Thursday, December 2, 2010

Free Carriage Rides Friday in the Arts District!

Wear your warm mittens and enjoy a carriage ride
THIS Friday, December 3, 2010 at
Covington's First Friday Gallery Hop

From 6 pm to 10 pm
  • Meet the artists, enjoy the gallery, people watch.
  • Take an Elegant Carriage ride, compliments of Gallery 31!
  • We just ask that you tip them:-)
  • Browse art, shop for gifts, and nosh on seasonal cookies & hot cocoa
  • Bring friends. Maps available.
  • Huge pottery sale at Covington Clay (16 W. Pike) across the street
Covington can be the next Soho...Can your creative imagination conceive it?

Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center
31 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
Studio spaces and retail space available, 859-393-8358.
Paula Peake, Gallery Director
Barbara Ruh, Owner/Leasing

www.passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com
f: Passionate Arts Center / Gallery 31

Friday, October 22, 2010

Artists' Receptions and Live Painting!

FLOURISH!" in Gallery 31.

A sumptuous feast of abundant original artwork by established local artists: Cincinnati scenes, rivers and skylines, Mt. Adams, Hocking Hills, Baker-Hunt, horses, portraits, functional and whimsical pottery, custom jewelry, hand painted silks. Looking for an original gift or decorative item? Come sample our charming gallery!

Artists' reception during First Friday Gallery Hop. Also, live painting in adjacent studio space.
  • November 5, First Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm
  • December 3, First Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm
Also at your convenience by appointment. Groups welcome! 859-393-8358

Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center
31 & 33 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
Info: 859-393-8358
Art Studio spaces for rent

Friday, October 8, 2010

Saturday, Oct 9: Street Festival!



This Saturday...
October 9, 2010
is the 6th Annual "Art Off Pike"
arts fair and street festival!
10 am till 4 pm
Pike & Madison Streets between 7th & Washington
Come see
  • 80 juried vendors with handmade, one-of-a-kind artwork of all kinds.
  • Musicians playing throughout the day
  • Children's activities in "Picasso's Playground"
  • Food and drinks available
  • Great weather to be outdoors!
Be sure to visit Gallery 31 in the Passionate Arts Center,
31 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
  • See our Fall show, "Flourish", with many paintings of Cincinnati-area landmarks and favorite sites.
  • We feature established local artists who are passionate about creating!
  • Info: 859-393-8358
For more info on the Art Off Pike Festival:
http://www.covingtonarts.com/fullspectrum/art.php

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Flourish! Coming October 1st

October 1, First Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm

Enjoy the thriving community of Cincinnati artists at our meet-and-greet reception.
Bob Hebenstreit will have a class painting demo in Gallery 33
Live Music by the band "Passing Through".

"FLOURISH!" in Gallery 31
A sumptuous feast of abundant original artwork by established local artists...
  • Cincinnati scenes
  • rivers and skylines
  • Mt. Adams
  • Hocking Hills
  • Baker-Hunt
  • horses
  • portraits
  • functional and whimsical pottery
  • custom jewelry
  • hand painted silks
The year's largest offering is during the Hyper Gallery Hop on Oct 1 and during the day-long "Art Off Pike" Arts and Music Festival, Oct. 9, 10 am to 4 pm.

Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center
31 & 33 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
Info: 859-393-8358
Art Studio spaces for rent

Monday, August 2, 2010

Friday is almost here!



August 6th, 6 pm to 10 pm.

Gallery 31 is saying a sad goodbye to our Summer Happening exhibit. One last look at the great vintage fishing equipment vignette. Beach scenes, gigantic flowers, sweet streams, a glance of summer. Pottery, jewelry, hats, soaps, so much more! Come BE our summer happening.

On First Fridays, Covington comes alive in the 7th & Madison/W. Pike/Washington triangle. Summer is a great time to explore the awakening city.

Five galleries with music-strumming snack-noshing people-watching fun, all in 2 walkable blocks. 17 Venues in all.

To print a map, go to www.covingtonarts.com and click on First Friday Gallery Hop.

Info: Barb, 859-393-8358
passionateartscenter@gmail.com

Friday, July 16, 2010

Summer Hours

We are going on Vacation! We will be in the Gallery for First Fridays and by appointment. Groups welcome! Bring your club, your girlfriends, your out of town family! Call 859-393-8358 to schedule a time.

See you Friday, Aug 6, 6 pm to 10 pm for the closing of our "Summer Happening" show. As always, our artists will be on hand, as well as refreshing snacks. Be surprised by CVG! "Covington: Creative, Vibrant, Gracious; YOU make it so!"

