This
website and our galleries reveal that much is happening
at The Speed Art Museum. As the leading visual arts
venue in the state of Kentucky, the Speed offers a
wide variety of experiences ranging from galleries
of great art, exciting special exhibitions, engagement
with living artists, activities for children and families,
and much, much more. Become a member
and experience it all!
While you enjoy the Speed of today, you will glimpse
the Museum of tomorrow. I have come to think of our
vision for the future as “The Distillation of
Excellence.” Our goal is not to be the largest
or richest museum in the country, but rather one of
the finest in terms of your experience here. To that
end we are thinking hard about how
best to build and present our collection to provide
the most powerful and stimulating visual experience
possible.
At
the same time, we are working hard to transform the
physical nature of the Speed. We have chosen to remain
on our site adjacent to the University of Louisville
and to preserve green space, rather than move downtown
or cover our property with structures. We believe
we have selected architects who understand that our
buildings and landscape are not the goals themselves,
but rather are vehicles for enhancing the experience
of viewing great art. Our mantra is thoughtfulness
over excess, quality over quantity.
So
as you explore the Speed, through the website and
in person, you will notice the beginnings of a great
transformation. The public, and especially our members,
are vital to the success of this effort and I want
to personally thank you for your continued support
of this great Museum.
Sincerely,

Charles
L .Venable, Ph.D.
Director
and CEO
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