AMPED Louisville

Explore, Learn, and Engage with Amped
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Amped Tech & Learning Center, 1701 W Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Join Amped for our monthly Open House Tour, where we invite the community to explore our vibrant programs dedicated to Transforming Futures, One Note, One Idea, One Skill at a Time. This guided discussion showcases how we’re making a difference in Louisville. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, donating, or simply learning more, this is the perfect opportunity to see firsthand how we’re amplifying voices and fostering generational wealth.

Amped Tech & Learning Center Ribbon Cutting
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Amped Tech & Learning Center, 1701 W Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Amped is proud to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Amped Tech and Learning Center
Thursday, November 20, 2025,
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1701 W. Market Street, Louisville, KY.
This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for technology training, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment—expanding opportunities and driving community transformation in West Louisville.
The new center will also be home to the Play Cousins Collective and the Melannaire Marketplace, further strengthening the building’s role as a destination for innovation, family support, and economic growth.
We invite you to join us, our community partners, and supporters for this historic moment as we celebrate the opening of a space built to inspire, uplift, and empower.

REGISTER HERE

CTRL The Narrative
2026-01-06 15:30 - 18:00 | Baxter Community Center, 1125 Cedar Ct, Louisville, 40203, United States
CTRL The Narrative is an arts-based media and storytelling program designed to equip youth with the tools, language, and cultural grounding to shape their own narratives. Through community, creativity, and intergenerational learning, young participants learn to critique harmful messages in media, reclaim ancestral wisdom, and build audio-visual projects that uplift communal values.
Tell your story. Remix the message. Make your voice heard.

Dream Maker Awards
2026-06-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Progress Park Airstream Resort & Event Venue, 4503 Progress Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40218, United States
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Every dream begins with someone who believes in it.
The Dream Maker Awards is Amped’s signature celebration honoring the Amped Music Academy graduating seniors, leaders, partners, and supporters who help transform possibility into progress for youth, families, and entrepreneurs across Louisville. This inspiring evening recognizes those who fuel our mission—ensuring our community has access to free, high-quality music education, technology training, and business incubation.
🎓 Celebrating the Class of 2026 — Senior Music Academy Graduates
This year’s event places a special spotlight on our graduating seniors from the Amped Music Academy. These remarkable young musicians have developed their talents and personal leadership through years of hard work, mentorship, and performance opportunities. On this night, their artistry and achievements take center stage as they transition from students to confident creative leaders in our community. Their voices and stories reflect what becomes possible when youth are empowered—and believed in.
Showcasing Amped Business Accelerator Entrepreneurs
Alongside our Music Academy graduates, we will feature standout entrepreneurs from the Amped Business Accelerator—innovators building businesses with purpose, perseverance, and a vision for generational success. Guests will have the opportunity to witness their journeys, explore their products and services, and celebrate how entrepreneurship fuels economic growth within our communities. Their success is proof that when local founders have access to the right tools and support, entire neighborhoods can thrive.
🍖 Indulge in Flavor & Fun!Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ-themed tasting stations, plus a variety of craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails from top vendors.
🎶 Experience the Excitement!

Live Music to keep the energy high
Photo Booth to capture the memories
Silent Auction with exclusive prizes
Kids Zone for family-friendly fun
