By this time of the year we would have expected to have the snow and harsh weather over, but it is probably unrealistic to think that winter is behind us. Nevertheless, your program committee hopes, but cannot guarantee, that the 2012 programs will avoid any great snowstorms, or swelteringly hot days, or rainy downpours to [...]
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Hello. Welcome to the Northern Kentucky Heritage League website.
"The purpose of the Northern Kentucky Heritage League shall be to foster appreciation of the fine arts."
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Duveneck
2012 Duveneck Memorial Art Show Artist Invitation Sponsored by The NKHL. -
Newsletter
The offical newsletter; Published by the Northern Kentucky Heritage League (Winter 2012). -
2012 Application
Northern Kentucky Heritage League 2012 Membership Application or Renewal Form -
Photos
See Photos from our various events & gatherings from the year!
About
Come find out more about us & how we got started, or learn why we do the things we do here!
Our President’s Project
The purpose of the Northern Kentucky Heritage League shall be to foster appreciation of the fine arts.”
Each year through the President’s Project, we “invest” in other organizations by presenting small grants (usually under $1,000) to other non-profit groups to aid in their projects. Since 1980 more than 50 organizations have benefited for a total of more than $35,000. Most such groups are local, but we have also supported state and national projects.
History
The Northern Kentucky Heritage League was formed in 1967, by three friends: Ben Baker, George Dreyer, and Luella LeVee, all telephone employees, who met to discuss the beginning of a fine arts association for Northern Kentucky. Another purpose was to support the grass roots effort to establish a gallery for the exhibition of the works of famed Covington artist, Frank Duveneck. Originally, the organization was called the Northern Kentucky Fine Arts League, but he name was later changed because of complaints from Cincinnati’s Fine Arts fund and to be more descriptive of its purpose: to foster all forms of art, music, and architecture that make up our heritage and culture.
In the summer of 1967 the Frank Duveneck Gallery was established at the Covington Library, then housed in the Carnegie Building at Scott and Robbins Streets. The dedication of Northern Kentucky’s first public gallery was a celebration attended by such dignitaries as Senator John Sherman, the Director of National Galleries, then Governor Edward Breathitt, and Duveneck’s son and granddaughter.
The NKHL was appointed to make a complete inventory of the landmarks in Northern Kentucky. This was forwarded to the Kentucky Heritage Commission, which recognized and erected markers at 12 sites (later 18 more were added).
By the end of the first year the League was embroiled in two controversies – the bringing of a floating restaurant to Riverside Drive and an urban renewal project that called for all riverfront structures between the Licking River and Greenup Street to be razed and replaced by hotels, apartments and other commercial uses. Joining with the residents of the area, League members were not successful keeping out the restaurant – as evidenced by the Mike Fink – but did manage to stop the renewal project, and the houses on Riverside Drive and the north side of Second Street were saved. This was a tremendous victory for the fledging organization. The League won the approval of Covington commissioners to reconstruct and beautify George Rogers Clark Park. When the work was finished in the spring of 1969, an art show was planned. This became the first Annual Duveneck Art Show. This tradition continues today…
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Grants were awarded this year to Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center ($1,000) in memory of Bernie Moorman; to Trinity Episcopal Memorial Garden ($1,000) in memory of David Stolberg; to St. Walburg Monastery ($500), and to Covington Ladies Home ($500). Since 1980 the Heritage League has given cash donations and grants to over 50 organizations totaling over $50,318.00. [...]
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra – KSO’s Annual Gala – “Somebody to Love” will be held in the ballrooms of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. February 11. $125 per person. Advance reservations required by February 3. 859-431-6216. Covington After Hours – sponsored by Latonia Business Assn., Main Strasse Village, Center for Great Neighborhoods, Friends [...]
Officers for 2012 are: Sue Corken – President Dan Humpert – Vice President Pat Griffin – Secretary Jane Purdon – Treasurer Richard Murgatroyd – Immediate Past President We have one new Board member, Gail Spence. She will be joining Pat Bailey, Cliff Daly, Lynn Humpert, Jim Jenkins, Andrew Piaskowy, Judy Adams, Shawn Baker, Clyde Middleton, Sherrill Beers, and [...]
The 44th Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show will take place on Sunday, May 13, 2012, (Mother’s Day) at the George Rogers Clark Park on Riverside Drive in Covington (overlooking the Ohio River and the Cincinnati skyline). This juried show features the original work of regional artists in four categories – painting, sculpture, graphics and fine crafts. 2011 winners were: Best of [...]
Calendar
Take a peak at our events! We'd love to see you at one! The Calendar is where you'll find out what events we have planned for that month (Almost always updating).
Sunday, January 29th
CARNEGIE THEATER- THE MUSIC OF THE KING & I.
NO PROGRAM FOR FEBRUARY.
CULLINARY ARTS SCHOOL- DINNER & TOUR
A gourmet evening in the Summit Restaurant, at the school, with a 4-course meal paired with appropriate wines. A tour of the facility will precede the dinner.
WINE TASTING & DINNER by CORK & BOTTLE
Enjoy the tasting of several interesting wines. An optional dinner will follow this event.
Thursday, May 26th
THE VENT HAVEN MUSEUM in Ft. Mitchell
Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd, Senor Wences, Pedro Head-in-a-Box, just a few of
the 700 dummies housed in this small local nationally famous museum dedicated to
all things ventriliquism. Take a tour, experience a demonstration, and join us for an
optional dinner at the Greyhound Grille in Ft. Mitchell.
MR. C.F. PAYNE
An evening with local nationally esteemed artist and illustrator whose work has been
seen on magazine covers, murals, museums, and children’s books. Join us for a review
of his work and hear his story of his rise to national recognition. We will meet in the
social hall at Trinity Episcopal Church and dinner will follow.
VISIT TO THE NEON SIGN MUSEUM
This facility is relocating into a new large building and should be ready at this time. The
20,000 square foot space is entered by passing under a giant genie to enter a fantasy
world of American advertizing straight out of yesteryear. Many of the old neon signs
from your youth have found a home in this unique space.
COMMUNICATIONS MONTH
We will again meet at Fort Mitchell Country Club for another interesting program. Morning
News anchor, Katherine Nero, from WCPO-TV will share her story and discuss news today.
She will tell of the difficulties of raising two small girls while meeting the demands of her
profession. I can attest to the great job that she does, as I watch her morning broadcast
with my breakfast, and also watch her girls from my deck—- she’s my neighbor.
NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR OF SOUTHERN CAMPBELL COUNTY FARMS
We are arranging tours of several of our nearby farms. Details to follow.
DOUBLE OVERNIGHTER TO LEXINGTON, KEENELAND & A HORSE FARM
Details will follow; we have booked The Gratz Inn, in downtown Lexington.
NO PROGRAM FOR NOVEMBER.
Thursday, December 8thTHE ANNUAL MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PROGRAMat Fort Mitchell Country Club.
Details to follow.
Contact
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Contact info
PO Box 104
Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017
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Email: heritage@fuse.net
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