The 50th Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show will be held on Saturday, May 11, from noon–5 p.m. at the George Rogers Clark Park on Riverside Drive in Covington.
Overlooking the Ohio River and facing the Cincinnati skyline, the park is the perfect location to celebrate the heritage of Covington native son, Frank Duveneck.
Rain date is Sunday, May 12.
Frank Duveneck was born in 1848 in Covington and lived on Greenup Street. At an early age, he developed his talent as an artist, and as a teenager traveled the United States and Canada assisting in the painting of murals.
When he was 21 he went to Munich, Germany to study at the art academy. After a couple of years, he began to win many honors and medals. By the time he was 27 he was recognized as a celebrated artist, and so began teaching at his art school in Munich.
After the death of his beloved wife, Duveneck returned to Covington where he lived until his death in 1919 and is buried at the Mother of God Cemetery.
This year’s 50th memorial art show will feature the original works of over 70 regional artists from Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky. Judging will cover the four categories: painting, sculpture/3-D, graphics/photography, and fine crafts.
Over $3,500 is awarded to the artists, including the presentation of the prestigious Duveneck Award that is awarded to a two-dimensional work depicting a historic landmark or scene in the Greater Cincinnati area.
The art show is FREE and open to the public and will include many family-friendly activities: a Duveneck scavenger hunt, a coloring contest for the kids (ages 4-7, 8-10), food trucks, and entertainment provided by the band, Moonshine & Wine. The public will also be invited to cast their vote for their favorite artist of the show.
The show is sponsored by Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, The Northern Kentucky Heritage League, and The Historic Licking Riverside District Civic Association.
On-street parking will be available as well as in the public parking lot located on Greenup Street.
