Eye Opening
“We are so excited to celebrate the cultural vibrancy and history of the region by bringing a world-class art experience to the streets of Covington,” said Justin Brookhart, executive director of BLINK.”
Join the parade! Applications are now open for the parade on October 13. This year’s theme is “Together: a constellation of shared cultures and unique identities; we illuminate joy through creative expression.”
Brookhart, along with the other organizers and supporters of BLINK® Cincinnati, illuminated by ArtsWave, announced initial plans for Northern Kentucky’s participation in the 2022 art, light and culture festival.
“We’ve begun working with some incredible partners in the region to light up their buildings as well as highlighting institutions doing important work in the city,” Brookhart said.
From October 13–6, the Covington area will receive the full BLINK Experience of world-class local and international artists. Along with an installation on the Covington riverfront that will be seen on both sides of the river, plans are underway to connect the event from Roebling Point, through Downtown Covington, stretching installations to the doorsteps of the Covington Arts District.
“In 2019, the extension into Northern Kentucky was a grand experiment to make BLINK a regional event,” said Brendon Cull, president of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. “We are excited to build upon that connection through the support of MeetNKY, the cities of Covington and Independence, and the region as a whole.”
Julie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO of meetNKY, is excited to once again have the region be part of BLINK.
“We are thrilled and honored to be welcoming BLINK back to Covington,” she said “We believe in the power of this event and how it connects us. We look forward to welcoming the millions of visitors to our region for this epic event.”
Last experienced by over 1.3M people in 2019, BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, welcomes all to Cincinnati, Ohio October 13-16, 2022. The four-day, 30 city block, outdoor art experience is sure to be unforgettable, uniting street art, projection mapping and light-based installations.