Local artists are setting up downtown’s newest art gallery which is holding its grand opening at Gallery Walk, Friday, Nov 3.
Emergent Arts is pleased to announce a new gallery on the second floor of 620 Central Avenue. The Collective Arts Gallery is the result of merging over 60 artists from the former Whittington Studio Gallery with Emergent Arts, and a partnership with the Historic Kress Building.
The gallery opened to the public late in October and will hold a grand opening event on Friday, November 3 at 5:00 pm.
“We are very excited to be able to provide a gallery to the nearly 60 artists who are losing display space at the Whittington Studio,” said Executive Director, Erin Holliday. We are looking forward to the visibility and reach that a location on Central Avenue will provide for the artists and Emergent Arts.”
Kelly Carroll, gallery manager, will be continuing with Emergent Arts in the new space. “Whittington Gallery has been a gem to the local arts community for over 6 years, offering a welcoming and affordable place to sell artwork. We have established a supportive community amongst artists and patrons, so many were in shock at the news of its closing.
“Emergent Arts has been our saving grace! The collective of artists is thrilled to collaborate with this organization in such a beautiful space, alongside many of the other downtown galleries.”
The Historic Kress Building, also known as Karicole Plaza, is under the new ownership of Mary and Robert Zunick, longtime supporters of the arts. The building is best known as the location of the downtown branch of the post office.
To learn more, visit www.EmergentArts.org, or call 501-655-0836.
