President James Welcomes The Return Of The St. James Court Art Show And Old Louisville

Photo: Louisville Metro Council

The 62nd Annual St. James Court Art Show will once again bring the best artisans and craftsmen along with hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Old Louisville area during the first weekend in October.

More than 700 artisans from all over the United States return to one of Metro Louisville’s unique and historic neighborhoods for the nation’s premier arts and crafts venue.

“There is a new Kentucky Historical Marker in place this year that tells the story of how the St. James Court Art Show came to be in Old Louisville. Over the years, St. James has welcomed thousands from all over our country to a truly great event. It’s an event that also brings yet another boost to economic development and tourism,” says President David James (D-6).

“We are looking forward with a great deal of excitement to the first week-end in October as we celebrate the 62nd Annual St James Court Art Show. The St James Court Art Show is one of the top-rated art shows in America featuring over 700 artists from all over the United States.  Please join us in celebrating one of Louisville’s most iconic events,” says Howard Rosenberg, Executive Director of the St. James Court Art Show.

The Art Show offers a wide variety of booths featuring furniture, pottery, jewelry, glassworks, photography and paintings.

Rain or shine, the Art Show will take place on October 5th through October 7th.  There is no admission fee. No Pets are allowed unless they are a service animal.

Sponsors for the 2018 St. James Court Art Show are: Anheuser Busch/Goose Island, President David James District 6 Metro Louisville, Pepsi Co., Superior Van and Mobility, StorAll Self Storage, Kentucky Monthly Magazine, KET Public TV, Louisville Magazine, Louisville.com, and TARC.

While the Art Show is a fun time for many, the President’s office also reminds everyone that there will be many street closures and no parking areas around the St. James Court area:

• 6 am (Thursday, October 4, 2018) – 11:30 pm (Sunday, October 7, 2018)
  • Alley between Third Street and Fourth Street from Magnolia Avenue to Hill Street
  • Alley between Fourth Street and Saint James Court from Magnolia Avenue to Hill Street
  • R Chin Alley from Sixth Street to Hill Street
  • Saint James Court from Magnolia Avenue to Hill Street
  • Magnolia Avenue from Third Street to Sixth Street
  • Gaulbert Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street
  • Fourth Street from Park Avenue to Hill Street

No Parking Areas

• 1 am (Thursday, October 4, 2018) – 9 pm (Sunday, October 7, 2018)
  • Park Avenue (south side) from Fourth Street to Sixth Street
  • Gaulbert Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street
• 1 am (Thursday, October 4, 2018) – 10 pm (Sunday, October 7, 2018)
  • Third Street (west side) from Park Avenue to Hill Street
  • Third Street (east side) from Magnolia Avenue to Hill Street
  • Fourth Street from Park Avenue to Hill Street
  • Sixth Street (east side) from Park Avenue to Hill Street
• 1 am (Thursday, October 4, 2018) – 11:30 pm (Sunday, October 7, 2018)
  • Saint James Court from Magnolia Avenue to Hill Street
  • Magnolia Avenue from Third Street to Levering Street
• 9 am (Thursday, October 4, 2018) – 7 pm (Thursday, October 4, 2018)
  • Hill Street from Second Street to Sixth Street
  • Fourth Street (east side) from Hill Street to Gaulbert Avenue
• 1 am (Friday, October 5, 2018) – 8 pm (Sunday, October 7, 2018)
  • Hill Street (north side) from Second Street to Sixth Street

Handicapped Parking

• 8 am (Thursday, October 4, 2018) – 10 pm (Thursday, October 4, 2018)
  • Sixth Street (east side) near Magnolia Avenue along Central Park
• 9 am (Friday, October 5, 2018) – 10 pm (Sunday, October 7, 2018)
  • Hill Street (north side) from Third Street to Saint James Court
• NOTE: No Handicap Parking at Saint James Court and Fountain Court (across from the fountain on the east side of the street)