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Planting for the Future
Matching Donation Campaign
Until Midnight October 15th

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Click here  for more details and to make a donation!

Until October 15th, your donation will be matched by the Mary and Paul Hemmer Jr. Family, up to $50,000!

The Baker Hunt Gardens have stood for over a century, inviting generation after generation of community members to step away from the pavement and bustle. Lovingly maintained by a group of volunteers named “The Garden Club,” these grounds offer much to our neighborhood and community, and have asked nothing in return. But like all life, plants grow up, they mature, and they eventually come to their natural end. Our gardens are maturing, our trees are over a century old, and its time to start planting for the future. Baker Hunt is asking our community and our neighbors to join in and help us grow our gardens so future generations can enjoy the same “urban oasis” we love today.

NKU 6@6 | LGBTQ+ Rights Before the Supreme Court
Wednesday, September 30th | 6:00pm

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Equal Justice Under Law? A History of LGBTQ+ Rights Before the United States Supreme Court

Join the Scripps Howard Center for the inaugural Six@Six Lecture of the 2026-2027 season! We want to thank the Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center for being such enthusiastic partners and sharing our passion of connecting the community to lectures like these. As well, we would like to thank Jack Harrison from the NKU Chase College of Law for joining us as our lecturer for this event.

The Supreme Court of the United States sits at the apex of the American legal system, and its decisions on questions of constitutional law shape the lives of every person in the country. For LGBTQ+ Americans, gay men and lesbians, bisexual people, transgender and nonbinary individuals, the Court has served alternately as a fortress of oppression and a source of liberation. The arc of its jurisprudence on these issues is one of the most dramatic in American legal history.

This history surveys the major decisions in which the Supreme Court has grappled with the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, from the earliest relevant cases through the present day. It traces both the doctrinal evolution and the human stories behind the litigation, examining how shifts in constitutional interpretation reflected and shaped broader changes in American society.

It is not always true that the moral arc of the universe bends towards justice. This story is certainly not one of simple, uninterrupted progress. It is marked by setbacks, missed opportunities, tactical retreats by advocates, and the genuine complexity of constitutional adjudication. And it remains unfinished: questions about the rights of transgender people, the interaction of LGBTQ+ rights with religious liberty claims, and the durability of landmark precedents continue to be litigated before the Court.

 

SEATING IS LIMITED! Registration is required. Click HERE to register!

 

Speaker Jack Harrison, NKU Chase College of Law

Beginning with the 2023-24 academic year, Professor Jack Harrison became the inaugural David and Nancy Wolf Chair in Ethics and Professional Identity, Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law’s first endowed academic chair in its 130-year history. Professor Harrison currently teaches Civil Procedure, Torts, Professional Responsibility, and a seminar on Sexuality, Identity and the Law.

Prior to beginning his academic career with NKU Chase in 2011, Professor Harrison spent almost twenty years as a practicing attorney. In 2023, the Cincinnati Bar Association honored Professor Harrison with the Gerhardstein and Branch LGBTQ+ Legal Advocacy Award for the efforts he has made in furthering the cause of LGBTQ+ rights. Professor Harrison also recently served as Chair of the Section on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues of the American Association of Law Schools.

He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology from St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, MD, and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Lecture Series In the Ballroom: Gravestone Symbolism | October 22nd | 6:00pm

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Gravestone Symbolism

Every gravestone has a story! This fascinating and sometimes humorous look at American Gravestones and their symbols will expose meanings hidden in plain sight. We will look at gravestones from pioneer style stones to the modern eclectic works of art found in many local cemeteries. After this basic symbolism program, you may never look at a gravestone in the same way.

A bar will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

SEATING IS LIMITED! Registration is required.

October 22nd | 6:00 pm (Doors open at 5:45 pm)

 

Speaker: Jay Kathman from the Cincinnati Museum Center’s Heritage Program’s Speaker’s Bureau

These lectures are free to the community thanks to a generous grant from the R.C.Durr Foundation

Creative Writing Event | “Stories Without a Script: Writing TTRPG Adventures” | Oct 8th, 2026 | 6:00pm

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Many people have tried playing a TTRPG in some form, but running a game can seem daunting to newcomers. Writing an adventure may appear to be some strange magic available only to those touched by an arcane force. This workshop attempts to dispel the latter idea.

Writing a TTRPG adventure is very different from writing a short story or novel. The adventure writer or Game Master (GM) introduces the world, its challenges and many of its characters, known as nonplayer characters (NPCs). Everyone else at the table controls one of the main characters in the story, known as player characters (PCs). The GM does not control the PCs. In the best games, the GM and players create the story and world together, but that requires an approach very different from traditional story writing.

