Grand Opening Recap!
If you missed the Parkville Art Gallery grand opening last weekend, you missed out! Over 400 friends and curious visitors dodged the raindrops to join the celebration at 1429 Park Street.
After a moment of silence for the recent and untimely death of Hartford based artist, Tao LaBossiere, gallery director Miguel Matos made his mission clear: to establish the space as a spot for local artists. Given the close proximity to Boston and New York, the gallery in Parkville has the unique opportunity to keep everything local and leave the big city names to the big cities.
The Gallery Opening show included artists Andy Hart, Michael Rice, Chris Gann, Allan Weitz, Alex Ranniello, Mary Ruth Shields, Keith Claytor, Anthony Zito, Gary Jacobs, Christine C. Greenwood, Andre Rochester, Eddie Hall, Molly DeNello, Amanda Roy, Catie Lewis, Peter Greenwood, Mike Coco, Susanne Jill Levy, Tyrone Motley and Miguel Jose Matos. The opening show mediums represented included sculpture, painting, collage, photography, hand-blown glass and upcycled art. Nearly all 20 artists were present for the celebration to discuss their pieces, all of which are for sale.
The event was catered by Piri Piri Q, a vendor at Parkville Market featuring Portuguese style roasted chicken, with a new location opening at 2074 Park Street in fall 2024. Commercial tenants, and neighbors across the hall at Beauty Bridge Hartford opened their doors as a place for guests to relax before making the rounds in the 4000 square foot gallery. Downstairs neighbors Dead Language Beer Project was open for the duration of the event, offering their very own Euro-style lager and American IPAs.
DJ Leon was spinning vinyl, and everyone was decked out in their funkiest art show fit. Guests included neighbors, friends, family, fellow visual artists, musicians, and small business owners, all showing up to offer their support for the space.
The energy throughout the night was awesome. Keep an eye out for updates regarding operating hours, and how to hold your very own event at Parkville Art Gallery. Follow along on Instagram @parkvillemanagement too!
Are you an artist and would like to be considered for a spot at Parkville Art Gallery? Email submissions to: [email protected].
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