday, February 7, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A blistering, propulsive thriller.”—Justin Chang, The New Yorker Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof’s award-winning thriller The Seed of the Sacred Fig centers on a family thrust into the public eye when the patriarch […] |
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Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Armand Written and directed by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Saturday, February 8, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “Reinsve performs as if dancing on the edge of a knife.”—Isaac Feldberg, RogerEbert.com When defamed actress Elisabeth (Renate Reinsve) is abruptly called into a parent-teacher […]
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by the individual needs and interests of the participants and that promote social interaction and companionship. […] |
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February 9th 12-1 PM Creative Dance Experience No registration is needed! This month experience the joy of movement and dance as a path to greater vitality, health and wellbeing. Join us and community dance artist David X. Thurmond for a special hour-long dance and movement experience. Mr. Thurmond has presented movement workshops in a variety […]
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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Sunday Showcase performance: Louisville Academy of Music Showcase Every second Sunday at the Museum there will be a free musical, dance, or speaking engagement provided by local and/or national talent. Thanks in part to a generous contribution from Brown-Forman, anyone can visit the Speed for free on Sundays. While visiting, guests can also enjoy special […] |
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Toddler Takeover 10 AM to 12 PM Explore the whole museum at the independent pace of your young children. Child-friendly stations are placed throughout the museum with additional activities like storytime, art making, games, and puppets for you to enjoy as a family. |
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page. |
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival. |
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Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. February 15, 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 […]
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 15, 12:30 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, […]
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page. |
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Lamplightings Dog Star Man Directed by Stan Brakhage Sunday, February 16, 12:30 pm Free, first come, first served "Dog Star Man is a colossal lyrical adventure-dance of image in every variation of color." - Michael McClure, Artforum Over the course of three years, from 1961 to 1964, experimental auteur and leading figure of underground cinema […]
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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A Conversation with Frank Stewart Sunday, February 16, 2 PM Program Description Andre Kimo Stone Guess, President and CEO of Fund for the Arts, alongside acclaimed Louisville photographer Jon Cherry, will engage in a conversation with internationally renowned photographer Frank Stewart. They will discuss Stewart's six-decade career, including his recent retrospective, "Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An […] |
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Wednesday, February 19, 1 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live […]
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Wednesday, February 19, 6 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, […] |
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Thursday, February 20, 1 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, […]
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Thursday, February 20, 6 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live […] |
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
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TICKETS February After Hours | February 21 | A winter jam with Mr. Please 5 – 8 PM | Art-making: Paper Quilts – Affirmations of Love 6 PM | Cinema screening - 2025 Oscar Shorts - Animated, tickets sold separately 6:15 PM | Gallery Talk with Curatorial Assistant, Sirene Martin on the Native American Gallery […] |
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 22, 2 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live […]
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 22, 2 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live […] |
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New York International Children’s Film Festival/Sunday Showcase Celebrating Black Stories Sunday, February 23, 12:30 pm Free Take in the audience’s favorite and award-winning films from the latest edition of New York International Children’s Film Festival! These amazing short films from around the world are sure to inspire curiosity and conversation for viewers big and small. […]
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The Speed welcomes you to celebrate Black History Month with us and our community. This Community Day will host a wide array of programs and events centering on the theme of "The Stories that Sustain and Heal Us." Throughout the museum from 1 - 4 pm we will have workshops, storytelling, wellness fairs, dance performances […]
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page. |
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Wednesday, February 26, 1 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, […]
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Wednesday, February 26, 6 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live […] |
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Thursday, February 27, 6 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, […] |
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Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival. |
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The Speed Ball is the most significant fundraiser for the Speed Art Museum and is critical for its current and future success. This premier event supports the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, programming, and vision. Individual tickets for Late Night are $250. White or black tie is required. Join us for the Late Night portion of the […]
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The Speed will be closed to the public today as we prepare for the Annual Speed Art Museum Ball. We will reopen with standard hours on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. PLAN YOUR VISIT
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2025 SPEED ART MUSEUM BALL Saturday, March 1, 2025 Note: The Speed is closed to the public The Speed Ball is the most significant annual fundraiser for the Speed Art Museum, providing critical support for the mission of the Speed: At the Speed Art Museum, we invite everyone to celebrate art forever. We do this through world-class exhibitions, […] |
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The Speed will be closed to the public today as we clean up from the Annual Speed Art Museum Ball. We will reopen with standard hours on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Speed Cinema is open for tonight's screening. PLAN YOUR VISIT
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors NOTE: The Museum will be closed on March 2, but the Cinema is open. Please use the South entrance doors. Sunday, March 2, 12 pm —Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive […]
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2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Sunday, March 2, 2 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS NOTE: The Museum will be closed on March 2, but the Cinema is open. Please use the South entrance doors. $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members For the 20th consecutive […] |