The oldest, largest, and most important art museum in Kentucky reopened last year after being shut for three years for a $60 million remake.
To celebrate this exciting new Kentucky art resource, the Community Arts Center is sponsoring “A Day at the Speed” from 9:45 am-5:00 pm on Saturday, October 7th. The program includes a pre-trip talk, “The Speed and Museums as Institutions”on Tuesday, October 3rd, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Jay Bloom, Associate Professor of Art at Centre, will give the Tuesday talk as well as serve as the guide during the museum visit on Saturday. Bloom has led Centre and Vanderbilt student and alumni trips to The Netherlands, Belgium, and Austria, and is currently on the Board of Governors at the Speed.
The group, which will be limited to 25 members, will travel to Louisville on a Sandollar tour bus and have lunch at the indoor/outdoor Wiltshire Café that was created by prominent Louisville baker/restauranteur Susan Hershberg. During the pre-lunch session at the Speed, Bloom will talk about a few prominent works from the Speed’s two major collection. Then, after lunch, he’ll focus on the Contemporary Gallery, which features a glass piece by Danville artist Stephen Powell. There will also be time for exploring on your own.
The cost for the trip is $88. This includes the preparatory talk, transportation, museum entry and tour, lunch at the Wiltshire Café, and all gratuities.
