Artmarkit, Covington’s new and innovative creative community hub, will hold its grand opening on September 22.
Artmarkit aims to be Covington’s third space for creativity; offering a pay-what-you-can system for art supplies, accessible art lessons, curated Art Kits, community events and workshops, and the physical space to explore your artistic process.
Artmarkit stands out as a vibrant center where people can gather to unleash their creativity, connect with others, and find inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone looking to explore that side, Artmarkit provides the resources and support needed to bring your artistic visions to life. It is a space for everyone with no age restrictions or exclusions.
“Our youth are hungry for spaces outside of school and home to be creative and connect with knowledgeable mentors,” said Katie Kit Threet, founder of Artmarkit. “The community is seeking ways to connect and create together, and Artmarkit is here to fulfill that need.”
The founder’s background in art education (seven years as a public school teacher with Covington Independent Public Schools) and her passion for community connection drive the mission of Artmarkit to be Covington’s art classroom and creative sanctuary.
Key Features of Artmarkit:
• Pay-What-You-Can Art Supplies: Ensuring that everyone has access to the materials they need to create.
• Curated Art Kits: Offering tailored kits to help spark creativity.
• Accessible Art Lessons: Providing affordable group classes, private lessons, and workshops for
all skill levels.
• Community Events: Hosting events that bring people together to celebrate and engage in the
creative process.
• Creative Mentorship: Creative youth are invited to submit their portfolio and be an ArtMarKid, where their art supplies and monthly creative experiences are supplied for the school year
• Creative Reuse: Emphasizing sustainability by rethinking, repurposing, and reimagining materials to give them new life.
To kick off its launch, Artmarkit will host several events:
• Community Donation Drop Weekend (September 6-7): A weekend of collaging, art kits, painting, and community art projects, where the public can donate art supplies and get a taste of what Artmarkit is all about.
• ArtMarKid Mixer Event (September 12-13): A mixer for young creatives (ages 11-18) to connect with local artists, learn about Artmarkit’s sponsorship, and plan future events.
• Artmarkit Grand Opening (September 22): Stop by for lunch or dinner at Olla next door, and then come on in to Artmarkit to make some art and enjoy Covington’s creative reuse hub and third space.
Artmarkit’s mission is to foster and nurture community through creativity, providing a welcoming space where everyone can explore their artistic potential. With a vision to define and expand what it means to be a creative third space, Artmarkit aspires to inspire other communities to adopt this concept.
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