Louisville Visual Art (LVA) invites families from the Portland community to a free and festive Centennial Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 18, from 2
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Neighborhood House Shines with Free Community Event
Neighborhood Nites is a free monthly event hosted by Portland nonprofit Neighborhood House, located at 201 North 25th Street. According to its website: “Neighborhood House has called the Portland area home for over 60 years.”
From River to Imagination: Portland Museum Welcomes 50-Foot Shrimp Boat
This spring, something extraordinary set sail—without even touching the water. A 50-foot shrimp boat, built in 1949 by Robert Guidry, once cut through Gulf Coast waters and more recently floated (and occasionally sank) along the Ohio River. Now, thanks to the shared vision, tenacity, and logistical wizardry of a dedicated crew, it has found its forever home in the backyard of the Portland Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.
Delta Foundation Buys Old Portland Christian Building
In late December the Delta Foundation was able to close on the purchase of the old Portland Christian school building located at 2508 Portland Avenue. DELTA has provided free after school programs and summer camps to West Louisville youth in the gymnasium since 2019 and now are developing the campus into an opportunity center for West Louisville residents.
New and Upcoming Portland Nonprofit Events
Learn about the upcoming CeLOUbrate Print at Portland Museum and Louisville Grows’ Annual Seeds & Starts Sale, plus get an update on LVA’s SPARK Sculpture!
Derby Artist Kicks Off Open Studio Event Series
Richard Sullivan, Portland resident and artist of last year’s Kentucky Derby poster, has recently taken a departure from his self-described title of “sports artist” with new work that’s bold, colorful, abstract and marks a new chapter is his growth as an artist.
PlayPort Opens at Waterfront Park, Bringing New Connections to Portland
Waterfront Park will expand into the Portland neighborhood on March 26th with the opening of the first part of the phase IV expansion, PlayPort. The project, years in the making, is about more than just adding new park space—it’s about connecting neighborhoods and people in new and meaningful ways.
Sprak Hosts Wildly Successful Skater Curated Art Show
Cars were nearly lined up to the Shippingport bridge from Portland’s skatepark Sprak for the opening of “Raving Lunatics: An Art Show & Skate Jam.”
Have a Free Wedding Day in Portland!
The Portland Church is hosting a free wedding day! There is availability for three weddings on Saturday June 7, at the Lytle Street Chapel. The space, minister, seating for 60, and limited decorations will be provided free for your wedding! It is a dream come true to be able to host weddings at the Lytle Street Chapel and we are honored to extend the invitation to anyone in Portland who wants to get married.
Portland Museum Hosts Café LOUIE Community Discussion, Featuring Elected Officials
“Louisvillians: Organized, United, Informed & Engaged (LOUIE)… is designed to facilitate communication and interaction between elected officials—both state and local, and constituents through a series of informal meetings at Louisville Free Public Library locations,” according to its website. The Portland Museum was the local substitute of the Portland Library, which is under construction.