Speed Art Museum

Speed Slow Down: Rest + Restore
2026-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Speed Slow Down: Rest + Restore

Guided practices for reflection and wellbeing
Speed Slow Down offers mindfulness, gentle movement, and restorative experiences. Participants can enjoy guided art appreciation, gallery meditations, and wellness activities such as yoga, Tai Chi, and sound baths. Look for invitations throughout the museum to slow down, look a little longer, and practice presence. The program is designed for adults, families, and multigenerational visitors. See below for more information about this month’s movement session.
Programming for July’s Slow Down
Ambo Dance collective offering two classes, see below for explanations. Both of these are ticketed separately

1 – 2 PM Strength Training for Dance, REGISTER
2:15 – 3 PM Modern Dance, REGISTER

1:30 and 2:30 Docent Led Slow Looking in galleries, location TBA
2:45 pm Guided Meditation with Shadia Nilforoush in the loft galleries
Movement in the Atrium this month is hosted by Ambo Dance Theatre

1 – 2 PM Stretch, Strengthen, Restore with Amberly M. Simpson. Reconnect with your body through a welcoming class focused on building strength, increasing mobility, and improving flexibility! Through a combination of conditioning exercises and mindful stretching, participants will develop greater body awareness while releasing tension and cultivating ease of movement. Don’t be shy! Whether you’re an experienced mover or simply looking for a restorative practice, this class offers adaptable exercises for a variety of abilities and fitness levels. Come as you are and leave feeling stronger, more grounded, and refreshed.
2 – 3 PM Community in Motion: A Contemporary Dance Workshop with Amberly M. Simpson. Experience the joy of moving together in this welcoming modern and contemporary dance class designed for all levels of experience. Through guided movement explorations, simple dance phrases, and opportunities for creative expression, participants will discover new ways to connect with music, space, and one another. Rather than striving for perfection, this class celebrates curiosity, individuality, and the shared experience of dance. Whether it’s your first dance class or your hundredth, you’ll leave energized, inspired, and connected to your community through movement.
About Ambo Dance Theatre
Ambo Dance Theatre (Louisville, KY) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization dedicated to furthering the artistry, accessibility, and professional opportunities within modern and contemporary dance. Their work is often interdisciplinary in nature, combining elements from theatre, film, photography, and visual arts to create works that touch on social issues and the human condition.
Using a collaborative model for creation, Ambo Dance Theatre not only presents the unique voice of the choreographer, but also the direct input and movement vocabulary of the dancers themselves to create innovative, integrative, and original modern dance works that unify a variety of perspectives on complex topics.

Speed Studio: Process + Practice | Adult Workshop
2026-08-01 10:30 - 12:30
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This workshop will explore the potential of dyeing with botanicals and other plant-based dyes. Experimenting with hibiscus, marigolds, pokeberry, and various wildflowers, guests will have the opportunity to design and create a custom bandana to take home using dye and eco printing methods. No experience needed to enjoy this workshop.
Inspiration: Art in Bloom
Workshop: Botanical Impressions
Facilitator: Sarah Jane Castellon

Bio: Sarah Jane Castellon is a Louisville-based fibers and mixed media artist. A recent MFA graduate from the University of Louisville studying fiber art and interdisciplinary studies, Sarah Jane has built her practice around sustainable and ecological material exploration. She is an arts educator with a background in fashion design and community-based works. For more information and to view her portfolio, you can visit sarahjanecastellon.com or on Instagram at @sarah.jane.castellon.

Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00
Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
A monthly evening gathering for adults to unwind and create
Cost: $18/non-member, $15/member

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Join us for Speed Social, a creative happy hour with drawing, easy listening, conversation, a cash bar, and the perfect amount of chill. All materials are provided for drawing, and no experience is required. This month we’re celebrating the special exhibition Abstract Expressionists: The Women (on view through August 30) with Chris Reitz, Director of the Hite Institute of Art and Design at the University of Louisville and a private tour and discussion.
This guided tour explores what “abstraction” means in art, how modern artists and critics invented the concept, and how historians are reconsidering it today. You’ll learn about the origins of modern abstract painting, about its redeployment in postwar Abstract Expressionism, and about the women who were central to both.
Chris Reitz is Director of the Hite Institute of Art and Design and Associate Professor of Critical and Curatorial Studies at the University of Louisville. He is the author of the book Martin Kippenberger: Everything is Everywhere.
Your ticket includes drawing materials and access to the artwork on view in the North building, including Abstract Expressionists: The Women and vanessa german: …do you remember when you were the sky? Drawing in the galleries is only permitted on the second floor.

Speed Together: Explore + Create
2026-08-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-20 13:00 - 16:00
Speed Together: Explore + Create
A monthly Sunday of art, creativity, and self-guided discovery
Experience the museum on a day dedicated to hands-on art making for all ages. Visit the classrooms in Art Sparks for an open art studio, spend time in Maker Space, or try thematic drop-in activities.

