12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour July 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour Join us an exploration of queer and trans artists’ important contributions to art history. Free with general admission. Image: Torso , 2022 by Keltie Ferris
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour July 19 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Together: Explore + Create July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Together: Explore + Create Speed Together: Explore + Create A monthly Sunday of art, creativity, and self-guided discovery Speed Together is a free Sunday program that focuses on ART. This program offers the opportunity for families, friends, and first-time visitors to enjoy the galleries at their own pace, take advantage of Docent supported learning, or experiment with art materials in […]
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Maddie’s Secret at Speed Cinema July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Maddie’s Secret at Speed Cinema Maddie’s Secret Written and directed by John Early Sunday, July 19, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Early aces his own high-degree-of-difficulty assignment by leveraging his alt-comic instincts against a reverent (and revelatory) cinephilia.” —Adam Nayman, The Ringer Maddie’s Secret is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour July 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Speed Studio: Process + Practice | Legacy Workshop July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Speed Studio: Process + Practice | Legacy Workshop A monthly Thursday for adults 60+ to reflect, create, and connect REGISTER Instructor: Shadia Nilforoush "Stories in Material" Legacy Workshops is a new creative series for adults ages 60 and older that invites participants to explore art making, connect with others, and honor the magic of a creative practice. In this introductory session, led by […]
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornbread Mafia – 2026 Flyover Film Festival July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornbread Mafia – 2026 Flyover Film Festival 2026 Flyover Film Festival Cornbread Mafia + Q&A Directed by Evan Mascagni and Drew Morris Thursday, July 23, 6 pm CINEMA+ | SOLD OUT $15 | $10 Speed and LFS members The largest marijuana syndicate in American history was not run out of Miami or New York, it came from a bunch of farmers in […]
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Cornbread Mafia – 2026 Flyover Film Festival July 23 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Cornbread Mafia – 2026 Flyover Film Festival 2026 Flyover Film Festival Cornbread Mafia + Q&A Directed by Evan Mascagni and Drew Morris Thursday, July 23, 8:30 pm CINEMA+ | SOLD OUT $15 | $10 Speed and LFS members The largest marijuana syndicate in American history was not run out of Miami or New York, it came from a bunch of farmers in […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour July 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour July 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Union County | 2026 Flyover Film Festival July 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Union County | 2026 Flyover Film Festival Will Poulter and Noah Centineo appear in Union County by Adam Meeks, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Stefan Weinberger. 2026 Flyover Film Festival Union County Written & Directed by Adam Meeks Friday, July 24, 7 pm | BUY TICKETS- LOW TICKET ALERT $15 | […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour July 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Who Moves America | 2026 Flyover Film Festival July 25 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Who Moves America | 2026 Flyover Film Festival 2026 Flyover Film Festival Who Moves America + Q&A Directed by Yael Bridge Saturday, July 25, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $15 | $10 Speed and LFS members As the deadline for a historic strike nears, UPS Teamsters across the United States navigate the challenges of building solidarity with their 340,000 co-workers. In Louisville, […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour July 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour July 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Shorts Program + Q&A | 2026 Flyover Film Festival July 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Shorts Program + Q&A | 2026 Flyover Film Festival 2026 Flyover Film Festival Shorts Program + Q&A Various Directors Saturday, July 25, 3 pm CINEMA + | BUY TICKETS - LOW TICKET ALERT $15 | $10 Speed and LFS members Running time: approximately 90 minutes. Recommended for 16+ CINEMA+ with a post-screening Q&A with many of the filmmakers. FEATURING: North Star Directed by […]
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour July 26 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Pinball | 2026 Flyover Film Festival July 26 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Pinball | 2026 Flyover Film Festival 2026 Flyover Film Festival Pinball + Q&A Directed by Naveen Chaubal Sunday, July 26, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $15 | $10 Speed and LFS members In a contemplative coming of age portrait, Pinball follows Yosef, a spirited athlete, in Louisville, Kentucky as he dives into the memories of his journey from Iraq to […]
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Speed Slow Down: Rest + Restore July 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Speed Slow Down: Rest + Restore 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour July 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot – Abstract Expressionists: The Women July 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot – Abstract Expressionists: The Women Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival. This Chat Spot is specifically within Abstract Expressionists: The Women, you will need a special exhibition ticket for this […]
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cockfighter at Speed Cinema July 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cockfighter at Speed Cinema Three Starring Warren Oates Cockfighter Directed by Monte Hellman Wednesday, July 29, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Hellman embraces, with visual nuance, a world of back roads and forests, grim motels and ramshackle arenas, and he approaches the intricacies of the subculture … with a cool Hemingwayesque moralism.”—Richard Brody, The New Yorker […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour July 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Cramps and The Mutants: The Napa State Tapes at Speed Cinema July 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Cramps and The Mutants: The Napa State Tapes at Speed Cinema The Cramps and The Mutants: The Napa State Tapes Directed by Joe Rees, Mike Plante, and Jason Willis Thursday, July 30, 7 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and LPM members “One of the most seminal performances in the history of punk rock.”—Colby Smith, The Aither On June 13, 1978, the soon-to-be legendary rock […]
2026-07-31 Art in Bloom Art in Bloom July 31 - August 2 Art in Bloom Art in Bloom July 31 – August 2, 2026, during regular museum hours Art in Bloom is back — and it's more spectacular than ever. For one vibrant weekend, the Speed Art Museum transforms into a living gallery as 16 of Louisville's most talented florists take over our permanent collection galleries, creating stunning floral displays […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour July 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World at Speed Cinema July 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World at Speed Cinema Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer Friday, July 31, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “I am moved by soft nature that mirrors Oliver’s practice and mind,”—Cortlyn Kelly, RogerEbert.com If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Celebrated […]
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Speed Studio: Process + Practice | Adult Workshop August 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Speed Studio: Process + Practice | Adult Workshop REGISTER 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Art in Bloom | Pressed Botanicals: The Art of Pressed Flowers August 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Art in Bloom | Pressed Botanicals: The Art of Pressed Flowers Art in Bloom | July 31 – August 2, 2026 Pressed Botanicals: The Art of Pressed Flowers Saturday, August 1 | 1 – 2 PM $90 for members / $100 for non members | includes a glass of wine REGISTER Explore the timeless art of pressed flowers with Paula Henson of Above the Dirt: Garden […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour August 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World at Speed Cinema August 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World at Speed Cinema Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer Saturday, August 1, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “I am moved by soft nature that mirrors Oliver’s practice and mind,”—Cortlyn Kelly, RogerEbert.com If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Celebrated […]
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour August 2 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World at Speed Cinema August 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World at Speed Cinema Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer Sunday, August 2, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “I am moved by soft nature that mirrors Oliver’s practice and mind,”—Cortlyn Kelly, RogerEbert.com If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Celebrated […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot – Abstract Expressionists: The Women August 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot – Abstract Expressionists: The Women Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival. This Chat Spot is specifically within Abstract Expressionists: The Women, you will need a special exhibition ticket for this […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour August 2 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot August 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
July 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour
Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Aug 8 Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Aug 9 Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Speed Chat Spot – Abstract Expressionists: The Women Aug 9 Speed Chat Spot – Abstract Expressionists: The Women 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour Aug 9 Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
