Tag Archive for: Special Events

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

in ,
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

in , , ,

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 | CALL TO ARTISTS | Deadline September 4th, 2026

in , ,
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.
–
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.
–
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

in , , , , ,

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

in , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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

Community Event | Open-mic Night | August 27th, 2026 | 6:30pm | 13+

in , ,

Join us for a free, community open-mic night. We welcome poets, musicians, comedians, actors, and more. Performers are invited to participate with spoken word, comedy skits, short stories, songs, music, and even use our piano! Each participant will get up to 4 minutes on the stage. Come perform, or just watch! We will have a cash bar and snacks available for purchase. 

This event is suggested for guests ages 13+, due to the potential of sensitive topics, and the uncontrolled nature of subject material, as well as to keep a quiet environment for our performers. However this is at the discretion of the parent. Nudity is prohibited.

SEATING IS LIMITED! Registration is required to attend or perform.

August 27th| 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm) Sign up to participate upon arrival

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

Baker Hunt + Purple Paisley | Work Submission Form

in

Use this form to register to show your art at Purple Paisley!

Baker Hunt has teamed up with Purple Paisley to bring current students of Baker Hunt a chance to show and sell their work in a professional gallery! Baker Hunt pays the rental fee for wall space at Purple Paisley, and the Artist will pay 30% of the sale of their work to Purple Paisley (standard commission process).

Here are more details:

  • Submissions are accepted on a first-come first-served.
  • Space is limited, but work will be changed out every 60 days.
  • 2D work must fit within a 22″ x 22″ square space – including the frame (work should be framed). Stained glass is considered 2D.
  • 3D work must fit within a 12″ cube space.
  • Student must be currently enrolled, or have taken a class within the last 12 months to be eligible.
  • Student agrees to hold harmless both Baker Hunt and Purple Paisley while work is in their possession.
  • Student agrees to the 70/30 Sale Split with Purple Paisley.
  • Student agrees that the work is not “inappropriate, overly sexual, or inflammatory” – if in doubt, check with the Baker Hunt office.
  • Each showing window has 8x 2D slots, and 4x 3D slots – pay attention to which dates you’re registering for.
  • More details provided closer to the display dates.
  • One piece per student per calendar year.

 

Date Slots:

  • July/August: Register by June 22nd, Schedule Drop off/Pickup Time with Purple Paisley for June 24th, and September 1st.
  • Sept/Oct: Register by August 25th, Schedule Drop off/Pickup Time with Purple Paisley for September 1st, and November 3rd.
  • Nov/Dec: Register by October 26th, Schedule Drop off/Pickup Time with Purple Paisley for October 29th, and January 5th.

More Dates will be released closer to October for 2027!

 

Art & Storytime! | Thursdays, June 18 – July 30 | 10:00 am

in , ,
Join Baker Hunt and Read Ready Covington for a FREE Art & Storytime! Children ages 4-6 (and siblings) will enjoy a different book each week, read by a guest storyteller, then have a fun time making themed art with our Baker Hunt instructors! We end with play time outside!

Read Ready Covington is a city-wide early literacy initiative. Offering all residents access to diverse resources and information to use at home and on-the-go.

WHY? Families and our community need to better prepare our little ones with the early experiences they need to be ready for kindergarten to continue being successful through their school years.

This event is FREE, however registration is required for each event.

______________________________________

June 18:  The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein, illus. Mark Pett and Max Explains Everything Soccer                                by Stacy McAnulty, illus. Deborah Hocking

  • For further reading based upon June 18th books and art activities: Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, and Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble! by Diane Alber

June 25:  Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen, by Howard Binkow, illus. Susan F. Cornelison

  • For further reading based upon June 25th books and art activities: Quiet Please, Owen McPhee! by Trudy Ludwig, How Do Dinosaurs Show Good Manners? by Jane Yolen, and Wordy Birdy by Tammi Sauer

JULY 2: NO ART & STORYTIME for week of JULY 4th

July 9:  The Word Collector, by Peter H. Reynolds

July 16:  The Girl Who Heard the Music by Marni Fogelson with Mahani Teave, Pictures by Marta Alvarez Miguens

July 23:  Weaving the Rainbow by George Ella Lyon, illus. Stephanie Anderson and Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold

July 30:  The Emperor and the Kite by Joan Yolen and Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand.

(Books subject to change)

Read more

Material Memory – Archiving the Ephemeral
Opening Reception and More
October 9th | 6:00-9:00pm

in , ,

Every dent, weld, and weave is a mark of time. From rigid steel and weathered stone to delicate fiber and found objects, “Material Memory” focuses on how artists use mass, texture, and form to give a “body” to fleeting thoughts and experiences. Created from the minds and hands of local artists, this show features a variety of materials, techniques, perspectives, and moods. Please join us!

Event registration encouraged, but not required.

Art Show Schedule:
-Opening Reception: October 9th 6-9pm (light snacks, cash bar, entertainment)
-Artist Panel Discussion/Lecture: October 15th  6-7:30pm (Artist talk, Q&A, light snacks, cash bar)
-Show Concludes: November 6th 12pm
-Gallery Dates/Hours TBD

Featuring Artists:
Zie Boyle
Austin Deal
Christine Gaffney
Devan Horton
SLiNK LOVE
Sarah Rocheleau
Charity Rust-Jordan
Venus Yam

Music in the Gardens | The Last Troubadour | Friday, June 26th | 6:00 pm

in

Enjoy our free, family-friendly outdoor concert series, “Music in the Gardens”.

June 26th | Friday | 6:00 pm

MOVED INDOORS – SCUDDER BALLROOM

Welcome The Last Troubadour

The Last Troubadour is an alternative band from Cincinnati who records and performs their own original music. This 4 person band has played at the Madison Theater, MOTR Pub, the Southgate House, Northside Tavern, and more. The band includes Frankie’s brother Bernie (Drums/Percussion), and friends Joe Von Wahlde (Lead Guitar), and James Wallace (Bass). Being the creative powerhouse of the band, Frankie Hill has derived his lyrics from a comic book series he created titled, “The Last Troubadour”. His lyrics follow the story line of the comic and cover themes such as love, grief, anger, and despair, as well as revolution, glory, and hope for the future. The music itself has been inspired by bands like Coheed and Cambria, Rush, Muse, and Weezer to name a few.

Art Swap

We will also have an art and book swap! Bring your unused art supplies and books, to exchange for other art supplies and books! Think about those art supplies you purchased for a project and never completed. Please do not bring items that would be considered trash, we can not keep items that do not get swapped, so please be considerate of what you are bringing. Art, art supplies, or art related items only. Thank you.

Fun Activity

In theme with the lead singers love for comics, we will also have a fun activity inspired by comics!

A few notes:

  • The event starts at 6:00 pm
  • Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged as chairs/benches are limited
  • Performances will run to approximately 8:00 pm with a 15-minute intermission
  • A selection of beer, wine, cocktails, soda, and snacks will be available for purchase, outside alcohol is prohibited
  • Seating is not assigned, lawn space is first come
  • This event is outdoors
  • Dogs are welcome; however must be well-behaved and on a leash
  • Outside food is permitted
  • Parking is located in our private parking lot accessed from 7th street. On-street parking is available however, please read the signs

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

This event is made possible by the generous support of the R.C. Durr Foundation. Thank you!