Republic Bancorp KY : Bank Unveils New Julius Friedman Poster

June 23, 2016

Release: Immediately Contact: Michael Sadofsky

Chief Marketing Officer Louisville, Kentucky (502) 561-7125

Louisville, KY - Julius Friedman, internationally recognized photographer and graphic artist, unveiled a new poster today at Republic Bank's Corporate Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The new poster helps kick off a new exhibit at The Frazier Museum: Julius Friedman: Fifty Year Retrospective, presented with support from Republic Bank, June 24-October 9. Republic Bank will expand the exhibit beyond the museum walls and to its own banking centers.

The new poster, created to celebrate the Frazier exhibit, will be free to view at ten Republic Bank locations across Louisville. This Julius Friedman self-portrait was born out of crisis during a spring flood. As the torrential rain poured in on the Louisville artist's Highlands home, Friedman paused to observe the beauty of the moisture caused by the rain on a window pane in his house. With a photographer's eye and an artist's touch, Friedman placed his hand on the pane to create an image of dimension, light, and color as well as patience, reflection and perspective.

In addition to this poster, 27 additional images from Friedman's iconic collection will be placed at Republic Bank locations in Kentucky and southern Indiana.

"We are thrilled to bring this iconic artwork to our banking customers and community members," said Steve DeWeese, Executive Vice President of Republic Bank & Trust Company. "Julius Friedman has had his work exhibited around the world, and we are honored to be able to showcase it at our local banking centers."

Friedman is a Louisville native. This is the first time his awe-inspiring collection, made up of more than 200 images, will be on display at the Frazier History Museum and Republic Bank banking centers. Before photos were snapped on phones and editing was done with a click of a mouse, Friedman was creating images the old fashioned way - with his hands, his imagination and lighting.

Fifty Year Retrospective is a celebration of Friedman's previous works, as well as exciting new pieces. This multi- media exhibit promises to captivate viewers and allow them to experience the unconventional creations that Friedman has to offer. Some of Friedman's best and most recognized pieces will be on display, including classic pieces such as "Toe on Egg" and "Fresh Paint".

Friedman's work has been exhibited at museums across North America, Asia and Europe, including the Museum of Modern Art, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, National Gallery of Art, and the National Museum of Poster Art (Warsaw, Poland).

Clients and guests of Republic Bank will also be provided with the opportunity to learn how to secure their own copy of Friedman's incredible new poster.

The Frazier Museum will also celebrate the opening of the exhibit on Friday, June 24 by having 30 children re- create Julius Friedman's famous "Ice Cream in French Horn" poster, using gelato. This will take place at 10 a.m. in front of The Frazier Museum. Outdoor activities are open to the public.

Republic Bancorp, Inc. ("Republic") currently has 44 banking centers and is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company ("RB&T"). RB&T has 32 banking centers in 12 Kentucky communities - Covington, Crestwood, Elizabethtown, Florence, Frankfort, Georgetown, Independence, Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro, Shelbyville and Shepherdsville; three banking centers in southern Indiana - Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville and New Albany; six banking centers in Florida - Largo, Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole and Temple Terrace; two banking centers in Tennessee - Cool Springs (Franklin) and Green Hills (Nashville); and one banking center in Blue Ash (Cincinnati), Ohio. Republic offers internet banking at www.republicbank.com. Republic has $4.4 billion in assets and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Republic's Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol "RBCAA" on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

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The Frazier History Museum is located at 829 West Main Street on Louisville's downtown "Museum Row". The Frazier brings history to life for visitors through exhibits, artifacts and live performances every day. The Frazier tells the stories that matter most to Kentucky and to the world, allowing visitors a chance to step into history along the way. The Frazier is open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00

p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 502-753-5663 or visit fraziermuseum.org