Best Contemporary Art in Louisville

Pyro Gallery is located in the the district affectionately known as 'NuLu', a moniker for New Louisville. Inside, the artists present an array of different work, from sculpture and photography to mixed-media and traditional oils, it's all on display and for sale. The gallery is always free to enter and another great addition to East Market Street.

The multi-dimensional Glassworks is a gallery, workshop, studio, gift shop, and event venue all rolled into one. Come watch glassmakers transform globs of melted glass into exquisite pieces of art. Those eager to learn the trade themselves can take classes or visit the Walk-In Workshop. Glassworks also hosts birthday parties, and is available to rent for group functions. Event planners even have the option of renting glass-making demonstrations during their function.

What happened when prudent city planners, developers and artisans needed a novel idea to reconvert a defunct meat packing plant? The Mellwood Arts & Entertainment is what came to fruition. It's location in the East Market District area of Louisville adds to the allure of a hip and revitalized community and inside this huge space, more than 200 different artists and stores ply their wares. Some of the products sold include glass, sculpture, paintings, housewares, photography, the list goes on-and-on.

The Zephyr Gallery is another cool gallery on East Market Street in the hip neighborhood of 'NuLu.' Almost all of the works inside are a fusion of multi-disciplinary methods, from sculpture and oils to monochromatic prints and found art, the mixed media collaborations are endless. The exhibit schedule is in constant rotation and many of the artists hail from Louisville. Also, if you're here on the first Friday of every month, don't forget to take the free trolley which shuttles you up-and-down Market Street.