No gaming experience is required for this workshop. Following an introduction to TTRPGs, we will explore the components of adventures that encourage engagement, player choice and collaboration while avoiding common pitfalls that can drain the fun from a game. Using guided prompts, participants will have time to develop some of their own ideas for an adventure and then discuss those ideas and the writing process with the group.

This workshop will be led by Steve Smith, of CONington, Covingtons First tabletop gaming convention. Find more about them here.

Love table top games, you can make your own in our upcoming Ceramic Game Design class! Learn more here.

SEATING IS LIMITED! Registration is required.

October 8th | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Registration is REQUIRED. Seating is limited. This event is free thanks to the generous support of the R.C. Durr Foundation

Lecture Series In the Ballroom: Cincinnati During the Civil War | September 24th | 6:00pm

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Cincinnati During the Civil War

Cincinnatians played a big part in supporting the Union cause, but in late 1862 a Confederate Army marched toward Cincinnati. The city was in a panic! Less than a year later, Cincinnati was threatened again — this time by General Morgan and his raiders. Find out how Cincinnati responded to these emergencies in this fascinating program.

A bar will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

SEATING IS LIMITED! Registration is required.

September 24th | 6:00 pm (Doors open at 5:45 pm)

 

Speaker: David Traut from the Cincinnati Museum Center’s Heritage Program’s Speaker’s Bureau

These lectures are free to the community thanks to a generous grant from the R.C.Durr Foundation

Community Event | Scrapbook Party! | August 27th | 6:00pm | All Ages

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We invite the community to join us for a free scrapbooking party! You bring the pictures, we will supply the designer scrapbook paper, stickers, and accent pieces. We have soooo much scrapbook paper, that you will even leave with a pad of scrapbook paper (various themes and styles) and a handful of stickers! We will supply paper, stamps, ink, scissors, stickers, adorements, pens and writing utensil, some glue and tape….you just bring your favorite adhesive, some photos, and a friend or two!

This is open to all ages and skill levels.

SEATING IS LIMITED! Registration is required.

This event is possible due to an amazing donation we received, filled with various papers, stickers, gems, stamps, and more. Thank you!

DBL Community Art Show and Opening Reception | October – April 2027

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Baker Hunt, along with DBL Law, are pleased to present a community exhibition highlighting the work of regional 2D artists. DBL will showcase over 40 pieces of artwork on its 1st and 4th floors, curated by Baker Hunt.

This show contains artwork inspired by the following themes: futuristic, movement, identity, local, abstract, memories, flora, and other.

This listing is to register for the OPENING RECEPTION

 

RECEPTION (Registration is required. CLICK THE REGISTRATION BUTTON TO REGISTER FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION)
Join us for an opening reception on October 14th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the DBL Law office. Light fare and drinks will be available. Guests will have the chance to view the newly installed show and meet the artists. There will be no tours at this time, and not all artists will be present.

VOTING
Guests of the reception and guests of tours will be asked to vote for their favorite artwork. At the end of the show run, a “Best of Show” award in the amount of $200 will be given to the artist who received the popular vote.

TOURS (Registration is required)
Docent-led tours are available throughout the duration of the show. Docent tours are free, however REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register for a tour HERE. During the tour learn about the artists, their work, themes, and engage in conversation regarding the artwork. Tours run approximately 30-40 minutes. Limited to 10 per tour. Guests of the tours are invited to vote for “Best of Show”.

CALL TO ARTISTS
There is a call to artists beginning July 24th and ending September 4th. All regional 2D artists are invited to apply. There is no application fee and artists are welcome to submit up to 3 pieces. All sales of artwork will go directly to the artists. Interested artists can apply HERE. Acceptance emails will be sent on September 10th, 2026. Applying does not guarantee acceptance into the show.

PARKING at DBL Visitors with disability hangers or license plates are invited to park immediately in front of the DBL office building, where there are designated reserved spaces. For all other visitors, we recommend parking at one of the following nearby convenient locations:

  1. 381 Greenup Street surface parking lot immediately across 4th Street from The Covington Yard (the northwest corner of 4th& Greenup Streets).  The entrance is on the left immediately after crossing 4th Our office building entrance is a short one-half block west.  We recommend crossing to the south side of 4th Street at the pedestrian crossing at 4th and Greenup Streets.
  2. The City of Covington Midtown parking garage at the southwest corner of 5th Street and Scott Boulevard.  Our office building is a short one and one-half blocks northeast of the garage.  We recommend crossing to the east side of Scott Boulevard at the pedestrian crossing at 5th Street and Scott Boulevard.
  3. The Kenton County Parking Garage (attached to the Kenton County Justice Center) at 220 Madison Avenue.  Our office building is a short two blocks southeast of the garage.  We recommend walking south on Madison Avenue, then turn left on the south side of 4th Street.
  4. Metered street parking along Court Street and Park Avenue immediately to the north of our building.
  5. If you have any questions regarding parking, please call (859) 341-1881.

