COLLIDER, South Central Regional Library’s paid artist-in-residence program, connects the public with art and the people who create it. Generous funding from Louisville Metro Council makes the COLLIDER Artist-In-Residence program possible.
Scroll down to see current and upcoming artists, or view a list of our previous COLLIDER artists.
Applications are currently closed. The next round of COLLIDER applications will open September 1, 2026.
June
Hannah Johnston - Ceramicist/Sculptor
Hannah Johnston is a Louisville-based artist whose work combines ceramics, heirloom quilt patterns, and meaningful objects handed down through generations. Inspired by the trinkets and keepsakes people save, she transforms these objects into artworks that explore memory, connection, and the enduring stories they carry. Her practice emphasizes pattern, form, and reinterpreting inherited materials into pieces that celebrate family history, sentiment, and the ways objects hold personal and collective meaning. In addition to her studio practice, she teaches ceramics throughout the community. During her residency, Hannah will offer workshops and classes that invite participants to engage with creativity and storytelling through hands-on work.
Classes:
Registration is required.
July
Berkley Collins - Crochet Artist
Berkley Collins is a Crochet Artist, instructor, and the creator of Fox In The Wood. Berkley used personal setbacks as a launching pad to bring her art to the world, and found purpose and passion in making affordable art and art education accessible to the community. “Life feels like magic again, and I want to pass that feeling on to as many people as possible. I believe everyone has the ability to crochet, and together, we can do amazing things.”
Classes:
Registration is required.
August
Isabelle Ballard - Painter
Isabelle Ballard is a Kentucky-based painter whose work uses animals and natural settings to explore emotion, identity, and memory. Influenced by her time spent living in Costa Rica, her paintings invite viewers to see the natural world as a reflection of human experience. She lives and works in Danville, Kentucky.
Classes:
Registration is required.
September
Ariel Snow - Cricut Connoisseur
Ariel Snow’s passion for designing and creating naturally evolved into a commitment to teaching others the creative possibilities of Cricut crafting. By combining her love of crafting with approachable instruction, she helps learners build confidence and expand their creative skills. During her residency, Ariel will teach innovative Cricut techniques that extend beyond traditional projects, encouraging participants to explore new ideas and think creatively. She looks forward to fostering community through art and crafting while making Cricut tools accessible, engaging, and inspiring for creators of all skill levels.
October
Kyle Dixon - Painter
Kyle Dixon is a watercolor artist who started his creative journey as a musician and composer. After finishing his masters in music composition and theory, he moved to Louisville and taught with JCPS, where he began to draw mazes for students. Eventually Kyle developed a passion for watercolor, and fused the mediums together into his illustrations.
He’s been featured in Artists and Afros, the St. James Art Fair, Friendfest, the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, and has published a book of mazes. His art goal is to be able to draw anything, and he encourages his students to develop and utilize their art skills to draw the world around them.
November
Daviona Duncan - Multi-disciplinary artist
Daviona Duncan is a multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur who transforms creative visions into reality through a diverse range of artistic mediums. Combining her passion for art with expertise in custom goods, she creates everything from specialty treats and commissioned artwork to wearable art, delivering unique and thoughtfully crafted experiences.
December
Allan Day - Musician
Allan Day is a Louisville-based musician, writer, and event organizer whose work spans multiple genres and disciplines. He performs with several musical projects, including his solo act Moonwatcher, and draws inspiration from themes of humanity, nature, and the human experience. In addition to his music career, Allan is an award-winning playwright and filmmaker, and works as a substitute teacher.
