Phyllis Krantz Art Gallery located in the VTI Building at 110 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY
The Krantz Art Gallery at Jefferson Community & Technical College Downtown provides meaningful educational and cultural experiences for JCTC students through art exhibitions by local and regional artists.
Mission of the Krantz Art Gallery
1) To provide meaningful educational and cultural experiences for JCTC students through art exhibitions by local and regional artists.
2) To provide an exhibition space for Fine Art and Communication Arts student art work.
3) To provide an exhibition space for Fine Art and Communication Arts faculty exhibits.
4) To provide a free and accessible venue for campus activities such as receptions, meetings and ceremonies.
5) To provide a free and accessible venue for community engagement and enrichment related to exhibit programming.
History of the Krantz Art Gallery
The Jefferson Community & Technical College Downtown Art Gallery was dedicated March 25, 1982, to the memory of art professor Phyllis J. Krantz, in tribute to her years of service at Jefferson. In 1968, Phyllis Krantz started the Art Program, the Commercial Art Technology Program and an art gallery, which had various locations on campus. Upon its dedication, the Krantz Art Gallery was permanently located in the Vocational Technical Instruction building, room 116, a 20’ x 40’ renovated classroom.
Since its dedication, the Krantz Gallery has been host to hundreds of art exhibits, gallery talks, presentations, lectures, receptions, read-ins and other campus events. These exhibits and events have been utilized by instructors as the basis for a variety of creative and academic assignments. Exhibits have included a wide range of imagery, styles, topics and media by both local artists and regional artists from surrounding states. Shows are well-attended and draw crowds of several hundred people. At least six exhibits are scheduled each year, including a juried student art show at the conclusion of each semester.
The gallery and the Fine Art Department have been supported by Phyllis Krantz’ widower, Mr. Wes Krantz through a scholarship endowment.
