Holiday Hours and Great Gifts!

Remember going "Downtown" to shop as a child?
Coppin's? Rollman's? Elder-Beerman? Gidding Jenny?
The City can be fun again!!....and so much more interesting than Big Box stores!
Come see our revamped gallery space and enjoy a special display of vintage hats and hat boxes from historic Covington shops.

Gallery 31 invites you to step into our winter wonderland! Lights, decorations, music, great gift ideas,artwork and a personal touch make it worth the trip! Bring your out of town friends and family to our cozy gallery for mulled cider and fine art!

Special holiday hours at Gallery 31:

• Open Wednesday and Friday, Nov, 25 and 27, 11 am to 4 pm.
• Closed Thursday for Thanksgiving
• Beginning December 2, Open Wed, Thurs, Fri, 11 am to 4 pm.
  

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"Passionate Arts Center / Gallery 31"

Get a start on your shopping with regionally-made gifts or a gift certificate for classes. Need some ideas?

• Personalized Initials hand-done in calligraphy, with a name, quote, or sentiment. For example,your surname and initial, or a word like JOY, or your family motto, matted and framed by Marianne Burke or Meg Jung. (Gift a certificate)

• An original painting of your home by Sue Friedmann. (Gift a certificate)

• Stained glass panels, hangings, and ornaments by Paula Cole

• Jewelry for every occasion, made with Swarovski crystals, antique beads, Geodes, Crocheted metal scattered with beads...many looks and price points. Linda Martin, Paula Peake, Vernita Henderson, Christy DiVenere.
  

• Hats by Barbara Baxter and Pat Jacunski. Silk scarves by Paula Peake. Knit scarves and wraps by Carol Rentschler.
  

• Handmade soaps and soap-filled loofas by The Soap Makery of Bardstown, KY.

• Original artwork by the areas best! Portrait commissions by Carin Hebenstreit or David Mueller. Sculptures by John Weber. Pastels by Donna Bross. Acrylics by Ann Harrod, Bob Hebenstreit, Don Cunningham. Oils by Don Seither, Jennifer Feld. Fiber arts by Cynthia Lockhart , David Whitelaw.
  

• Tea pots, vases, bird houses and more... "Pottery by Jaime" and Parsley Pottery.

• Joe Ruh Photography, fine art photographs and full photo services

• Fun, glitzy and vintage ornaments

ALSO Please join us "First Friday" evening, December 4, at Gallery 31 6pm to 10 pm!

• Live Celtic seasonal music with Tina Larkin

• Free Carriage rides

• Meet-and-greet with artists

• Free Calendar Magnet for 2010

• Leslie M. Spears exhibition "A Model Project" (DAAP grad, MFA Ceramics) Studio 102

• Noshing & mingling

• Artists studios available for rent

Parking 1/2 block from our building, on 7th & Washington. Also, parking in the city lot on 7th just east of Madison

• Maps available. Six locations within two blocks, easy to walk and easy to park.
  

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Info: Barb, 859-393-8358 or Paula, 513-238-5996.


Covington, with a vision of restoring the h'art of the city.
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"Artists' Harvest", Nov 6th, Closing Reception

Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center invites you to meet the artists and enjoy "Artists' Harvest", a bountiful, beautiful gathering of work...

Calligraphy, Paintings, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, Silks, Textiles, Mixed Media, Stained glass, Jewelry, Marquetry, and more...

from regional artists, some of whom will join us for the evening...
Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Jaime Iliff, Patricia Jacunski, Marianne Burke, Barbara Baxter, Jane Bresser, Sue Friedmann, Jason Parsley, Linda Martin, Paula Peake, Don Seither, John Weber, Barbie Jones, Ron Peake, Paula Cole, Donna Bross, David Whitelaw and many more.

• Closing show: Friday, Nov 6, from 6 pm to 10 pm, with live Celtic music by Tina Larkin on harp and fiddle. Reception with seasonal treats.

• Gallery Hop throughout Covington that evening and every First Friday!

• Covington's Artisan Enterprise Center, 25 W. 7th Street is directly across 7th Street.

Gallery Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 11 am to 4 pm, and by appointment, 859-393-8358.

Passionate Arts Center, 31 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011.

• Parking available on-street (with convenient Pike and 7th St entrances). City lots within 1/2 block.

• Artist's Studios available for rent.

Info: 859-393-8358

Art Off Pike A Success!

From Paula Peake, Gallery 31 Director:

"Another completely successful day at the Gallery!!! The event was called Art Off Pike. The street was closed to cars and booths were everywhere, on both sides of the street. Music, art and food; a Great day!

The weather was beautiful and we had a steady flow of people come through the Gallery. Again I was amazed at all the positive comments on the Art and Gallery. Here are some of the comments:

.....looks like a fine New York Gallery...... Best store ever in Covington..... Beautiful art ........ I can feel the love and peace here.....best selection of Art....... Diverse collection of art.......you have a good eye.....Best Gallery ever in Covington...... First class..... I am encouraged all the time through our visitors. Again, over and over, women and men alike raved over David Whitelaw's dress........

It was a fun day! I love talking selling art.....Ron said, I am certainly in my element..... Finally!....... Love, Paula"

Next up is the November 6 Gallery Hop, 6 pm to 10 pm. Or stop by to see us any Thursday or Friday from 11 am to 4 pm. Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center, 31 W. Pike St. The arts are emerging in Covington!

