The Alley Gallery in Louisville turns boring alley doors into mini art galleries, featuring over…read more130 vibrant vinyl murals by local artists. It's like a hidden art scavenger hunt downtown--small but full of charm. Great for exploring, easy to miss, and totally worth the detour.

Public art from local artists! I've known for awhile that businesses have been encouraged to hire…read moreartists to design a door belonging to their building; however, I haven't naturally bumped into many. After visiting the website I learned a map is available to download. While downtown I visited the Louisville Visitors Center, which is near the Hyatt Regency, and I noticed a painted door I'd never seen before. I was so excited! Time to find more. Love the mission behind Alley Gallery, to support local art and beautify Louisville.

Have you ever had those days where you head out not knowing where you're going, but knowing you'll…read moreend up somewhere great? That's what happened today when a friend and I stumbled into Kore Gallery. The gallery has been in this rehabbed warehouse space over a year. They have monthly events with the artists, wine, cheese. The space is actually rather large. Fun pit stop to you day; and if you'd got some cash to spend, check out the works here. I

If you love and appreciate oddities, you must walk inside this shop. Each time I know that I'm not…read moregoing to buy anything big, and yet I can't not stop in. I find their art, buttons, stickers, jewelry, and books interesting and fun, and open boxes of their selection of tarot and oracle cards let you browse the imagery. Don't miss their incense sticks at the front counter. Many of these have sweet, fruity smells and I'm excited to burn them.

This spot was so unique and cool. A good variety of gifts, posters, taxidermy, books, cards, ect…read more All items seem to be of good quality. A bit gothic, artsy, and dark. Good size and there is a cute kitty too.

Imagine an art gallery where it's the best part of Halloween all the time. A place with an amazing…read moreselection of prints, ceramics, one-of-a-kind pieces, jewelry, and housewares. That's Aurora. Everywhere you look, you will see something fascinating tucked into a corner somewhere. The staff is so nice and helpful, prices are great for a gallery, and they support real local Louisville artists. A one of a kind place to shop or just enjoy the art on every inch of the walls.

Honestly, I'm obsessed!…read more Aurora Gallery & Boutique is awesome! I'm going to be recommending this shop (and art gallery) to everyone I know. I loved everything inside, from the bath salts, to candles, to pins, to jewelry.. it's all so my style. Plus, the artwork is fantastic! The show I saw displayed was absolutely gorgeous! If you're in the market for artwork, Aurora is a great spot to visit. I will definitely be frequenting Aurora, both for myself and for gift shopping. They offer so many items in the shop, both big and small, in a range of prices, so it's the perfect place to check out if you're picking up something for a loved one (or simply to treat yourself). Do yourself a favor and check this spot out. I have a feeling you're going to find something you love!

Had a group of 7 that went here to make glass works paperweight. It was an amazing experience. The…read moreowners are fun and welcoming. I learned much about the process and got hands on experience. Price was perfect for the experience and the time we spent with the experts. Highly recommend!!​

From the owner: ACME Artworks is housed in a 24,000 sq. ft. building with 26 artist rental spaces, two exhibition…read morespaces, event and classroom space, and maker studios for glass, metal, wood, and other activities. We teach “Make-it!” glassblowing classes every Saturday during our hotshop season (Oct. - May). Our projects change seasonally so there’s something for everyone! We also offer 6 week intensive glassblowing classes as well as Date Nights. Our classes are very hands on and we assist you in making your creation in smaller sized classes to ensure a fun and memorable experience!

Simply put, Speed Art Museum is great…read more A wide range of art can be viewed here. To leave yourself plenty of time to look at each exhibit, I recommend allowing at least three hours. I also recommend coming on Sunday when admission is free, though you will still have to pay $7 per person to access the special exhibits on the top floor. The Abstract Expressionism special exhibit I saw was well worth the $7. Next to the museum is a paid parking garage. There's some nice gifts that can be purchased in the museum store. Speed was founded in 1925 by philanthropist Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Speed, an art collector. The Speed Museum is the largest art museum in Kentucky and is located next to the University of Louisville campus. Some areas of art on display include 20th and 21st century painting and sculpture, ancient Egyptian, African, ancient Chinese, German, French impressionism, 17th century English architectural designs and 17th century Dutch paintings as well.

This place got it some art in it! Lotsa art. Speed Art Museum seems small, but it contains a lot in…read morea little space. I saw some big names, like Picasso, but it is also a place to find folk artists and local Kentucky and Southern artists. They have all kinds of stuff here. I enjoyed looking at all of the artwork -- paintings, sculptures and such. But my favorite part of Speed Art Museum is Art Sparks, a gallery that's designed for all ages, but especially children. There are lots of hands-on activities in Art Sparks, plus places to sit and read books or just spread out and play. Spaces like this are important to have in art museums, and I'm glad that Speed designated a space just for children. I had a teen and a tween with me during my visit, and we spent a good portion of time in the Art Sparks area. My children do just fine in an art museum, but they're not going to read any of the placards or absorb any of the nuances that surround each art piece. So this interactive area suit them just fine. Random but related: This museum smells amazing! I don't know what kind of candle they have burning here or what kind of fragrance they have piped into the vents, but the ambient scent is so nice.

A true gem on Barret Ave. This shop is great for collectibles, gifts and has a huge selection of…read moreblind boxes. The owner is a hoot and you'll definitely get a funny story out of him when he's on a roll. Keep an eye on their IG for Sonny Angel drops, he gets all the new releases in but they go quick!

Ultra Pop is still thriving! It has a good home on Barret Ave alongside the other quirky shops and…read moreplaces to snack. Loved the metal masks and Halloween decor, followed closely by candy. The shop is full of books, comic books and pop figures, some not for sale but fun to look at. Always a friendly greeting when visiting and the store is nicely organized, making the small spot easy to shop.