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The Kentucky Foundation for Women is dedicated to promoting positive social change through the support of diverse feminist expression in the arts. With a focus on funding and granting opportunities, the organization encourages creativity and activism among artists in Kentucky. Through programs such as artist residencies, one-time grants, and the ACD mini-grants, the foundation aims to enrich the artistic landscape while fostering community engagement. The KFW also features awards like the Sallie Bingham Award and Firestarter Award to recognize and celebrate impactful contributions in feminist arts. Generated from the website

History1619 Flux: Art + Activism is a creative space where art intersects with empowering dialogue toward the aim of inspiring hopeful community change. Seeing a city hindered by segregation, Kara Nichols founded 1619 Flux in early 2016. Located in a gallery-styled facility in Louisville's Portland neighborhood, 1619 Flux leverages the power of artistic expression to unite diverse residents and artists across the city to engage issues impacting our most disadvantaged communities. Focusing on the assets and opportunities in these communities, 1619 Flux provides a platform elevating the promise in our differences and encouraging healthy collaboration toward sustained neighborhood revitalization.Specialties1619 Flux: Art + Activism transforms spaces into useful places by leveraging the power of creativity and community.