Artist Plans New Gallery Space

I visited Austin photographer and painter, Jann Alexander, to take some pictures of her with her art. Super-saturated images line the walls of her home. Most feature beautiful buildings and signs, details and sky. She has several galleries online, including a terrific series of images called, Vanishing Austin. Check her website for details on other projects, upcoming showings, information on purchasing her art, as well as her ambitious plans for a new community gallery facility.  From a recent release she sent to me:

I'm developing a concept for a new visual arts gallery/space in downtown Austin, on or near Congress, that's an interactive and energetic space where fine artists, photographers, collectors, art supporters and those who have a passion for art can meet, mingle, learn, share and connect.

I envision a versatile art space that shares characteristics with, but goes beyond, a traditional gallery:

* to handle fine art and photography retail sales;

* to put on juried and/or thematic art + photo shows;

* to rep artists with solo exhibits;

* to offer art exhibit space rentals to individual artists and groups;

* to offer relevant art + photo workshops (and the rental space for others to put on workshops);

* to host regular art gatherings, art talks for the public and viewings of instructive art/photo videos;

* to hold art + photo book signings and sales;

* to sell self-assisted fine art printing and photoshop access, and custom printing for fine artists;

* to offer event rentals in an artistic atmosphere;
* to provide services that artists need for self-promotion

* to create an energetic, active hub for artists and buyers and art lovers to connect
* to innovate and adapt to what inspires artists and what creates collectors

Right now, I'm seeking Creative and Financial Partners, and I'm putting out a call to anyone interested -- eventually I'll organize a gathering to talk about ideas, so I can assess compatibility of vision, commitment and resources. If you, or anyone you know, wants to be a part of the process, please email me: Jann Alexander <austindetails@mac.com>

And please feel free to share this with other artists, photographers, creatives, and those in complementary lines of work; and with art collectors and supporters who can offer financial and/or advisory assistance.

Photo:  Ed Verosky