Get Involved
FLASH is working hard to organize to encourage City Council to support a new Community Cultural Center, and this is how you can help:
Email:
Please email the City Council and tell them you support the development of a Community Cultural Center in Louisville and why it matters to you and your family.
When you reach out, you might mention:
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Any arts organization you are involved with, whether as a patron, board member, employee, neighbor, etc.
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The specific need for more spaces for arts, culture, and community events and why (lack of availability, location, outdated equipment, space limitations, etc.)
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How it would benefit you and your family (i.e. local classes
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The long-term value this brings to Louisville’s quality of life
Personal messages make the biggest impact, even if they’re short and simple.
GIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of every month. Use our form below to sign up for a time slot to advocate for you or your organization.
If you wish to speak at the City Council meeting in person, please fill out a sign-up card at the meeting and present it to the City Clerk; if you are attending remotely, please use the “raise hand” icon to show you wish to speak in public comments.
Each person's public comments will be limited to three minutes.
Sample Public Comment:
My Name is Leah F. and I live in Louisville. I’m here tonight to express my strong support for creating a new Community Cultural Center in our city.
Right now, many of the programs that enrich families — arts classes, cultural events, youth workshops, and community gatherings — require us to travel outside our immediate area. A cultural center close to home would make a real difference for my family by giving us access to affordable programming within our own neighborhood.
But this isn’t just about convenience. A community cultural center would provide a safe, welcoming place for children after school, a space for families to connect, and opportunities for residents of all ages to learn about different cultures, traditions, and creative arts. It would strengthen relationships between neighbors and build a stronger sense of belonging in our city.
Communities that invest in cultural spaces see long-term benefits.
I respectfully urge the council to prioritize funding and planning for a community cultural center so families like mine can access enriching, affordable programs close to where we live.
Thank you for your time and your service to our community.