55th Annual DUVENECK Memorial Art WALK
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.
We are excited to also announce this years Duveneck Art Show is now an Art WALK! Stroll between two vibrant artisan markets, the Baker Hunt Duveneck Art Show, and the Purple Paisley Artisan Market, and explore the local businesses along the way for great shopping, promos, and surprises, including Left Bank Coffee Shop, Maison Covington Boutique, Stitch Yarn Studio, and more! Stay tuned for a digital map of the art walk, with hours for each venue and special promotions.
On the Baker Hunt campus, 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
Duveneck Art Show at Baker Hunt
Noon to 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine!)
Purple Paisley Artisan Market
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Left Bank | Maison Covington
8:00 – 4:00 pm
Stitch
10:00 – 5:00 pm
(Baker Hunt Parking lot is available for the event, but limited. Local street parking is available.)
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 award is given in each of two categories: 2-D & 3-D
Third Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
One award is given in each of two 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 ballots 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]
Each location will be hiding 3 Sheppys throughout the day! As one Sheppy is found, another one will be hidden. Baker Hunt will have a total of 8 Sheppys! If you find one, take a picture with it (bonus points if it’s creative), tag the business you found it at and then come to Baker Hunt for a $25 gift certificate to Baker Hunt, a chance to win a free class, and a Baker Hunt s-shirt! Stitch Yarn Studio has an extra gift for those found at Stitch. Plus you get to keep the collectable ceramic Sheppy dog!
- On-street parking (Please read street signs)
- 722 Scott Street (Lighthouse parking lot. Free)
- Ampco Parking Garage (24 E 7th Street. Fee to park)
- Midtown Parking Garage (501 Scott Street)
- Baker Hunt Lot (7th street between Sanford and Greenup. Free. Preference to handicap or those unable to walk long distances)
Print out the map, or grab one from any of the locations (quantities are limited) and have each location stamp the map. Turn in your completed map to any of the participating locations, and get entered into a raffle! One entry per person. Raffle includes:
- A Free Baker Hunt class valued up to $100
- A project bag and a $25 gift certificate from Stitch Yarn Studio
- Leftbank Coffeehouse gift certificate and goodie bag
- A gift card from Maison Covington Boutique
- A Columbia Bridge Sketch print and Photography from Purple Paisley