Available: Art Studio space and small Office space, 100 sf to 1000 sf.
Retail space: approx. 700 sf. on the ground floor.
Call: 859-393-8358

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Summer Happening! August 6


Shopping for that unique, hand made gift?
Looking for regional fine art?
Think you've seen all Covington has to offer?
Come to Gallery 31 in the Passionate Arts Center!
31 W. Pike St, Covington, KY 41011

Paintings and Drawings, Enameling, Watercolors, Oils, Acrylics and Pastels!
Pottery, both functional and beautiful, from local clays and glazes, by three area potters.
Handmade jewelry by seven area artists, including semi-precious stones, woven wires, geodes, Bridal sets, and more.
Hand painted silk scarves, handmade hats, sculpture, soaps, so much to see!

Our summer hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 11 am to 4 pm
First Fridays we are open in the evening instead, 6 pm to 10 pm.
We are available by appointment, 859-393-8358.

Our next First Friday is August 6:

“Summer Happening!”
Live Music.
Over 30 regional artists represented.
Refreshments and artists on-hand to mingle and greet.
Enjoy CVG, summer and the arts!

Studio spaces or office space for rent from $100. (75 sf) to $600. (1000 sf)
Barb: 859-393-8358
passionateartscenter@gmail.com
Friend us on FaceBook:-)

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

This Friday, The City has it all!

This Friday, July 2 from 6pm to 10 pm

Come browse art
Nosh on finger foods
Mingle with artists
Enjoy the evening
Find a restaurant
Take in a movie
Grab some coffee
Ahhh...:-)
City Living!

Print your map of this Friday's events at
http://www.covingtonarts.com/
We are #6 on the map!

Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center
31 W. Pike Street
Covington, KY 41011
Info: 859-393-8358
Friend us on Facebook (:-)

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Studio Space for Artists, NKY (Covington)

Looking to establish an art studio space?
Want to be part of the growth of Covington's art presence?

Artists' Studio Space available
100 to 600 square feet
Air conditioned, heated; windows in most studios
Secure building in Covington arts area, off Madison & 7th
Second and third floor locations
Opportunity to open studio for Covington's First Friday Gallery Hops
24/7 Access
Can hold classes
$100. to $600. monthly; utilities included for most

For photos:
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ats/1813941308.html

Friday, May 21, 2010

Gallery 31 Celebrates One Year Anniversary!


Passionate Arts Center invites you to
Summer Happening!
our new exhibit and
the theme of our summer ONE YEAR
Gallery 31 ANNIVERSARY .

Appropriately, we are kicking off Gallery 33,
our new, fresh art gallery / salon / teahouse / art bar
where you can come do art, share some conversation, have a beverage, and gather with others doing the same.
Kind of like
fragrant social utility meets art 101.

Friday, June 4, from 6 pm to 10 pm
“Summer Happening!”
Gallery 31 Birthday and Art-Bar kickoff

· Paint Ceramic Whistles with Jamie Iliff.

· Do Mosaic with Paula Stead.

· Paint a Silk banner (group project)

· Do Spin Art or Spatter Paint.
  • Karen Briggs Ng, painting demo
· Music on the sidewalk* weather permitting

· Bring your ‘art to town!


We will be serving barbecue sandwiches. Birthday Cake too. Come as you are. Free and fun! Children welcome! Bring a friend to experience Covington’s arts personality.

CVG / Covington: Creative, Vibrant, Gracious; You make it so.
Gallery 31 / Passionate Arts Center
31-33 W. Pike Street,
Covington, KY 41011

For Rent: Art Studio Spaces:
Studio 205, $100. All utilities included.

Studio 201 / North Light / $250. all utilities included.
Studio 202 / South Light / $300. all utilities included.
Studios 201 and 202 plus interim space, $600., water included.
Info: 859-393-8358




Friday, April 30, 2010

May 7 Gallery Hop will be Hopping!

May 7, First Friday Gallery Hop SPRINGS To Life!

Plan now to visit the Passionate Arts Center for our May 7 show on the next First Friday!
  • The Covington Art Club scholarship competition on display in Gallery 33 includes the best artists from area high schools. You will be amazed at their talent! Paintings, drawings, sculpture, 3 D creations! It will stir your creativity too:-)
  • Gallery 31 will be brimming with an array of the best of regional art. Come, meet the artists, nosh, enjoy music and the evening in the CVG!
Covington: Creative, Vibrant, Gracious. YOU make it so!


