Each week this summer, LINK is exploring a different part of the Northern Kentucky community through photos. This week, we’re delving into Northern Kentucky’s rich history and culture through murals.
Click through the slideshow below to see some of the murals around the region.
In honor of their 60th anniversary, St. Elizabeth Healthcare joined forces with ArtWorks (a Greater-Cincinnati nonprofit organization that creates community-based art) to create a mural by BLDG Brands, honoring healthcare heroes everywhere. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Feed me! Popular mural artist Joshua Stout strikes again at Garden Grove Organics in Covington. Audrey II, the name of the plant-alien deemed by Garden Grove, looks more vibrant than ever. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Opal Rooftop Restaurant and Bar on Madison Avenue displays an elaborate and retro design by FAILE artist collaboratives Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
“A Tribute to Newport” by artist Quentin Gibeau and apprentices showcases the rich and extensive history, culture and geography of the city of Newport, which was established in 1795. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Mural “The Ripple of Ralph ” by artist Christian Dallas features a depiction of the late great Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Haile, who was a banker in Cincinnati for over 20 years and a significant member of the Covington Redevelopment Effort. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Artist Joe Hedges brings a touch of nature to Northern Kentucky, with seven murals painted in partnership with Kerry Collision Center and the City of Covington. They span down Fifth Street and wrap around to Scott Boulevard. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
WHO DEY! Northern Kentucky celebrates their Bengals pride with a tribute to wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and quarterback Joe Burrow with a vivid mural by owner of Makeshift Mammoth, Joshua Stout. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Gina Erardi is the artist behind the public installation of the Southgate School, Newport’s school for African-American students during segregation, found on the floodwalls of the city. This mural is part of a greater project started in 2020 that plans to add more artwork in celebration of Newports 225th anniversary. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
The C-Forward Information Technologies mural is painted by BLDG Brands. featuring many recognizable and favorable Northern Kentucky elements, including the Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, Braxton Brewing, the Roebling Bridge, and more. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Found on the corner of Fourth and Scott Street in Covington, you can find street art group London Police’s mural, honoring the late Mike Amann who was the founder of BLDG Brands. His dog Juno is the feature of this tribute piece. Hailey Roden | LINK nky