Artists' Harvest, Friday, Oct 2, 6 to 10 pm

Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center invites you to view "Artists' Harvest", a bountiful, beautiful gathering of work...

Calligraphy, Paintings, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, Silks, Textiles, Mixed Media, Stained glass, Jewelry, Marquetry, and more...

...from regional artists:

Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Robert Hebenstreit, Linda Martin, Jason Parsley, Paula Peake, Ron Peake, Don Seither, John Weber, David Whitelaw, Barbie Jones, Vernita Henderson, Jane Bresser, Donna Bross, Marianne Burke, Paula Cole, Sue Friedmann and more!

Opening Reception, Friday, October 2, 6 pm to 10 pm
31 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011

Full Spectrum in Covington: This is also the kick-off weekend for October's month of arts events in Covington, including:

• Hyper Gallery Hop, (Oct 2) with more participants than ever before!
• the Art Off Pike Arts Festival, Saturday, October 10 (the following week!), 10 am to 5 pm;
• The World Music Festival (Oct 16-18) ,
  
• Screen Test, Covington's First Film Festival (Oct 25) , and
  
• De-Composition, Covington's first Zombie crawl (Oct 31).

See all the Full Spectrum events, dates, times, locations and details. Check out the Hyper Gallery Hop Tours and Maps @
http://www.covingtonarts.com/fullspectrum/event_sub_hyper.php

Gallery Hours: Thursday and Friday, 11 am to 4 pm, weekly, and by appointment, 859-393-8358.

Classes available in painting, calligraphy, silk painting, and more.
Artist's Studios available for rent. Contact PAC: 859-393-8358 or passionateartscenter@gmail.com

Gallery 31 Now Open Thursdays and Fridays

Passionate Art Center's Gallery 31 will now be open Thursdays and Fridays, 11 am to 4 pm, and First Fridays, 6 pm until 10 pm. It is also open by appointment by calling 859-393-8358. Gallery 31 exhibits fine art from established regional artists including paintings, sculpture, photography, handmade jewelry, silk scarves, fashion design and elegant gifts.

Our current show, on exhibit First Friday September 4, continues through September 25, 2009. “Portraits of Africa” includes Photographs of African children and scenes by Ron Peake; “Through the Eyes of Love” gown designed for Global AIDS day by David Whitelaw; Works by artists Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Don Seither, Marianne Burke, Patricia Jacunski, John Weber, Paula Cole, Jane Bresser, Linda Martin, Barbie Jones, Paula Peake, Robert O’Neal, Vernetta Henderson.

Passionate Arts Center is a fine arts incubator with studio rental spaces, art classes and Gallery 31. For rental information, contact passionateartscenter@gmail.com or call 859-393-8358.

"Portraits of Africa", Opening Friday, August 7th, 6 pm to 10 pm

3 pm - Ribbon cutting at 33 W. Pike Street in the Passionate Arts Center:
The NKY Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opening of Joe Ruh Photography.

Opening Reception, 6 pm to 10 pm, with Drum circle and Community Silk Painting ongoing outside of our gallery on W. Pike Street.

Gallery 31 Exhibit: “Portraits of Africa”:

African Children and Scenes Photographed by Ron Peake;

“Through The Eyes of Love” Gown designed by David Whitelaw for Global AIDS Day, with fabric made of photos of African children;

Jewelry Designs by Barbie Jones, Linda Martin, Paula Peake, Vernetta Henderson;

Acrylics by Ann Harrod, Don Seither, Pat Jacunski, Marianne Burke;

Sculptures by John Leon, John Webber

Pottery by Jane Bresser.

Stained glass by Paula Cole

Open Thursdays and Fridays, 11 am to 4 pm and by appointment, 859-393-8358.

"Elegant treasures created by passionate artists!"

July 18, Noon to 4 pm, Closing exhibit

Gallery 31 in the Passionate Arts Center
Meet the artist! Paula Peake will be here to meet and greet you!


“The Garden”
...oil and acrylic paintings, hand painted silks and select jewelry
by Paula Peake.

...Kinetic Sculpture interpretations of parables by Daniel Batson

...Mixed Media by Barbie Jones

...Mixed Media by Sharon Saluga

....Acrylics by Ann Harrod

…and -NEW works from the Passionate Arts Center studio artists:
Donna Bross, Marianne Burke, Paula Cole, Don Cunningham, Jennifer Feld, Sue Friedmann, Susan Huguenard, Meg Jung, Catherine Logsdon, Jamie Mazza, Lee Richardson and Joe Ruh.

Passionate Arts Center
31-33 W. Pike Street Covington, KY 41011

Open on Saturday, July 18, 2009 Noon to 4:00 pm
and by appointment, 859-393-8358

Next Exhibit: First Friday Gallery Hop, August 7, 6pm to 10 pm.
"Portrait of Africa".

PARKING available on W. Pike Street, 7th Street, Washington & 7th (surface lot), and in the City Garage. Building entry from 7th St. or Pike St.

--Passionate Arts Center-31-33 West Pike Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Located in the Covington ARTS District, the Passionate Arts Center is dedicated to providing a forum for local artists to showcase their talents through its Gallery, art classes and affordable studio rental space.
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More information about additional openings during First Friday Hop at:
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www.covingtonarts.com
www.covingtonartmerchants.com