**GPS Alert! If you have not yet been to our Gallery, please note that we are on West Pike St in Covington. Two people in the last week looked for Pike St without the 'WEST" and were taken by their GPS to Ludlow/Bromley.
  • West Pike in Covington is a street between 6th and 7th Streets when you're on Madison Ave (the original main throughway).
  • Passionate Arts Center/Gallery 31 is just one-half block off Madison Ave, next to Klingenberg Hardware. (Burgundy awning, beautiful window boxes!) Turn onto W. Pike at the clock by Motch's Jewelry.
  • Other West Pike galleries include Encore Design (2 w. pike, 2nd floor), Covington Clay (16 w. pike), The BLDG (30 w. pike) and Sandra Small Gallery (124 w. pike).
  • If you come off I-71/75 on the 12th Street exit, go straight to Pike Street and then head east toward the downtown area, not up the hill. (We are east of the interstate, but 'west' of Madison.) Taking Pike from that point will bring you in to Duveneck's statue and the 7th & Washington St intersection.
  • Just grab a parking spot and enter from the 7th Street door to Passionate Arts Center. On the Seventh Street side, we are right across from the Artisan Enterprise Center, which is at 25 W. 7th Street, and a great place to get a map and start 'hopping'.
  • If you need directions, please call 859-393-8358 and we will talk you in!
First Friday Gallery Hop,
Friday, May 7, 2010

6 pm to 10 pm
31 & 33 West Pike Street,
Covington, KY 41011

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Spring is Finally HERE! This Friday, April 2

It's "SIMPLY SPRING!" at last! Come meet-and-greet with our artists in Gallery 31! We have wine, cheese (and sometimes, homemade cookies) and we love sharing these fabulous regional artists with the city!

Also, visit the benefit art sale next door at 33 W. Pike St. Children from the NKU Childcare Center will have artwork for sale to benefit that Center, on the evening of Apr 2 only. Delightful and fresh!

In Gallery 31, we have many spring landscapes, florals, and nautical paintings, along with lovely pastels and Conte drawings by featured artists Ann Harrod, Don Seither, Carin Hebenstreit, Bob Hebenstreit, Noella Trippetti, Karen Ng, Theresa Freytag; Photography by Ron Peake; Jewelry Designs including wedding jewelry by Linda Martin, Paula Peake, Christy DiVenere, and others, including new 'bibs' studded with jewels and beads, by Azhand .Hats by Pat Jacunski and Barbara Baxter; Sculpture by John Weber; Pottery by Jason Parsley and Jaime Illiff, Handknit scarves by Carol Rentschler, Painted silks by Paula Peake; Stained Glass by Paula Cole; Artwork greeting cards and stationery, Handmade soaps and many other gift items.

On First Fridays, there are many other open art galleries and entertainment spots featuring art on the map, available at www.covingtonarts.com Just click on the First Friday Gallery Hop link to download and print off your map!


Gallery 31 is at the Passionate Arts Center, 31-33 W. Pike Street, with access from both 7th Street and Pike Street. Open on First Fridays, 6 pm to 10 pm. Open Thursdays and Fridays, 11 am to 4 pm and by appointment, 859-393-8358. For additional hours and info, www.passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com


Monday, March 8, 2010

Tea With Terry, This Sunday, March 14

Join us for Tea With Terry!
Cincinnati Designer, Teresa Eklund
will be at the Passionate Arts Center on
Sunday, March 14
from 2 pm to 4 pm
She will be sharing about clothing and our relationship to it.
Style, construction, color and design.

The tea is free!!!
Moms, daughters, friends, welcome.

Our vision at Gallery 31 is dedicated to create and share beauty and build relationships.
We want to see Covington touched and changed by bring our creative gifts together.
We would love to share this time with you:-)
Please let us know you are coming so we can be sure to have enough chairs and teacups!
Thanks,
Barb and Paula
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Passionate Arts Center
Gallery 31, Art Studios, Classes and Retail
In the heart of the Historic Arts District
31-33 W. Pike St., Covington, KY 41011
Barbara Ruh, Owner/Leasing
859-393-8358
Paula Peake, Director, Gallery 31
513-238-5996
passionateartscenter@gmail.com
www.passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com
http://covingtonarts.com/

FYI, we hope to have a tea every month. Coming up: Gallery 31 Artistic Director Paula Peake sharing about/demonstrating painting; Karen Campione talking about poetry and sharing some of her creative writing. Let us know what you'd like to hear about, and any suggestions for guest artists.



Thursday, March 4, 2010

Friday, March 5, "Simply Spring!"

