After four successful days, BLINK organizers are already planning for 2026.
BLINK executive director Justin Brookhart said on Monday attendance at this year’s festival was higher than the previous year — and plans for BLINK 2026 are already in the works using lessons learned from this year’s event.
“We tried to do things outside of just the art experiences to add value to the events and we felt like that’s been really well-received so far,” Brookhart said.
BLINK attendees had the opportunity to visit the Asianati Street Market , a fashion show and skate park project. The event also featured new attractions like Eduardo Kobras’ Neil Armstrong mural on Fifth Third Bank headquarters and expanded even further into Northern Kentucky with installations and events in Newport.
“We chose Newport on the Levee area because that’s an attraction — people are used to going there, parking and having great times throughout the weekend,” Brookhart said. “We activated the Thompson House and did a really great installation along the riverfront area at the new development over there.”