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".