Monday, March 14, 2011

Fools For Art (No Foolin'!)

Upcoming Gallery Hop Info in Covington!
Celebrate Fools For Art at Gallery 31!
Join us Friday, April 1 from 6 pm to 10 pm at
The Passionate Arts Center, 31 W. Pike Street,
Covington, KY 41011

How do we find you?
We are located directly across Seventh Street from the Artisans Enterprise Center (25 W. Seventh), and directly across Pike Street from "The Bldg" (30 W. Pike), with doors to both Pike and 7th Streets.

Who are you?
We are a charming gallery featuring a depth of work by established regional artists. Theresa Freytag, Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Bob Hebenstreit, Paula Peake, Ron Peake, Karen Briggs Ng, Jason Parsley, Jaime Iliff, Don Seither, and more.

This month we are featuring seasonal artwork highlighting Covington and Cincinnati area scenes. We have fresh colors in jewelry, excellent handmade pottery, and lovely hand painted silk scarves.

Mingle with the artists and enjoy complementary refreshments as we enjoy the arts scene and Spring in the city! ALSO: Northern Kentucky University’s Early Childhood Center presents their annual Children’s Benefit Art Show. The community is welcome!

What else is going on at the Passionate Arts Center?
We offer art and silk painting lessons, custom jewelry and commissioned work.
David Mueller and other artists in our building also offer art classes in their studios upstairs. To see David's work, go to http://www.davidmuellerfineart.com/
We have studio spaces for rent.

What else is there to see in Covington on First Friday?
To view the full list of participants, go to:
http://www.covingtonarts.com/ and click on "Covington First Friday Gallery Hop"

Will events on MainStrasse make it hard to park?
No, we are closer to Madison Ave, not really affected by MainStrasse events. But if you want to hit both in a night, MainStrasse has the restaurants and entertainment you'll want after you nosh a bit and take in the Historic Downtown arts scene!

How do we get to Gallery 31? Where do we park?
From the south: Take the 12th St. exit off I-71/75. Proceed one more block and turn right on Pike. Follow Pike till it becomes one-way. You are there! (Corner of Pike, Washington and 7th). We are mid-block between Washington and Madison, next to Klingenberg Hardware. Parking in lots on the corner, or on-street.
From the north: Take the 12th St. Exit and turn left. Follow Pike till it becomes one-way. You are there! (Corner of Pike, 7th, and Washington). Parking in lots on the corner, or on-street. We are mid-block between Washington and Madison, next to Klingenberg Hardware.
From the east: Coming from Newport, cross the 4th Street bridge. Proceed to Madison and turn left/south. There are lights at 5th, 6th and then Pike (Motch's Jewlery, with a clock out front). Turn right on Pike. We are mid-block on the left, just past Klingenberg Hardware.

How do we contact you?
Gallery 31 @ the Passionate Arts Center,
31 W. Pike St.. Covington, KY 41011
Barbara Ruh, Owner/ Leasing
Paula Peake, Director, Gallery 31
Info: 859 393 8358
passionateartscenter@gmail.com
passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com

Hope to see you Friday, April 1! Thanks!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Spring in the City! Friday, March 4, 2011

It's Gallery Hop-Friday in Covington!
Celebrate Spring in the City at Gallery 31!
Join us this Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm at
The Passionate Arts Center, 31 W. Pike Street,
Covington, KY 41011

How do we find you?
We are located directly across Seventh Street from the Artisans Enterprise Center (25 W. Seventh), and directly across Pike Street from "The Bldg" (30 W. Pike), with doors to both Pike and 7th Streets.

Who are you?
We are a charming gallery featuring a depth of work by established regional artists. Theresa Freytag, Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Bob Hebenstreit, Paula Peake, Ron Peake, Karen Briggs Ng, Jason Parsley, Jaime Iliff, Don Seither, and more.

This month we are featuring seasonal artwork highlighting Covington and Cincinnati area scenes.
We have fresh colors in jewelry, excellent handmade pottery, and lovely hand painted silk scarves.
Mingle with the artists and enjoy complementary refreshments as we enjoy the arts scene and Spring in the city!

What else is going on at the Passionate Arts Center?
We offer art and silk painting lessons, custom jewelry and commissioned work.
David Mueller and other artists in our building also offer art classes in their studios upstairs. To see David's work, go to http://www.davidmuellerfineart.com/
We have studio spaces for rent, as well as retail space on the ground floor, in addition to Gallery 31.

What else is there to see in Covington on First Friday?
To view the full list of participants, go to:
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=exe5m4cab&v=001cHaZO6NvI5XvL0G5057uWbUhncNaWLpE4tB1ExSNKUaLEqZq1ChI43woGnOx69HQC-qDT2ozXM_Bo-DHyS5Q3gAAMH2cLigfdhycwykfbwo9KNjm75FUKFOznZr7YDKxmE7Ut3HyFtM%3D

Will the Mardi Gras on MainStrasse make it hard to park?
No, we are closer to Madison Ave, not really affected by MainStrasse events. But if you want to hit both in a night, MainStrasse has the restaurants and entertainment you'll want after you nosh a bit and take in the Historic Downtown arts scene! That said, DO AVOID the 5th St exit of I-71/75, which may be backed up. Take the 12th St. exit instead.

How do we get to Gallery 31? Where do we park?
From the south: Take the 12th St. exit off I-71/75. Proceed one more block and turn right on Pike. Follow Pike till it becomes one-way. You are there! (Corner of Pike, Washington and 7th). We are mid-block between Washington and Madison, next to Klingenberg Hardware. Parking in lots on the corner, or on-street.
From the north: Take the 12th St. Exit and turn left. Follow Pike till it becomes one-way. You are there! (Corner of Pike, 7th, and Washington). Parking in lots on the corner, or on-street. We are mid-block between Washington and Madison, next to Klingenberg Hardware.
From the east: Coming from Newport, cross the 4th Street bridge. Proceed to Madison and turn left/south. There are lights at 5th, 6th and then Pike (Motch's Jewlery, with a clock out front). Turn right on Pike. We are mid-block on the left, just past Klingenberg Hardware.

How do we contact you?
Gallery 31 @ the Passionate Arts Center,
31 W. Pike St.. Covington, KY 41011
Barbara Ruh, Owner/ Leasing
Paula Peake, Director, Gallery 31
Info: 859 393 8358
passionateartscenter@gmail.com
passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com

Hope to see you this Friday! Thanks! Forward to friends