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Whether you're a future Cardinal, a current student, or a community member exploring the arts, the Hite Institute of Art + Design is here to help you find the people, spaces and resources you need.
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Our locations
The Hite Institute of Art + Design spans multiple locations across Louisville. Our main offices and galleries are centered in Schneider Hall on Belknap Campus, with additional galleries downtown and in the Portland neighborhood. Below, you'll find contact information, hours, and directions for each site.
Please Note: Gallery hours are subject to change. Galleries are closed between exhibitions for installation and during university breaks and holidays. For the most up-to-date information on gallery hours and exhibitions, please join our mailing list.
Accessibility
All Hite Institute locations are wheelchair accessible. If you need any special accommodations, please contact our office in advance of your visit, and we'll be happy to assist you.
Schneider Hall
About
Schneider Hall houses the departmental offices, and studios for foundation design, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, graphic design, new media, and interior design, as well as computer labs, galleries, and a library dedicated to fine arts scholarship.
Contact Information
Phone number: 502-852-6794
Fax number: 502-852-6791
Email address: hite@louisville.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location & Directions
Schneider Hall (2300 S. First Street Walk, Louisville, Kentucky, 40208) is located on the University of Louisville's Belknap Campus. Our mid-century modern building is easily accessible from the main campus entrance.
Step-by-Step Directions
- To reach Schneider Hall, enter the University of Louisville's main entrance at 2301 S 3rd Street.
- Follow the oval around to the West Information Center on your right. Pull into the small drive next to the center and stop at the window. Inform them you’re visiting Schneider Hall and request a visitor parking pass.
- After obtaining your pass, proceed to the visitor parking lot. From there, it’s just a short walk to Schneider Hall.
- From the parking lot, head northeast, passing between Grawemeyer Hall and the Natural Sciences Building.
- Follow the diagonal path. Schneider Hall will be directly ahead of you.
- Schneider Hall is a red brick, glass, and smooth stone building, with a beautiful fountain adjacent to the right.
Parking Information
Visitor parking for Schneider Hall is available with a pass obtained from the West Information Center. Please ensure your visitor pass is clearly displayed in your vehicle to avoid any parking citations.
Mailing Address
Hite Institute of Art + Design/Department of Art + Design
104 Schneider Hall
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Schneider Hall Galleries
About
Schneider Hall, on the Belknap campus of the University of Louisville, is home to the Morris B. Belknap Gallery, Dario A. Covi Gallery, and Gallery X.
Contact Information
Phone number: 502-852-4437
Email address: hitegalleries@louisville.edu
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m., Open Late Thursdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location & Directions
The Schneider Hall Galleries are located just off the foyer at the main entrance to Schneider Hall (2300 S. First Street Walk, Louisville, Kentucky, 40208). See directions to Schneider Hall above.
The Cressman Center for Visual Arts
About
The Cressman Center, located in the heart of the downtown arts district, houses the department's glass studios as well as the John B. and Bonnie Seidman Roth Gallery, Leonard and Adele Leight Gallery, and the Alice S. and Irvin F. Etscorn Gallery.
Contact Information
Phone number: 502-852-0288
Email address: hitegalleries@louisville.edu
Hours of Operation
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location & Directions
The Cressman Center is located at 100 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Directions from I-65 North
- Take I-65 N to S Brook St and exit at 136B.
- Continue onto S Brook St.
- Use the left lane to turn left onto E Main St. The Cressman Center will be on your left.
Parking Information
Parking is available on street or in the Parc Garage just before the entrance to the Cressman Center.
Mailing Address
The Cressman Center for Visual Arts
100 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
The MFA Studios and Galleries
About
The MFA Studios and Galleries, located in the historic Portland neighborhood, houses the department's Master of Fine Arts program and MFA Galleries.
Contact Information
Phone number: 502-852-4437
Email address: hitegalleries@louisville.edu
Hours of Operation
Please contact for hours.
Location & Directions
The MFA Studios and Galleries are located at 1616 Rowan Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Directions from the University of Louisville, 2301 S 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40292:
- From S 3rd St, take S 2nd St to W Lee St.
- Continue on W Lee St to S 7th St.
- Veer left onto S 9th St.
- Take S 9th St to W Kentucky St.
- Turn left onto W Kentucky St.
- Turn right onto S 15th St.
- Turn left onto Rowan St.
- Your destination will be on the left.
Parking Information
Parking is available on street.
Mailing Address
The MFA Building
1616 Rowan Street
Louisville, KY 40203
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