Speed Slow Down: Rest + Restore
2026-08-23 13:00 - 15:00
Guided practices for reflection and wellbeing
Speed Slow Down offers mindfulness, gentle movement, and restorative experiences. Participants can enjoy guided art appreciation, gallery meditations, and wellness activities such as yoga, Tai Chi, and sound baths. Look for invitations throughout the museum to slow down, look a little longer, and practice presence. The program is designed for adults, families, and multigenerational visitors. See below for more information about this month’s movement session.
REGISTER
August Programming: Pilates Sculpt with Rashna Carmicle from B.YOU Fitness
This Mat Pilates class is a dynamic, full‑body workout that focuses on core strength, alignment, and mindful movement. Expect a flowing sequence of mat‑based exercises that blend classical Pilates principles with fresh, modern variations to challenge your muscles, improve your mobility and balance, and deepen body awareness.
We’ll move to music, explore intentional breath, and layer options for all levels, so you can customize the intensity to match your energy. You’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and more grounded—ready to carry that strength and ease into the rest of your day.
WHAT TO BRING: Yoga Mat, Towel, Water Bottle
About B.YOU Fitness
B.YOU is a boutique group fitness studio known for its empowering workouts and creative movement methods designed to help clients feel strong, confident, and connected. Born in Louisville in 2013 and expanded through in‑studio and virtual offerings, B.YOU blends Pilates, barre, rebounding, and aerial formats to deliver dynamic, effective, music‑driven classes for all levels.
From signature modalities like HOTSculpt Pilates, B.Silque, B.Barre, and B.Bounce to thoughtfully curated instructor training programs, B.YOU is built on community, innovation, and the belief that movement is a powerful form of self‑care and vitality.
Instructor Bio (Rashna Carmicle)
Rashna Carmicle is the founder and creative force behind B.YOU Fitness. A former competitive gymnast and cheerleader, she has spent years developing unique, women‑focused fitness methods that blend athletic training with artistry and fun.
With a background in marketing and public relations, Rashna brings both business savvy and heart to her work—designing signature formats, mentoring instructors across the country, and cultivating an inclusive, uplifting studio community. She believes movement is medicine and loves helping clients discover strength, confidence, and joy in their bodies.

Speed Studio: Process + Practice | Legacy Workshop
2026-08-27 13:00 - 15:00
A monthly Thursday for adults 60+ to reflect, create, and connect

Legacy workshops are a monthly opportunity for adults 60 and older to experience the magic of a creative practice. Participants will work with local artists, the Speed’s Creative Making Team, and each other to learn new art techniques, attend to their own projects, and make meaningful connections in our dedicated art classrooms.
Programming TBA

Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
2026-09-03 17:00 - 19:00
Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
A monthly evening gathering for adults to unwind and create
Cost: $18/non-member, $15/member

REGISTER
Speed Social is a relaxed evening program for adults to connect, sketch, and socialize. Guests can enjoy music, drinks, and an informal drawing session. No instruction is required—just time to relax, be creative, and enjoy art in a social, welcoming atmosphere. Held after museum hours. Gallery admission is not included.
September Programming
TBA

Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
2026-10-01 17:00 - 19:00
Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
A monthly evening gathering for adults to unwind and create
Cost: $18/non-member, $15/member

REGISTER
Speed Social is a relaxed evening program for adults to connect, sketch, and socialize. Guests can enjoy music, drinks, and an informal drawing session. No instruction is required—just time to relax, be creative, and enjoy art in a social, welcoming atmosphere. Held after museum hours. Gallery admission is not included.
October Programming
TBA

Speed Family: Film + Fun
2026-10-10 10:00 - 14:00
Speed Family: Film + Fun
Film and programming information TBA
$18/non-member adult, $8 non-member child
$15 Speed member adult, $5 Speed member child
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Note: This ticket does not include general admission to the Museum

Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
2026-11-05 17:00 - 19:00
Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
A monthly evening gathering for adults to unwind and create
Cost: $18/non-member, $15/member

REGISTER
Speed Social is a relaxed evening program for adults to connect, sketch, and socialize. Guests can enjoy music, drinks, and an informal drawing session. No instruction is required—just time to relax, be creative, and enjoy art in a social, welcoming atmosphere. Held after museum hours. Gallery admission is not included.
November Programming
TBA

Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
2026-12-03 17:00 - 19:00
Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
A monthly evening gathering for adults to unwind and create
Cost: $18/non-member, $15/member

REGISTER
Speed Social is a relaxed evening program for adults to connect, sketch, and socialize. Guests can enjoy music, drinks, and an informal drawing session. No instruction is required—just time to relax, be creative, and enjoy art in a social, welcoming atmosphere. Held after museum hours. Gallery admission is not included.
December Programming
TBA
