Covington, Kentucky's First Friday Gallery Hop at the MarX Gallery

Covington Kentucky is currently experiencing a burgeoning art scene sure to put Northern Kentucky on the artistic map. Although Covington has been the center for many art galleries and artists in the past, the city is taking an active roll in growing such arts. This high emphasis placed on the arts by Covington's arts council is hard at work creating an arts district, giving breaks to artists who move to or set up shop in Covington, and investing money in promoting the arts. The hard work and incentives seem to have paid off. More and more studios, shops, and galleries are appearing in Covington and are displaying fine art to the masses. One such gallery and studio space in the newly renovated MarX Building.

The MarX Building is a combination studio rental and gallery located at 520 Madison Avenue in Covington. This building, right in the middle of the arts district, has so much to offer for both artist and collector alike. The studio spaces are intimate, affordable and well suited for a variety of arts. The large number of spaces housed in the building allow artist to receive constant feedback and critique from fellow artists working in the same building. Also, Covington has come a long way in shedding its reputation for being a rough neighborhood. However, some reluctant artists still fear moving their work space to Covington because of its past. This is not an issue with the MarX. The MarX is a secure space located right on the main drag down Covington. Madison Avenue is home to several upscale stores, concert venues, reception halls, and wedding boutiques. The trepidatious artist should feel no nervousness when it comes to the studio spaces at the MarX. Finally, and most importantly, studio artist also have the opportunity to regularly show their work in the impressive first floor MarX gallery.