✨ Autumn Featured Artist Open House – Celebrating Local Creativity ✨
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop, 715 Scott St., Covington, KY
Join us at Purple Paisley for our Autumn Featured Artist Open House! A special day dedicated to celebrating the five artists who have been spotlighted over the past several months. This event is your chance to meet the makers, explore their creative processes, and discover one-of-a-kind works that showcase the heart of our local art community.
✨ Featured Artists ✨

Tara Pugh (June) – A Kentucky-based dot painting artist. Tara creates vibrant, meditative works using layers of color and carefully arranged dots. Her pieces combine precision and rhythm, offering viewers both visual delight and a sense of calm. Each artwork reflects her passion for pattern, color, and the meditative process of creation. Tara Pugh Bio

Gary Lambert (July) – Known for his richly detailed paintings and drawings. Gary’s art captures the textures, light, and energy of everyday life. His works encourage viewers to pause, reflect, and notice the beauty in familiar surroundings. Gary Lambert Bio

Nathan Klare (August) – Nathan’s expressive paintings blend bold strokes and layered color to create dynamic compositions. While his collection has moved on, his teaching at Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center continues to inspire a new generation of artists.

Ellen Hiltz (September) – Ellen fuses glass into striking jewelry pieces that showcase her eye for color, form, and light. Each creation is vibrant, unique, and wearable—a miniature work of art that expresses individuality. Ellen Hiltz Bio

Wayne Clause (October) – A fine art photographer. Wayne captures everything from serene landscapes and local landmarks to lively sports and community events. His photography combines patience, observation, and creativity, freezing fleeting moments into memorable images. Wayne Clause Bio
🌟 Why Attend?
This Open House is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists, hear their stories, and purchase meaningful, handcrafted pieces. Whether you’re a collector, a gift-giver, or simply curious, you’ll find inspiration and creativity at every turn. Light refreshments will be served.
Come celebrate local talent and support the arts in our community—we can’t wait to see you!
Join us at the Autumn Featured Artist Open House
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