meetNKY and BLDG to Host World-Renowned Artist Maya Hayuk for an Artist Talk at The Carnegie
World-renowned artist Maya Hayuk will be visiting our own Covington, Ky. September 23-30th installing a large mural on the Northern Kentucky Convention Center’s western facing wall.
Maya Hayuk is an internationally renowned Ukrainian-American artist and activist born and raised in Baltimore, MD. with an independent studio practice in Brooklyn, NY. Hayuk is known for her massive, iconic, abstract murals that transform public spaces with their dynamic energy and immersive visual experience, fostering a sense of community and wonder. Her art has been exhibited in prestigious museums, institutions, galleries and on architecture worldwide, including the Bowery Wall, NYC, back in 2014. To learn more about Hayuk and her work, please visit @mayahayuk on instagram.
“Public art enhances a community and puts new eyes on buildings that have been in place in a new way,” said Julie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO of meetNKY. “We are so excited to showcase an internationally renowned artist’s vision on an important building in Covington where people connect as well as continue our efforts to creatively place make a place that people take pride in visiting, working and living.”
You can see Maya and her team painting throughout the week of September 23-30 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, One West RiverCenter Blvd. Covington, Ky.
The mural project is funded by meetNKY, the Northern Kentucky Visitors Bureau.
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Artist Talk with Maya Hayuk at The Carnegie
Event: September 30th, 6:30 p.m.
The Carnegie
1028 Scott St.
Covington, Ky. 41011
Attend an evening of art, inspiration, sharing, and discussion with celebrated world-class artist, Maya Hayuk. The event will take place on September 30th from 6:30-7:30 at The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St. in Covington, KY. Small food bites and bar will be offered.
The evening will begin with Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of meetNKY, sharing details about the NKY Convention Center mural project and introducing the artist, Maya Hayuk.
Following the introduction, Maya Hayuk will discuss her history, inspirations, and art, and then open up for a community discussion and Q&A session. The mural project is funded by meetNKY, the Northern Kentucky Visitors Bureau.
To see upcoming exhibitions, events, and theatre productions at The Carnegie, go to thecarnegie.com.
About meetNKY:
meetNKY drives quality of life and economic growth for Northern Kentucky through tourism marketing and destination development. Learn more at www.meetNKY.com.
Photo Credit: Martha Cooper
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Mural Dedication - CANCELLED (Due to our extraordinary weather conditions over the weekend, progress on the mural has been delayed and they have decided to CANCEL the dedication at the NKY Convention Center on Monday at 2pm.)
Event: September 30th, 2pm
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
One West RiverCenter Blvd.
Covington, Ky. 41011
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