A new public art project in Covington is set to make LGBTQIA+ visibility a permanent part of the region’s landscape.
ArtsWave, the Cincinnati region’s primary funder and engine for the arts, and its ArtsWave Pride affinity group has announced a call for artists to create a mural reflecting the spirit of Pride. The commissioned mural, the first of its kind for the affinity group, will be installed on the west-facing exterior of Madison Design’s building at 515 Madison Ave.
The project represents a new step for ArtsWave Pride, which brings together LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to support the arts and has historically focused on funding programs and experiences. This initiative expands that work into public space, using art to reflect who is part of the community and who belongs.
The mural is also part of a broader effort led by ArtsWave to advance creative placemaking across Northern Kentucky, supporting projects that strengthen community identity, activate public spaces and contribute to neighborhood vitality…