December 5, 2008
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Free carriage rides will be available from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The carriages will be stopping at various galleries throughout the Gallery Hop areas. A carriage ride will offer you pleasing views of Covington's downtown at holiday time! Enjoy this festive holiday touch - a favorite of last year's Holiday Gallery Hop!
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Galleries, Shops, Eateries, Pubs and Clubs throughout Covington's downtown, Madison Avenue, Pike Street, and Mainstrasse will welcome you with countless works of art! | |
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ARTISANS' ENTERPRISE CENTER 25 West 7th Street
The Artisan's Center is the hub of the Covington Arts District. It is a spacious art gallery with room for a variety of venues. Artists are welcome to utilize the Center's resources and the public can enjoy art that reflects the vibrant Covington arts community. Art is for everyone! Featuring: The Tri-State Photographic Society Collective is represented by eleven member artist whose collective work spans from a variety of fine art topics. Jonathan Cappelle, a local artist, is exhibiting his photographs inspired by European travel, as well as a collection of sculptures that utilize everyday material to convey the simple practicalities of everyday life.
BAR MONET 837 Willard Street The bar will feature karaoke following the opening, and will be open until 1:00 am.
Featuring Nicole Schnorbus.
ENCORE! DESIGN 2 West Pike Street Encore! Design is an interior design studio with gallery and retail space. Encore! designs interiors for commercial and residential spaces. Works with expert suppliers of custom furnishings, fabrics, window treatments, art, antiques and accessories. Encore provides total design from space planning to the final touches of art and accessories for distinctive homes and profitable businesses. Encore! Design will be hosting "RICOCHET: Paintings and Drawings by Holland Davidson." The work will be on exhibit at Encore! through the end of the year. For more information please contact Karen at 859-581-4646. THE FRANK DUVENECK ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER 1232 Greenup Street The mission of the FDACC is to enhance the life of the community by nurturing individual artistic expression and celebrating diversity. The DuveneckCenter is a community arts organization offering programming for youth and adults in Visual Arts, Dance, and Literary Arts, and gallery exhibits for local artists. "Painting with a Blowtorch and Other Strange Objects" Encaustic, Oil & Multi Media Paintings by Toni Rhodes. The reception is from 6:00 - 9:00 pm December 5, 2008. JULIE'S INSPIRATION CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE 610 Main Street Consignment shop featuring two floors of clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods & art. Large selection of Vintage clothing, accessories & collectibles as well. We always feature art by local artists, mostly watercolors & photography. Visit our clearance department. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat 10-6; Weds, Fri 10-7; Sun 11-5. LEAPIN LIZARD GALLERY 726 Main Street With handcrafted goods, gifts & artwork from over 150 national & local artists, Leapin Lizard is filled with unique pieces that you just can't find anywhere else in the area. From whimsical to functional, the gallery features original work in almost every media from paintings to outdoor sculpture & a huge selection of fabulous jewelry! This month stop by and check out a Hullaballoo of handmade gifts and good by local crafters and artists! Live music, cash bar and baked goodies. This event is on Friday, December 5 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. LIFE STYLES KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN
15 West Pike Street Exclusive Northern Kentucky wood made cabinetry dealer. Providing kitchen and bath design and sales.
Featuring wood turnings of Pete Kekel of Big Monk Lumber. A full range of turnings all with a flair for the unique: Bowls, Platters, Oil Lamps, Wine Bottle Stoppers. MARX GALLERY 520 Madison Avenue MarX Gallery showcases the finest work of artists from this region. Exhibitions are rotated every month. Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted. This exhibition will open Thursday November 28th and run through December 27th. There will be a reception on the first Friday December 5th. If you are looking to purchase work for the holidays, then you will 'Find your Arts Desire at the MarX.' NORDHEIM GALLERY 2500 Madison Avenue The Light Monkey Show will open with a reception in the Nordheim Gallery from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Friday, December 5 and continue through Dec. 19. The opening reception is free and open to the community. Other hours are Mon. ~ Fri. by appointment. Please call (859) 292-3960 for additional information or to schedule a visit. The Nordheim Gallery presents 'The Light Monkey Show,' award winning photographs by Paul Hartmann. In the Nordheim Showcases are 'Impressions in Black and White,' new photos by Connie Kiskaden. NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION 717 Madison Avenue The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission helps low-income individuals and families develop the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to achieve self-reliance. Our community Action Gallery discovers and showcases emerging and established fine artists for the enrichment of the community and the endorsement of the artists. Our celebration of art makes us a partner with all of creation. "PAPER, CLAY, GEMS" by Jane Breser, Leslie St.Clair, Rosemary Braeckel. Opening Friday, December 5, 6:00 - 9:00 pm runs thru December 29. Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PASSIONATE ARTS CENTER 31 & 33 - 33 W Pike Street Art Studios, Galleries and available retail in the Historic Arts District. Participating in the First Friday Gallery Hop since 2005, Gallery 31 shows the new work of ten resident studio artists. Gallery 33 hosts guest artists, with shows changing monthly. The Center galleries are open on First Fridays and by appointment. December 5, 2008; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Fine art for Holiday gifting including paintings, ceramics, photography, ornaments, jewelry, pottery, mixed media. Artists include: Demetrius Romanos, Emily Howard, Brian Harmon, Emily Harmon, Jen Smith-Acurs, Michael Roller, Natalie Mancino, Shawn Felts, Theresa Yee, Judy Lynch. New art by resident studio artists Donna Bross, Marianne Burke, Paula Cole, Trish Cox, Don Cunningham, Sue Friedmann, Meg Jung, Catherine Logsdon, Jamie Mazza, Jacqueline McGuire, and Keiko Taka. SWAYNE ON MAIN 518 Main Street Swayne on Main is a funky, yet elegant salon located in the historical heart of Covington, MainStrasse. We're thinking, "Outside the Box". Our artists are hip and we specialize in the latest trends in Cuts & Color. Will be featuring Jason Hargis. His art is very abstract and urban. SANDRA SMALL GALLERY 124 W Pike Street The Holiday show will begin December 5 and will include paintings, drawings, furniture, textiles, hand made jewelry, and items from around the world. | |
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