St. James Court Art Show, Named One Of The Best Fine Art And Design Shows In America, Returns For 69th Year
The St. James Court Art Show takes place annually the first weekend in October
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 26, 2025) – The 69th annual St. James Court Art Show takes place on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, and the art show is a rain or shine event held in historic Old Louisville, the largest preserved districts of Victorian architecture in the United States.
In addition to the plethora of local Kentucky artists, hundreds of artists travel to Louisville from all over the country to participate in this juried fine art and contemporary craft show. During this three-day event, guests will discover unique works of art in 17 artistic mediums, from clay to wood, and everything in between. Food and drink from local vendors will also be available for purchase.
The St. James Court Art Show was most recently named the #2 "Best Fine Art and Design Show in America" by Sunshine Artist magazine. Ranking among 200 of the most profitable art festivals in the country based on artists' reported sales in 2024.
The 200 Best list is based entirely on revenue because “That’s the most objective indicator of a show’s future success. Subjective attributes such as artist treatment, amenities, attendance levels, management, or even overall quality can certainly impact sales, but they’re harder to gauge and therefore have no direct bearing on these rankings,” as cited on Sunshine Artist’s website.
“Being named among the top three Fine Art and Design Shows in the country is both humbling and exciting,” said Howard Rosenberg, Executive Director of the St. James Court Art Show. “This recognition reflects the extraordinary creativity of our artists and the unwavering commitment of our team. It motivates us to keep raising the bar and enriching the experience for all who take part,” Rosenberg added.
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