If art shows have seemed more like social events to you rather than an experience for your mind, body and soul, then Art Off Pike (AOP) might be the art show for you.
AOP calls itself an art show but it’s more of an urban renaissance fair, with artists selling their works in mediums ranging from ceramics to jewelry as well as public graffiti kiosks, which invite people to put up their own tag, plus a number of local food vendors to satisfy your hunger. Because who is to say a good sandwich isn’t a work of art? Some local bands and a DJ will also be performing at the event, since music is art, too. With more than 80 artists at this year’s AOP, the event is sure to have something for everyone.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 27 W. Seventh St., Covington, Ky., 859-292-2322, artoffpike.org.
This article appears in Sep 18-24, 2013.