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Covington arts commission reports steady public turnout at 2025 events, expands school partnerships
Summary
The Covington Arts Commission told city council members that maker’s markets, Covington Days and Kids Fest drew returning families in 2025; the commission also reported new partnerships with the Kent School District and the Covington Quilters Guild and renewed focus on free art-supply distribution at events.
Paloma, chair of the Covington Arts Commission, told a joint study session of the City Council and Arts Commission that the commission saw strong repeat participation at its 2025 maker’s markets and family events and is expanding partnerships with schools and local arts groups.
The presentation, given during a council-commission study session, said the commission’s spring and fall maker’s markets, Covington Days and Kids Fest all drew returning families and multigenerational participation. The commission added an art bus at Kids Fest this year to increase accessibility and said it intends to continue outreach to families who have limited access to art supplies at home.
“The children of all ages…could join, create their ideas, and…
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