History
Sculptor Craig Kaviar moved to his present location in 1985 and renovated what had become a dump into this current Frankfort Ave staple. The property now features a fine crafts gallery, a sculpture garden, and Kaviar's studio with four different forges running on different energy sources.
Specialties
Kaviar Forge & Gallery is a fine art and craft gallery with a hand-forged twist. Devoted to the promotion of local, regional, and national artists both emerging and established. Craig Kaviar, a renowned sculptor and blacksmith, is an advocate of Louisville arts and an avid believer in the importance of celebrating local arts and crafts. Located in the Clifton neighborhood on the same premises as the blacksmithing forge, the public can view examples of Craig Kaviar's own work as well as paintings, ceramics, jewelry and other works by over 100 professional artists. The gallery features rotating exhibitions exemplifying various media and subject matter. Kaviar Gallery displays fine art, crafts and jewelry in metal, ceramics, fiber, glass, wood, leather and painting from over 100 artists around the nation. Over 30 artists are local to the Kentucky/Southern Indiana area. Rotating group and solo exhibitions of local, national, and international artists introduce both emerging and seasoned artists to the community.