DBL Community Art Show | CALL TO ARTISTS | Deadline September 4th, 2026

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Baker Hunt, along with DBL Law, are pleased to present a community exhibition highlighting the work of regional 2D artists. DBL will showcase over 40 pieces of artwork on its 1st and 4th floors, curated by Baker Hunt.
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The show runs from October 23rd – April 2nd, 2027, with an opening reception on October 14th, 2026. A “Best of Show” award will be given at the end of the show run.
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This show contains artwork inspired by the following themes: Futuristic, Identity, Movement, Memories, Abstract, Flora, local, and other.


This listing is to submit artwork to the DBL “Call to Artists”

  • This call to artists begins July 24th and ends September 4th at 5:00 pm.
  • All regional 2D artists are invited to apply.
  • There is no application fee and artists are welcome to submit up to 3 pieces.
  • All sales of artwork will go directly to the artists.
  • Acceptance emails will be sent on September 10th, 2026.
  • Applying does not guarantee acceptance into the show.
  • Accepted artwork must be dropped off between September 15-18th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. (Please call for drop off outside of these hours)

Submit an Application

Learn more about this show, including the opening reception and tours by clicking HERE.

Felting the Future
Free Community Art Workshop
Sunday, August 23 | 1:00-3:00pm

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Fiber Art Workshop

Free for 25 participants* – registration is required – no art experience necessary

Join artist Kris Grenier to explore wet-felting, needle-felting, and embroidery techniques. Each participant will create their own unique piece of fiber art, which will contribute to a statewide art project.

Supported by the Kentucky Foundation for Women’s Art Meets Activism program, Kris will combine the works of 500 Kentuckians into a vibrant textile mural. This mural will be exhibited across the Commonwealth for years to come, conveying a powerful message of hope, resilience, and community. Check out more about Felting the Future at feltingthefuture.org 

On Sunday, August 23, the Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center will be filled with women and girls learning the art of felting. During the Felting the Future workshop, attendees will explore wet-felting, needle-felting, and embroidery techniques to create their own
10-by-10-inch wool panel. Each square will become part of 20-by-6-foot textile mural that will travel throughout the Commonwealth in the coming years. Felting the Future is a project organized by Harrison County artist Kris Grenier and supported by an Art Meets Activism grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women.

“In this time of political polarization and divisiveness, I think hope and coming together are revolutionary acts,” Grenier said. “Felting the Future is a way to celebrate the power of creative expression and the potential of collective action.” The workshop will begin with a reflective exercise inviting participants to respond to prompts about hope, resilience, and the advice they would offer their younger selves.
They will then translate those written reflections into visual imagery in their fiber art. The written responses will accompany the textile mural at art exhibitions, providing another entry point for viewers to connect with the work.

Participants will range in age from students to retirees—an intergenerational element Grenier calls one of her favorite aspects of the project.
“The felting kits vary according to age,” Grenier explained. “The youngest participants receive the bright and vibrant colors we associate with childhood, while older participants’ kits are less saturated and more muted. When the mural is done, not only will the gradations of color and saturation add visual interest, but they will also tell a story about both the universality of hope and the way it evolves over our lifetimes.”
Soon after Grenier visits Kenton County, the statewide series of workshops she began last fall will be coming to an end, as she turns her focus to assembling the individual artworks into a textile mural.

Registration is required, space is limited for this FREE workshop! *This class is specific to women, girls, and non-binary folks. Ages 12 and up are also welcome but must register with an adult.

Student & Instructor Art Show
A Community Event
August 16th | 12:00-2:30pm

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The Baker Hunt Student & Instructor Art Show

An annual tradition, the Baker Hunt Student & Instructor Art Show features all students and instructors from the Baker Hunt community, from ages 7 on up! The Art show takes place throughout campus, and typically features 150-200 works of art created by our students and instructors. Please join us for this wonderful community event packed with art, snacks, and activities, and help us celebrate creativity in all of its forms!

If you’re a student or instructor, please follow this link to register your artwork for the show. All of the details are provided on the form. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of the R.C. Durr Foundation