Please join us at Gallery 31 in Covington
For the Artists' Reception and opening of our exhibit
"Simply Spring!"
featuring designer Teresa Eklund
with her new piece "Strength and Dignity".

Also showing at Gallery 31: the fine artwork of 30 regionally established artists,
many who will be on hand to welcome you!

While you're gallery hopping, there are
Six other galleries/art displays within a block radius of our gallery.

Friday, March 5th, 6 pm to 10 pm
Gallery 31
31 W. Pike Street,
Covington, KY 41011
Info: 859-393-8358

Gallery hours, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 am to 4 pm and
First Fridays, 6 pm to 10 pm
Paula Peake, Director, Gallery 31
Barbara Ruh, Owner/Leasing

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Gallery 31 Welcomes Designer Teresa Eklund


Terry Eklund believes all women are beautiful. Her passion is beauty, specifically seeing the God-given beauty of each woman enhanced by the clothing she wears. To that end, Eklund, a DAAP graduate with many years of fashion design experience, is launching her own clothing line.

Gallery 31 in Covington will host Eklund for two events in March. The First Friday Gallery Hop on March 5 will find Eklund welcoming guests alongside her signature piece, "Strength and Dignity" as part of Gallery 31's new show, “Simply Spring”. The opening, from 6pm to 10pm, will include a meet-and-greet reception with additional artists who are currently showing.

On Sunday March 14th, join Teresa and Gallery Director Paula Peake at Gallery 31, from 2pm to 4pm, for an informal tea and lecture on fashion and beauty. Guests will also be able to see Eklund’s full spring line from her label, “Maundy Thursday”. For planning purposes, an RSVP is requested at 859-393-8358 or passionateartscenter@gmail.com Both events are free.

Gallery 31, an arts boutique featuring original art by established regional artists, is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 am to 4 pm and participates in Covington's First Friday Gallery Hop. It is located at the Passionate Arts Center, with artists' studios for rent, 31 W. Pike Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011. "Simply Spring runs March 5 through April 16.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Chocolate and Art! Second Chance:-)

Snow comes and snow goes, but Chocolate and Art will not be snowed out! Gallery 31 was open on February's First Friday, AND we are going to be open on the Second Friday.

That's right! On Friday, Feb 12, come to Gallery 31 to sample Eden Chocolates, passionate pursuit of Michael and Jillian Edington. Enjoy artwork by 30 people who are pursuing their passion through creativity. Join us for noshing, art, music and fun! Covington in February is all about LOVE!

Thanks for your support. We LOVE Covington! Info: 859-393-8358.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Chocolate and Art!

Eden Chocolates

Michael Edington, chocolatier and pastry chef,owner of Eden Chocolates, will be at Gallery 31! in the Passionate Arts Center for the First Friday Gallery Hop THIS FRIDAY, Friday, February 5, from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Michael and Jillian will have samples to share as well as offering their fine chocolates and festive cupcakes for purchase. Please come enjoy this delectable Valentine treat, compliments of Gallery 31!

We also invite you to enjoy our gallery full of fine art by thirty regional artists.
Paintings and drawings, NEW pottery, sculpture, silks, custom jewelry, hats, scarves, and more! Come CELEBRATE the LOVE in Cincinnati/NKY!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The 2010, Gallery 31 Schedule is unveiled!!

Here’s our schedule for 2010, at a glance.

· Updates will appear here, as needed, so keep coming back!

· January was snowed out…sorry if we missed you! Look for “Passionate Arts Center” weather closings on Channel 9 WCPO.

· All of our shows include Artist Meet-and-Greet mingling during the First Friday Gallery Hop. Come to our cozy gallery, meet the artists and talk with them about their work.

· Enjoy complimentary refreshments, intimate gathering, music, and often hands-on art experiences.

· There are six more galleries/exhibits within a one-block radius of Gallery 31. Meet friends or stop on your way home from work; enjoy the “Hop” and then have dinner nearby at restaurants on Madison/Greenup or in MainStrasse Village.

· We would love to add you to our email list, and would invite your comments. Please contact us at passionateartscenter@gmail.com


FEBRUARY

“HEART OF MY HEART” Feb 5 through 12

· Opening Reception, First Friday Feb. 5th, 6 pm to 10 pm

  • A great new assortment of handmade teapots, vases, and more from Parsley Pottery
  • Chocolates and cupcakes available for your Valentine giving. Samples too!

