2021 marks the 65th Annual St. James Court Art Show.
The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show featuring over 600 artists from around the U.S. held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville.
This 4-square block, outdoor art show takes place annually on the first weekend of October, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Six unique sections, one art show.
St. James Court, Belgravia Court, Fourth Street, 3rd Street, 1300 Section, West End Baptist Church.
Historic Old Louisville
Free Admission. Rain or Shine. No pets allowed.
October 1, 2 & 3, 2021
Friday & Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
During this three-day event you’ll find delightful works of art in 17 artistic mediums, from clay to wood, lovingly created by over 600 talented artists. With so much to choose from, you’re sure to discover your next must-have treasure. And if you are in need of refreshment during your search, just stop at one our food vendors for a rejuvenating snack and beverage.
Thanks for visiting, we’re glad you’re here!
For a complete list of our artists and our food vendors, be sure to pick up the complimentary St. James Court Art Show Program, available at the Welcome Tents located at: St James Court & Magnolia Ave., 4th & Magnolia Ave., 3rd & Magnolia Ave., St James Court & Hill St. Or just ask one of our friendly volunteers.
No pets, service animals only please.
Directions
The St. James Court Art Show® is held in Historic Old Louisville just south of Central Park on St. James Court, Belgravia Court, Magnolia Avenue, Third and Fourth Streets.
Old Louisville is approximately 3 miles south of downtown Louisville and just 3 blocks north of The University of Louisville. During the show, all streets within the event perimeter will be closed.
For GPS purposes use this address: 1402 St James Court, Louisville, KY 40208
Find the Art Show on Google maps here.
Offsite Parking and Shuttle Options
TARC Lou Lift Bus Shuttle from the Brown Garage – PARC It/ TARC It / ART It
Park in PARC’s Brown Hotel garage (658 S. 3rd Street), and catch TARC’s southbound Lou Lift Bus at 3rd & Broadway. Buses circulate approximately every 20 minutes between the Galt House and Churchill Downs.
The stops closest to the Art Show are on 1st Street at Magnolia and again at Hill. Passengers wishing to return to the garage should catch the northbound Lou Lift Bus at 2nd and Hill.
The last pick-up will be at 6pm Friday, 6:20pm Saturday and 6:15pm Sunday; drop-off will be at 4th and Broadway.
Click here for more information on TARC’s Lou Lift.
Second Street Neighborhood Association Shuttle Service
Park at the Jefferson Community & Technical College (109 E. Broadway; enter from 2nd Street). Shuttles drop off at 2nd and Magnolia and circulate every 5-10 minutes from one hour before the show to one hour after. There is usually a cost associated to this, which benefits the Second Street Neighborhood Association. Click here for more information.
Spalding University Parking and Lou Lift Bus Shuttle Service
Park at Spalding’s lots L or K (845 S. 3rd Street; enter from York or Breckenridge), and catch TARC’s southbound Lou Lift Bus at 3rd and Breckenridge. From this point, the route, circulation times and stops are the same as those from the Brown Hotel garage above.