Staff Report
As the celebration winds down, COV200, the volunteer group behind the City of Covington’s bicentennial celebration, has announced their public improvement project.
To commemorate the bicentennial year, COV200 will be adding another mural to the Ohio Riverfront in partnership with the City of Covington and their Riverfront Commons project.
The mosaic mural, painted by local artist Linnoir Rich, will offer individuals an opportunity to purchase a mural square on which their name or the name of a loved one will be painted.
“The mural offers a unique opportunity to be a part of both the legacy of Covington’s bicentennial as well as the redevelopment of the riverfront,” said COV200 Chair Normand Desmarais.
A 12 by 12 inch square consisting of two lines of text and a maximum of 22 characters per line is available for $200.
A 24 by 12 inch square consisting of two lines of text and a maximum of 50 characters per line is available for $400 and includes a bicentennial book and DVD bundle.
Squares can be purchased at www.cov200.org. Those interested are encouraged to reserve their space soon as spaces are limited.
Proceeds will benefit the COV200 Bicentennial Committee and the soon-to-be launched COV200 Legacy Initiative, “Bold Goals for Education by 2020.”
Several mural design options as well as details on the Legacy Initiative, which aims to close the achievement gap for children in Covington, will be announced this Thursday, February 25, at a Legacy Launch Event at Madison Event Center.
The COV200 event is free and open to the public. It is at 5 p.m. at the Madison Event Center.
“We have accomplished a lot of great things this pas year celebrating Covington’s history, and as the celebrations wind down we want to continue the momentum of those efforts into Covington’s future,” said Desmarais.
Also as part of the legacy projects, the finished Bicentennial Time Capsule will be on display.
For information and to RSVP, visit eventbrite.