ArtsWave, the Northern Kentucky Port Authority (NKY Port), and meetNKY debuted the OneNKY Center Gallery, Fueled by ArtsWave, on September 12, 2025, inside the new OneNKY Center at 209 Greenup St. in Covington, Kentucky. The gallery’s inaugural exhibition showcased regional lens-based artists and serves as a cultural gateway for visitors to Northern Kentucky.

The space features up to 20 professionally framed photographs that capture the region’s character. “The OneNKY Center Gallery illustrates the idea that arts and culture are fundamental to creating connected communities,” said Alecia Kintner, president and CEO of ArtsWave. “This gallery is a strategic investment that shows how the arts transform public spaces into meaningful experiences.”

The gallery opening represents ArtsWave’s expanding creative placemaking efforts in Northern Kentucky, alongside its new grant programs and artist residency at the same location.

Source: https://artswave.org/wp-content/uploads/9-5-25-ArtsWave-Announces-New-Gallery-Space-at-OneNKY-Center-in-Partnership-with-NKY-Port-and-meetNKY.pdf