Thomas More College’s Creative Writing Vision Program will welcome narrative poet Stephen Holt to Norhtern Kentucky as he shares from his latest book The Wild Plum Trees on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Crestview Hills. Holt is the author of five books of poetry, including Late Mowing, Elegy for September, A Tone Poem of Stones, Earthbound, and The Wild […]
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New Exhibit at Covington Arts Opens on October 23
On Friday, October 23, a new exhibit is will open at the Covington Arts gallery in downtown Covington. Face/ Earth is a collection of works which demonstrates the diversity of process and vision, curated by Jennifer Grote. The four unique area painters showcase their own perspectives on the process of creating art. Abstract Expressionism has […]
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Community Input Sought For Mural Project in Covington
Covington-based branding agency BLDG recently received a Creative Community Grant from the Center for Great Neighborhoods (CGN) to complete a mural at the southeast corner of the Flannery Paint building on M.L. King Jr. Blvd. and James Simpson Way in the Westside neighborhood. In March, Mark Ramler of Newport-based Mansion Hill Properties which is developing the […]
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$5K Grants Up for Grabs for Creative Community Project Ideas
From the Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington: We are excited to announce that our next round of Creative Community Grants from the Center for Great Neighborhoods is now open! As a reminder, this is our grant program that awards up to $5,000 to artists or creatives that propose a creative solution to a topic that is […]
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Art Off Pike Expanding, Expected to Draw Thousands to Downtown Covington
Come experience the vibrant and diverse 11th Annual Art Off Pike and enjoy not just the art that hangs on the wall, but art in its many forms. Taking place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 27, Art Off Pike is expected to draw as many as 5,000 people to the city’s urban core. […]
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Pique to Host Artist Talk and 24 Hour Comic Event
Covington’s newest art gallery, Pique, has announced two upcoming shows at its space in Covington. Here are the details: Artist Talk: September 23, 7:09 pm Joseph Morris of Torc Press and Clint Basinger of Cosmic Moustache Comics will talk about all things relating to their show, work, friendship and of course, comics. The galleries will […]
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DevouGrass Brings Music, Art to Devou Park on September 26
The DevouGrass Music and Arts Festival will return for a second year to Covington’s Devou Park Bandshell on Saturday, September 26, from noon to dusk. The family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature music, craft vendors, food trucks, and entertainment for all ages. All proceeds from sales and donations will benefit Children’s Home of […]
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NKY Design Agency to Showcase Works by 50 Local Printmakers
The Think Shop, a multimedia design and branding agency, will be hosting an art show at their office in Newport. The show – THINK SQUARE! – will run from September through November, 2015. THINK SQUARE! will showcase the work of fifty printmakers from Tiger Lily Press, a fine art printmaking studio, and Northern Kentucky Printmakers, a […]
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Savannah Artist and Activist to Install Mural in Covington
Public art that is truly community based and generated can galvanize a sense of place, bring a community together and celebrate its diversity and unique character and story. This mantra is being put into action in cities everywhere when artists and residents are given the chance to work together to create art that defines a […]
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Bellevue Beach Park to Host Art in the Park This Saturday
Bellevue’s most art-filled day is coming up Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bellevue Beach Park. The 14th annual Art in the Park, presented by In Vue, is a truly unique community event that brings together artists and craftspeople from all over the region – and it’s been expanded this year to feature […]
