St. James Court Art Show Named One of the Best Fine Art And Design Shows In America

Louisville, Kentucky ⎼ Adding to St. James Court Art Show's list of awards and accolades, the St. James Court Art Show was most recently named the
#3 "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 2025. Sunshine Artist is the art and craft show industry’s leading publication for exhibitors, promoters, and patrons since 1972.

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 recognized as one of the nation’s top three Fine Art and Design Shows is an incredible honor, and it feels especially meaningful as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the St. James Court Art Show,” said Howard Rosenberg, Executive Director of the St. James Court Art Show. “This recognition is a reflection of the exceptional talent of our artists and the dedication of the team behind the show. Reaching this milestone year with such an honor is truly special and inspires us to continue building on the legacy of St. James Court Art Show while creating an unforgettable experience for our artists, patrons and community.”

Receiving a top 3 ranking of the Best Fine Art Show in America is made even greater when one considers that the voters, who are the artists themselves. According to Sunshine Artist the ballot asked artists to list the top ten most profitable art and/or craft shows they exhibited at in 2025, indicate their level of gross sales at each event, and note whether they consider themselves to be fine artists or craftspeople for each event. The results were tabulated using a weighted scale based on four sales levels to ensure that all events can compete against each other fairly.

The annual St. James Court Art Show® was founded on October 12, 1957 and is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville. Back in 1957, the St. James Court Association was faced with an empty treasury, mounting debt for recent fountain repairs, and an immediate need to generate funds. The Art Show seemed to be a perfect means to generate funds and bring residents together. What originally began as a way to pay the bills has become an autumn tradition that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to see and purchase original art from talented artists.

The 70th annual St. James Court Art Show takes place on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 4 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 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.