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.
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.
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!
·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
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".
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.
Since January's First Friday is a holiday,the galleries of Covington will be open on January 8, the second Friday of the month, from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Please join Gallery 31 for our WINTER WONDERLAND!
Meet the artists and mingle with other gallery-hoppers!
Refreshments, music, fun....including:
New artwork by regional artists including snowy scenes and lovely pastels
Vintage looks in hats and gloves, jewelry, and more
Pottery, sculpture, oils, pastels and Conte drawings
Hand painted silks, knit scarveas, felted wool hats, soaps,
and we haven't quite wanted to put away all of our holiday glisten yet!
Come join us! Gallery 31, at the Passionate Arts Center 31 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 Info: 859-393-8358 Located next to Klingenberg Hardware (Hills Seed & Feed), just one-half block off Madison between 6th and 7th Streets.
ART Gallery, Studios, Art classes and Retail in historic downtown Covington, KY.
Gallery 31
Exhibiting in 2011 on the
First Fridays: Feb 4, Mar 4, April 4, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2.
Showing artwork from P.A.C. studio artists as well as guest artists on the First Friday each month, 6 pm to 10 pm.
Also open in October for the
Art Off Pike Arts & Music Festival
Sat, October 8, 2011
11 am till 5 pm.
We will be open weekends in October as part of Full Spectrum celebration of the arts. for more about that, see www.covingtonarts.com/fullspectrum/art.php
31 West Pike Street
Covington, Kentucky
41011 859-393-8358
www.passionateartscenter.com
