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About Our Programs

  • 7 Generations African Heritage Culture Camp

    African Heritage Culture Project

    African Heritage Festival

    Brown Girls LOL (Living Out Loud)

  • Art in the Park

    Celebration of Black Art

    We Made It

    We Made It Miniatures

    We Made It Sewing

  • Kizazi Fund

    Kizazi Fund Community Education

  • Community Project Planning & Support

    Internships

    Apprenticeships

  • STEAM Club

  • Fishing & Outdoor Adventures

    Limerick Community Garden

    Urban Ecology

    WELL Building

  • Cooking with Kin

    Health & Fitness

More About Programs
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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

In celebration of America 250, a group of artists and community members are creating a collaborative story quilt celebrating the history, people, and places of Louisville’s Limerick neighborhood. Join us!

Clean out your closets and garages and get ready for the first Old Louisville Neighborhood Treasures Market at Ben Washer Park. Just imagine the treasures you’ll find at this fun day of social shopping! Register for a table to sell your wares or donate them to us to sell to support Bridge Kids International.

Enjoy live music with Chris Stafford and the Gentlemen of Jazz while you shop! 12-2:30pm

7 Generations is back! Register today for BKI’s 2-week day camp exploring art, culture and urban ecology. This year we are adding an equine experience! It’s an unforgettable experience for kids ages 7-13.

The African Heritage Festival is a celebration of unity, culture, art and history across the African Diaspora.  Held on August 21-22, 2026, the festival is a joyous event for the whole family with great food, music, dance, sports, fashion, cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, resources for healthy living and so much more!

May 2026

Ongoing thru September

The Limerick Story Quilt

533 W. Kentucky St

Coming Soon

May 8 - 28, 2026

Melanated May Art Exhibit

533 W. Kentucky St

May 16, 2026

Old Louisville Neighborhood Treasures Market & Saturday Jazz Cafe

10:00am - 3:00pm

Register to Sell
Donate
Volunteer

June 8-19, 2026

7 Generations African Heritage Culture Camp

Learn More & Register

August 21-22, 2026

African Heritage Festival 10th Anniversary

Curated by Kayla Green of OKIKE, Melanated May features works by 14 artists. It's a beautiful celebration of Black art featuring culturally-centered art.

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Act  Think  Teach  Inspire  Create 

The ATTIC

At the heart of Our Place at Ben Washer Park is the ATTIC (Act Think Teach Inspire Create). Housed on the second floor, the ATTIC is a multifunctional space that provides opportunities and resources for education and skill building and features the equipment, technology and, human and material resources that young people need to flex their social entrepreneurial muscles. The ATTIC is the primary programming space for Bridge Kids International and serves as a hub of engagement for community members of all ages to learn, try, create, develop and achieve transformational goals. 

ATTIC programing helps young people be better prepared for higher education, career and life. From creating their own products, to starting a business, to designing an innovative approach to a community problem, the ATTIC helps young people develop and implement their projects. The ATTIC also connects senior citizens to technology, providing excellent opportunities for intergenerational activities with two-way learning.

The ATTIC is also available to rent for meetings and events.

Book the ATTIC for Your Event