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Saturday, Aug. 23 & Sunday, Aug. 24 • 10 am - 5 pm

"Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life." ...Pablo Picasso

Art in Speed Park has captured the attention and earned the respect of the nation's most talented artists and the entire region. Our team works diligently year round to bring the nation's finest talents to Southern Indiana.

Meet the Art Show Team ...

Kim Johnson   Kim Johnson, Director

As the show's Director for 16 years, Kim has led her team in establishing Art in Speed Park as one of the nation's finest. Her vast knowledge in fine art, event planning and production makes this show a highly anticipated event each August. She works year round to ensure the show's success. Always keeping the artwork and the artists as the focus, she has developed one of the region's largest sponsorship programs, with monies going directly to the artists themselves. Kim has worked in television production and on the air. With strong Louisville and Southern Indiana Media support, Art in Speed Park is heavily advertised with Kim personally providing much of the television and radio promotion. This charismatic, live wire makes each show an enjoyable one with her full attention to each detail. The most vital detail being the artwork itself, only the highest caliber at Art in Speed Park. Kim is passionate about the show, and keeping fine art alive in Kentuckiana!

To contact Kim, call 502-641-8854 or email at artinspeedpark@aol.com


Mary Lynne Bailey   Mary Lynne Bailey, Assistant to the Director

Mary Lynne is a well known and respected educator with the West Clark School System for more than 30 years. She is now known as a respected leader in the fine arts community as well. For 13 years, she has worked as Kim's trusted side kick and right hand. Mary Lynne lines up the team of art show volunteers, and makes sure the artist's needs are met to the fullest. She oversees the delectable food offerings at the show that delight the crowds every year. Her infectious personality and delightful nature has helped put a stamp on Art in Speed Park as an "easy show to do" for the artists and patrons, and of being one of the friendliest and accommodating in the region. Many artists comment that Kim and Mary Lynne are having "too much fun" at the show!


Brian Hood   Brian Hood, Entertainment Director

Brian is a natural in the music business. A born musician, he has excelled in producing and providing sound for some of the best acts in the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana region. Brian has provided the music for the infamous Barnstable Brown Party held in conjunction with The Kentucky Derby, The Color Fest celebrating arts and appreciation of nature in Bernheim Forest and many Waterfront attractions in Louisville and Southern Indiana. He often is called upon to head up entertainment needs for many noted celebrities. Brian has lined up phenomenal talent for Art in Speed Park for 14 years. Kim entrusts the musical artists to no one but Brian."Brian brings us the best of the best every year. He has established Art in Speed Park as much for its musical artistry as well as its visual." A favorite talent at the art show is Tim Krekel who played for years with Jimmy Buffett, Troubadours of Devine Bliss with their heart stopping sound and so many more great talents.