Create new resources & opportunities for individual artists and increase their access to those already in place.
ELEVATOR Artist Resource a hub for the creators of our community to access resources, professional development, and promotional tools to elevate their economic growth and community engagement. By helping individual artists have a collective voice to advocate for their interests and helping to remove barriers to access, ELEVATOR empowers our creative community to find sustainability in their practice and in their careers – in any discipline.
Artist: William Benton (Cat Casual); Photo: Arthur Dworin
ELEVATOR Artist Resource will:
Create new resources & opportunities for individual artists and increase their access to those already in place.
Increase local, regional, even global awareness & access to artists in the Greater Louisville community and leverage our network to promote and advocate for the unique, diverse talent here.
Promote a deep sense of connection, collaboration, and intersectional engagement by breaking down silos and encouraging new, interesting collaboration & networking opportunities.
Better prepare artists to articulate and apply their distinctive competencies in a variety of community & business contexts, leading to more sustainable practices and careers as artists.
Encourage innovation & engagement in local organizations and businesses through meaningful collaborations and projects with artists, and through the development of artists & creative professionals already on their teams.
ELEVATOR’s mission and vision have been developed and refined through the work of a diverse and committed group of artists and creative professionals that serve as our volunteer board.
Managing Director, Commonwealth Theatre Center; Arts & Culture Alliance (ACA) Board of Directors
Project Manager, Kertis Creative; Visual Artist, Educator, Advocate
Actor; Arts Educator; Stand-up Comedian
Writer; Creator; Performer; Producer; Founding Artistic Director, Louisville Fringe Festival
Creative Director, Kertis Creative; Photographer; Writer
Entrepreneur; Visual Artist; Musician; Songwriter
Poet; Visual Artist; Educator; Curator; Art Director at OPEN Community Arts Center
Brand Director, Jack Daniel’s, Brown-Forman Corporation
IT Analyst, KFC Inc.
Visual Artist; Arts Educator & Advocate
Graphic Designer; Illustrator
Branding & Marketing Consultant
General Manager, StageOne Family Theatre