Artists are invited to the next Artist Meeting at Louisville Visual Art Association on Wednesday, July 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Discussion points include: Photography day for artists and the specifics related to photographing your work; Artebella Daily - new electronic program featuring Louisville artists; AMP (Art Marketing Project) - discuss and select subjects for future AMP meetings; Microloan Program; Exhibition Opportunities - Water Tower Regional; Centennial Book; Louisville Visual Arts Festival. Please RSVP if you plan to attend at 896-2146.

Terry Tapp is offering classes in his studio at 815 E. Market, #3. He has children’s summer classes on weekdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. He also has adult classes in painting, drawing and cartooning.

The Weber Gallery, part of the Council for Mental Retardation, 1151 S. 4th St., 584-1239, has opened an Art Bank for art purchases. After giving a down payment of 10% or 25%, you then make equal payments over 6 or 12 months. The art is available for pick up after the exhibition is over (the current show is photography by Keith Auerbach).

Louisville native Anne Peabody has been selected to have her work included in the 53rd Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions in the world.

The Louisville Clock by the late Barney Bright is running again, thanks to Adam Burckle and his foundation’s volunteers. Location still to be determined.

A feasibility study is under way for a new art school to open in Louisville. If it comes to fruition, the Kentucky School of Contemporary Art (KySCA) will be an accredited 4-year college. Stay tuned.