MARCH

“Simply SPRING!” Mar 5 through April 16

· Opening Reception, First Friday, March 5, 6 pm to 10 pm

· Designer Terry Eklund will be there with her garment “Strength and Dignity”. Teresa is a successful business owner, entrepreneur and lecturer. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati, DAAP with a degree in Fashion Design. She has worked professionally as a Bridal designer, evening wear designer, children’s wear designer, silk painter and sportswear designer.

· March 14th, 2 to 4 pm, Tea with TERRY. In this relaxed lecture Teresa Eklund will go through many aspects of fashion and beauty. She will talk about current trends, the mark of a well-made garment and how to choose color, silhouette and styles that enhance your natural beauty. Also you will be the first to view garments from her new line Maundy Thursday by Teresa Eklund launching spring 2010


APRIL

“Simply SPRING!” Show continues through April 23

· Reception, First Friday April 2, 6 pm to 10 pm

· April 18, Sunday, 2 pm to 4 pm, Tea with BARBARA. Milliner Barbara Baxter, talking about HATS. Many of Barbara’s hats find their way to the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Find out how to wear a hat, what types fit what faces, and more details about owning and caring for hats.


MAY

“Derby Day“, May 7 through 21.

· Opening Reception in the main gallery, First Friday May 7, 6 pm to 10 pm

· Covington Art Club High School Scholarship Exhibit, with students from area Northern Kentucky high schools competing for scholarships in visual art and creative writing. Second Floor also.


JUNE

“Summer Breeze”, June 4 through July 23

· Opening Reception, First Friday June 4, 6 pm to 10 pm

· Silk painting outside on the sidewalk. All are invited to contribute a stroke or two!

· Silk painting classes available year-round at our gallery. Contact us for prices and info.


JULY

“Summer Breeze” , Show continues through July 23

· Reception, First Friday July 2, 6 pm to 10 pm

· Bring your out-of-town guests to experience art in Kentucky!

· July 18, Sunday, 2 pm to 4 pm, Tea with BARBIE. Jewelry designer Barbie Jones will share about her vintage First Nation Jewelry.


AUGUST

“FIRST NATION EXHIBIT” August 6 through Sept 17

· Opening Reception, First Friday August 6, 6 pm to 10 pm

· Honoring our nation’s first people, their artwork and their history


SEPTEMBER

“FIRST NATION EXHIBIT” continues through Sept 17

· Closing Reception, First Friday September 3, 6 pm to 10 pm


OCTOBER

“AUTUMN HARVEST” October 1 - 22. Start your holiday shopping with us!

Opening Reception, First Friday October 1, 6 pm to 10 pm


NOVEMBER

“JOY! “ Seasonal artwork, suitable for giving, Nov 5 through Dec 24

· Holiday Reception, First Friday November 5, 6 pm to 10 pm

· All month: GIFTS GALORE


DECEMBER

“JOY! “ Seasonal artwork, suitable for giving, open through Dec 24

· Holiday Reception, First Friday December 3, 6 pm to 10 pm

· Complimentary carriage rides around the arts district

· All month: GIFTS GALORE

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

February 5th, "Heart Of My Heart"


Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center invites you to "Heart Of My Heart",

Friday, February 5th, 6 pm to 10 pm.


Meet the artists! Enjoy refreshments and mingling in our cozy gallery filled with Calligraphy, Paintings, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, Silks, Textiles, Mixed Media, Stained glass, Jewelry, Hats, Vintage items, Marquetry, Cloisonne and more.


REGIONAL ARTISTS: Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Robert Hebenstreit, Linda Martin, Jason Parsley, Paula Peake, Sharon Saluga, Noella Trippetti, Jaime Illif, Ron Peake, Don Seither, John Weber, David Whitelaw, Barbara Baxter, Pat Jacunski, Jane Bresser, Donna Bross, Marianne Burke, Paula Cole, Sue Friedmann, Carol Rentschler, Cynthia Lockhart.


Photo: Sculptor John Weber shares with gallery patrons about his experience creating "The Juggler".

Thursday, January 7, 2010

No Reception at Gallery 31 on Jan 8

Sadly, Gallery 31 will not be open this Friday, Jan 8 for our usual monthly Gallery Hop. Due to inclement weather, we will not be there to meet and greet.

Please check with us beginning Jan 14 and 15 during our regular Thursday/Friday hours, from 11 am to 4 pm, as weather allows, and other times, by appointment. We are also happy to meet you at your convenience to show you our wonderful artist-created items!

Next Gallery Hop: First Friday, February 5 (Say that five times fast!) from 6 pm to 10 pm when we will celebrate the Love of Art!

Info: Barb, 859-393-8358 or Paula, 513-238-5596.
Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center, 31 W. Pike St., Covington, KY 41011.