Thursday, October 6, 2011
"October County", Showing Friday and Sunday, Oct 7 and 9
Browse, nosh, and enjoy excellent work by established regional artists.
Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Bob Hebenstreit, Paula Peake, Theresa Freytag, Don Seither, Jamie Iliff, Jason Parsley, Ron Peake, David Whitelaw
Pottery, Paintings, Drawings, Silks, Jewelry, and more.
"OCTOBER COUNTY"
at
Gallery 31 in the Passionate Arts Center
31 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
Sunday, October 9, from 11 am to 7 pm,
the ART OFF PIKE Festival will be
spilling out in all directions!
Pike Street, Washington St., Seventh Street between Madison and Washington.
That means ART will be on both sides of us!
Artists with tents full of artwork on the street; live music, food, festive fun!
Come check out Historic Covington's annual arts blast!
Info:
Barb, 859-393-8358
Gallery 31 at the Passionate Arts Center
31 W. Pike Street
Covington, KY 41011
www.passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
This Friday, August 5th

"Summer Romance" is our lush offering of beauty and contrast, opening
this Friday, August 5th, from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Gallery 31 is at 31 W. Pike St. For some visual help, we are next to Klingenberg Hardware. Our back door is just across 7th St. from the Artisan's Enterprise Center, 25 W. 7th, Covington, 41011.
Outdoor seating, artists on-site, refreshments, music, city vibe. Come celebrate summer!
Info: 859-393-8358
Saturday, June 25, 2011
July 1 First Friday CANCELLED
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Confluence of Art and Life
- Gallery 31 welcomes YOU to the Covington Arts scene. You'd be surprised how many people find their way to Covington on a First Friday evening. We have snacks, drinks and ARTISTS on hand! Join us!
- We also welcome professional portrait photographer Anne Kitzman, our newest neighbor at 33 W. Pike Street. Anne is an established photographer who does studio sittings, wedding portraits and sells her stock photos worldwide. Check out her website at http://www.annekitzmanphotography.com/
- Gallery 31 is in its spring finery with lovely new original works. Come meet-and-greet with Theresa Freytag, Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Bob Hebenstreit, Karen Briggs Ng, Paula Peake, Don Seither and experience the paintings, pottery (by Jason Parsley and Jaime Iliff) , silks, photographs, and LIFE at Gallery 31 in Covington!
- Print your map and highlights of gallery offerings this First Friday in Covington at http://www.covingtonarts.com/
31 W. Pike Street, Covington
Across 7th Street from Covington's Artisan Enterprise Center and gallery
Info: 859-393-8358
For a map to our location, Google our address
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Confluence of Art and Life
Here's our offering for First Friday, May 6, 6 pm to 10 pm, where we will celebrate "The Confluence of Art and Life":- Gallery 31 welcomes freelance artist Diana Grady of NKY, winner of the Summerfair poster contest, signing her beautiful sunflower-inspired posters.
- We also welcome professional portrait photographer Anne Kitzman, our newest neighbor at 33 W. Pike Street. Anne is an established photographer who does studio sittings, wedding portraits and sells her stock photos worldwide. Check out her website at http://www.annekitzmanphotography.com/
- Gallery 31 is in its spring finery with lovely new original works. Not only do we have the art, we have the artists! Come meet-and-greet with Theresa Freytag, Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Bob Hebenstreit, Karen Briggs Ng, Paula Peake, Don Seither and experience the paintings, pottery (by Jason Parsley and Jaime Iliff) , silks, photographs, and LIFE at Gallery 31 in Covington!
- Print your map and highlights of gallery offerings this First Friday in Covington at http://www.covingtonarts.com/
31 W. Pike Street, Covington
Across 7th Street from Covington's Artisan Enterprise Center and gallery
Info: 859-393-8358
For a map to our location, Google our address
Monday, March 14, 2011
Fools For Art (No Foolin'!)
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
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
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Hot Chocolate and Hot Art!
| Cozy up to Covington with your Valentine! First Friday Gallery Hop, February 4, 2011, 6 pm to 10 pm Enjoy the monthly First Friday Art exhibit, savor hot refreshments, and mingle with the artists: Ann Harrod, Don Seither, Bob Hebenstreit, Carin Hebenstreit, Karen Ng, Theresa Freytag, Jason Parsley, Jaimie Iliff, Paula Peake, and more! 'Snow time for cabin fever! Come out and experience the arts! Info: 859-393-8358
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
Free Carriage Rides Friday in the Arts District!
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
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!
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
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!
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
- 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!
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
http://www.covingtonarts.com/fullspectrum/art.php
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Flourish! Coming October 1st
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
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
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
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
This Friday, The City has it all!
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)
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!

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.· Music on the sidewalk* weather permitting
- Karen Briggs Ng, painting demo
· 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!
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!
**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!
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

