55th Annual DUVENECK Memorial Art Show

The Duveneck Art Show returns for it’s 55th year!

Join the fun and excitement of seeing and buying regional artists’ work, now at its new venue at the picturesque and historic grounds of the Baker Hunt’s Campus located in the heart Covington’s Licking River Historic District.

Enjoy local art, live music, live artist demos, food trucks, vote for your favorite artist for the public vote Vox Populi Award, and view the beautiful gardens of Baker Hunt.

Date – May 16, 2026

Time – Noon to 5:00pm (Rain or Shine!)

(Baker Hunt Parking lot is available for the event, but limited. Local street parking is available.)

CALL TO ARTISTS!

Join us in honoring internationally renowned artist and Covington native, Frank Duveneck, by entering this year’s art show. All work must be for sale. The show will be judged before it opens to the public. This show has terrific award-to-artist ratio!

SPECIAL AWARDS:

The Duveneck Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750

Best two-dimensional work depicting a historic landmark or a scene of the Greater Cincinnati Area. This winning piece will be displayed at DBL Law Firm in Covington for the duration of the following 6-month DBL Art Show.

The Amos Shinkle Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750

Original work depicting the joy of artistic self-expression. This winning piece will be displayed at DBL Law Firm in Covington for the duration of the following 6-month DBL Art Show.

BAKER HUNT AWARDS:

Margaretta Baker Hunt Award . . . . . . . . . .  $750

Best in Show award judged from works at the art show.

Second Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100

One awards are given in both categories: 2-D & 3-D

Third Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100

One awards are given in both categories: 2-D & 3-D

Vox Populi Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $100

Award is given by public popular vote. Award is achieved by the highest number of public ballets submitted, collected, and tallied during the art show. Award will be given at 4:30pm.

FOR MOR INFORMATION, CALL 859.431.0020

Or email Event Organizer: Austin Deal / [email protected]

TO ENTER:

Fill out the Vendor Application Form via the google form link below.

All accepted vendors will be notified by April 15 via email. Included in the acceptance email will be a link to pay your booth fee to complete your registration.

Space is limited and only 40 vendors will be selected. Representation of mediums will be limited, and not all artists will be approved to sell at the event.

BOOTH OPTIONS:

Choose from a 10’x10’ Outdoor Booth ($120) or an 8’x8’ Indoor Booth ($100). Vendors may only purchase a MAX. of two (2) booths if double the space is needed.

ARTIST DEADLINE TO APPLY

APRIL 15TH, 2026